The recent explosions targeting pagers and walkie-talkies used by the militant group Hezbollah in Lebanon highlight the vulnerabilities of relying on low-tech communications devices. According to reports, Israeli operatives planted explosives in a shipment of pagers ordered by Hezbollah, taking advantage of the supply chain to conduct the attacks. The incident came after Hezbollah had increased usage of pagers and walkie-talkies in an effort to evade Israel’s sophisticated cellphone surveillance capabilities.
While pagers that only receive messages are more difficult to track than two-way devices, the Hezbollah case illustrates that any electronic device can potentially be compromised by adversaries intercepting the supply chain. And although avoiding smartphones can help organizations stay off the grid, traditional walkie-talkies have limitations in terms of range, reliability and features.
The RelayX Solution from Jet Hotel Solutions
For hotels, businesses and industrial organizations seeking a modern, secure alternative to walkie-talkies, the RelayX device from Jet Hotel Solutions offers an attractive solution. RelayX is an ultra-rugged push-to-talk handset that provides nationwide connectivity over 4G LTE, 5G, and WiFi networks. With military-grade durability, RelayX is designed to withstand drops, water submersion, dust, extreme temperatures and more.
Key advantages of RelayX include:
- Encrypted voice communications in groups or one-to-one
- Seamless interoperability with smartphones and desktop apps
- Built-in GPS for user location tracking and geofencing
- Bluetooth beacon and WiFi access point integration for precise indoor positioning
- API access for custom integrations and workflows
- Live AI-powered voice translation in 30+ languages
The advanced features and resilient multi-network connectivity of RelayX make it extremely difficult for bad actors to eavesdrop on or disrupt communications compared to analog walkie-talkies. Managers can view and provision devices from a central dashboard.
For hotels and resorts, equipping staff with RelayX can streamline operations while enhancing safety and security. Housekeepers can use automated translation to better assist international guests. Maintenance teams can efficiently coordinate tasks. And with built-in emergency alerts plus user tracking and geofencing, security personnel have powerful tools to respond to any incidents.
Jet Hotel Solutions is a leading provider of RelayX push-to-talk solutions tailored for the hospitality industry and other sectors. Their experts work closely with each client to assess requirements, seamlessly deploy RelayX systems, and provide ongoing support.
In a world of increasingly sophisticated threats, organizations relying on traditional walkie-talkies for critical communications should evaluate modern alternatives like the RelayX that offer greater functionality, security and flexibility. The Hezbollah attacks underscore the risks of not modernizing communications technology. Leveraging solutions like RelayX from Jet Hotel Solutions can provide enterprises the reliability and resiliency needed in today’s environment.