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Lightweight, fully rugged device optimises mobile productivity in a wide range of demanding industrial field environments...

Getac has announced the launch of the ZX70 G2, a fully rugged, highly portable tablet that’s purpose built to boost productivity and decrease downtime for mobile field professionals in the utilities, manufacturing and transport & logistics (T&L) sectors.

The ZX70 G2 builds on the proven track record of Getac’s popular ZX70 tablet, bringing fully rugged design, next generation connectivity and powerful computing performance together in a lightweight and compact design. The result is a mobile device that’s both highly reliable, and easy to operate over long periods, in environments ranging from the factory/warehouse floor to remote outdoor facilities and assets.

The ZX70 G2 features a powerful Android OS and innovative Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 660 platform which offers fast computing alongside low power consumption, meaning users can work for longer between charges – an essential requirement for effective field work. Inbuilt next generation Wi-Fi and Bluetooth functionality keeps workers connected, while the powerful 8MP/12MP front/rear cameras make it easy to accurately document activity and receive remote expert support whenever required.

The ZX70 G2 also features the very latest MIL-STD-810H certification, ensuring it can easily stand up to the demands of modern field usage. This includes updated vibration resistance - an essential requirement for in-vehicle usage in the T&L sector where devices must remain fully operational during long trips over rough terrain.

“With the Getac ZX70 G2, we’ve taken one of our most popular rugged tablets and improved it in nearly every way to create a highly versatile new device that’s perfectly suited to life in the field,” says Chris Bye, President, Getac UK Ltd. “When working in challenging environments like those found in the utilities, manufacturing and T&L industries, workers need devices they can rely on regardless of location, weather conditions or time of day. The ZX70 G2 is purpose built to deliver just that, helping them get the job done as efficiently as possible.”

The ZX70 G2 comes with Getac’s three-year bumper-to-bumper warranty, covering accidental damage as standard, providing workers with the confidence to operate anywhere with peace of mind.

Helps reduce development time of custom apps from months to weeks or days and effectively manages digital transformation projects...
Panasonic has announced TOUGHBOOK Omnia, powered by MCL, a complete end-to-end mobile enterprise software solution for Panasonic TOUGHBOOK customers. The professional service helps businesses reduce time to market for custom line-of-business software applications and helps to effectively deliver digital transformation projects. It offers consultation, hardware, software, integration and support to deliver immediate visible productivity improvements across the mobile workforce.
“Managing software applications across multiple platforms and operating systems can be complex,” explains Jon Tucker, General Manager Solutions and Engineering for Panasonic TOUGHBOOK Europe. “Traditionally organisations manage a diverse range of mobile IT devices, form factors and operating systems, operating a very siloed approach. Ensuring everything is integrated and kept up to date across all hardware and software platforms can be costly and time-consuming.”
“TOUGHBOOK Omnia is a cost-effective, end-to-end software solution approach from Panasonic, that can future-proof and greatly speed-up custom application development and maintenance cycles for mobile business operations.”

Partnership with industry-leading provider of mobile connection management solutions will improve mobile device performance, productivity and security.

JLT Mobile Computers, a leading supplier of reliable computers for demanding environments, today announced a technology alliance with NetMotion, a provider of dynamic Wi-Fi and cellular connection management solutions designed to improve the productivity of today’s mobile workforce. The partnership will make NetMotion available to JLT’s range of rugged mobile devices.

As a trailblazer in the field of rugged computers for over 25 years, JLT offers a broad range of high-performance vehicle-mount terminals, tablets, and handheld computers as well as comprehensive support, maintenance, and solution services. JLT rugged computers are used in industries such as warehousing, manufacturing, transportation, ports, agriculture, mining and other demanding environments.

NetMotion is a privately held, Seattle based software company specializing in managing mobile performance by helping connected devices such as smartphones, laptops and tablets operate more smoothly, seamlessly and productively even in poor network environments. NetMotion tools include network monitoring, diagnostics and analytics to improve mobile device performance, troubleshooting and security; policy management to prioritize mission-critical applications; and data encryption, compression and split tunneling functionality to facilitate reliable and seamless connectivity.

“Our customers demand reliable, flawless connectivity, even in the most challenging environments. JLT’s partnership with NetMotion will make available industry-leading connectivity management tools that enable seamless, secure, and optimized wireless data service to all devices, no matter where they are,” said Eric Miller, CEO at JLT Mobile Computers USA. “With NetMotion, JLT devices avoid network slowdowns, bandwidth costs go down, and IT has the tools it needs to keep track of everything.”

