Intel pentium m 740 specs: Intel Pentium M 740 Specs

Trimble’s new agriculture displays provide next-generation performance and connectivity for in-field operations
Trimble (NASDAQ: TRMB) introduced today its next-generation displays for precision agriculture applications — the Trimble GFX-1060™ and GFX-1260™ displays. Trimble’s portfolio of innovative displays enables farmers to complete in-field operations quickly and efficiently while also mapping and monitoring field information in real time with precision. With a range of functionality and price points, farmers can select the guidance solution that best fits their farming needs. [See Trimble media release] — Posted Tuesday, October 4, 2022

Hytera releases smart 4G body camera with Push-to-Talk feature
Hytera Communications (SZSE: 002583), a leading global provider of professional communications technologies and solutions, has recently released SC580 Smart 4G Body Camera and further expanded its body-worn camera series. Weighing only 177g, this new body camera packs advanced video features into a slim and rugged body. It streams videos, audio, and photos from the field to the command center over private LTE networks, cellular networks or WLAN. [See Hytera media release] — Posted Monday, October 3, 2022

Blog: Was Intel 11th generation the milestone we thought it was?
Intel’s 11th generation of Core processors, codenamed «Tiger Lake,» seemed a performance, economy and innovation milestone for mobile computing, and most Tier 1 vendors of rugged laptop and tablet PCs released 11th gen high end, high performance products. But progress never stops. The first 12th gen «Alder Lake» products are already here and, and Intel already talks about the 13th, 14th, 15th and 16th generation. Did Tiger Lake live up to expectations? And what is next? [Read Was Intel 11th generation the milestone we thought it was?] — Posted Monday, October 3, 2022

What happened in rugged computing 10 years ago: Oct. 2012
In October 2012, Trimble introduced the Yuma 2 tablet with a Pixel Qi display. Microsoft launched Windows Phone 8 that was supposed to work seamlessly with Windows 8 PCs, Microsoft Surface and the Xbox 360. Intermec opened Intermec Beijing Technology and launched the next gen CK3 rugged handheld. We wondered how suitable Windows RT might be for vertical markets (not very). Motorola Solutions had quarterly sales of US$2.15 billion, bought Psion, and announced the HC1 headset computer. Honeywell launched the elegant Dolphin 70e Black. Datalogic turned 40 and planned for 2014 revenues of US$680-700 million. Harris launched the InTouch RPC-200 rugged Android phone, Handheld the Algiz 10X, TabletKiosk the eo a7400 tablet, and GammaTech the Durabook T10L2 medical tablet. [See October 2012 RuggedPCReview archive] — Posted Monday, October 3, 2022

First look: Handheld’s rugged Android 12-based Nautiz X81
With the new Nautiz X81, Handheld repurposed their popular Nautiz X8’s form factor and design with state-of-the-art Android functionality and technology. It makes the new handheld more than just an upgrade. For all practical purposes, the Nautiz X81 is an entirely new, modern Android device built on the size, ergonomics and the choice of user interface — touch and/or keypad — of a platform that was already perfect for the job. [See discussion, analysis and specs of the Handheld Nautiz X81] — Posted Wednesday, September 28, 2022

Handheld releases new Nautiz X81: An ultra-rugged 5G Android 12 handheld with a familiar feel
Handheld Group, a leading manufacturer of rugged mobile computers, today announced the release of the all-new Nautiz X81, an ultra-rugged Android handheld joining the popular Nautiz line with expanded outdoor-rugged reliability, 5G connectivity, as well as nearly limitless customization capability. [See Handheld media release] — Posted Wednesday, September 28, 2022

Zebra Technologies’ MotionWorks Enterprise integrates with ServiceNow to improve workflow visibility
Zebra Technologies Corporation an innovator at the front line of business with solutions and partners that deliver a performance edge, today announced that MotionWorks Enterprise data can be integrated with the ServiceNow Hardware Asset Management (HAM) solution. The integration will allow a broader range of transportation and logistics providers, manufacturers, retailers and healthcare organizations to track and trace their physical assets and turn that data into actionable business insights. [See Zebra media release] — Posted Monday, September 26, 2022

Trimble Ventures invests in Civ Robotics
Trimble Ventures, Trimble’s corporate venture capital fund, announced today its investment in Civ Robotics, a San Francisco-based construction tech startup focusing on transforming surveying layout for civil engineering and infrastructure projects. This investment supports Trimble Ventures’ mission to invest in early and growth-stage companies that are accelerating innovation, digital transformation and sustainability in the industries Trimble serves — such as agriculture, construction, geospatial and transportation. [See Trimble media release] — Posted Monday, September 26, 2022

Samsung brings the rugged Galaxy XCover6 Pro and Galaxy Tab Active4 Pro to the U.S.
September 22, 2022 — Samsung Electronics America today expanded its rugged portfolio in the U.S., announcing market availability for its Galaxy XCover6 Pro smartphone and Galaxy Tab Active4 Pro tablet. These purposefully engineered, enterprise-ready mobile devices are powerful enough to support today’s most demanding businesses. Both devices deliver enhanced mobility with 5G connectivity, strong performance, end-to-end security, a replaceable battery and ruggedized durability to help employees get more done, even in tough work environments. [See Samsung media release] — Posted Thursday, September 22, 2022

Germany’s largest 3rd party logistics firm picks CipherLab
Having been using CipherLab mobile computers for 20 years, the German third-party logistics provider Bnders GmbH started using the RS series for warehouse management in 2015 and developed the app to help drivers deliver and scan goods and enable staff in the warehouse to execute quality control and photo documentation. Besides that, the IT team has quickly configured and deployed the devices with CipherLab’s ReMoCloud software. [See how CipherLab RS35 collocated with specific-developed apps to fulfill demands in T&L and warehouse operations] — Posted Wednesday, September 21, 2022

