August 2020

DT Research 6 and 8-inch handheld rugged tablets running Windows 10 power two-factor authentication and long range asset verification
DT Research, the leading designer and manufacturer of purpose-built computing solutions for vertical markets, today announced the DT362GL and DT382GL, unique 6-inch and 8-inch rugged tablets running Microsoft® Windows® 10 IoT Enterprise with a built-in Common Access Card (CAC) reader, 2D Barcode Scanner and Ultra High Frequency (UHF) RFID reader. The small-form, IP65 rated rugged handhelds can perform secure ID and vehicle verification necessary to access government and corporate buildings, restricted areas as well as secure logical access to computer networks. The tablets' built-in UHF RFID reader accelerates physical asset verification by reading tags on items up to 30 feet. [See DT Research media release -- Posted Monday, August 24, 2020 by chb

Review: Juniper Mesa 3 Android — State-of-the-art Android 9 version of Juniper Systems' ultra-rugged tablet computer
Juniper Systems now offers its indomitable ultra-rugged Mesa tablet platform not only with Microsoft Windows 10, but also in an Android 9 version. The two machines look almost identical, but inside each is built and optimized for its respective operating system. Juniper customers now have a choice of the Mesa 3 Windows or the Mesa 3 Android (and the older Windows-based Mesa 2 is also still available). What's the reason behind all this, and how does the new Android version work and fit in? Read our detailed review. [See full review of Juniper Systems' Mesa 3 Android ultra-rugged tablet computer] -- Posted Monday, August 17, 2020 by chb

trinamiX Beam Profile Analysis works where facial recognition fails due to face protection masks
trinamiX, a wholly-owned subsidiary of BASF, today announced its acclaimed Beam Profile Analysis technology can help existing facial recognition systems to recognize an owner and unlock their device, even while wearing a protective mask to prevent the spread of COVID-19. trinamiX user authentication technology recognizes living skin and simultaneously measures the 3D features of a face. It also integrates seamlessly with standard 2D facial recognition algorithms. [See trinamiX media release] -- Posted Monday, August 3, 2020 by chb