JLT’s partnership with NetMotion not only helps JLT customers take full advantage of their JLT hardware, but by enhancing device connectivity and operation, remote device management, updates, diagnostics and content delivery all also become faster and simpler. The NetMotion client-server system tools transparently monitor, analyze and optimize application, network, device, server and API performance, elevating connection management to the same high standards of productivity and reliability as JLT’s rugged computing hardware.

JLT customers will be able to select from NetMotion products such as NetMotion Mobile IQ for monitoring and trend tracking, NetMotion Diagnostics for finding and fixing connectivity issues, and NetMotion Mobility for mobile-optimized VPN connections. These allow organizations to tailor-build powerful, customized systems that meet their business objectives as well as the needs of their IT operations and field workers.   

Fitting even into the tightest vehicle cabins, the new ultra-compact rugged VERSO™ 10 computer is ideal for space-constrained applications in mining, agriculture and other demanding environments where high performance is required...

JLT Mobile Computers, a leading developer and manufacturer of reliable computers for demanding environments, announces the launch of an addition to its popular VERSO™ Series of high-performance vehicle-mount computers. The new VERSO 10 computer provides customers with the industry’s most compact, highest-performing rugged fixed-mount terminal and is perfect for installation even in the tightest spaces.

Featuring the smallest footprint in its class, the fixed-mount VERSO 10 is even slimmer than JLT’s existing cradle-mount VERSO+ 10. With all connectors integrated into its casing, the VERSO 10 is also significantly lighter and comes at a lower cost. Secure fixed-mount installation addresses safety concerns inherent in certain vehicle types and deployments.    

“Available space in a driver’s cabin is a challenge in many industrial vehicles,” explains Per Holmberg, CEO of JLT Mobile Computers. “That’s why we designed our new VERSO 10 computer to fit virtually anywhere. It is the smallest rugged vehicle terminal on the market, giving customers the highest performance regardless of space limitations.”

The ultra-compact VERSO 10 computer comes with a standard (400NIT) or high-bright (800NIT) virtually unbreakable 10-inch LED display with JLT PowerTouch™ technology and is designed to withstand the harshest environments. With an IP65 ingress protection rating it is impervious to dust and highly resistant to water, can be used in extremely cold and hot temperatures, offers a wide 9-36 VDC power input, and has an internal battery for graceful shutdown in case of an unexpected vehicle power outage.

The high-performance VERSO 10 comes with an advanced Intel© Kaby Lake Core™ i7‑7600U processor with Turbo Boost, or the optional Core i3-7100U processor. Both are optimized for Windows 10 LTSC and come with Trusted Platform Module (TPM) 2.0 support. The computer also features integrated dual-band WLAN 802.11ac with integrated PIFA antennas, Bluetooth, and optional GPS/GLONASS/BeiDou and 4G LTE mobile broadband to ensure reliable connectivity and positioning over large areas.

Customers with maximum performance requirements will benefit from up to 60% higher CPU performance with the Intel Core i7 option, making it possible to run advanced thick-client applications such as HD video streaming, positioning calculations and real-time video analysis or high-resolution graphical representations, as well as creating advanced new user interfaces for improving overall user productivity. Even with the Intel Core i3 option, customers with lesser performance requirements will see the same or better performance than was offered in older high-end VERSO models, but with lower power draw and lower cost as additional benefits.

JLT created the VERSO 10 for customers with high demands on computing power as well as the need for reliable, trouble-free operation in vehicles where space may be limited. Target customers are found within industry segments such as mining and drilling, forestry and agriculture, GIS, and defense.

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RuggON, a leader in the design and manufacturer of rugged computers has launched its latest product.

New R11L offers a compact, feature-rich option at an affordable price for workers in retail, hospitality, warehousing, logistics and field service.

Durabook, the global rugged mobile solutions brand owned by Twinhead International Corporation, have announced the European launch of its high performance, lightweight 11.6 inch touchscreen tablet. The new R11L is built to boost productivity and efficiency for workers in retail, logistics and hospitality, as well as for applications like workforce management, asset/inventory management, mobile POS, line-busting, in-aisle assistance, and table service. The R11L expands Durabook’s rugged tablet range and offers an enterprise-class option for workers that require seamless data-capture and high flexibility.

“Demand has never been stronger for our 11-inch fully rugged tablets, as more and more customers are demanding thin, light devices that offer quality, durability and top performance, all at an unmatched price in the current market,” said Twinhead CEO Fred Kao. “Our current range of rugged tablets is already benefiting hundreds of users across a wide range of industries and work environments, and we're confident the R11L will deliver agility, efficiency and responsiveness that businesses demand today.”  