Fluke announces SMFT-1000, expanding its solar toolkit offerings
Fluke a leading provider of safe, rugged, and reliable industrial tools and integrated software, today introduced the Solar Multifunction Tester 1000 (SMFT-1000), the latest addition to their expanding line of solar tools. The SMFT-1000 offers up-to-date hardware measurement capabilities with Fluke TruTest Solar Software integration, simplifying data collection and reporting with a single tool. [See Fluke media release] — Posted Wednesday, September 21, 2022

Trimble acquires B2B software to expand its civil construction portfolio
Trimble (NASDAQ: TRMB) announced it has acquired privately-held B2W Software, a leading provider of estimating and operations solutions for the heavy civil construction industry. Financial terms were not disclosed. [See Trimble media release] — Posted Wednesday, September 21, 2022

Winmate: Marine computer solutions for smart ships
In the era of the Industrial Internet of Things, IIoT, ships are expected to be safe, reliable, and efficient with connected control and monitoring wherever they go. Smart ships rely on big data to improve navigational safety and operational efficiency, including real-time data transmission, data collection, and remote control. Winmate offers marine-grade computers, displays, and Panel PCs solutions for fast and reliable data processing and communication. [See Winmate marine computing products and solutions] — Posted Monday, September 19, 2022

Intel introduces the «Intel Processor»
In a somewhat cryptic release, Intel announced «a new processor for the essential product space: Intel Processor.» This will replace the Intel Pentium and Celeron branding that the company had used both for certain Intel Core as well as Intel Atom based chips, and also to «enhance Intel customer communication on each product’s value proposition. » [See Intel news release] — Posted Friday, September 16, 2022

Durabook introduces first fanless 8″ fully rugged tablet with Intel’s 12th Gen CPU
Durabook, the global rugged mobile solutions brand owned by Twinhead International Corporation, today announced the launch of its new Durabook R8, the world’s first fanless 8″ fully rugged tablet featuring 12th generation Intel Core™ processors for exceptionally powerful user performance. [See Durabook media release] — Posted Thursday, September 15, 2022

Panasonic introduces TOUGHBOOK N1 Tactical: a rugged Android™ handheld for military and police
Panasonic today introduced the TOUGHBOOK N1 Tactical, a variant of its rugged Android handheld device, designed for use by the military or public safety officers such as the police. These tactical teams and special operators require the most reliable devices for mission planning, situational awareness (SA) and mission execution. The TOUGHBOOK N1 Tactical, is a next generation device specifically designed for these environments leveraging SA applications such as ATAK. [See Panasonic media release] — Posted Wednesday, September 14, 2022

MilDef acquires Handheld Group and accelerates the pace in the strategy for profitable growth
MilDef has entered into an agreement to acquire all shares in the company Handheld Group AB («Handheld»), specialised within the product segment rugged computers for an international customer base. The acquisition accelerates the pace in MilDef’s strategy for profitable growth, adding a complementary product segment, broadening the customer base as well as strengthening MilDef’s international footprint, including increased market presence in prioritised markets, such as the US and Germany. MilDef envisions substantial commercial synergies within several segments, most notably through cross-selling along the companies’ current verticals. [See MilDef media release] — Posted Monday, September 12, 2022

Handheld Group acquired by MilDef
Handheld Group, a leading manufacturer of rugged mobile computers, today announced that they have signed an agreement to be acquired by MilDef, a Swedish-based international supplier of tactical IT listed on Nasdaq SmallCap. MilDef has thru the transaction acquired 100% of the outstanding shares in Handheld Group AB. [See Handheld Group media release] — Posted Monday, September 12, 2022

RuggON upgrades VIKING Mobile Data Terminal with Android 11 and GNSS dead-reckoning technology
RuggON, an international maker of ruggedized mobile solutions, announced today it has upgraded the RuggON VIKING Mobile Data Terminal. The new unit now includes Android 11 OS and GNSS Dead-Reckoning technology. Inherently rugged, the VIKING delivers powerful, reliable computing performance for transport fleets (light or heavy-duty) and public transportation companies. [See RuggON media release] — Posted Thursday, September 8, 2022

Review: The new Handheld Algiz RT10
With the announcement of the Handheld Algiz RT10, the increasingly popular segment of 10-inch rugged Android tablets has an interesting new entry. Sleek, elegant and projecting a strong brand identity, the Android 11-based Algiz RT10 offers a 1920 x 1200 pixel 600-nit display, function buttons, dual cameras, discrete GNSS, 5G WWAN, dual nano-SIMs, strong performance and battery life, an available Honeywell N6703 2D imager, plenty of ruggedness and a starting price of US$1,499. [See review of the Handheld Algiz RT10] — Posted Thursday, September 8, 2022

New Handheld Algiz RT10 ultra-rugged Android tablet with future-proof features
Handheld Group, a leading manufacturer of rugged mobile computers, today announced the release of the all-new Algiz RT10, an ultra-rugged 10-inch Android tablet that combines state-of-the-art design and performance with future-proof technology that will maintain its versatile utility through its entire life cycle. The new Algiz RT10 is ultra-rugged and durable, with an IP67 rating and the ability to withstand water, dust, shock and extreme temperatures. [See Handheld Group media release] — Posted Thursday, September 8, 2022

Apple way ahead in smartwatch market
According to statista, Apple is miles ahead of everyone else in the global smartwatch market that saw unit sales of 127 million in 2021. Apple’s marketshare of that was 30.1%, way ahead of Samsung with 10.2% and Huawei with 7.7%. Increasing smartwatch usage will undoubtedly have an impact on vertical market wearable acceptance and proliferation. [See Apple Several Ticks Ahead in the Smartwatch Market] — Posted Wednesday, September 7, 2022

