March 2024
Zebra Technologies introduces automation solutions at MODEX 2024 to empower connected workersZebra Technologies Corporation (NASDAQ: ZBRA), a leading digital solution provider enabling businesses to intelligently connect data, assets, and people, today announced new enterprise mobile computing and intelligent automation solutions designed to enable an agile, resilient supply chain with the power of a connected workforce. Zebra will highlight its expanded portfolio of solutions at MODEX 2024 Booth B6623 in the Georgia World Congress Center — Hall B, March 11-14 in Atlanta, Ga. [See Zebra media release] -- Posted Monday, March 11, 2024
DT Research 6-inch and 8-inch rugged tablets deliver scanning and tag reading for asset and inventory management
DT Research, a leading designer and manufacturer of purpose-built computing solutions for vertical markets, today announced the company's DT362DN (6- inch) and DT382DN (8-inch) rugged tablets for ultra mobile computing in the office, warehouse, and field. The DT362DN and DT382DN handhelds run the Microsoft® Windows® 11 IoT Enterprise operating system for flexible integration with existing applications and systems. The powerful Intel® Core® i3-N300 8-Core processor (up to 3.80 GHz) and 16GB of RAM provide ample workload support. With features and options such as RFID and NFC readers, barcode scanners, GPS, Smartcard/CAC reader, and cameras, these tablets streamline data collection for asset and inventory management and mission-critical projects. [See DT Research media release] -- Posted Monday, March 11, 2024
Janam unveils breakthrough All-in-One UHF RFID reader for supply chain operations
Janam Technologies, a leading provider of rugged mobile computers and contactless access solutions, today announced the launch of its XR2 UHF RFID Reader — an all-in-one device designed for real-time tracking and unprecedented visibility into the location and status of items throughout the supply chain. Built to thrive in demanding warehouse, manufacturing and logistics operations, XR2 combines the most advanced RAIN RFID technology with a sleek, intuitive and ergonomic design that sets a new standard for power and performance. [See Janam media release] -- Posted Monday, March 11, 2024
Darveen announces distribution partnership with Contradata
Darveen, a global provider specializing in rugged industrial computer solutions, today announced a strategic distribution partnership with Contradata, a prominent player in the distribution of electronics in Italy since its establishment in 1978. Specializing in rugged embedded computing solutions, Darveen aims to leverage Contradata's robust presence in the industrial PC and embedded solutions segment to further strengthen its market presence in Italy. [See Darveen media release] -- Posted Tuesday, March 5, 2024
FULL REVIEW: Dell Latitude 7030 Rugged Extreme Tablet
Sometimes, what you need on the job is a handy, lightweight, high-performance rugged Windows 11 tablet, and the 2.25-pound 10-inch Dell Latitude 7030 Rugged Extreme Tablet perfectly fills that role. Combining speed, a very bright display, full shift-plus battery life and commendable versatility with Dell's significant corporate capabilities and services, there's an awful lot to like. [See full review of the Dell Latitude 7030 Rugged Extreme Tablet] -- Posted Monday, March 4, 2024
What happened in rugged computing 15 years ago: March 2009
In March 2009, Getac added Computrace to its firmware. Fujitsu consolidated its North American businesses. Parvuz introduced the Zypad WR11XX wrist computer. Winmate announced a full Intel Atom-based product line. RuggedPCReview did a case study on Dive Support Computing with the Itronix MR1 rugged UMPC. Datalogic started overnight service and 5 year service terms. GammaTech announced the Durabook RT10 MCA. Handheld U.S. added the Kenaz GPS to its Recon rugged PDA. GD-Itronix introduced the GD8000 rugged notebook, Dell the rugged Latitude E6400 XFR, and Motion the J3400 Tablet PC. We reviewed Panasonic's H1 medical tablet and Winmate's IA80 rugged tablet. Motorola added the MC55 EDA, and Getac the PS535F rugged GPS PDA. Jon Peddie predicted all graphics would soon be integrated into CPUs. Datamax and O'Neil merged. [See what happened in rugged computing 15 years ago in March 2009] -- Posted Friday, March 1, 2024
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