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Professional Communication Devices

Relay's is Packed with Features for Business Applications

— November 27, 2019 — Tech
Relay previously introduced its single-button communication device for families and businesses took note of the potential for the affordable piece of technology to replace expensive walkie-talkie systems—and now, Relay is specifically launching a version of its product for professional use. As Relay's co-founder and CEO Chris Chuang puts it, “Demand sort of showed up at our doorstep."

Relay for business makes it easy for employees to communicate with one another with its push-to-talk device, keep tabs on a user's location and send emergency alerts. Using their voice, people are also able to make the most of assistive features to change channels with ease.

The durable, screen-free communicator boasts a long-lasting battery and the ability to work with a web app for business that lets teams talk via laptops.


Image Credit: Relay
Trend Themes
1. Affordable Communication Devices - There is an opportunity for disruptive innovation by developing affordable communication devices that can replace expensive walkie-talkie systems.
2. Push-to-talk Technology - The adoption of push-to-talk devices in professional applications presents a disruptive innovation opportunity for seamless and efficient communication among employees.
3. Screen-free Communication - Developing durable, screen-free communicators with long-lasting batteries for professional use can be a disruptive innovation that enhances workplace efficiency and productivity.
Industry Implications
1. Communication Devices - The communication device industry can explore the opportunity to cater to professional needs by offering feature-packed, affordable devices.
2. Technology Solutions for Businesses - Businesses operating in the technology solutions industry can develop web apps and software to complement communication devices and improve team collaboration.
3. Workplace Safety and Emergency Communication - The workplace safety industry can leverage communication devices with emergency alert features to enhance emergency preparedness and response.
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