September 2023
Polywell Computers introduces Nano-U10L4-SFP+ Mini PC
Polywell introduced the Nano-U10L4-SFP+ Mini PC, designed for building sophisticated network appliances that can outperform and surpass those offered by leading manufacturers. With fiber optic wired into most commercial and industrial structures, the Nano-U10L4- SFP+ allows 10Gbit high speed switching or hub functions, and is also capable of connecting departments at 10Gbit speeds while the 2.5G LAN may be used for local network distributions. [See Polywell Computers introduces Nano-U10L4-SFP+ Mini PC] -- Posted Friday, September 29, 2023
Empowering AOI: Cincoze DS-1400 Embedded Computer Series
Robust computing brand Cincoze recently unveiled the newest model in its DIAMOND product line for rugged computing: the high-performance DS-1400 Series with PCIe expansion capabilities. Beyond its powerful CPU, it also accommodates GPU cards through PCIe interfaces. Since its debut, this model has garnered significant attention in the AOI sector, establishing itself as a prime option for edge AI computing. [See Cincoze media release] -- Posted Thursday, September 28, 2023
Panasonic: TOUGHBOOK 55 minimizes IT troubleshooting and boosts officer mobility
Panasonic reports how, just outside New Orleans, the Slidell Police Department upgraded from their existing Toughbook 31 rugged laptops to the new Toughbook 55, and how the units have become the favorite computers for the entire police department. Since deploying the TOUGHBOOK 55, the IT department has experienced better efficiency and has been able to minimize the money and time spent servicing units. [See TOUGHBOOK 55 minimizes IT troubleshooting and boosts officer mobility case study] -- Posted Wednesday, September 27, 2023
FULL REVIEW: The new Getac S410
Getac released the latest generation, the 5th, of their semi-rugged S410 laptop today. With it, Getac keeps their semi-rugged platform state-of-the-art and beyond, providing the very latest in scalable performance and economical operation. With this very proactive tech-update and refresh, as well as commitment to sustainable design, Getac, for now, has leapfrogged the competition. RuggedPCReview examined and tested the new S410 in full detail. We're impressed. [See full review of the Getac S410 -- Posted Tuesday, September 26, 2023
Getac amps up industry with powerful semi-rugged laptop featuring sustainable design
Getac announced today the launch of its next-generation S410 semi-rugged laptop delivering powerful processing and graphics performance in a sustainable new design, without compromising on rugged reliability. The result is an incredibly versatile device that improves efficiency in the field while giving peace of mind to users in work environments where accidental knocks, bumps and drops can frequently occur. [See Getac media release] -- Posted Tuesday, September 26, 2023
Handheld and ProGlove announce strategic partnership to enhance enterprise mobility solutions
Handheld Group a leading manufacturer of rugged mobile computers, and ProGlove, a pioneer in wearable technology for industrial applications, have formed a strategic relationship that will bring together cutting-edge solutions to empower businesses worldwide with advanced enterprise mobility scanning options. Handheld rugged mobile computers have been tested to work with ProGlove's innovative wearable technology, enabling industrial workers to optimize workflows, improve productivity, and enhance safety in challenging environments. [See Handheld media release] -- Posted Tuesday, September 26, 2023
Case study: Revolutionizing Field Service
In its blog, MobileDemand explained how Christianson Air Conditioning and Plumbing enhanced efficiency with ruggedized Surface Go tablets and secure payment solutions. The company, which has been serving central and south Texas since 1950, recently sought to transition from laptops to tablets to run their service management software on while on repair calls. They chose Surface Go with xCase tDynamo card readers and found it greatly increased our efficiency and productivity. [Read Revolutionizing Field Service: How Christianson Air Conditioning and Plumbing Enhanced Efficiency with Ruggedized Surface Go Tablets and Secure Payment Solutions] -- Posted Thursday, September 21, 2023
Durabook's next-generation S15 semi-rugged laptop with 12th gen Intel CPU packs performance into the thinnest, lightest, 15.6-inch semi-rugged laptop in its class
Durabook, an innovator in purpose-built, rugged computing solutions, today announced the launch of the next-generation S15 Semi-Rugged Laptop equipped with the latest Intel® 12th Gen Alder Lake platform. The combination of this powerful CPU, coupled with a comprehensive set of connectivity options, security support, and its capability for further expandability makes this semi-rugged laptop with its large screen the perfect support for professional field services personnel running ever more sophisticated applications in challenging conditions. [See Durabook media release] -- Posted Wednesday, September 20, 2023
Zebra Technologies Introduces Zebra Pay enterprise-grade mobile payment solution
Zebra Technologies Corporationa leading digital solution provider enabling businesses to intelligently connect data, assets, and people, today launched Zebra Pay™, the industry's first integrated, enterprise-grade, SPoC-based mobile payment solution for the retail, hospitality, entertainment, field mobility, and logistics industries. [See Zebra media release] -- Posted Tuesday, September 19, 2023
Conker launches the Conker SX55
Conker, a pioneering force in rugged technology solutions, proudly unveils the Conker SX55, a cutting-edge addition to its array of robust devices. The Conker SX55 redefines the paradigm of rugged Android smartphones through its affordability, ultra-compact design, outstanding durability, and versatility, establishing itself as the ultimate choice for modern field operations. [See Conker media release -- Posted Tuesday, September 19, 2023
DT Research expands line of military standard rugged laptops with NVIDIA Graphics
