June 2019

Getac releases high-performance, multi-purpose rugged 10-inch tablet
Getac has released the Getac UX, a rugged 10-inch tablet available with an optional keyboard that converts the tablet into a full-function notebook. With a 1,000 nits display, a choice of four high-performance Intel 8th gen Core processors, very powerful batteries, and extensive customization possibilities, the Getac UX10 is not only a Panasonic Toughbook 20 competitor, but also a strong entry in the 10-inch rugged tablet market. [See description, analysis and specs of the Getac UX10] -- Posted Wednesday, June 26, 2019

Teguar expands with a new office in Taipei, Taiwan
Teguar Computers was recently recognized in Charlotte Business Journal for their international expansion. This included the opening of Teguar's Taiwan office. Headquartered in Charlotte, NC, Teguar has always had representatives working in various places throughout North America, Europe and Pacific Asia. Teguar also works closely with manufacturers and industry partners in Taiwan, the center of the computer hardware industry. Now equipped with a new office, Derek Tseng, Business Development Manager, is building his team. Tseng has more than 15 years of industry experience spent in product management, product development, sales, and business development. He holds a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering and a masters in computer science from Eastern Washington University. [See Teguar media release] -- Posted Sunday, June 23, 2019

Oakland County to replace public safety communications system with the Motorola Solutions ASTRO 25 land-mobile radio network
Oakland County is enhancing the safety of residents, guests and businesses by improving the ability of first responders to communicate with each other during emergencies, including seamless interoperability with neighboring counties as well as state and federal agencies. The county has entered into a contract with Motorola Solutions to replace its aging public safety radio system with the ASTRO® 25 land-mobile radio (LMR) network which will interface with the statewide Michigan Public Safety Communication System (MPSCS). [See Motorola Solutions media release] -- Posted Wednesday, June 19, 2019

Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service utilizes Panasonic rugged solution for the frontline
The deployment of more than 200 Panasonic rugged TOUGHBOOK tablets is transforming the working lives of firefighters at Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service (DWFRS) by providing access to vital information at the scene of an emergency. The service has deployed the Panasonic TOUGHBOOK 33 tablets in the front cabs of its fire appliances as Mobile Data Terminals and in the rear of the vehicles as mobile, demountable devices to accompany firefighters when they leave the vehicles. [See Panasonic media release] -- Posted Tuesday, June 18, 2019

Correll Electronics announces U.S. Patent for next-generation combination device
Correll Electronics today announced US Patent Application Serial No. 16/428,721 in conjunction with U.S. Patent No. 9,939,842 by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), entitled "Electronic Device Combination." The follow up patent application features additional groundbreaking innovations that covers the design of a combination device, more specifically, a tablet device whereby the mobile phone screen is also part of the tablet screen and is removable and portable. [See Correll Electronics media release] -- Posted Tuesday, June 18, 2019

JLT Mobile Computers Ensures Seamless Navis N4 TOS Integration at OPCSA Las Palmas
JLT Mobile, a leading supplier of reliable computers for demanding environments and TOC Europe exhibitor (Stand D74), announces the successful integration of its Navis validated VERSO 12 rugged vehicle-mount computers at OPCSA Las Palmas terminal. The deployment is the result of JLT's close partnership with systems integrator Autepra and ensures trouble-free device integration with the Navis N4 TOS environment at the hardware and software level. [See JLT Mobile media release] -- Posted Tuesday, June 18, 2019

Zebra study: Six in 10 plan warehouse automation to augment labor by 2024
Zebra Technologies Corporation announced the results of its 2024 Warehousing Vision Study, analyzing IT and operations decision makers' current and planned strategies for modernizing their warehouses, distribution centers and fulfillment centers. The study reports on the forward-thinking fulfillment strategies companies are focusing on to keep up with the growth of the on-demand economy. 77% of respondents agree that augmenting workers with technology is the best way to introduce automation in the warehouse, but only 35% have a clear understanding of where to start automating. 87% of decision makers are currently in the process of or planning to expand the size of their warehouses by 2024, with 82% anticipating an increase in the number of warehouses during this timeframe. [See Zebra media release] -- Posted Tuesday, June 18, 2019

JLT Mobile Computers presents next generation vehicle-mount computers at TOC Europe
JLT Mobile Computers, a leading developer and manufacturer of reliable computers for demanding environments, showcases its game-changing JLT6012 vehicle-mount computer at the TOC Europe global container supply chain event in Rotterdam from 18-20 June 2019. Well suited for the high reliability and security requirements of port settings, the JLT6012 mobile terminal can be custom-built to fit the exact needs of shippers, carriers, port authorities, global operators, and third party logistics.[See JLT Mobile media release] -- Posted Thursday, June 13, 2019

Raben Group equips its drivers with Panasonic rugged handhelds
Raben Group, an international logistics company, has equipped its drivers in 11 countries with rugged Panasonic TOUGHBOOK N1 handheld devices to record and share transport information in real-time. Approximately 4000 Panasonic devices have been deployed in 65 branches of the Raben Group. The 4.7-inch rugged TOUGHBOOK N1 handheld combines the functions of a tablet, phone and a barcode reader. The devices are used to collect and provide real-time data on the status of shipments to provide customers with accurate arrival times. [See Panasonic media release] -- Posted Thursday, June 13, 2019

Honeywell rugged mobile computer speeds logistics and manufacturing work
Honeywell unveiled the CK65 Mobile Computer, which can boost supply chain productivity by streamlining and error-proofing work in distribution centers and manufacturing environments. The rugged mobile computer offers a comprehensive software ecosystem including Honeywell's voice-guided software, Honeywell Operational Intelligence, and a complete set of deployment utilities that integrate with popular mobile device management and enterprise mobility management solutions. [See Honeywell media release] -- Posted Monday, June 10, 2019

Full review: Estone Technology MJ-80 rugged Android tablet
Estone Technology is a Toledo, Ohio based provider of OEM/ODM solutions focussing on tablet and Panel PC products. Estone offers about a dozen different tablet platforms of various sizes, some targeted at medical markets, others as general purpose rugged tablets for various industrial and vertical markets. RuggedPCReview.com examined the Estone MJ-80 rugged 8-inch Android tablet with special emphasis on flexibility and suitability for OEM customers, resellers, and turnkey solutions providers. [See full review of the Estone Technology MJ-80] -- Posted Sunday, June 9, 2019

Zebra Technologies introduces Savanna Data Services to power next generation enterprise applications
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, today introduced Savanna Data Services, a cloud-based capability that provides a more complete business picture to help transform operations. This new capability is part of our breakthrough data intelligence platform — known as Zebra Savanna — which allows adopters to collect and process data from Zebra hardware in real time, turning raw data into actionable insights. The platform is designed to help unlock the potential of data to build more intelligent, productive applications and solutions. [See Zebra media release] -- Posted Tuesday, June 4, 2019