November 2025
Winmate next-generation rugged robotic controllers powering UAV inspection missions
Designed for mobility, field flexibility, and single-operator efficiency, Winmate's Rugged Handheld Controllers empower UAV pilots and inspection teams to manage missions directly from the field. Compact and ergonomic, these controllers are ideal for applications such as infrastructure and utility line inspection, construction monitoring, and emergency response, where operators need to move quickly between assets or launch points [See Winmate media release]. -- Posted Thursday, November 20, 2025
Janam introduces contactless payment
Janam Technologies, a leading provider of rugged mobile computers and contactless access solutions, today announced that its new XT4 and XT40 rugged mobile computers now accept contactless payments, including physical cards, mobile wallets and QR codes, directly on the device without the need for a dedicated payment terminal. This breakthrough capability is enabled using SoftPOS from Ingenico, a software-only solution that supports secure, PCI-compliant contactless payment transactions. [See Janam media release] -- Posted Tuesday, November 18, 2025
Trimble announces new AI agents and workflows to automate critical transportation operations
Trimble announced future AI agents and workflows across the company's connected transportation solutions at the 2025 Trimble Insight Tech Conference in New Orleans. This includes an Order Intake Agent for Trimble's line of Transportation Management Systems (TMS), an Invoice Scanning Agent for Trimble TMT Fleet Maintenance, and a Road Call Agent for Trimble TMT Road Call. [See Trimble media release] -- Posted Monday, November 17, 2025
RuggON launches VULCAN 10A: AI-enhanced rugged vehicle mounted computer built for always-on industrial mobility
RuggON, a global leader in rugged computing solutions, unveiled the VULCAN 10A, a professional-grade 10.4" Android vehicle mounted computer designed to deliver uninterrupted performance across demanding industrial applications. Powered by the Qualcomm® QCS&trade 6490 CPU and running Android 14 with Google Mobile Services (GMS) certified, the VULCAN 10A leverages AI-driven intelligence and edge processing with ultra-reliable wireless connectivity, empowering warehouse logistics, port operations, and waste management fleets with real-time insights, operational safety, and uninterrupted productivity. [See RuggON media release] -- Posted Tuesday, November 11, 2025
Zuper launches the first AI-powered smart glasses built for the skilled trades
Zuper, the leading provider of intelligent field service management software, today announced Zuper Glass, the first AI-powered smart glasses purpose-built for the skilled trades. Designed for Roofing, HVAC, Electrical, and Plumbing professionals, Zuper Glass combines voice-activated operation, real-time connectivity, and AI to help field teams capture data, perform inspections, and communicate safely and efficiently, all while keeping their hands focused on the job. [See Zuper media release] -- Posted Thursday, November 6, 2025
Winmate: Introducing Winmate's Jetson Orin Nano rugged AI solutions for edge intelligence
How do industries keep up with the growing demand for real-time data processing, predictive insights, and intelligent automation, all in environments where connectivity is unreliable and conditions are harsh? The answer lies in deploying AI at the edge, directly where data is created. To meet this need, Winmate is proud to introduce the Jetson Orin Nano Rugged AI Series, designed for industrial edge deployments, smart manufacturing, and AI-driven automation. Powered by NVIDIA® Jetson Orin™ Nano with up to 67 TOPS of performance, these rugged solutions deliver advanced AI workloads such as machine vision, predictive maintenance, and real-time decision support in rugged form factors built for demanding industries. [See Winmate media release] -- Posted Thursday, November 6, 2025
Trimble announces Q3 2025 financials
Trimble reported revenue of US$901.2 million in Q3 of 2025 compared to US$875.8 million in Q3 of 2024, up 3% year over year. GAP net income for Q3 2025 was US$111.5 million compared to US$40.6 million for Q3 2024. For the full-year 2025, Trimble now expects to report GAAP revenue between $3,545 million and $3,585 million. "Trimble's operational and financial momentum continued in the third quarter, delivering a record level of annualized recurring revenue of $2.31 billion, with results surpassing both top and bottom line expectations," said Rob Painter, Trimble's president and CEO. "We are raising our full year 2025 guidance, re�flecting solid execution against our Connect & Scale strategy, which continues to deliver competitive di�fferentiation and compelling growth" [See Trimble press release] -- Posted Wednesday, November 5, 2025
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