What happened in rugged computing 10 years ago: Sept. 2012
In September 2012, Getac signed its deal with FedEx TechConnect and introduced the Z710 rugged Android tablet. Panasonic upgraded most of its rugged notebooks to 3rd generation Core processors. The Handheld Group launched its Nautiz X1 rugged Android smartphone. MobileDemand introduced the xTablet T7200 with Pixel Xi screen. Intermec posted a video demonstrating major abuse on a CK71 handheld, and its Vocollect unit introduced the rugged SRX2 headset. Synaptics’ ClearPad Series 3 offers multi-touch even with gloves on. DigiTimes predicted hard times for the Intel Atom, just when Intel announced the Atom Z2760 for Windows 8 tablets and convertibles. NORCO introduced the PPC-3308 rugged Tablet PC, Western Digital a super-thin 2.5-inch hybrid hard drive, and Avalue the EPS-QM57 series of Core i7-based rugged embedded industrial PCs. [See September 2012 archive] — Posted Thursday, September 1, 2022

First look: Juniper Systems Mesa Pro
The Mesa Pro Rugged Tablet us Juniper’s first entry into the important 10-inch rugged tablet segment, and also the one with the largest display in the company’s history. While in the past Juniper concentrated on smaller form factors optimized for the company’s markets, the new Intel 11th generation Core-powered Mesa Pro is a full, mainstream Windows tablet with a 1920 x 1200 display, up to 86 watt-hour battery, USB-C, eight programmable function keys, up to a terabyte of PCIe NVMe storage, IP68 sealing, optional scanner, FirstNet and various custom options. [See description, analysis and specs of the Juniper Mesa Pro — Posted Monday, August 29, 2022

Romania equips its prisons with body-worn camera technology from Motorola Solutions
The Romanian National Administration of Penitentiaries has signed a contract with Motorola Solutions (NYSE: MSI) to deploy 2100 body-worn cameras to enhance safety and security in all prisons across the country. The new cameras will be used by prison staff during guarding activities and prisoner transport to help deter and deescalate confrontations and collect video footage in the event of conflicts or emergencies. [See Motorola Solutions media release] — Posted Monday, August 29, 2022

Zebra Technologies wins U.S. Postal Service’s Supplier Performance Award
Zebra Technologies Corporation an innovator at the front line of business with solutions and partners that deliver a performance edge, today announced the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) awarded the company a 2022 Supplier Performance Award for outstanding service and delivery. USPS uses Zebra TC77 touch computers to scan, track and trace mail and packages across its delivery network and provide real-time information to its customers. The award recognizes Zebra for demonstrating outstanding value and helping USPS achieve its mission of providing exceptional mail service to the American public in 2021. [See Zebra media release] — Posted Monday, August 29, 2022

Cincoze awarded UL Certification, raising safety standards
In harsh industrial environments, product safety is critical. Cincoze knows this. So, as a leading rugged embedded computer brand, our whole product lineup is specifically designed to improve safety. During product design, our engineers use Hazard-Based Safety Engineering (HBSE) design principles and material selection to ensure our products meet and exceed information and communication technology (ICT) and audio-visual (AV) safety standards to comply with the international IEC 62368-1, the EU CE mark for low voltage directive (LVD) EN 62368. Now, Cincoze is applying for UL certification for more products to further ensure they meet strict safety standards. [See Cincoze media release] — Posted Sunday, August 28, 2022

Full review: Getac ZX10 fully rugged Android tablet
Android’s near 90% of global smartphone market share is making Google’s mobile OS increasingly relevant to industrial and public safety tablet customers as well. Getac’s new ZX10 is one of the few industrial-grade, fully rugged 10-inch Android tablets available. RuggedPCReview performed a comprehensive analysis of the ZX10, and came away impressed (who wouldn’t like almost 20 hours battery life!). This tablet was obviously designed for Android from the ground up. It comes well equipped, is tough as nails, and clearly a great tool for wherever tough jobs need to get done. [See full review of the Getac ZX10] — Posted Wednesday, August 24, 2022

Review: Kingston IronKey Vault Privacy USB and SSD
Almost everyone is using USB keys, and external SSD storage is becoming ever more popular as well. But are those inherently mobile and easy-to-lose storage devices secure? Some are, most aren’t. That’s where Kingston Technology’s IronKey Vault Privacy USB keys and — new — external solid state drives come in. They are XTS-AES 256-bit hardware-encrypted, access-secured, TAA compliant, FIPS 197-certified, and the OS-independent Vault Privacy VP80ES external SSD even has its own touchpad. [See review of the Kingston IronKey Vault Privacy 50 Series and 80 External SSD] — Posted Tuesday, August 23, 2022

Winmate: Extended life cycles with modular C1D2 Panel PCs
Winmate’s latest news blast covers their M series ATEX grade Panel PCs designed to operate safely and reliably in rough and dangerous environments like chemical manufacturing and oil gas. The ATEX grade M Series features a modular design that allows the computing modules to be interchangeably combined with various display modules to create flexible computing solutions. All have true flat screens, fanless aluminum housings, and carry all the pertinent certifications. [See Winmate ATEX M Series Panel PC blast] — Posted Tuesday, August 23, 2022

MilDef signs 20-year framework agreement with a NATO nation, worth SEK 2.8 billion
MilDef, a global provider of tactical IT, has signed a 20-year strategic framework agreement with defense forces in a European NATO country, to modernize and digitalize this nations defense forces. The counterpart cannot be disclosed due to national security. The framework agreement is by far the largest to date for MilDef, estimated to SEK 2.8 billion (about US$263 million) over 20 years. [See MilDef media release] — Posted Monday, August 22, 2022