The R11L is slim and lightweight (1.2kg), making it highly portable. It has up to 16 hours of battery life, includes Windows® 10 Pro, a high-performance, energy-smart Intel® Pentium processor and Intel® HD 610 Graphics, for fast and efficient use of applications and visuals on the move and around the clock. Reliable connectivity and high-speed data transmission are delivered via Intel® Dual Band Wireless and Bluetooth® V5.0. The device’s DynaVue® sunlight readable LCD screen has a 10-point capacitive multi-touch panel, which can be used with a glove, stylus, or finger, even if the screen is wet, optimising the device’s usability regardless of work conditions. With an IP65 rating and MIL-STD-810G certification for 4’ drop, shock, vibration, rain, dust, sand, humidity, high/low temperature, and more; plus ANSI 12.12.01 C1D2 certification, the R11L can be used in almost any operating environment and deliver reliable performance.

Durabook offers opportunities for customisation and the R11L has many expansion options available; including optional RFID reader, smartcard, barcode and magnetic stripe readers for seamless data-capture as well as a rear camera. 

As with all Durabook mobile computing devices, the R11L comes with a standard three year warranty and local repair facilities. 

Durabook rugged tablet range includes the R11, ideal for the complex computing and graphics needs of workers in oil and gas, and field service; and the ultra-rugged U11I, which meets the needs of workers in the most extreme environments, such as military and public safety. 

Fully rugged tablet offers advanced features and high performance for workers in the utilities, industrial manufacturing and emergency services industries.

Getac have  announced the launch of the new UX10 rugged tablet, offering reliability, powerful performance and lightweight portability to professionals operating in challenging field environments every day.

For emergency service paramedics, field utilities technicians and industrial manufacturing engineers, bad weather, remote locations and adverse working conditions are all part of the job. To work efficiently, they need powerful mobile devices they can count on day-in, day-out, regardless of the location or circumstances.

The lightweight and compact UX10 has been designed to maximise worker productivity in any environment. It’s 10.1-inch Full HD LumiBond® touchscreen display with 1000 nits of brightness and optional digitiser mode offers crystal clarity in all weather conditions, from bright sunlight to heavy rain, and can even be used while wearing gloves.  MIL-STD-810G and IP65 ratings ensure operation in temperatures ranging from -29^o to +63^o C and drop resistance of up to 6ft, for complete peace of mind when working in harsh, dangerous or chaotic situations.

The UX10 features an Intel 8th Gen Quad-core CPU, 8GB RAM and 256GB SSD for exceptional computing power, while connectivity options including Bluetooth, Wi-Fi and 4G LTE with integrated GPS, keep workers connected in even the most remote locations. The UX10 also features multiple battery configurations including an optional high capacity battery for full-shift computing and optional bridge battery, enabling hot battery swaps for continuous operation.  For maximum functionality, the UX10 is compatible with a wide range of accessories including detachable keyboard, hard carry handle and secure vehicle docks. A robust suite of enhanced security features, combined with authentication options including Windows Hello facial recognition webcam, magnetic stripe reader, smart card reader and fingerprint scanner, keeps sensitive data protected at all times.

“Working in sectors such as utilities, industrial manufacturing and the emergency services can be unpredictable and extremely challenging, so the last thing personnel want to worry about is their device failing on the job,” says Rick Hwang, President of Rugged Business Unit at Getac Technology Corporation. “The new UX10 is purpose built to provide the reliability, performance and usability that workers need, meaning they can focus on the task at hand, whatever the situation.”

The UX10 comes with Getac’s three-year bumper-to-bumper warranty, covering accidental damage as standard, for even further peace of mind.

Emergency Services: Answering the call with paramedics

The UX10 is optimized for the latest Electronic Patient Care Records (EPCR) and ambulance mobilization software, putting life-saving critical information directly into the hands of field personnel when they need it most. A range of optional vehicle docks and optional hard carry handle further optimizes device mobility, allowing the UX10 to be easily operated and transported in time-critical situations. 

Industrial Manufacturing: Monitor and manage critical processes through a single device

Digital transformation has revolutionised industrial manufacturing in recent years. The UX10 allows workers to monitor plant performance, integrate critical workflows and maintain quality control, all through a single device. An optional RS232 port supports the use of legacy equipment, while an optional LAN port allows for direct communication with different machines and equipment throughout the facility. 

Utilities: The ultimate device for field service management

Manage your workforce, fleet and assets directly on the UX10 using the latest field services management applications. Optional dedicated GPS enables fast and easy mapping when using GIS software, while integrated screen-blanking technology decreases the risk of accidents and driver distraction. The UX10’s light weight, compact form factor and multiple hands-free carry options make it ideally suited to full shifts in the field.