CH&LA Lodging News Sept/Oct 2018

www.calodging.com September/October 2018 19 P A N I C BUTT O NS company TraknProtect manufacturer SekureTrak, Inc. product name TraknProtect staff alarm types TraknProtect Safety Buttons can be worn on a lanyard, belt-clip, retractable key chain or master keys— customizable based on the Property’s needs. water resistant Yes rechargeable No battery life 2–3 years replacement battery included Battery is not replaceable, but TraknProtect conducts regular ongoing checks to verify the battery life of the Safety Buttons. communication type Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) technology panic buttons and BLE + Wi-Fi for hubs & LTE/Cellular Routers. approximate wi - fi data consumption 5–20mb per day static ip address requirements Static IP requirements exist for a Property to receive desktop alerts and provided at the time of installation. Otherwise, no static IP requirement. location technology type BLE Beacon functional during wi - fi network outage Yes, if Property deploys LTE/Cellular routers for a separate private network that is not reliant on the Property’s Wi-Fi infrastructure. available mobile communication Email, SMS and desktop alert. maximum number of devices capable of receiving a duress alert per incident Unlimited unique features The Safety Button fits into a suite of products that includes inventory tracking, room tray tracking and contractor tracking—all on the same platform, to provide greater ROI to the hotel properties. The system also seamlessly integrates through leading Wi-Fi Access Point providers. TraknProtect is a purpose- built software solution designed specifically for the hospitality industry. training TraknProtect team provides on-site training at time of launch; ongoing re-training for existing employees and during onboarding of new employees provided through and LMS portal to assist Properties in tracking and ensuring HR compliance. installation and training process Prior to an installation, TraknProtect team conducts a site survey to verify signal coverage, Wi-Fi infrastructure, identify any unique property needs, and the placement of the hubs in the rooms and other areas during installation. During Installation, rooms do not require to be taken out of service with an average room deployment of less than 10 minutes per room. Training is provided to both panic button users and responders after installation and testing are complete. TraknProtect also provides ongoing panic button checks and conducts regular heartbeat checks of all hubs as part of its subscription fee. contact To learn more about TraknProtect, visit www.traknprotect.com. continues