Avalue launches new rugged Panel PCs ARC-1535/ARC-1538
Avalue Technology Inc has unveiled its new-generation rugged panel PCs with touchscreen — the ARC-1535 with Intel Atom x6211E/x6413E/x6425E processors and the ARC-1538 with 11th Gen Intel Core i7/i5/i3 processors. The ruggedized ARC series are specifically designed to be waterproof, dustproof, shockproof and scratchproof. Able to survive high humidity, temperature and vibration, they are ideally suitable for operation in harsh environment, ensuring that machines continue working normally without disruption. [See Avalue media release] — Posted Wednesday, August 17, 2022

Review: Teguar TRT-3493-12 rugged POS tablet
With the 11.6-inch, 2-pound Windows-based rugged TRT-3493 tablet, Teguar offers a remarkably versatile mobile computing device. As a tablet, it’s slender, light and very handy with a roomy display and plenty of ruggedness to go anywhere. The TRT-3493, however, is more than a tablet; it’s a modular system that provides plenty of connectivity both via the optional desktop dock as well as the vehicle dock that allows VESA-based mounting virtually anywhere. [See review of the Teguar TRT-3493-12 rugged POS tablet] — Posted Tuesday, August 16, 2022

CipherLab: A single device benefits multiple-purpose applications
In its latest newsletter, CipherLab, a world leader in AIDC solutions, covers their RS51 rugged mobile computer. The Android 11-based RS51 was designed specifically with for multiple user scenarios in transportation and logistics, direct store delivery, and various field mobility applications. The modern 13-ounce 4.7-inch RS51 handheld is IP67-sealed, can handle 6-foot drops, 1,000 tumbles, and offers NFC/HF RFID, 2D barcode scanning, 13mp camera, full-shift+ battery life, and 4G LTE wireless. [See CipherLab RS51 product brochure and application case example] — Posted Monday, August 15, 2022

Winmate: Panel PCs suitable for emerging smart charging stations
With an increasing number of nations launching mandates cutting the number of internal combustion vehicles, electric vehicles (EVs) are the future and hence there is a soaring demand for electric EV charging stations. Winmate alerts to the challenge of sourcing intrinsically safe touch panel PCs for all those upcoming charging stations, systems that can handle strong vibration, extreme temperatures, unstable power supplies, impact and more. With over 26 years of technology know-how for producing and developing explosion-proof devices, Winmate offers outdoor computers built for the public smart charging stations. [Read Winmate’s Smart Charging Station Solution] — Posted Friday, August 12, 2022

Trimble RTX Integrity validates positioning data accuracy to support safety-critical applications
Trimble (NASDAQ: TRMB) introduced today data integrity monitoring for its precise point positioning (PPP) correction service, CenterPoint RTX Fast. The Trimble RTX Integrity™ monitoring system is an innovative, patented solution, built in direct response to client requirements for production-ready applications. It continuously validates the reliability of correction data processed by the network, which is broadcast to users in the agriculture, geospatial, construction and automotive industries, ensuring positioning data is right the first time. [See Trimble media release] — Posted Thursday, August 11, 2022

Garmin Enduro 2 ultraperformance smartwatch adds mapping, touchscreen and its longest-ever battery life
Garmin International, Inc. , a unit of Garmin Ltd. (NYSE: GRMN), today announced the Enduro™ 2 ultraperformance multisport GPS smartwatch. Purpose built for endurance athletes, the rugged yet lightweight Enduro 2 includes built-in TopoActive maps with multicontinent coverage, a superbright LED flashlight and Garmin’s exclusive SatIQ™ technology to help optimize battery performance. What’s more, enhanced solar harvesting provides up to 46 days in smartwatch mode and up to 150 hours in GPS mode1 to outlast the longest ultra race or greatest adventure. [See Garmin media release] — Posted Tuesday, August 9, 2022

Trimble reports Q2 2022 financial results
Trimble reported sales of US$941.2 million for Q2, 2022, down slightly from US$945.2 million a year ago. GAAP operating income for Q2 2022 was US$134.9 million, down from US$144.8 million for Q2 2021. «Our second quarter results exceeded expectations,» said Rob Painter, Trimble’s president and chief executive officer. «Growth in annualized recurring revenue and gross margin demonstrate the potential of our Connect & Scale strategy. We remain committed to investing in our strategy while navigating macroeconomic uncertainties.» [See Trimble press release] — Posted Monday, August 8, 2022

Juniper Systems: Getting the most from an RFID enabled device
Getting the most out of an RFID device can be a daunting task. Juniper Systems RFID experts recommend asking three questions to simplify the process of testing and choosing an RFID device: How will the device be held? Is the tag an on-metal tag or an off-metal tag? What orientation will the tag be mounted? These three questions can set users up to have a more successful experience testing the effectiveness of an RFID device. [Read Getting the most from an RFID enabled device] — Posted Saturday, August 6, 2022

Motorola Solutions reports Q2 2022 financial results
Motorola Solutions reported sales of US$2.140 billion for Q2, 2022, up 9% from US$1.971 billion a year ago. GAAP operating earnings for Q2 2022 was US$358 million, down 3% from US$370 million for Q2 2021. For Q3 2022, Motorola Solutions expects revenue growth of approximately 10% compared with the third quarter of 2021. «Q2 was exceptional across the board, with record second-quarter revenue,» said Greg Brown, chairman and CEO, Motorola Solutions. «Our Q2 record-ending backlog and continued strong operational execution are driving our increased expectations for the full year. [See Motorola Solutions press release] — Posted Thursday, August 4, 2022

