January 2020

Have you ever scaled a 20-foot tree, hung off the side of a skyscraper, been 700 meters underground, or labored on a ship for 36 hours straight? How about run diagnostics on a 15-foot electricity pole, taken pipeline readings in zero-degree weather, or checked refinery equipment in a thunderstorm? It's hard to imagine that this is a normal day of work for some people... and it's for this reason that Dell is excited to celebrate them by sharing the Top 20 Most Rugged Jobs in America. [See Dell media release, the video showing Dell's Rugged PCs, video showing Dell's ruggedness test lab, and the Top 20 Most Rugged Jobs graphic.]

Introducing the Mesa® 3 Rugged Tablet running Android by Juniper Systems
Juniper Systems is excited to announce the release of the Mesa 3 Rugged Tablet running on the Android operating system. Built on the success of the Mesa 2, the Mesa 3 running Android is the next evolution in rugged handheld computing and data collection for all Android-based application needs. Offering performance increases across the board, the Mesa 3 is backed by Juniper Systems' world-class support and durability promise. The Mesa 3 running Android is now available and shipping worldwide. [See Juniper Systems media release] -- Posted Wednesday, January 29, 2020 by chb

Winmate releases 7-inch rugged Android tablet
Winmate released the M700DQ8, a 7-inch rugged Android-based tablet equipped with a high performance Qualcomm® Snapdragon 660 Octa-core processor running at up to 2.2 GHz. The M700DQ8 provides a set of features that make it ideal for mobile computing applications where a small, durable, environmentally rugged tablet is required, such as field service, transportation, logistics, factory automation, smart retail, and more. [See Winmate media release] -- Posted Friday, January 24, 2020 by chb

Sonim Technologies names Denny as EVP of sales, Graff as CMO
Sonim Technologies named Randy Denny as EVP of sales, and John Graff as chief marketing officer. As EVP of sales, Denny will lead the global sales, customer service and sales operations for Sonim. A veteran of the rugged device industry, Denny most recently served as VP of sales North America for RealWear, a maker of rugged android devices. He also served as senior VP of global sales for Xplore Technologies, a maker of rugged tablet and handheld devices. As CMO, Graff will be responsible for corporate marketing, channel marketing, communications, product management and product marketing. Prior to Sonim, Graff served as chief revenue officer and vice president of marketing at Xplore Technologies. -- Posted Tuesday, January 21, 2020 by chb

Gamber-Johnson continues to expand its international sales team
Gamber-Johnson, a leading international supplier of rugged mounting systems for public safety vehicles, fleet vehicles, forklifts, and other mobility applications, announced today that they have expanded their international sales team by hiring Alberto Varela to fill their Latin America sales manager position and by promoting Ian Davies, European Sales Manager to Director of International Sales. [See Gamber-Johnson media release] -- Posted Wednesday, January 15, 2020 by chb

Leading German car manufacturer chooses Getac for worldwide provision of rugged mobile devices and solutions
Getac, a leading rugged mobile computing manufacturer today announced it has been selected by the BMW Group to supply rugged mobile devices and solutions across its global network for a wide range of applications including R&D, production, warehouse logistics and workshop diagnostics. The announcement expands on an existing technology partnership between the two companies, which has seen Getac supply rugged equipment to the BMW Group for vehicle and application testing over the last six years. With the partnership renewed, Getac has received a large new order from the BMW Group for its S410, V110, F110, A140, UX10 and T800 series rugged notebooks and tablets. [See Getac media release] -- Posted Tuesday, January 14, 2020 by chb

First look: Janam's HT1 rugged 8-inch Android tablet
Janam's just released HT1 rugged tablet is the New York company's first entry in the small tablet market. With its 8-inch full HD display, the HT1 screen is larger than that of any smartphone, while still keeping the device small and handy. Up-to-date technology includes a speedy Snapdragon 625 chip, Android 9 GMS, and a reversible USB Type-C port. A large, replaceable battery, high-res cameras, and bolt-on expansion modules make for functionality on the job. [See description, analysis and specs of the Janam HT1 rugged Android tablet] -- Posted Tuesday, January 14, 2020 by chb

Janam unveils rugged tablet
Janam Technologies LLC, a leading provider of rugged mobile computers that capture data and communicate wirelessly, today introduced the most powerful and advanced 8-inch rugged tablet. Designed to improve line of business applications including put-away and replenishment, cross docking, shipping and receiving, inventory management, merchandising and clienteling, the new HT1 combines stylish design, military-grade ruggedness and the latest technological advancements to propel businesses forward. [See Janam media release] -- Posted Monday, January 13, 2020 by chb

Introducing the Mesa 3 Rugged Tablet by Juniper Systems, now shipping
Juniper Systems is excited to announce the release of the Mesa 3 Rugged Tablet. Built on the success of the Mesa 2, the Mesa 3 is the next evolution in rugged handheld computing and data collection. Offering performance increases across the board, the Mesa 3 is backed by Juniper Systems' world-class support and durability promise. The Mesa 3 is now available and shipping worldwide. [See Juniper Systems media release] -- Posted Thursday, January 9, 2020 by chb

Entry-Level MobileDemand Flex 10B rugged Windows tablet introduced, providing value to enterprises
MobileDemand, provider of rugged productivity enhancing mobility systems to firstline workers, today announced the xTablet Flex 10B, its third-generation Flex 10 rugged Windows-based tablet. Built upon the foundation of its proven rugged predecessors in the Flex 10 series, the Flex 10B feature-rich tablet has the latest power and performance upgrades to help users maximize workforce efficiencies. With this launch, MobileDemand is enabling businesses to protect their investment and improve their bottom line with a budget-friendly industrial tablet. [See MobileDemand media release] -- Posted Tuesday, January 7, 2020 by chb

Speed Demon Top 10: Rugged Tablets
Does performance matter in a rugged tablet? It depends. If cost is an issue, the primary consideration is getting enough performance to get the job done. But for demanding jobs, you need as much performance as you can get. And there's another consideration: high performance hardware doesn't get obsolete as quickly as gear that just barely gets by. Here at RuggedPCReview.com we applaud the quest for best possible performance, and so we're listing the "speed demons" among the rugged tablets we've tested over the past several years. Gold, Silver and Bronze galore. And we have a new champion. [See Speed Demon Top 10: Rugged Tablets] -- Posted Monday, January 6, 2020 by chb