Having the right tool can make all the difference between a challenging experience and an easy one. Imagine trying to build a table using an orange for a hammer. Or peeling an orange with a pencil. Tools have a purpose, and you need to choose wisely. Selecting the correct communication tool for your team members […]
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Direct messaging enables you to speak one-on-one with your team members. You can use direct messaging within the Orion group you use every day to collaborate without distracting other teammates. When should I use direct messaging? Group conversations are perfect for when everyone needs to hear what’s going on or when you’re trying to solve […]
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Providing emergency medical care in tactical situations Time is always of the essence for the Eastern Pennsylvania Tactical EMS Team. They’re an organization of SWAT paramedics and physicians who respond to emergencies across eastern Pennsylvania. As a tactical paramedic service, they need to stay in sync with dispatch to get details on their daily objectives. […]
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Rebuilding in a disaster zone makes team communication difficult Saving lives and providing aid is the central objective for Disaster Tech Lab, a non-profit organization that provides rapid response communication networks for use in disaster relief and humanitarian aid work. In order to do their jobs and provide life-saving care, the team needs to talk […]
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By Jesse Robbins, Orion CEO I’m proud to announce that the Orion Push to Talk app for iOS is now FirstNet Certified and listed in the FirstNet App Catalog. When first responders use the Orion Push to Talk app on a FirstNet Ready smartphone, teams can respond to emergencies faster and more efficiently. Orion Push […]
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By Ed Yanosik, Mobile iOS Engineer at Orion Labs When you’re using your Onyx to communicate, you expect it to work — no matter what. For your device to function, the first step is making sure it stays connected to your phone and the Orion app over Bluetooth Low Energy. While your phone manages the […]
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Orion is “the next level of team communication.” So says reviewer Brian Read from Automate Your Life, a video blog focused on home and business automation. In a new video, Brian shares his Onyx review and rates its technology, automation capabilities, and more. Read our recap and watch the video below to learn why he rated […]
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New tools give teams more control and increase efficiency Today we’re proud to announce Orion Command Center and new additions to Orion Pro, our subscription service plan for companies and organizations who want to empower their teams to accomplish more together in less time. These new updates give companies greater control and flexibility over how […]
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What if there were a secure walkie-talkie app that could do more than push-to-talk across any distance? Now there is. Today, we’re excited to announce the release of Orion Push to Talk. The Orion Push to Talk app enables a new means of communication on the Orion platform, adding more flexibility and convenience for our […]
Read More »We heard your feedback and requests. And we’re delighted to announce a brand new version of the Orion app for iOS. Our user experience, design, and product teams completely redesigned and rethought the app, in a project that was over one year in the making. Available today, the new iOS app does a better job […]
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