March 2019
Hexagone Neuilly Clinic Group automates medical device tracking with Zebra Technologies
Zebra Technologies Corporation, an innovator at the edge of the enterprise with solutions and partners that enable businesses to gain a performance edge, today announced that the Hexagone Neuilly Group uses the Zebra TC51-HC touch computer for automated medical device tracking in its hospital operating theatres to increase productivity. Located at Neuilly-sur-Seine outside of Paris, the Hexagone Neuilly Group includes the Ambroise Paré, Pierre Cherest and Hartmann clinics which annually process nearly 50,000 overnight patient stays as well as outpatient services. [See Zebra media release] -- Posted Thursday, March 28, 2019 by chb
Juggernaut.Case ruggedizes commercial smartphones for law enforcement
Juggernaut, LLC today announced the deployment of its ruggedized Juggernaut.Case for law enforcement and other first responders. With over 45,000 cases already fielded for military use, law enforcement agencies can now embrace this technology while protecting life, property and evidence in often hazardous environments. The Juggernaut.Case IMPCT is a ruggedized polymer case designed to protect Apple and Samsung smartphones from drops and impact (MIL-STD-810G-rated). [See Juggernaut media release] -- Posted Wednesday, March 27, 2019 by chb
New: MobileDemand xTablet A680 rugged Android handheld
With the xTablet A680 Handheld, MobileDemand launched it's first-ever rugged handheld. It's an ultra-mobile Android 8.1 device with a spacious 6-inch capacitive multi-touch display. It comes standard with an integrated Honeywell N3680 industrial-grade scanner and costs US$995. Coming soon is a scan handle for the xTablet A680 that also provides power for up to 85 hours of continuous use. [See description, analysis and specs of the MobileDemand xTablet A680 Handheld] -- Posted Tuesday, March 19, 2019 by chb
Honeywell: The Benefits of a Unified Platform for Mobile Computing
Honeywell's latest newsletter announces a whitepaper entitled "The Benefits of a Unified Platform for Mobile Computing: 4 Reasons to Use Mobility Edge for Your Device Deployments." Honeywell also says it currently is the only manufacturer committed to delivering Android R support. You have to supply your name and email to be able to download the white paper, but it may be worth it. [See Honeywell newsletter] -- Posted Tuesday, March 19, 2019 by chb
First Panasonic TOUGHBOOK rugged handhelds certified as Android Enterprise Recommended
Two of Panasonic's leading rugged handheld devices have been certified by Google as Android Enterprise Recommended Rugged Devices — meeting all specification requirements. The TOUGHBOOK T1 and TOUGHBOOK N1, both with integrated barcode reader, voice and data functionality, are the first Panasonic Android devices to be certified under the new scheme for rugged devices. [See Panasonic media release] -- Posted Tuesday, March 19, 2019 by chb
Juniper launches Android-based Allegro 3
Juniper Systems introduced the next generation of its ultra-rugged, IP68-sealed handheld with full QWERTY and full numeric keypads. Technologically updated and more powerful than its predecessor, the new Allegro 3 retains the same time-proven design and qualities, but it is now an Android device. [See description, analysis and specs of the Juniper Systems Allegro 3] -- Posted Monday, March 18, 2019 by chb
Trimble's dynamic 2019 lineup of rugged handhelds and tablets
Trimble's Mobile Computing Solutions Division has been busy as of late, adding three major new field productivity handhelds and tablets over the last few months. The 7-inch Yuma 7 brings Windows 10 performance into the field, the Ranger 7 does the same in an innovative form factor with keyboard handle, and the Nomad 5 handheld brings Android to the party. All three can accommodate Trimble's EMPOWER expansion and customization modules. [See a detailed overview of Trimble's 2019 lineup] -- Posted Tuesday, March 5, 2019 by chb