The handheld walkie-talkie has been a vital tool for organizations that need immediate and urgent two-way communication. Since its debut in World War II for infantry operations, the walkie-talkie has supported fire departments, police, first responders, and hospital staff who relied on its portability, reliability and effectiveness. But, along the way, smartphones arrived, and with that came cloud-based Push-to-Talk (PTT) capabilities. Suddenly, the walkie-talkie found a new home with improved abilities - on the smartphone.
Push-To-Talk: The Walkie-Talkie on Steroids
It's your 'grandfather's’ walkie-talkie - only better. Compared to the walkie-talkie, PTT is a simpler, less expensive way to communicate with employees who need in-the-moment updates. Better still, unlike traditional walkie-talkies, PTT communications aren't obstructed by walls or confined spaces with dense impedances like elevators. Make no mistake. The walkie-talkie remains a viable tool for many. But PTT has emerged as a more powerful, simpler, less expensive alternative for first responders, hospital staff and field workers. With the ease of a smartphone, caller and responder interact instantly over cell signals and Wi-Fi with all the benefits of cloud-based control and security. Gone are range limits. So, it's no surprise that PTT continues to gain acceptance beyond its traditional user base. "In every industry today, immediate communication is a constant need," said David Liu, Founder and CEO of Deltapath. "In the post-pandemic world with hybrid employees, how do you contact a team simultaneously? Push-to-Talk makes that happen. It gets people on the same page simultaneously," he explained.
Large Enterprises Taking Notice of PTT
A report issued by Fortune Business Insights states that the global market size of PTT was $12 billion in 2019 and is expected to grow 10 percent every year to $25 billion in 2027. The growth and acceptance of PTT reveal that its value goes well beyond deskless workers. "Whether it's healthcare, manufacturing, education, or government, PTT has a vital place," Liu said.
Deltapath Hits the Mall
A major shopping mall with 100 personnel who monitor mall operations, uses Deltapath's Push-to-Talk within an integrated building management system.
