August 2020

The Coral Reef Research Foundation has relied on Durabook's rugged computers for over 14 years
Durabook Americas, Inc., a leading manufacturer of rugged computing solutions, has been honored to be playing an active part in the work done by Coral Reef Research Foundation (CRRF) in Palau in the tropical western Pacific. The non-profit corporation has been depending on Durabook rugged laptops for over 14 years in a variety of research and educational projects it is conducting on the diverse reefs and marine environments of the island nation of Palau. [See Durabook media release] -- Posted Saturday, August 29, 2020

Neousys Technology launches NRU-120S — an NVIDIA Jetson AGX Xavier powered edge AI solution
Neousys Technology, an industry-leading provider of rugged embedded systems, launched an extreme power-efficient fanless Edge AI inference platform, the NRU-120S, which features NVIDIA® Jetson AGX Xavier with compact dimensions, four screw-lockable PoE+ ports and two 2.5" HDD trays. [See Neousys media release] -- Posted Friday, August 28, 2020

Motorola Solutions introduces H4 Thermal Elevated Temperature Detection (ETD) solution for contactless temperature screening
Motorola Solutions (NYSE: MSI) announced the availability of the newest addition to its video security and analytics portfolio, the H4 Thermal Elevated Temperature Detection (EDT) Solution. The Avigilon H4 Thermal ETD solution is a pre-screening solution that can be used to detect indications of an elevated body temperature in a person. [See Motorola Solutions media release] -- Posted Thursday, August 27, 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

JLT Mobile Computers shares tips and best practices on how to choose the right rugged computer for optimum business productivity
JLT Mobile, a leading supplier of reliable computers for demanding environments, is making available the benefits of its expertise in a series of 'how to' guides designed to help new and existing customers make the right strategic technology decisions to optimize their operations. The second guide in the series covers the many aspects of choosing and buying the right rugged computers. It is available for free download here. [See JLT Mobile media release] -- Posted Monday, August 24, 2020

Review: Portwell LYNX-612G IoT gateway
There's much talk about IoT gateways these days, small, reliable PCs used to share, filter and transport data from sensors up to higher level intelligent systems and from there to the cloud. RuggedPCReview examined the LYNX612, one such IoT gateway made by Portwell. It's tiny, yet offers massive industry standard connectivity as well as impressive internal expansion. [See review of the Portwell LYNX-612G IoT gateway] -- Posted Tuesday, August 18, 2020

OnLogic unveils new IGEL ready hardware line for virtualization in any environment
OnLogic>, a global industrial and IoT computer hardware manufacturer, has released its first two offerings as part of the new IGEL Ready program from IGEL, the edge OS leader for cloud workspaces. Built for distributed computing, virtualization and thin client applications in challenging environments, OnLogic's IGL200 and IGL300 are the company's first systems to integrate IGEL software and are available today. Additional system's will join OnLogic's IGEL line in the coming weeks. [See OnLogic news release] -- Posted Tuesday, August 18, 2020

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

Chicago Bears gain a performance edge with Zebra Technologies' on-field tracking technology
As the kickoff to the 2020 NFL season nears, Zebra Technologies Corporation (NASDAQ: ZBRA), an innovator at the front line of business with solutions and partners that deliver a performance edge, today announced it is capturing essential data for the Chicago Bears to help provide the team with a competitive advantage. Zebra will use its best-in-class RFID technology to track player and ball information for each of the Bears' practice sessions and games for the upcoming season, allowing the team to better strategize and evaluate on-field performance. [See Zebra media release] -- Posted Monday, August 17, 2020

Winmate announces UHD 4K resolution 32-inch display designed for the operating room
Winmate announces the W32L100-PTA1 32-inch near-patient surgical display with UHD 4K resolution. Purpose-built for the operating room, emergency room, and pre-operative areas, it offers an easy-clean design, smart mechanics, and the most detailed images in the procedure room today. The W32L100-PTA1 allows for easy cleaning and disinfection thanks to its smooth surface and splash-proof IP65-rated front panel offering protection against water and dirt. The fanless design and external plastic housing enhanced with antimicrobial properties help to prevent the spread of bacteria and contaminants. [See Winmate media release] -- Posted Thursday, August 13, 2020

Review: Teguar TB-5545-MVS Machine Vision IPC
Machine vision means using computers for certain tasks that humans are good, but slow, at. That includes looking at something, recognize errors or variations, and make instant decisions to flag or fix the situation. It takes special kinds of computers for machine vision projects. They must be able to connect to, and power, multiple cameras, they must be high-performance, and they must be highly customizable and expandable. We examined the Teguar TB-5545-MVS industrial PC that can be configured with two or four full-size PCIe expansion slots. [See review of the Teguar TB-5545-MVS machine vision industrial computer] -- Posted Tuesday, August 11, 2020

SonimWare enterprise mobility software enables seamless deployment, management and support for Sonim ultra-rugged devices
Sonim Technologies (Nasdaq: SONM) announced the launch of SonimWare Enterprise Mobility Software to help customers more easily deploy, manage and support mobile devices in the field. Available on the ultra-rugged XP3, XP5s and XP8, SonimWare removes common mobility impediments and simplifies and enhances the enterprise and user experience. It enables device provisioning, management and support, while providing a comprehensive set of advanced control capabilities for devices. [See Sonim media release] -- Posted Tuesday, August 11, 2020

