November 2018

Kyocera International Inc. launched the rugged DuraForce PRO 2, a 4G LTE Android smartphone now available through Verizon Wireless. Designed for business and enterprise use, DuraForce PRO 2 features a 5-inch Sapphire Shield Display, IP68 waterproof and dust proof certification and MIL-STD-810G protection against shock, vibration, temperature extremes, blowing rain, low pressure, solar radiation, salt fog, humidity, immersion, temperature shock and icing/freezing rain. Certified Non-incendive Class I, Division 2 (Group A-D, T4), the device is ideal for plant and field operations needing durability and safety where concentrations of flammable gas, vapors or mists are not normally present in explosive concentrations but may exist. [See Kyocera media release]

Janam expands relationship with Century Software
Janam Technologies LLC, a leading provider of rugged mobile computers, announced today that its newest rugged mobile computers are technically certified to run Century Software's TinyTERM Enterprise mobile application. TinyTERM Enterprise enables organizations to easily transition from legacy handheld mobile computers to multi-function Android devices without any changes to back-end systems. Combining highly configurable secure terminal emulation with an industrial web browser, TinyTERM makes it quick and easy to deploy purpose-built rugged mobile computers that require access to legacy hosts or web applications in modern Android environments. [See Janam media release] -- Posted Friday, November 9, 2018 by chb

New: Android-based Trimble Nomad 5
Trimble introduced the Nomad 5 Android 8.1-based handheld computer October 2018 as the next generation of its time-tested series of rugged Nomad handhelds. Built for tasks such as data collection, asset management and inspections, the 5-inch, IP68-sealed Nomad 5, which lasts for 35 hours on a charge, is designed to help professional field teams conduct their work with maximum productivity and efficiency. The Nomad 5 can be expanded via Trimble EMPOWER modules that can add RFID/barcode reading, sub-meter L1/L-Band GNSS or custom functionality. [See description, analysis and specs of the Trimble Nomad 5] -- Posted Tuesday, November 6, 2018 by chb

Zebra Technologies announces Q3 2018 financials
Zebra Technologies reported sales of US$1,092 million in Q3 of 2018 compared to US$935 million in Q3 of 2017. Net sales in the Enterprise segment (i.e. what used to be the enterprise business of Motorola Solutions) were US$739 million in Q3 2018 compared with $611 million in Q3 2017. Net income for Q3 2018 was US$127 million, compared to a net loss of US$12 million in Q3 2017. [See Zebra press release] -- Posted Tuesday, November 6, 2018 by chb

Janam and Georgia SoftWorks collaborate to deliver terminal emulation solution
Janam Technologies LLC, a leading provider of rugged mobile computers that scan barcodes and communicate wirelessly, announced today that it is working with Georgia SoftWorks to help organizations quickly and efficiently port their Windows- and Android-based WMS, ERP and other enterprise applications to Janam's most advanced rugged mobile computers. Georgia SoftWorks enables organizations to access their business-critical, server-based applications on Janam's rugged mobile computers without any change to existing system infrastructure — eliminating the cost and time associated with new application development. -- Posted Thursday, November 1, 2018 by chb