September 2018
Getac announces new F110-Ex tablet, for exceptional productivity in hazardous environments
Getac Getac has today announced the launch of the new F110-Ex fully-rugged tablet, as an enhancement to its popular F110 model, designed to deliver unrivalled efficiency, reliability and safety to workers in hazardous environments. In many industrial sectors, extreme temperatures, poor weather conditions and close contact with dangerous substances are all factors to contend with daily. Workers need devices they can rely on for efficient field maintenance, accurate safety checks and equipment monitoring tasks. IT failure not only has a significant impact on productivity, it also puts lives at risk. [See Getac media release] -- Posted Thursday, September 27, 2018 by chb
Panasonic remains leading rugged notebook in Europe
Panasonic has extended its position as Europe’s leading rugged notebook manufacturer for the 17th consecutive year, according to the latest market analysis from VDC Research. Its Panasonic TOUGHBOOK range maintained a leading share of the European rugged notebook market with a 57% revenue share of sales in 2017. The Panasonic Toughpad tablet range also continued to lead the European rugged tablet market with a 56% revenue share of sales. The company has now aggressively set its sights on the rugged handheld market with the launch of innovative new products for the fast growing retail, manufacturing, transportation and logistics sectors. -- Posted Thursday, September 27, 2018 by chb
IMC Companies relies on DT Research purpose-built rugged tablets for transportation system management in the field
DT Research, the world's leading designer and manufacturer of purpose-built computing solutions for vertical markets, today announced that IMC Companies, a nationwide leader in intermodal logistics and the largest marine drayage provider in the U.S., relies on DT301T rugged tablets for backend transportation system management and container maintenance coordination within IMC Companies yards. IMC Companies selected DT Research's DT301T rugged tablets based on the superior durability, reliability, sunlight readable and cost-effectiveness of the units, which is made possible through DT Research's unique purpose-built design. [See DT Research media release] -- Posted Monday, September 24, 2018 by chb
Getac announces 12.5-inch rugged tablet with detachable keyboard option
Getac introduced the K120, a fully rugged 12.5-inch tablet designed to meet the challenges faced by public safety personnel around the world, but suitable for numerous other demanding applications. Implemented as a "detachable laptop," the K120 can be used either as a tablet or in conjunction with an optional value-added keyboard dock that allows use as a full-function laptop. The K140 further shines with an all quad-core 8th generation Intel Core processor lineup of available CPUs. [See RuggedPCReview's description, analysis and specs of the Getac K120] -- Posted Wednesday, September 19, 2018 by chb
DT Research designs 7-inch multifunctional rugged tablets that deliver unparalleled versatility
DT Research, the leading designer and manufacturer of purpose-built computing solutions for vertical markets, today announced the DT372AP and DT370CR rugged tablets, which have been precision designed to serve the needs of a myriad of users across an organization. DT Research tapped into decades of experience within construction, field services, government, healthcare, hospitality, logistics, manufacturing, military, transportation and warehousing to design a sleek, military-grade tablet with a 7-inch sunlight-readable display that is high performance, yet energy-efficient and includes robust information capture and wireless communications for seamless indoor-outdoor workflow. [See DT Research media release] -- Posted Monday, September 17, 2018 by chb
Ditching laptops for tablets — evolution or disruptive paradigm shift?
Is wholesale replacement of laptops with tablets the hallmark of disruptive technology? One that has not evolved smoothly from what was there before, but leaped ahead to another way of doing things? One that cannot be smoothly bridged no matter how you try. One that means leaving skills and methods and experience behind and start over? [See full article Ditching laptops for tablets — evolution or disruptive paradigm shift?] -- Posted Tuesday, September 11, 2018 by chb
Lancashire NHS Hospital Trust improves information management and patient care with Zebra Technologies
Zebra Technologies Corporation (NASDAQ: ZBRA), an innovator at the edge of the enterprise with solutions and partners that enable businesses to gain a performance edge, announced that Lancashire Teaching Hospitals National Health Service (NHS) Foundation Trust has deployed the Zebra's MC18 and MC55 mobiles computers along with technology from Zebra partner, Ingenica Solutions for enhanced information management and patient care. [See Zebra news release] -- Posted Monday, September 10, 2018 by chb
Rugged World 2018 — The UK's Biggest rugged technology event
On 27th September, Rugged World 2018, will once again be hosted by Ci Distribution . Following on from the successful 2017 event, this year promises a day of insights for delegates to discover the latest products and trends within the Rugged Device Industry. We’ve got some fantastic speakers lined up, as well as market-leading vendors such as Getac, Panasonic and NetMotion, plus many more exhibiting their latest innovations, devices, software and accessories. Don’t miss out on this fantastic day, there are just a few FREE tickets left, so register here today. -- Posted Thursday, September 6, 2018 by chb