Pandemic and dangerous weather events underscore need for seamless interoperability between public safety agencies
The past several months have tested first responders like never before, requiring unprecedented levels of collaboration to help their communities during the pandemic. Add to that major weather events - such as Hurricane Isaias, which recently battered the East Coast - and the ability to communicate seamlessly when coordinating urgent, large-scale responses becomes absolutely essential. Using cloud-based technologies, Motorola Solutions (NYSE:MSI) and its customers, including the Office of Michigan's Public Safety Communications System (MPSCS), are transforming the way public safety agencies communicate. [See Motorola Solutions media release] -- Posted Monday, August 10, 2020

Motorola Solutions reports Q2 2020 financial results
Motorola Solutions reported sales of US$1.618 billion for Q2, 2020, down 13% from US$1.860 billion a year ago. GAAP operating earnings for Q2 2020 was US$218 million, down 38% from US$349 million for Q2 2019. For Q3 2020, Motorola Solutions expects revenue decline of (9%) to (8%) compared with the third quarter of 2019. “I’m proud of our solid execution in Q2, led by software & services, in the face of this global pandemic. And, I'm even more impressed with our employees' resilience and unwavering commitment to our customers and to our business,” said Greg Brown, chairman and CEO, Motorola Solutions. “Demand for video security, software & services and increased customer engagements are driving our expectations for improvement in the second half of the year.” [See Motorola Solutions press release] -- Posted Thursday, August 6, 2020

Trimble reports Q2 2020 financial results
Trimble reported sales of US$733.6 million for Q2, 2020, down from US$854.8 million a year ago. GAAP operating income for Q2 2020 was US$97.6 million, down from US$109.7 million for Q2 2019. "The resilience of the Trimble team, the quality of our Connect & Scale 2025 strategy, and the strength of our financial model enabled us to perform despite difficult circumstances," said Rob Painter, Trimble's president and chief executive officer. "While we expect ongoing macroeconomic challenges, we remain committed to our mission to transform the way the world works, as we enable our customers to digitize their businesses and unlock productivity, quality, safety and sustainability." [See Trimble press release] -- Posted Thursday, August 6, 2020

Review: Handheld Algiz RT8 rugged Android tablet
There's a sizable market for tough and rugged Android tablets with screens bigger than the biggest smartphone, but still small and light enough to go anywhere. We examined the Handheld Group's 8-inch Algiz RT8 Android tablet and found much to like: Android 9, excellent display, USB Type-C, powerful battery, bolt-on expansion interface, great GNSS, all in an elegant 1.4-pound package that's brimming with functionality. [See full review of the Handheld Algiz RT8 rugged Android tablet -- Posted Wednesday, August 5, 2020

Overall computer graphics market grows to $154 billion by 2023
According to Jon Peddie Research, the computer graphics hardware market is currently at about US$133 billion (mobile devices account for more than half of that), and computer graphics software adds another US$15 to that. -- Posted Wednesday, August 5, 2020

Avalue announces embedded e-paper information display solution EPD-3133
Avalue Technology, a global industrial PC solution provider and associate member of the Intel® Internet of Things Solutions Alliance, has launched the EPD-3133 series of electronic paper display (EPD). The fully flat EPD-3133 features low power consumption, bistability, and paper-like non-glowing quality. It has a 180-degree viewing angle and is highly readable even under strong light. In comparison to the traditional LCD, EPD is a new display alternative for IoT and smart city applications. [See Avalue media release] -- Posted Tuesday, August 4, 2020

DT Research: Medical cart computers: solutions to improving patient care services
The ability to gather and access data at the touch of fingertips, and to have the ability to take it around wherever you go is invaluable for those working in the healthcare sector. The trend that is transforming the health industry these days known as workstations on wheels or medical cart computers are a staple in the healthcare services industry. See Medical cart computers: solutions to improving patient care services. -- Posted Monday, August 3, 2020

Review: Cincoze GM-1000 embedded GPU IPC
Embedded GPU computers are industrial PCs specializing on tasks that require a combination of high-performance computing and high-speed optical analysis and recognition. That includes machine visions projects, such as automated optical inspection, automated sorting or vision-guided robotics. RuggedPCReview examined the Cincoze GM-1000, a versatile high-performance IPC system with a small footprint, MXM GPU expansion, and numerous optional CMI and CFM modules. [See review of the Cincoze GM-1000] -- Posted Monday, August 3, 2020

Global AIO PC shipments surge nearly 30% in 2Q20, says Digitimes Research
Global shipments of AIO (all-in-one) PCs increased 28.7% sequentially to three million units in the second quarter of 2020 thanks to fulfillment of orders deferred from the first quarter by production disruptions amid the coronavirus outbreak. But AIO PC shipments are expected to see a sequential growth of only 4% in the third quarter as notebooks have become mainstream models for remote work and education applications, according to Digitimes Research. -- Posted Monday, August 3, 2020

Kyocera, Seiko Instruments and GoCanvas launch unique mobile printing solution for rugged work environments
Kyocera International Inc., a North American leader in rugged mobile solutions, has joined forces with Seiko Instruments USA Inc. (SII), Japan's number one mobile printer manufacturer, and easy-to-use GoCanvas Mobile Forms to launch a complete Mobile Printing Solution for rugged work environments.The efficient, durable way to process work orders and provide receipts includes Kyocera's DuraForce PRO 2 ruggedized Android smartphone, a Seiko Thermal Portable Printer and GoCanvas Mobile Forms to help various industries with workers in the field such as retail, transportation, construction, first responders, parking and mobile services. In addition to its rugged features, the smartphone can be washed using a mild dish cleaner and disinfected using alcohol (70% solution) or cleaning wipes. [See Kyocera media release] -- Posted Monday, August 3, 2020