In this edition ...
 NEWS: Latest news from across the UK
PRODUCT FOCUS: Remember the snow ... Wireless Headsets, Winter Health Check
MEET A CUSTOMER: Nick McGlynn, Qantas
DIARY DATE: GHI - Airport Security Workshop, 16th Nov '09
REGULATORY UPDATE: New Head of OFCOM Spectrum, Simplifying spectrum trading |
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Historically recessions have been a time when the pecking order of companies in many fields has changed and sticking to the status quo cannot guarantee success.
Communication solutions can help companies save money, better utilise resources and speed up cashflow
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Well, the economy remains a popular topic of conversation and many still ask; 'Is the recession over?' It seems to depend where you are. Outside the UK recovery seems to be taking a tentative hold. However, at home, the latest figures showed the UK economy contracted a further 0.4% between July and September catching out many analysts and economists who'd predicted a small rise.
Although harsh, recessions are an important time to learn and make changes. They shake up markets, create opportunities, reward strengths and expose weaknesses.
At AirRadio we are seeing our customers embrace communication solutions to help their businesses. Whether by improving the productivity of their resources, enhancing response to SLAs or cutting cost in other areas, communications are helping to provide a competitive advantage. The use of a vehicle location solution avoids duplicate journeys, can lower insurance premiums and provides reports confirming adherence to SLAs. Task allocation software, delivered over ruggedised terminals, allows work to be quickly disseminated and customers to confirm job closure; speeding up job completion and invoicing. The introduction of wireless headsets has removed cable repair costs and enabled savings in manpower allocation whilst observing Health and Safety requirements.
All of these examples and others AirRadio can provide are helping our customers save money, better utilise resources and speed up cash flow. All valuable measures to any business whether in good times or bad.
As always I hope you find this edition of AirTime of interest and I'd be pleased to hear feedback on any of the articles or how we could assist your organisation.
Steven Inglis
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OCS deploy radios to for Heathrow T5 Aircraft Appearance Team
OCS - one complete solution - providers of catering, cleaning, security and passenger services to the air transport industry, has recently won an aircraft appearance contract at Heathrow Terminal 5.
The appearance team will ensure aircraft are stocked and prepared with amenities such as cushions, headsets and comfort bags ready for their onward journey.
To enable effective communications across the team OCS has added 21 radio's to AirRadio's London Heathrow community trunk network.
The radio's will be deployed to operations staff and management - who will be able to listen to communications to ensure any issues can be identified at the earliest stage to minimise any impact on aircraft turnaround times. |
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OFJ and APCOA to provide streamlined car parking and customer transport services at London Heathrow
APCOA the UK's leading parking management specialist has been awarded a contract by BAA to run and manage 5 car-parks covering passengers departing from all London Heathrow terminals from November 2009.
To complete the service offering APCOA have awarded OFJ Connections a contract to provide scheduled and on-demand bus transport services for customers.
Having identified a need for streamlined communication and vehicle tracking solutions to record monitor and report services against SLA's (Service Level Agreements) OFJ & APCOA selected AirRadio.
AirRadio have now provided radio and vehicle tracking solutions for the joint OFJ/APCOA project.
Read here to find out the solution provided...
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Remember the snow last winter?
Now's the time to plan your strategy to ensure your operation is ready whatever the weather!
 Wireless Headsets provide duplex communication between a ground vehicle driver and the operator in the basket. Hands-free means staff can communicate without having to press buttons with no need for loud speakers systems or open microphones on the ramp. The key benefit for activities such as de-icing is the operators' freedom of movement in the basket. The risk of accidents and or damage to the aircraft or actual equipment is also significantly reduced.
To learn more about the Wireless Headsets follow this link:
Reliable communications is important for your operation; so to help you keep your radio equipment* in top form during the challenging Winter weather AirRadio is pleased to offer a FREE 1 hour 'Winter Health Check'* Request here |
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GHI'09 - Naples, 16-18 November
AirRadio is pleased to announce that it will exhibit for the 7th consecutive year at GHI'09 in November.
AirRadio will host a pre-event workshop looking at Airport Security
MONDAY 16TH NOVEMBER SESSION 3: 1800 - 1845
Followed by the exhibition opening, registration and welcome Networking Party from 19.00.
Since the shocking events of September 11 2001, airport security has rightly been raised at all levels. AirRadio will examine the measures taken and question their benefits and validity.
We will outline an approach for common communication infrastructure that should create joined-up co-ordination to airport security. |
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Meet the Customer ...
At AirRadio we are proud of the long and trusted customer relationships we have.
In this edition we are pleased to introduce to you Mr Nick McGlynn, Qantas Airport Manager.
Qantas provides premium air travel from the UK to Australia via points in Asia, with 4 services per day from Heathrow.
Nick's role is to esure smooth and efficient running of the operation at the worlds busiest international airport.
More facts about Nick ... |
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Regulatory Update
New Ofcom Head of Spectrum
Hyacinth 'H' Nwana joined Ofcom in September to lead Ofcom's Spectrum Policy Group which oversees the management of the allocation of the UK's airwaves. Hyacinth, known as 'H', joins from Arqiva, where he has been Managing Director, Mobile Media Solutions since 2005. At Arqiva he has been responsible for all the company's activities in Mobile Broadcast TV, Wireless Broadband (WiMAX/WiFi), Datacasting and new wide (WANs), Metro (MANs) and/or National network roll out opportunities. Previously he was Executive Director at Quadriga Worldwide. He is a Visiting Professor at Brunel University in West London. H will report to Ed Richards, Chief Executive. (Source FCS)
Simplifying spectrum trading
Ofcom has published proposals to simplify and streamline the spectrum trading process to make it more efficient and introduce spectrum leasing. The consultation will be of particular interest to spectrum users that envisage utilizing the spectrum trading process to gain, or even grant, access to licensed spectrum. The consultation can be found at: http://www.ofcom.org.uk/consult/condocs/simplify/
* Winter Health Check Conditions:
The free check is limited to 1 hour in length at a time prearranged by AirRadio and the client, the engineer will undertake free visual health check and safety inspection report on any brand of radio equipment. |
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