What happened in rugged computing 10 years ago: August 2012
In August 2012, Sprint established its «Sprint Gets Rugged» program, offering ruggedized phones as alternatives to dedicated rugged handhelds. RuggedPCReview analyzed how well rugged products performed under pressure. DAP Technologies unveiled its 9.7-inch M9700 Windows tablet. N-trig’s DuoSense pen system was certified for Windows 8. We published Handheld Group CEO Jerker Hellstrm’s article «True Mobility Trend: The Future of Mobile Computers is Rugged». Trimble released the Juno T41 rugged handheld and Honeywell the Dolphin 7800. We reviewed the Motion F5t tablet. Intermec reported Q2 2012 revenues of US$201.0 million, and Getac launched a great new website. [See RuggedPCReview August 2012 archives] — Posted Tuesday, August 2, 2022

Honeywell reports Q2 2022 financial results
Honeywell reported Q2 2022 sales of US$8.953 billion, up 2% from US$8.808 billion Q2 2021. The Safety and Productivity Solutions segment (Honeywell AIDC) had Q2 2022 sales of US$1.829 billion, down 12% from US$2.083 billion Q2 2021. Q2 2022 Safety and Productivity Solutions segment profit was US$231 million versus US$292 million Q3 2021 as strength in advanced sensing technologies and productivity solutions and services was offset by lower personal protective equipment and warehouse automation volumes. [SeeHoneywell Q2 2021 financials] — Posted Tuesday, August 2, 2022

Zebra reports Q2 2022 financial results
Zebra Technologies reported sales of US$1,468 million for Q2, 2022, up from US$1,377 million a year ago. Operating income for Q2 2022 was US$243 million, down slightly from US$247 million for Q2 2021. Our team delivered solid second quarter results, executing well in a challenging macro environment. Sales growth was near the high end of our expectations, and we were able to deliver adjusted earnings per share growth over the prior year, despite continued elevated supply chain costs and foreign currency exchange headwinds, said Anders Gustafsson, chief executive officer of Zebra Technologies. [See Zebra Q2 2022 financials] — Posted Tuesday, August 2, 2022

Winmate’s 32 inch industrial touchscreen for challenging environments
Touchscreens are increasingly replacing conventional gauges and dials in dashboards and control panels of all kinds. That’s because they allow easily configurable and very cost-effective custom display solutions in not just vehicles, but all sorts of industrial, military, healthcare, and marine applications. Winmate’s latest newsletter introduces their new 32-inch industrial touchscreen as a tool for custom display solutions in the next generation of enterprise-grade display systems. [See Winmate’s 32 inch industrial touchscreen for challenging environments] — Posted Friday, July 29, 2022

OnLogic: Understanding Fog Computing vs Edge Computing
OnLogic’s ever interesting tech blog explained the difference between «fog computing and «edge computing.» The terms are often used interchangeably, but there is a difference. While both enable data traffic to the cloud, edge computing happens where data is being generated while fog computing is a compute layer between the cloud and the edge. [Read Understanding Fog Computing vs Edge Computing] — Posted Friday, July 29, 2022

Intel reports Q2 2022 financial results
Intel reported Q2 GAAP revenue of $15.3 billion, down 22% year over year. The company’s Client Computing and Datacenter and AI Groups were impacted by continued adverse market conditions; Network and Edge Group and Mobileye achieved record quarterly revenue. Intel revised full-year revenue guidance to $65-%68 billion. [See Intel media release] — Posted Friday, July 29, 2022

Iridium announces record Q2 2022 results
Global satellite communications company Iridium, which provides voice and data service anywhere on earth, reported financial results for Q2 2022 and updated its full-year 2022 outlook. Q2 2022 revenue was $174.9 million, up 17% from Q2 2021. Q2 2022 net income was $4.6 million, as compared to net income of $3.8 million for Q2 2021. Iridiums subscriber base was 1.875 million, compared to 1.781 million a year ago. Iridium CEO Matt Desch said that «based upon the momentum that we continue to see from our extensive global ecosystem of business partners, we are raising our full-year outlook for service revenue growth to between 7% and 9%. [See Iridium Q2 2022 financials] — Posted Wednesday, July 27, 2022

Durabook adds Intel’s 12th Gen CPU to its R11 fully rugged tablet
Durabook, the global rugged mobile solutions brand owned by Twinhead International Corporation, today announced significant updates to its R11 fully rugged tablet, achieving a world-first with its 11.6″ fully rugged tablet featuring the latest 12th Gen Intel processor and architectural innovations to elevate the user experience. [See Durabook media release] — Posted Tuesday, July 26, 2022

Ubiqconn’s rugged mobile devices now offer E3 Displays cutting-edge sunlight-readable screens
Ubiqconn Technology Inc. , the manufacturer of the RuggON brand of ruggedized mobile solutions, announced today that its COTS and customized RuggON devices are now also available with E3 Displays, recognized worldwide as cutting-edge sunlight-readable display solutions. The RuggON line includes rugged monitors, mobile computers, rugged tablets, and military panels. [See Ubiqconn media release] — Posted Thursday, July 21, 2022

Juniper: What a GNSS receiver can do for underground mapping professionals
There are several jobs related to underground mapping. These jobs are associated with water valves, gas valves, or any type of control point for things moving underground. Each of these may need to be uncovered, relocated, repaired, or accessed at some point. The Juniper Systems blog points out that it is imperative that these assets or control points be mapped accurately and located efficiently. A GNSS receiver with the technology and precision required for success in underground mapping can positively impact the effectiveness and efficiency of an underground mapping professional. [Read What a GNSS receiver can do for underground mapping professionals] — Posted Wednesday, July 20, 2022

