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Firm's AR software will now work across smartphone and tablets, complimenting its smart glasses functionality. 

Upskill, the Augmented Reality software provider, has added mobile functionality to its AR platform, which includes smart glasses and Microsoft HoloLens.

Aimed at the industrial workforce, the software encourages collaboration through live videos and insight capture while workers carry out tasks. 

Brian Ballard, Upskill CEO and co-founder said: “With the latest enhancements to Skylight, it makes critical data, peer collaboration and the unique fidelity provided by augmented reality even more accessible. Skylight accelerates organizations along their digital transformation journey, regardless of where they are today.”

 

The use of Android tablets and handhelds are on the rise in business but security remains a concern, according to the latest research from Panasonic Business.

On average, 72% of tablets and handheld devices in businesses (excluding mobile telephones) use the Android operating system. And with 60% of device buyers saying Android was still being integrated into their organisations, the number of devices is expected to rise with the majority seeing growth for the next three years.

Top three benefits of Android over other operating systems were said to be flexibility, security and affordability.

The top three benefits of Android over other operating systems were said to be flexibility (59%), security (58%) and affordability (52%).

Security concerns

Businesses believe they should be security patching their devices much more; on average four times a year more than they currently do. The variety of methods to deploy security patches also varied with 66% relying on the IT department, 38% using a Mobile Device Management (MDM) solution, 30% taking equipment manufacturer updates via Firmware over the air, 23% relying on the User, 22% using an IT support company and 16% using a reseller.

Functionality expectations
When it came to management capabilities in a business Android device, mobile buyers expected to see the following functionality as standard:

• A customisable OS to meet the business’ requirements - 50%;
• Android for Work - 47%;
• Policy Management Tool/Console for firmware updates - 41%;
• Enhanced Android Security support 37%;
• Incorporation of certified 3rd party security solution 35%;
• Free of charge, out of the box productivity and manageability apps 35%;
• Staging, EMM certifications, licences and customised MDM apps 33%;
• SCOMO Software Component management object 30%;
• Compatibility across different devices from the same manufacturer 30%;
• FOTO Firmware over the air 29%;
• Optional modular-based Developer package 23%.

Update expectations
Businesses currently update their Android operating systems on each device an average of 5 times per year and they expect their device provider to support the Android operating system for up to 3 years after the end of device’s life.

Android devices not all equal
“The march of Android mobile devices into the business world continues apace but how IT departments effectively manage and secure these devices remains a challenge,” said Jan Kaempfer, General Manager for Marketing at Panasonic Computer Product Solutions. “It is important that buyers recognise that not all Android mobile devices are equal. They should look closely at the management and security functionality being offered by their vendor and their Android engineering experience. With the use of the latest over air updates and management consoles, IT departments can save considerable time and money automating their updates by choosing the right device with the right management and security functionality.

You can read a copy of the research here.

RugGear, manufacturer of rugged smartphones, win award for its RG725 push-to-talk device.

Hong Kong-based rugged smartphone manufacturer, RugGear has won a prestigious iF Design Award for its RG725 push-to-talk rugged smartphone. 

The iF Design Awards recognise design and innovation across the following disciplines: product, packaging, communication, interior architecture, professional concept, service design and UX and architecture with the RG725 victorious in the telecommunications category. 

The device's  Android™ 8.1 Oreo™ operating system and walkie-talkie functionality was highlighted by the 67-strong judging panel who commended its "outstanding, innovative and functional design". 

"We are very proud to have won the award," said Oliver Schulte, RugGear's CEO. "With the RG725, we have developed a device that offers many different functions for a variety of work requirements and convinces with its innovative, industry leading push-to-talk design for industrial users". 

JLT Mobile Computers, a leading developer and manufacturer of reliable computers for demanding environments, launches the JLT6012™ logistics computer, the first product of a new generation of rugged vehicle-mount computers with innovative platform design...

The JLT6012 presents a major step change in rugged computing, as the new terminal not only delivers unparalleled productivity and better user acceptance today, but also constitutes a platform for building innovative mobile IT solutions, including hardware, software and services for the needs of tomorrow.

Featuring the industry’s most compact design, modern Windows, Android or Linux operating systems, and the user-friendly JLT PowerTouch™ PCT technology, the JLT6012 computer takes user productivity to new levels. It provides familiarity to all generations of users without compromising the ruggedness required to run uninterrupted for many years of tough handling in the most challenging environments.

Further, it provides features that make users’ workdays easier, such as quick and easy login and identification with RFID tags, high-brightness displays with adjustable auto-dimming for both indoor and outdoor usage, and easily accessed programmable function buttons that can be used to accelerate the most common user operations.

Maintenance cost is kept to a minimum with the resilient JLT PowerTouch display technology that addresses today’s most common reason for computer breakageThe JLT6012 also reduces total cost of ownership by providing a wide-range 9-72 VDC isolated power supply with UPS functionality, making it suitable for installation in most types of vehicles, including electrical, gas and diesel-powered trucks, without expensive external hardware. Maintenance cost is kept to a minimum with the resilient JLT PowerTouch display technology that addresses today’s most common reason for computer breakage. Other wear and tear-prone components, such as batteries and boot media, can easily be serviced, and the computer software and firmware can be upgraded remotely – all to avoid taking the computer out of operation in the field.

“Our customers manage rapid globalization, complex logistics and fierce competition that puts extreme demands on operational productivity and efficiency,” explains Per Holmberg, CEO, JLT Mobile Computers. “Our new JLT6012 computer effectively addresses these demands today, and also becomes a rugged computing platform for new innovative solutions to tackle these demands in new ways, providing significant productivity gains and improved profitability.”

Built on JLT’s heritage of excellent design, high quality and outstanding performance, the new JLT6012 computer adds a new dimension to rugged mobile computing. It is the platform on which JLT, together with software developers and customers, will build high-value solutions to address customer requirements. With a programmable I/O port, RFID and NFC technology, and prepared with microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) such as gyro and accelerometer, the JLT6012 enables the development of new innovative solutions to optimize workflow efficiency, maximize computer uptime, improve safety and more.

The new platform concept is designed to take advantage of the latest computer technology for long-term protection of customers’ investments.

The new JLT6012 computer complements the current line of rugged mobile computers from JLT, providing options for a wide range of use models in the logistics and heavy-duty industry segments. It has been tested and successfully deployed by pilot customers and is now available for order with normal lead times.

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