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Professional PTT services

Push to Talk

Push to Talk (PTT) is a national (international) two-way radio service for businesses that prefer the stability of mobile phones and computers instead of traditional two-way radio systems. Push to Talk utilises cellular and/or wireless networks for communication. Similar to two-way radios, broadcasts can be made to everyone on the network, user can now communication one-on-one, one-to-many or in broadcast groups. Push-to-Talk allows real time voice communication to all mobile and computers users on the network. This function allows team members to focus on the task at hand while being supported by highly stable, reliable and endless communication. Zello for work is a simple, yet effective application with can be incorporated into almost any modern day mobile or tablet device. It there for reduces the need for additional mobile radios should users already have a compatible device. Mobile devices can still be utilised as regular mobile phones, reducing the need to carry both a mobile phone and two-way radio device.

Zello for Work

Secure push-to-talk for Android, iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch, BlackBerry, Windows Phone, Windows Mobile and PC. Zello is a live voice, push-to-talk app for your smartphones, tablets and devices. It works on any Wi-Fi network and data plan. Zello for Work offers centralised, web-based user and channel administration.

Zello Benefits

  • Increase security with digital signature and voice encryption
  • See live user availability status
  • Play missed messages with the History feature
  • Allow users to configure a hardware PTT button
  • Keep data usage low for cost savings
  • Switch to any of the supported 22 languages
  • Use Bluetooth and specialised headsets, speakers and mics for true PTT feel

PC Dispatch

Zello turns your windows PC into a simple and powerful dispatch that runs with your other applications.

Devices Support

  • Android 1.5+
  • Apple iOS 4.0+
  • BlackBerry 4.5+ (including BB10)
  • Windows Phone 8+
  • Windows CE 5.0+
  • Windows desktop XP+
  • LMR/Two-way radio gateway

 

Zello Service Facts

  • Unlimited channels
  • 8 kbit/s default data use
  • RSA 1024-bit authentication
  • AES 256-bit encryption
  • Instant, live voice, photos, and text alert messages
  • Manage network from any browser
  • Groups can have up to unlimited members
  • User permissions management
  • Automatic software updates
  • Remote client configuration
  • Dedicated private network for secure communications
  • License available for hosting on your server

 

Zello vs Zello for Work

Zello for Work Push-to-Talk is a better option for businesses and organizations because it provides more control, more security and assigned group channels. Subscribing to Zello for Work includes the following services:

  1. Private network: Zello For Work provides you with a secure, private network. You have full control over who can access your network and with whom they can communicate within your network.
  2. Dedicated servers: Zello For Work operates on a physically separate network of servers that are specifically sized to meet the capacity needs of businesses. The consumer Zello app, on occasion, may be affected by peak usage that can be unpredictable.
  3. Management console: Zello For Work uses a web-based management interface to allow businesses to configure and control users and channels. It also shows user status at-a-glance and account management features.
  4. Secure: Zello For Work offers the highest level of security using RSA 1024-bit for authorization, digital signatures, secure media session keys exchange and AES 256-bit encryption for audio and call alerts.
  5. LMR integration: Zello For Work includes a gateway solution that seamlessly integrates your existing two-way radio network and smartphones.
  6. Technical support: Zello For Work customers have 24/7 access to a dedicated technical support team.
  7. Cloud History: Zello for Work makes all voice messages, photos, and text enabled call alerts easily accessible from the management console. This is an optional feature, with an additional cost. 
  8. Windows Mobile support: Zello for Work supports Windows Mobile CE as well as Windows Embedded Handheld devices, making it easier to use existing mobile scanners as push-to-talk devices. 
  9. User Roles: Zello for Work allows administrators to choose who their users can hear and speak to within a channel. Driver and dispatch roles can be created, so drivers do not have to hear each other within a channel to reduce noise and distractions while driving. Broadcast channels can be created to make important announcements, without having everyone reply within the same channel.

API & SDK: Zello for Work has Windows and Android SDKs which can be used to simplify use between multiple applications. These are available for accounts with at least 400 users or more. The server side API is available to anyone with a Zello for Work account.