Avalue debuts lightweight expansion power bank EPB-1001 for embedded panel PCs
Avalue Technology Inc, a global industrial PC solution provider and an associate member of the Intel Internet of Things Solutions Alliance, debuts new lightweight expansion power bank EPB-1001 for embedded panel PCs. Designed to provide expanded power to various types of panel PCs, it allows stationary panel PCs to be moved around freely with unlimited reserve of power, and is suitable for many types of applications, including medical cart, telehealth cart, laboratory, industrial automation, heavy-industry manufacturing and robot. [See Avalue media release] — Posted Tuesday, July 19, 2022

Peli Products Germany GmbH acquires manufacturing capabilities in Germany
Peli Products Germany GmbH, a subsidiary of Pelican Products, Inc., the global leader in the design and manufacture of high-performance protective cases, temperature-controlled packaging solutions and advanced portable lighting systems, announces the acquisition of HVB Kunststofftechnik GmbH’s injection and roto-molding business, Peli’s German-based manufacturing partner for the last 14 years. [See Peli media release] — Posted Monday, July 18, 2022

Sonim Technologies launches new XP5plus rugged device with AT&T
Sonim Technologies (Nasdaq: SONM) today announced the launch of the XP5plus on the AT&T network, which offers the best of both cellular and radio-like capabilities for businesses and employees working in extreme conditions. The XP5plus builds on the legacy of its predecessor, the XP5s, one of the most widely used PTT-over-Cellular ultra-rugged devices among frontline workers and first responders who need instant reliable communications when it matters most. [See Sonim media release] — Posted Friday, July 15, 2022

Winmate PoE Industrial Panel PC with ARM A53 processor for industrial access control applications
Winmate announced it has expanded its S-Series PoE industrial panel PC lineup with the Android ARM A53 processors. It offers a cost-efficient, faster, better performance and functionality interface used in the Internet of Things (IoT), intelligent building automation, access control, room reservation and scheduling, interactive security systems, interactive patient room information displays, as well as interactive scheduling systems in hotels, schools, government, and hospitals. [See Winmate’s PoE Industrial Panel PC for Access Control] — Posted Thursday, July 14, 2022

Fobi releases case study highlighting digital ticketing and venue access success at the Oscars
Fobi AI Inc., a leader in providing automated and contactless venue management solutions, today announced that a case study highlighting the successful utilization of Fobi’s CheckPoint digital ticketing solution at the Oscars has been posted to their website here and is available via download. Fobi worked together on this project with Janam Technologies, the leading provider of rugged mobile computers and contactless solutions for venue access, and both companies will be highlighting this case study in a joint webinar that will be held at 9am PST on Thursday, July 28th, 2022. The registration form for this webinar can be found here. [See Fobi media release] — Posted Thursday, July 14, 2022

Trimble introduces next generation high-accuracy mapping solution for GIS field applications
Trimble (NASDAQ: TRMB) announced today a new high-performance data collector for its Mapping and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) portfolio — the Trimble TDC650 handheld. Built for GIS data collection, inspection and asset management activities, the TDC650 provides users a rugged solution with scalable high-accuracy Global Navigation SatelliteSystem (GNSS) positioning for professional field workflows. [See Trimble media release] — Posted Wednesday, July 13, 2022

What happened in rugged computing 10 years ago: July 2012
In July 2012, we published a case study on using the Mobile Demand xTablet T7000 rugged Tablet PC in diving and marine exploration. YRCW Worldwide deployed Intermec CN70e rugged handhelds to 10,000 drivers. Motorola Solutions reported very good Q1 2012 with 7% sales increase over Q1 2011, and Xplore reported its third consecutive quarter of profitability. Motion released their CL910 tablet, Getac the Atom N2800-powered 10.1-inch E110 tablet, and Australian Tough Corp called it quits. RuggedPCReview tested an Xplore iX104C5 tablet over a full 160 degree temperature range. Parvus received a US$4.9 million order for DuraCOR rugged mission computers deployed in mine detection, and a Dell Latitude E6420 XFR rugged notebook arrived at our test lab. [See July 2012 archives] — Posted Wednesday, July 6, 2022

Rugged computing takes on the battlefield networking challenge
Excellent article by Jamie Whitney in Military+Aerospace Electronics, stressing that connectivity, networking, SWaP, and thermal management are among the highest priorities of rugged computing designers to support mobile warfighters at the edge. [Read Rugged computing takes on the battlefield networking challenge] — Posted Wednesday, July 6, 2022

MilDef wins 82 MSEK order in Norway
MilDef, a global provider of tactical IT, will provide technology to a Norwegian defense vehicle program with deliveries 2022-2023. This is a follow-up order on an existing program and a mid-life upgrade of armored vehicles in the M113 series. The customer is NDMA, Norwegian Defense Materiel Agency. MilDef will equip armored vehicles with computers, displays and network infrastructure for Command and Control. Existing technology in the vehicles was delivered by MilDef and other suppliers in 2008. The new delivery consists of tactical IT from MilDefs hardware portfolio, integrations, and other services. The order value of deliveries in 2022 are estimated to approximately 12 MSEK and 70 MSEK in 2023. — Posted Monday, July 4, 2022

RuggON’s SOL PA501 rugged Android tablet earns FirstNet certification
RuggON Corporation, an international maker of ruggedized mobile solutions, announced today that its rugged, powerful 10″ Android 11 tablet SOL PA501 has earned FirstNet certification. The designation assures the unit provides interoperability among different first responder organizations, ensuring real-time communications between all frontline agencies on the scene of an emergency. [See RuggON media release] — Posted Thursday, June 30, 2022

