February 2024

Getac today announced the launch of the AI-ready ZX80, a brand new 8-inch fully rugged tablet, powered by the versatile Android operating system. The announcement expands and diversifies Getac's portfolio of Android devices, giving customers in industries such as utilities, manufacturing, and transportation even more choice when selecting rugged solutions to solve day-to-day challenges and boost productivity and efficiency. [See Getac media release]

Durabook expands rugged tablet portfolio with ATEX-certified models for explosive environments
Durabook today announced the availability of two rugged tablet models specifically designed for use in locations where gases, vapors, dust, and other substances create a significant risk of explosion. The new Durabook R8-EX and U11-EX Windows 11 tablets are certified to meet the European Union's ATmosphères EXplosibles (ATEX) Zone 2/22 certification, meaning they can be used in environments where potential ignition sources include lightning strikes, stray currents, static electricity, open flames, and mechanically generated sparks. [See Durabook media release] -- Posted Tuesday, February 27, 2024 by chb

DT Research's DT302RP transforms rugged tablet design for peak performance in field environments
DT Research, a leading designer and manufacturer of purpose-built computing solutions for vertical markets, today announced the DT302RP rugged tablet, which elevates the standards for rugged tablets designed for field environments. Set to be showcased February 27-29, 2024 at DISTRIBUTECH International in DT Research's booth 3174, the DT302RP redefines the landscape of rugged computing and introduces a suite of cutting-edge features designed to elevate the dynamic demands of field professionals in harsh environments. [See DTResearch media release] -- Posted Monday, February 26, 2024 by chb

MobileDemand launches value-priced, 2-in-1 xTablet Flex 12B for rugged enterprise productivity
MobileDemand, provider of rugged tablets, cases, and mobile all-in-one computing solutions for enterprise productivity, today announced the launch of the xTablet Flex 12B, the fourth generation in the Windows®-based Flex range. The new 12.6-inch xTablet Flex 12B complements the 10-inch xTablet Flex 10B, MobileDemand's best-selling rugged tablet. The xTablet Flex 12B presents a rugged, yet thin and lightweight, tablet and keyboard solution that balances performance at a competitive price point, delivering unparalleled flexibility for frontline workers. [See MobileDemand media release] -- Posted Friday, February 23, 2024 by chb

Havis, Inc. and Farmwave Pioneer AI solutions for harvest optimization
Havis, Inc. is proud to play a crucial role alongside Farmwave in revolutionizing agriculture technology, particularly in vision artificial intelligence for harvest loss. Since 2019, Farmwave has been dedicated to bringing AI to the field, and our partnership underscores the pivotal role our docking stations play in supporting this endeavor. Farmwave's visionary artificial intelligence software operates autonomously, continuously monitoring harvest loss in real-time without interrupting the process. [See Havis media release] -- Posted Monday, February 12, 2024 by chb