Five reasons why two-way radios and BBPTT devices are a sustainable choice

In today’s business landscape, prioritising sustainable and eco-conscious decisions is not just a consideration, but a necessity. By embedding sustainability into a corporate strategy, businesses can enhance their brand reputation, align with evolving customer expectations, optimise operations, and unlock untapped opportunities for growth.

A PwC 2024 Global CSRD survey identified that less than 60% of businesses have involved their technology function in their sustainability reporting. As businesses establish objectives for their environmental, social, and governance (ESG) performance, they must work to align their sustainability and technology strategies more closely. Technologies such as two-way radios and broadband push-to-talk (BBPTT) devices / push to talk over cellular (PoC) can play a significant role in supporting sustainable operations. These technologies combine operational effectiveness and environmental responsibility. Here are five reasons why:

Connecting geographically wide-spread teams

Generally, businesses are not just limited to one set location, be it a national organisation or a SME, more often than not employees are often widely dispersed. Staying contactable can often lead to employees using multiple devices, and traditional modes of communication, such as emails and phone calls, often leading to a short fall in addressing the immediacy and clarity needed.

Two-way radios and BBPTT devices offer instant and reliable communication between teams, regardless of their location. By keeping them connected in real-time, you enable quick decision-making and improved coordination, vital for businesses spanning large areas such as logistics, manufacturing and distribution, or utilities engineers, for example. This real time connectivity not only streamlines operations but also enhances productivity by minimising downtime and miscommunication.

Reducing your carbon footprint

A significant part of any sustainable business strategy involves reducing your overall carbon footprint. Remote management of devices is an indispensable tool that helps organisations save time and money while bolstering their green initiatives. By leveraging remote software businesses can monitor, troubleshoot, and update their fleet of devices without the need for their team to return to a central location. This real-time approach not only minimises downtime but also saves on travel expenses.

In addition, two-way radios and BBPTT devices allow for swift allocation of staff resources to the closet point of an issue. For example, at ScottishPower Renewables, wind farm engineers use the Motorola Solutions Software Application SmartPTT to address issues more efficiently, reducing their carbon footprint. When a problem arises at a turbine, SmartPTT’s GPS feature quickly identifies the nearest qualified personnel, minimising travel and cutting fuel consumption. The dispatch functionality enables real-time communication, allowing engineers to resolve issues promptly without multiple site visits, supporting sustainability goals, and reducing operational costs by maintaining optimal efficiency and minimising downtime.

Another example is Golden Tours, who use broadband push-to-talk (BBPTT) technology to support their engineering team. When a tour bus reports a fault, the BBPTT system quickly identifies and allocates the nearest available engineer, reducing response times and travel distances. This efficient allocation not only minimises fuel consumption and carbon emissions but also ensures that service disruptions are swiftly resolved, enhancing customer satisfaction and promoting sustainable operations for the company.

Enhanced durability and longevity

Another environmental advantage is the durability and longevity of two-way radios and BBPTT devices. Unlike many consumer electronics that are designed with planned obsolescence in mind, these devices are built to withstand harsh working conditions and extended use. This durability means businesses are less likely to frequently replace their communication tools, resulting in less electronic waste and lower long-term costs.

In addition, unlike mobile phones or other wireless devices, two-way radios typically have longer battery life and do not require constant charging, thus reducing the consumption of energy and resources.

Cost-effective operations

Transitioning to two-way radios and BBPTT devices can also yield substantial cost savings. These devices often require lower initial investments compared to more complex communications systems. These savings can be redirected to other sustainable initiatives within the company, creating a positive cycle of reinvestment in eco-friendly practices.

Integration with other technologies

An Accenture survey revealed that nearly 33% of businesses are struggling with the complexity of solutions or with making their legacy systems sustainable. Some (12%) are yet to migrate to cloud from their on-premises data centers, which is a perceived barrier.

Many two-way radios and BBPTT devices now come equipped with functionalities that integrate seamlessly with IoT (Internet of Things) and other modern software solutions which are based on cloud opposed to on premise. These integrations can provide detailed analytics, performance reports, and even predictive maintenance alerts. Such advanced capabilities allow businesses to optimise their operations further while also contributing to sustainability goals by reducing waste and maximising resource efficiency.

Conclusion

At Radiocoms, we understand the importance of supporting your ESG goals in your workplace. Incorporating two-way radios and BBPTT devices into your business operations is more than a smart choice—it’s a sustainable one.

We offer access to leading brands such as Entel, Hytera, Motorola Solutions, and TAIT, which can be tailored to your specific workplace requirements. Our team will assist you in choosing the ideal combination of voice, text, video, and data systems to support your ESG technology objectives.