DT Research, the leading designer and manufacturer of purpose-built computing solutions for vertical markets, today announced the expansion of the LT300 line of fully rugged laptops designed for ultimate versatility, durability and reliability in harsh conditions. The LT355 laptop is purpose-built for military, first responder, law enforcement, field service and warehouse environments with IP65, MIL-STD-810G/H ratings, EPEAT certification and TAA compliant. The LT355 also offers an optional NVIDIA graphics card for robust, graphics-intensive applications such as image rendering, video, augmented reality (AR) training programs, image analysis, and artificial intelligence (AI). [See DT Research media release] -- Posted Wednesday, September 13, 2023
Intel introduces Thunderbolt 5 connectivity standard
Intel, announced Thunderbolt™ 5 — the next generation of Thunderbolt — and demonstrated a prototype laptop and dock. Thunderbolt 5 will deliver 80 gigabits per second (Gbps) of bi-directional bandwidth, and with Bandwidth Boost it will provide up to 120 Gbps for the best display experience. Built on industry standards — including USB4 V2 — Thunderbolt 5 will be broadly compatible with previous versions of Thunderbolt and USB. [See Intel media release] -- Posted Tuesday, September 12, 2023
FULL REVIEW: MobileDemand xTablet T1690
When people think of rugged 12-inch class Windows tablets, they generally think of Getac, Dell, Durabook, DT Research or Panasonic. But there are other options in that market as well. One is Tablet PC pioneer MobileDemand. While the company mostly deals in smaller 10-inch rugged tablets, MobileDemand also makes the handy 12-inch xTablet T1690, an Intel 12th generation "Alder Lake" based powerhouse of a tablet that weighs just 2.7 pounds. RuggedPCReview benchmarked and tested the T1690 in detail and found it a serious option in the rugged Windows tablets big leagues. [See full review of the MobileDemand xTablet T1690] -- Posted Monday, September 11, 2023
FULL REVIEW: TP-5645 Industrial Panel Mount PCs
With their TP-5645 Series, Teguar offers a versatile lineup of heavy-duty industrial-grade panel-mount PCs that can easily be into control cabinets, onto VESA-standard arms or in numerous other ways. Based on Intel 8th gen Core processors, all TP-5645 models provide considerable computing performance for advanced applications. Available in screen sizes from 12 to 21.5 inches, these touchscreen computers can serve as the graphical user interface for machine operation, data viewing, self service activities, or interaction with ERP software. [See full review of the Teguar TP-5645 Series] -- Posted Monday, September 11, 2023
Motorola Solutions to showcase video security innovation and integration at GSX 2023
Motorola Solutions, will demonstrate at GSX 2023 how its integrated end-to-end video security solutions are helping organizations, such as schools, hospitals, retailers and manufacturers, operate more safely and efficiently. At the center are the company's new Avigilon security suite, spanning on-premise and cloud-native video security and access control, and its Pelco camera portfolio, offering one of the most extensive physical security platforms on the market today. [See Motorola Solutions media release] -- Posted Monday, September 11, 2023
Panasonic Toughbook 33 updated to Alder Lake
Panasonic is laying pretty low these days, and news is hard to come by. But it appears that the company has upgraded the Toughbook 33 tablet/2-in-1 from Intel 10th generation (Comet Lake) to Intel's hybrid 12 generation (Alder Lake) Core processors, specifically the Core i5-1245U and the I7-1270P. This means Intel Iris Xe Graphics, and also Wi-Fi 6E AX211, faster LPDDR4 RAM and HDMI, Windows 11 Pro and a Thunderbolt 4 port. -- Posted Monday, September 11, 2023
FULL REVIEW: Teguar TP-4840 and TP-5940 Series
With their fanless TP-4840 (currently available with 10, 16, 18 and 22 inch screens) and TP-5940 (currently available with 16, 18 and 22 inch screens) Series of All-in-One computers, Teguar offers two lines of multifunctional industrial touch panel PCs that are near identical in most respects, but fundamentally differ in the choice of processor. What separates the two lines is processing performance. The Intel Celeron-based TP-4840 models can easily handle the vast majority of typical panel applications, while the Intel Core-based TP-5940 models provide twice the performance for demanding applications. [See full review of the Teguar TP-4840 and TP-5940 Series] -- Posted Thursday, September 7, 2023
Winmate unveils defense applications at Gitex 2023
Winmate, a leading provider of rugged computing solutions, is proud to announce its participation in Gitex Global 2023, one of the world's largest technology exhibitions. During the event, Winmate will be showcasing its latest range of rugged panel PCs and rugged laptops specifically designed for defense and military applications. With a strong focus on durability, reliability, and high-performance computing, Winmate's rugged solutions are engineered to meet the demanding requirements of the defense industry. -- Posted Thursday, September 7, 2023
Getac pushes the envelope of innovation with first rugged devices featuring fully embedded LiFi technology
Getac today announced that it has successfully embedded LiFi technology into its rugged devices as part of a new innovation project with Signify, the global leader in lighting. LiFi (Light Fidelity) technology uses light to transmit data rather than radio frequency, which is the case with traditional technologies such as WiFi, LTE, 4G, 5G etc. This innovative approach has multiple benefits over RF-based technologies, including extremely low latency, improved privacy and security, and superior connection quality, especially in RF-denied environments. [See Getac media release] -- Posted Tuesday, September 5, 2023
Zebra Technologies helps NHS hospital boost efficiency, saving nearly 90,000 staff hours annually
Zebra Technologies Corporation, a leading digital solution provider enabling businesses to intelligently connect data, assets, and people, today announced that Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (The Trust) is using Zebra's MotionWorks™ real-time location solution (RTLS) to manage, track and trace medical equipment across its two large clinical campuses at Hull Royal Infirmary and Castle Hill Hospital. [See Zebra media release] -- Posted Monday, September 4, 2023
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