January 2020

Smartphones have conquered the world, and it's only natural that enterprise users want the same handy form factor and advanced technology to do their work. Janam has been offering that with their XT2/XT2+ for several years. Now they released their new and much more powerful Janam XT3. [See description, analysis and specs of the Janam XT3]

Introducing the MesaŽ 3 Rugged Tablet running Android by Juniper Systems
Juniper Systems is excited to announce the release of the Mesa 3 Rugged Tablet running on the Android operating system. Built on the success of the Mesa 2, the Mesa 3 running Android is the next evolution in rugged handheld computing and data collection for all Android-based application needs. Offering performance increases across the board, the Mesa 3 is backed by Juniper Systems' world-class support and durability promise. The Mesa 3 running Android is now available and shipping worldwide. [See Juniper Systems media release] -- Posted Wednesday, January 29, 2020 by chb

Janam debuts groundbreaking self-credentialing solutions at INTIX 2020
Janam Technologies LLC, a leading provider of rugged mobile computers that capture data and communicate wirelessly, today unveiled next-generation contactless ticketing technology to power the flow of activity where fans, patrons and consumers transition from anonymous to known. The new XT3 rugged touch computer and Guardian GT1 entry pedestal allow individuals to gain access to the enterprise by digitally self-certifying their identity. [See Janam media release] -- Posted Thursday, January 23, 2020 by chb

Handheld failures frustrate workforce and cost business, latest Panasonic research shows
Handheld mobile computing failures are frustrating delivery drivers, warehouse workers, retailers and emergency services personnel across the UK and costing business. On average, the handheld mobile computing devices with bar code readers fail more than 2.5 times a year (based on a sample of 250 UK device users) and take 2.6 days or more to replace or repair, according to workers in the latest research undertaken by Opinion Matters, on behalf of Panasonic TOUGHBOOK. [See Panasonic media release -- Posted Thursday, January 16, 2020 by chb

First look: Janam's HT1 rugged 8-inch Android tablet
Janam's just released HT1 rugged tablet is the New York company's first entry in the small tablet market. With its 8-inch full HD display, the HT1 screen is larger than that of any smartphone, while still keeping the device small and handy. Up-to-date technology includes a speedy Snapdragon 625 chip, Android 9 GMS, and a reversible USB Type-C port. A large, replaceable battery, high-res cameras, and bolt-on expansion modules make for functionality on the job. [See description, analysis and specs of the Janam HT1 rugged Android tablet] -- Posted Tuesday, January 14, 2020 by chb

Datalogic previews the Memor 20 industrial PDA
Datalogic, a global leader in the automatic data capture and process automation markets, is pleased to announce the preview of the Memor 20, a rugged, industrial PDA, created to face the toughest enterprise challenges and support multiple applications in various environments including retail stores, manufacturing plants, warehouses, field mobility, hospitals and home care facilities. [See Datalogic media release] -- Posted Friday, January 10, 2020 by chb

Introducing the Mesa 3 Rugged Tablet by Juniper Systems, now shipping
Juniper Systems is excited to announce the release of the Mesa 3 Rugged Tablet. Built on the success of the Mesa 2, the Mesa 3 is the next evolution in rugged handheld computing and data collection. Offering performance increases across the board, the Mesa 3 is backed by Juniper Systems' world-class support and durability promise. The Mesa 3 is now available and shipping worldwide. [See Juniper Systems media release] -- Posted Thursday, January 9, 2020 by chb

Office Depot transforming customer experience and supply chain operations with Zebra mobile solutions
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 announced that Office Depot, Inc. (NASDAQ: ODP), a leading B2B integrated distribution platform of business services and supplies, selected Zebra mobile computing solutions to help transform the customer experience and improve operational efficiency. Office Depot is streamlining warehouse and delivery operations with TC51 and TC56 touch computers running the Workforce Connect Push to Talk (PTT) voice solution and RS507X ring imagers. [See Zebra media release] -- Posted Wednesday, January 8, 2020 by chb

Datalogic vision technology for self-checkout highlighted at NRF 2020
Datalogic, a global leader in the automatic data capture and process automation markets, is pleased to announce it will be showcasing new vision technology for self-checkout that helps eliminate shopper frustration and fight checkout shrink — major areas of concern for retail enterprises, grocery stores and store operations. These self-checkout technologies will be shown at the National Retail Federation (NRF) Big Show 2020 at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York City in Datalogic's booth #5337. [See Datalogic media release] -- Posted Wednesday, January 8, 2020 by chb