Use it to replace traditional radios.

P2D can be used to replace virtually any traditional radio system. Coverage is virtually global, costs can be tightly controlled, it offers far more than old style systems can.

Example:

If you are a shopping centre, why implement a radio system when P2D can do so much more? Why not have a single integrated system on a single integrated platform, and take advantage of system integration, and reduced costs, but NO loss of functionality? If you are a international trucking company that has had to provide your drivers with mobiles as a traditional radio system did not provide the coverage required, why not use P2D? It can use existing mobile networks, providing virtual global coverage. Calls are cheaper, quicker to make, more effective. You can even track the device, and see where it is at any point in time.

Multi Function handsets

Because P2D is designed to work on standard handsets, it can support multiple functions. MobileWorks is currently releasing the P2D software to run on Microsoft Windows Mobile terminals which it also uses to support Maestro and Sentinel, allowing the P2D function to work in conjunction with the Maestro and Sentinel features.

Example:

If a centre is using Sentinel, then the retailer handset can be provided with P2D capability. If an organisation is using Maestro, then voice communications can be provided via P2D.

Management Control screens

The management control screen shows the list of defined groups and individual users. But because it is based on standards, it does more, as it also shows user “presence”; literally – who is actually on the network. MobileWorks will be releasing a version of Sentinel where this feature will be fully embedded into the management consoles.

Example:

You want to broadcast a general message. You select the group, and press the speak button, and say what you have to say. However, you can also see that one or two members of the group are not present, so you know they will not have received the information, and can follow up with them later. Sentinel will capture this information and record it.

Multiple Features

Again, because P2D is based on standards, and uses standard devices, the terminals can support P2D and standard voice calls.

Example:

This ability allows the centre to use the device as a traditional 2-way communications device, but also allows the retailer or end user to use the device as a traditional mobile phone. This is a potential non rental revenue generation opportunity.

Networks

P2D works over any standard Internet Protocol (IP) based wireless network. This includes Wi/Fi networks, or just as easily, existing mobile phone networks, reducing time to service, capital costs, management, etc.

Example:

If a centre already has good mobile coverage, then there will be no need to roll out ANY network for the system to work. Indeed, through use of a mobile network, and as long as the centre is willing to enter a contract, then the terminal cost itself may well be subsidised by the network operators.

Reduced call charges

P2D can have a dramatic impact to call charges. Because it is a data stream, it does not matter how long you are connected, it is only the amount of data that is sent to and from the handset that is charged. P2D also greatly reduces call set-up times, etc.

Ease of use

Literally, you push a button, and start talking.

Example:

Just as in traditional radio systems, you press a button, and start talking to the defined end person(s). Unlike a radio system, you are using a standard device that can be used for so much more – such as a Sentinel retailer terminal, or a Maestro terminal.