Press: A New Standard for Dispatch: Watson Debuts Apollo, the Industry's Most Advanced Workstation
POULSBO, WA, January 7, 2026 – Watson, a pioneer in mission-critical furniture since 1986, is proud to launch Apollo, the most advanced workstation available on the market. Apollo reimagines the modern dispatch workstation, uniting powerful functionality and elegant design to disrupt the public safety industry. Apollo sets a new industry standard for how furniture can […]
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Your guide to getting the most out of NENA, APCO, and everything in between.
Press: Watson Welcomes Amanda Hamilton as Regional Sales Representative for the Mid-Atlantic
POULSBO, WA, June 4, 2025 – Watson, a trusted provider of intentionally built furniture for emergency communication centers and office environments, is pleased to announce the addition of Amanda Hamilton as Regional Sales Representative. In this role, Amanda will oversee Eastern regions, including New Jersey, Maryland, Delaware, and New York, bringing with her a wealth […]
Press: Watson Consoles Enters Its Gratitude Era with Two-Month Initiative Honoring 911 Telecommunicators
Watson Consoles, a long-standing partner to Emergency Communications Centers nationwide, is proud to launch its third annual Telecommunicator Gratitude Project, running April 1 through May 31, 2025. “Gratitude isn’t just something you feel-it’s something you show,” said Alexandra Reed, Director of Marketing at Watson Consoles. “This effort continues to grow year over year because we […]
Looking Back at 2024: A Year of Growth, Impact, and Connection
As 2024 comes to a close, we’re taking a moment to reflect on a year filled with growth, impact, and connection. Here’s a look back at some of the highlights that made this year one of our best yet.
Press: Watson expands reach with addition of Jason Jackson in new role
Watson, a leading manufacturer of intentionally designed and expertly engineered furniture for Emergency Communication Centers (ECCs) and offices, is excited to announce that Jason Jackson has joined the sales team. In this role, Jackson will oversee regional sales operations, drive revenue growth initiatives, and support sales teams to deliver exceptional results. Jackson brings a […]
Press: Watson Consoles Expands Product Line to Include Comprehensive Office Furniture for Emergency Communications Centers
Watson Consoles, a leading manufacturer of console furniture since 1986, is proud to announce the expansion of its product offerings to include a full suite of commercial office furniture tailored specifically for emergency communications centers (ECCs). This strategic move allows Watson Consoles to support ECCs by furnishing their entire space beyond the control room, further […]
Behind the Booth: Our Design Preview for APCO and NENA Conferences
Every year, our consoles team spends months preparing for premier public safety conferences hosted by the National Emergency Number Association (NENA) and the Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials (APCO). We wanted to share a behind-the-booth look at what’s new and exciting, so we sat down with Senior Design Engineer Sil Barajas and National Sales Manager […]
Press: Watson Consoles Continues Annual Gratitude Campaign to Celebrate Telecommunicators Nationwide
Watson Consoles, a long-standing leader in the manufacturing of dispatch consoles since 1986, amplified its Gratitude Campaign in 2024 to acknowledge the unwavering dedication of emergency telecommunicators during National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, April 14-20, and renewed its pledge to support these pivotal members of the emergency services community throughout the year. “Our Gratitude Campaign […]
2020 Tree of Life Dispatcher Badge Release & Giveaway
Every year here at Watson Consoles, our team looks at all of the opportunities to meet Dispatchers in person. By attending as many local and national APCO and NENA shows as possible, we are able to understand the needs of console users, as well as show our appreciation for the safety they provide our community each and ever day of the year.
Watson Consoles at APCO Conference – Baltimore 2019
For the last 84 years, the Association of Public Safety Communications Officials, otherwise known as APCO, has served as an international leader in the public safety industry. Providing complete public safety communication expertise, professional development, technical assistance, advocacy, and outreach to the public, APCO features commercial vendors with innovative products and solutions for Next Gen 9-1-1, cybersecurity, and much more.