August 2021

Handheld Group, a leading manufacturer of rugged mobile computers, today introduced the SP500X ScanPrinter, a wearable device that brings revolutionary technology and efficiency to logistics operations. With this device, Handheld is also launching a new segment to its lineup of rugged computers: rugged wearables. More wearable devices will be added soon. [See Handheld media release

Motorola Solutions reports Q2 2021 financial results
Motorola Solutions reported sales of US$1.971 billion for Q2, 2021, up 22% from US$1.618 billion a year ago. GAAP operating earnings for Q2 2021 was US$370 million, up 70% from US$218 million for Q2 2020. For Q3 2021, Motorola Solutions expects revenue growth of approximately 10% compared with the third quarter of 2020. "Our Q2 results were outstanding, highlighted by strong double-digit growth in both segments," said Greg Brown, chairman and CEO, Motorola Solutions. "The continued strong demand for our mission-critical technologies is driving our increased expectations for the full year.” [See Motorola Solutions press release] -- Posted Thursday, August 5, 2021 by chb

Trimble reports Q2 2021 financial results
Trimble reported sales of US$945.2 million for Q2, 2021, up from US$733.6 million a year ago. GAAP operating income for Q2 2021 was US$144.8 million, up from US$97.6 million for Q2 2020. "Our second quarter results exceeded expectations," said Rob Painter, Trimble's president and chief executive officer. "Growth in total revenue, annualized recurring revenue, and adjusted EBITDA reflect increasing end market strength and execution of our Connect and Scale 2025 strategy." [See Trimble press release] -- Posted Thursday, August 5, 2021 by chb

Zebra reports Q2 2021 financial results
Zebra Technologies reported sales of US$1,377 million for Q2, 2021, up from US$956 million a year ago. Operating income for Q2 2021 was US$247 million, up from US$119 million for Q2 2020. “Our exceptional second quarter performance was driven by continued broad-based demand for our solutions and excellent operational execution. Despite ongoing industry-wide supply chain challenges, our team met customers’ mission critical needs, while delivering record sales and profitability that exceeded our outlook,” said Anders Gustafsson, chief executive officer of Zebra Technologies. [See Zebra Q2 2021 financials] -- Posted Tuesday, August 3, 2021 by chb

DT Research announces unique 6-inch Windows® 10 ultra rugged tablet with Walkie-Talkie communication
DT Research, a leading designer and manufacturer of purpose-built computing solutions for vertical markets, today announced the DT361AM and DT361AD, 6-inch military-spec rugged handheld tablets that run the Microsoft® Windows® 10 operating system and contain walkie-talkie communication and night vision capabilities. These highly robust, yet compact tablets weighing only one pound are purpose-built for mission-critical environments and designed to secure to a tactical vest for easy access. [See DT Research media release] -- Posted Monday, August 2, 2021 by chb