What’s So Great about Healthcare Clocks? Synchronization!

Ever wonder why your local hospital is considered so reliable in your community? A good place to look would be on the walls inside the building. Look at the clocks and see if they are accurate from patient rooms to emergency rooms to lobbies and hallways. Take note of whether every clock displays the same…

Alkaline vs. Lithium: Why Sapling’s Wireless Clocks Use Alkaline Batteries.

This day in age, no one really thinks twice about the batteries they use in their electronic devices. When deciding what battery to use with, for instance, our wireless clocks, the most thought we usually put into it is whether we need AA, AAA, 9V, etc. The fact of the matter is, choosing between lithium…

Single? Or Double-Sided School Clocks? That is the question.

Deciding when to use a single or double-sided school clock within a school building can be tedious. Making this decision not only depends on the exact role the clock is intended to take on, but on the design or layout of the school’s building. So when is the best time to use a single or…

Design For Architects and Engineers: Sapling’s Master Clock System

When it comes to building projects, architects and engineers face many challenges as they design new facilities and remodel older ones to fit the needs of today’s various organizations. Some of the factors that come into play include appearance, metrics, sustainability, retrofitting and interfacing capability. At The Sapling Company, we design and produce our clock…

Here’s the Situation: Transportation Industry Saved by IP Clock Systems

When it comes to transportation, the emphasis placed on time couldn’t be more obvious. Those who rely on public transportation to get to work, school, the supermarket, doctor appointments, vacation destinations, etc. expect buses, trains and planes to depart and arrive on time at every stop. When a transportation facility fails to meet the expectations…

The Do’s and Don’ts of Customer Service

Foreword: Here at Sapling, we strive to please our customers with exceptional performance in both our products and support. We hope to serve as a shining example of excellent customer service by following the strategies below. It is our belief that our customers are the most important asset we have and that they should not…

6 Functions of Sapling Master Clocks To Take Advantage Of

Here at Sapling, we value our customers’ wants and needs. We understand that time is money and it shouldn’t be wasted, which is why all our products are built around that idea. We want you to have total control and flexibility over your clock system with minimal human intervention. And to help you accomplish this,…

Choosing GPS for Your Wireless Clock System

Facility owners and managers all around the world are making the switch to wireless clock systems in their facilities. Why make such a change in one’s facility? The answer is one word: reliability. Facility managers have grown tired of periodic interruptions due to a faulty, inaccurate clock system. For this reason, synchronized wireless clock systems…

Hospital Clocks Controlling Code Blue Situations

As most of us know, emergency situations are virtually an everyday occurrence in healthcare institutions. Unfortunately, these unexpected situations often arise in the form of complications for both sound and at-risk patients. “Code Blue” situations, for instance, are unnerving experiences for doctors and patients alike. In the medical field, Code Blue refers to the cardiac…

5 Myths about Synchronized Clocks

Is your company hesitating to install a synchronous clock system? You may find yourself wondering what benefits come from a synchronized system and whether it’s worth the price. There may be many myths about synchronized clock systems and how they function, but Sapling hopes to alleviate them for you. Below are 5 common myths about…

Scheduling Made Easy With Sapling’s Master Clock

Does your educational facility struggle with the mundane task of scheduling bells to sound? Is there no easy system in place that does this for you? If so, your facility may be lacking an automated, synchronizing master clock system for scheduling period changes and passing time. Schools throughout the country find themselves struggling with the…

Building Booms in Philadelphia: Where Synchronized Clocks Fit In

Being a Temple graduate, you could say I have some first-hand exposure to the massive expansion of infrastructure Temple has undergone over the years. However, on top of all the new construction I have witnessed (and dealt with while going to class), Temple University has just recently announced that they will continue on with the…

Advantages of an IP Clock System

IP clock systems are one of the more advanced systems available in the time solutions market. Having the ability to send power and data (PoE) over one single cable has made monumental changes in the ease of installation for technicians, while the functionality for end users has significantly increased with the ability to control each…

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IP Clocks in Hospitals

In the medical field, maintaining up-to-date, advanced technology is of high priority. Staying relevant with the technological shifts of the industry keeps medical facilities on a track of improvement, where upgrading the inner-workings of the institution enhances its overall performance. One way to access this track of improvement is through a facility’s clock system. Given…

Advantages of Wireless Clock Systems

Sometimes staying ahead of the curve in today’s technologically advancing world can be tough. Engineers and product developers are constantly trying to come up with new ideas to spur the wheel of creativity in the hi-tech market, and developing a wireless clock system is not exclusive to this issue. With The Sapling Company, however, innovation…