Re: Building a Central Station

[Frank Olson <Use_the_email_links@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Dana Wiegner wrote:
> Get MAS software made by GE.

MAS is not as good as SIMS...  or Bold.  A number of different vendors
will let you try their software.  Pick what works for you based on your
own skill levels and then see what they offer in the way of support.  I
know SIMS and Bold support is excellent.


>
> You need at least two Surguard three receivers.

You wouldn't by any chance be workin' for them, would you??  :-)


>
> You need a professional to help you set this up.

Yes...  People have been telling me that here for years.  "Frank, seek
Professional Help"...


>
> You need a lot of phone lines coming in for 10000

More than four, six, eight??  Define "a lot".


>
> Our server room itself is worth over 7 million and we only have 60,000.

Man, either someone seriously overcharged you guys or you've misplaced a
decimal (or two).  You didn't by any chance buy from bassburglaralarms,
did you??


>
> To be come a UL or ULC (in Canada) requires redundancy, which requires some
> sort of back up. probably off site.

Check.  But that "backup" isn't all that expensive (or extensive) to
achieve.


>
> You must set up your station in a small town.  where you can get cheaper
> labor from an older crowd.  DO NOT fill your station with young staff.

Sure...  Make certain you have a toilet facilities close by.  Those of
us in the "older crowd" need frequent pottie breaks.  And please, no
coffee machine!

Seriously!  "Fill your station" with dedicated individuals that can
demonstrate excellent customer service and telephone skills, and that
can meet whatever local licensing requirements they might need.
Discriminate by age, sex, color, religion, or nationality and you're
going to miss out on a lot of good people.


>
> that's all I can think of.   Sorry these other guys on here get off on there
> own tangent about there own person al shit


Perhaps you should review what you've written before clicking on "send".