42 Gears

42Gears is an Enterprise Mobility Management for SMBs. 42Gears is secure and can be utilised to monitor and manage mobile devices. 42Gears is trusted by over 6000+ companies across 100+ countries worldwide.

SureLock (lock down software)

Mobile devices are great tools for businesses to connect with their customers, employees, and public users. However, the process of managing traditional application restriction programs is complicated and time consuming. The cost associated with current applications is also unrealistic for most businesses.

SureLock offers a quick and easy way to lockdown off-the-shelf mobile devices. Tablets, Smartphones, or even full desktop computers can be used as dedicated purpose devices.

SureLock Benefits

  • Maximises user productivity
  • Reduces time and cost involved in device maintenance
  • Save money on mobile data usage
  • Quick installation and configuration
  • No programming required
  • Android
  • iOS
  • Windows 7,8 & 10
  • Windows Mobile & CE
  • Lockdown your Android Smartphones & Tablets
  • Restrict access to selected applications
  • Display widgets on home screen
  • Display application shortcuts
  • Block user from altering system settings
  • Set passwords for chosen applications
  • Auto launch applications at startup
  • Control access to peripherals (WiFi, Bluetooth, Camera, Screen Orientation, Airplane mode, Audio, GPS, etc.)
  • Customize home screen (Layout, Application captions, Wallpaper, etc.)
  • Remotely deploy SureLock configuration from Cloud or by using SureMDM
  • Single application mode
  • Group applications into folders
  • Hide the icon of an allowed application
  • Application idle timeout
  • Screen saver mode
  • Disable status bar and notification panel
  • Disable power button
  • Delayed application launch
  • Selectively allow or block individual child windows
  • Multiple admin access
  • Restrict device usability while driving
  • Collect application usage data (launch time, duration of usage, etc.)
  • Power saving settings (brightness control based on charging status and user inactivity)
  • Memory management (close applications if memory usage threshold is reached)

Compatible platforms

  • Android
  • iOS
  • Windows 7,8 & 10
  • Windows Mobile & CE

Features

  • Lockdown your Android Smartphones & Tablets
  • Restrict access to selected applications
  • Display widgets on home screen
  • Display application shortcuts
  • Block user from altering system settings
  • Set passwords for chosen applications
  • Auto launch applications at startup
  • Control access to peripherals (WiFi, Bluetooth, Camera, Screen Orientation, Airplane mode, Audio, GPS, etc.)
  • Customize home screen (Layout, Application captions, Wallpaper, etc.)
  • Remotely deploy SureLock configuration from Cloud or by using SureMDM

Advanced Features

  • Single application mode
  • Group applications into folders
  • Hide the icon of an allowed application
  • Application idle timeout
  • Screen saver mode
  • Disable status bar and notification panel
  • Disable power button
  • Delayed application launch
  • Selectively allow or block individual child windows
  • Multiple admin access
  • Restrict device usability while driving
  • Collect application usage data (launch time, duration of usage, etc.)
  • Power saving settings (brightness control based on charging status and user inactivity)
  • Memory management (close applications if memory usage threshold is reached)

SureMDM (Remote device management)

Enterprise Mobility Management Solution for SMBs. Manage Tablets, Smartphones and Rugged devices. Remotely install applications and transfer files. Remote screen capture. Real-time location tracking and remote lock and wipe. SureMDM can be deployed in the cloud or your on-premise servers.

SureMDM Features

Device Security

  • Remote Locking
  • Remote Data Wipe
  • Enforce corporate password policies
  • Detect rooted devices

Software Distribution

  • Push applications and software patches
  • View installed applications
  • Remotely uninstall unwanted applications

Location Tracking

  • Real-time location tracking on map
  • Location History
  • Uses GPS and Network-based Location
  • Export location data

Device Health Monitoring

  • Battery status
  • Memory and Storage status
  • Network signal strength

Remote Helpdesk Support

  • Remote Control
  • View Remote Screen
  • Remote File Explorer
  • Remote Registry Editor
  • Copy files to and from remote devices

Device Lockdown (through SureLock)

  • Block installation of third-party apps
  • Password protect Unauthorized app

Device Grouping

  • Hierarchical Grouping of devices
  • Manage devices from multiple customers
  • Groups devices based on geography, departments etc
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Push to Talk

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