DT Research: Benefits of long-range RFID and barcode scanners
DT Research points out that while asset tracking can be tedious, NOT having accurate records or wrong information for specific parts can be a costly mistake that can sideline business for months. That’s where long-range RFID and barcode scanners help companies in the manufacturing, warehousing, and shipping and logistics space to record accurate data, track inventory, and document all items when they are shipped. [See Benefits of long-range RFID and barcode scanners] — Posted Thursday, June 30, 2022

Zebra Technologies introduces new PartnerConnect Public Sector Specialization Program for channel partners
Zebra Technologies Corporation (NASDAQ: ZBRA), an innovator at the front line of business with solutions and partners that an innovator at the front line of business with solutions and partners that deliver a performance edge, today announced a new, vertical market specialization for government and education technology providers in North America. The Public Sector Specialization Program, developed as a strategic component of Zebra’s PartnerConnect program, will support federal, state and local government, as well as K-12, colleges and universities. [See Zebra media release] — Posted Wednesday, June 29, 2022

Durabook’s 4-Week Delivery Guarantee
At a time of global component shortages, there is growing demand for rugged devices across a wide range of sectors ranging from defense, automotive, field service and transportation, to logistics, utilities, manufacturing and public safety. To address this issue, Durabook Americas just announced a 4-Week Delivery Guarantee for its Z14I fully rugged laptop computers. The Intel Tiger Lake-powered Z14I features a unique fanless design, MIL-STD-810H, optional C1D2 certification, and class-leading 6-foot drop rating. [See Durabook 4-Week-Delivery Guarantee] — Posted Tuesday, June 28, 2022

Winmate: Freeing public safety communications with Winmate RoIP equipment
In its June 23, 2022 newsletter, Winmate points out how Push-to-Talk radios are very helpful, but extending their radio signals beyond line-of-sight remains one of the issues. Winmate is now launching a new RoIP solution with the RG100 Radio Gateway and P400M9 Multi mode PoC Radio to bridge tactical networks while also providing radio network extensibility via IP interfaces. Designed with simplicity and reliability in mind, the solution can connect two or more voice networks and extend those networks back to dispatch, all in a single deployable chassis. [See Winmate newsletter on this solution] — Posted Tuesday, June 28, 2022

Robotic maintenance in the chemical industry
Conducting maintenance and inspection tasks in critical areas using an autonomous robot — this task is being carried out by Evonik, a global leader in the specialty chemicals industry, as part of an Innovation Project with three partners at one of its company-owned chemical plants. Evonik relies on Getac’s F110 ATEX-certified tablet to control the robot and teach it automated inspection routes around the facility. The company chose the F110-EX due to its powerful performance and excellent reliability. [See Getac media release] — Posted Tuesday, June 28, 2022

Juniper blog: Best rugged tablet for the Oil and Gas industry
What rugged tablet is best for any given industry depends on a number of factors. In highlighting their Mesa rugged tablet platform’s qualification, a recent entry in Juniper Systems’ Get Rugged blog discusses certifications, specifications, and features that make a tablet suitable for users in oil and gas industry applications. The blog entry describes Hazloc certification, the Military Standard 810 with its dozens of tests, the Ingress Protection rating system, barcode and RFID options, as well as ruggedness issues of particular interest to the O&G industry, like extreme temperatures. [See Juniper blog entry] — Posted Tuesday, June 28, 2022

Zebra’s first healthcare-grade tablets deliver better patient and provider experience
Zebra Technologies Corporation, an innovator at the front line of business with solutions and partners that deliver a performance edge, today announced the ET4x-HC series, including the Android™-based ET40-HC and ET45-HC tablets, built to improve staff efficiency, care quality and the patient experience. The cost-effective, rugged ET4x-HC series has an advanced medical-grade housing that can handle constant disinfecting from some of the harshest disinfectants to prevent the spread of germs and help ensure the safety of healthcare professionals and their patients. [See Zebra media release] — Posted Wednesday, June 22, 2022

DT Research: 4 ways rugged tablets help expand Marines’ competitive space
The DT Research Rugged Tech Talk blog is among the best in informing customers and interested parties on rugged computing technology applications, new areas of deployment, and ways to work better, faster, and more efficiently with mobile tech. In a recent post, the blog highlights some of the ways rugged tech designers are creating systems to suit Marines’ missions and human factor needs. [See DT Research Rugged Tech Talk] — Posted Tuesday, June 21, 2022

Durabook Americas expands service operation with new facility in Fremont, CA
Durabook, announced today it has expanded its renowned customer-service department with a new Service and Tech Support Center, located in Fremont, California. Innovative and effective customer support is a critical element of our business. Durabook is committed to providing an assured three-day turnaround time and advanced engineering support. A team of over 30 experienced, certified technicians and the stock availability of over 5,000 service parts enable us to provide comprehensive service and repair offerings to major markets across the North America and Latin American region. [See Durabook media release — Posted Tuesday, June 21, 2022

Motorola Solutions takes mission critical voice and data communications on the road
Motorola Solutions (NYSE: MSI) today launched the MXM7000, an innovative mission-critical in-vehicle solution that integrates TETRA and 4G LTE voice and data communications in a robust and secure platform to keep public safety and military organizations connected, safe and informed wherever they go. The solution’s resilient TETRA communications provide high transmit power to keep teams connected even in low coverage areas. [See Motorola Solutions media release] — Posted Tuesday, June 21, 2022

Motorola Solutions takes public safety communication to new heights with all-in-one TETRA and LTE device
Motorola Solutions (NYSE: MSI) has unveiled its new MXP7000, an all-in-one mission-critical communications portable device that unifies TETRA and 4G LTE voice and data communications to enhance situational awareness, safety and productivity for the military and public safety. The rugged and secure MXP7000 gives first responders versatile access to the voice and data communication capabilities they rely on to support the range of situations they face every day, from managing administrative tasks to coordinating emergency response. [See Motorola Solutions media release] — Posted Tuesday, June 21, 2022

Initial assessment: Getac X600 and X600 Pro
Getac announced their new X600 and X600 Pro fully rugged mobile workstations because sometimes even the performance of today’s premium rugged mobile laptops isn’t quite enough. So the X600 models are built around Intel «H» level high performance laptop chips, have big 15.6-inch screens, and accommodate more I/O and more expansion. RuggedPCReview did a first assessment of these bigger-faster-better rugged laptops and also compared them to their X500 predecessors. [See Initial assessment of the Getac X600 and X600 Pro] — Posted Monday, June 20, 2022

Winmate’s 14-inch rugged Windows tablet
Most tablets are in the 10 to 12-inch range, but sometimes a bigger screen would be better. Touch applications in the field or on vehicle-mounts benefit from larger screen sizes, as do applications where users may wear gloves. That’s where Winmate’s Intel 11th generation «Tiger Lake»-based M140TG rugged Windows tablet comes in. Winmate itself calls it «huge,» though it’s actually barely larger and heavier than a 14-inch MacBook Pro. Due to supply issues, we haven’t been able to have hands-on with the M140TG and run all our benchmarks on it, something we hope will soon change. [See Winmate M140TG page and specs] — Posted Thursday, June 16, 2022

IMG announces new release of My-T-Soft
My-T-Soft onscreen keyboards have been in use throughout the world in all major industries for well over two decades. has been the professional’s choice. The new 1.90 Release 5 of My-T-Soft provides enhanced Windows 11 support, new features for automatic licensing, and a tighter integration with your Build-A-Board.com account, where users can access their custom layouts as well as the complete online database of keyboard layouts. [See IMG My-T-Soft page] — Posted Tuesday, June 14, 2022

Zebra Technologies introduces rugged tablets to help frontline work smarter and faster
Zebra Technologies Corporation an innovator at the front line of business with solutions and partners that deliver a performance edge, today introduced the ET4x series, including the Android™-based ET40 and ET45 tablets, designed to help workers work smarter and faster. Businesses can choose the easy-to-carry 8-inch or 10-inch model for the best viewing of information-rich applications. [See Zebra media release] — Posted Tuesday, June 14, 2022

MilDef awarded contract in USA worth more than 50 MSEK
MilDef reports that the order, awarded through a global US defense company, is the biggest deal to date in USA for tactical IT. The order value is more than 50 MSEK (~US$4.9 million) and deliveries will take place during the second half of 2022. MilDef will deliver 400 customized laptops for use within the US Army, through one of the largest defense companies. The contract is a result of the last year’s strategic efforts that gives MilDef entry to multiple large Programs of Record within the US Army. [See MilDef media release] — Posted Monday, June 13, 2022

Getac introduces new X600 fully rugged mobile workstation
Getac a leading producer of rugged technology today announced the launch of its X600 and X600 Pro, two powerful new 15.6″ fully rugged mobile workstation variants designed to deliver comprehensive mobile C3 planning for professionals requiring optimal performance, security and data transmission capabilities and exceptional reliability across a wide range of operationally challenging environments. [See Getac media release — Posted Monday, June 13, 2022

EMDOOR INFO announces EM-T695 rugged handheld
EMDOOR INFO announces the Emdoor EM-T695, the company’s first rugged 5G PDA with Android 12 support. The EM-T695 is a compact and light-weight (9 ounce) rugged PDA designed for efficient field data collection and communication. Running Android 12 on a MediaTek 5G processor, the handheld delivers extraordinary CPU performance and real-time network connectivity. Specs include a 5mp front camera, a 13MP rear camera, a 17.1 watt-hour battery, fingerprint reader, and a brilliant 6-inch display. [See Emdoor media release — Posted Thursday, June 9, 2022

Winmate: Mitigating hazard with intrinsically safe Windows tablets
Implementing mobility solutions in industries with hazardous working environments, such as oil and gas or chemical and pharmaceutical manufacturing, presents special challenges. That’s because of the potential exposure to combustible materials where a single spark from an unprotected device may lead to disaster. This is where intrinsic safety comes in, and computing devices that are ATEX, IECEx Zone 2, and CID2 compliant. In its June 9, 2022 newsletter, Winmate discusses intrinsic safety and also their M101S-EX intrinsically safe 10-inch Windows tablet. [Read Mitigating hazard with intrinsically safe Windows tablets] — Posted Thursday, June 9, 2022

Review: Emdoor EM-I12U rugged OEM tablet
The Emdoor EM-I12U is one of the few available lightweight 10-inch class fully rugged tablets that can deliver seriously high performance. Its Intel quad-core Core processors are not of the latest variety, but offer MUCH higher performance than any Atom/Celeron/Pentium based tablet. We also like the straightforward all-metal magnesium alloy construction, the ability to sustain high performance thanks to fan-based cooling, and the sharp IPS capacitive display. [See review of the Emdoor EM-I12U rugged OEM tablet] — Posted Tuesday, June 7, 2022

OnLogic Karbon 800 rugged computer wins Vision Systems Design Innovators Award
Global industrial computer hardware manufacturer and solution provider, OnLogic has been recognized among the best in machine vision by the judges of the Vision Systems Design 2022 Innovators Awards program. The company’s Karbon 800 Series of rugged computers earned a Silver Innovators Award, which was presented to the OnLogic team on the show floor of Automate 2022 in Detroit, Michigan. The OnLogic Karbon 800 Series is designed for Industry 4.0 and Industrial IoT applications that require powerful computing in harsh environments or remote locations. The computers are powered by Intel’s latest 12th Generation of Core processors, formerly known as Alder Lake. [See OnLogic media release] — Posted Tuesday, June 7, 2022

News managed by NewsPro.