October 2020
Motorola Solutions Q3 2020 financialsMotorola Solutions reported Q3 2020 sales of US$1.868 billion, down 6% from US$1.994 billion Q3 2019, driven by declines in North America and International. Net earnings for Q3 2020 were US$205 million versus US$267 million Q3 2019. For full-year 2020, Motorola Solutions now expects revenue decline of approximately 6.5%. [See Motorola Solutions Q3 2020 financials] -- Posted Friday, October 30, 2020
Honeywell Q3 2020 financials
Honeywell reported Q3 2020 sales of US$7.797 billion, down 14% from US$9.086 billion Q3 2019. The Safety and Productivity Solutions segment (Honeywell AIDC) had Q3 2020 sales of US$1.578 billion, up 8% from US$1.457 billion Q3 2019. Safety and Productivity Solutions segment profit was US$219 million versus US$195 million Q3 2019. [See Honeywell Q3 2020 financials] -- Posted Friday, October 30, 2020
Janam Introduces state-of-the-art rugged gun-style mobile computer
Janam Technologies, a leading provider of rugged mobile computers and contactless access solutions, today unveiled the newest addition to its XG series of gun-shaped, rugged mobile computers. Built to thrive in scan-intensive applications, XG4 features a sleek, lightweight and ergonomic design and is the world's most affordable industrial-grade rugged mobile computer in its class. [See Janam media release] -- Posted Thursday, October 29, 2020
Havis VSX console redefines the workspace for public safety professionals
Havis, Inc., a leading designer and manufacturer of mobile office solutions, announced the launch of an evolutionary solution. The vehicle specific console for the 2020-2021 Ford Interceptor Utility redefines the vision of the public safety console from the ground up. The advanced style of the new Havis console catapults public safety vehicle cabins into a new era, redefining the workspace for public safety professionals. This innovative approach provides end users with a comfortable space by organizing control heads, arm rests, cup holders, and other essential equipment. Built on the Havis history of quality and safety, the console incorporates new materials with key legacy features to ensure mission-critical accessories are compatible. [See Havis media release] -- Posted Thursday, October 29, 2020
Getac becomes first manufacturer to bring integrated LiFi technology to rugged mobilecomputing market
Getac, has announced that it is bringing integrated light-based LiFi technology powered by pureLiFi to the rugged market for the first time. The announcement means customers across a wide range of professional sectors will soon be able to enjoy the benefits of fully rugged reliability and innovative LiFi connectivity in a single device, unlocking a host of powerful new applications and use cases. [See Getac media release] -- Posted Wednesday, October 28, 2020
Motorola Solutions delivers unrivalled versatility for frontline workers
A global pandemic, ever-increasing volumes of data to manage and greater demand to do more with limited resources — the world has never been more complex for public safety agencies. Motorola Solutions is launching its next-generation Terrestrial Trunked Radio (TETRA) device: the smart and powerful MXP600, to meet the needs of public safety personnel today and well into the future. The lightweight yet highly rugged radio takes the proven capabilities of mission-critical voice communication to new levels and can collaborate with other solutions. [See Motorola Solutions media release] -- Posted Wednesday, October 28, 2020
Havis Launches universal next-gen touch screen display
Havis, Inc., a leading designer and manufacturer of in-vehicle mobile working solutions, is excited to announce the launch of the 12.5" Capacitive Touch Screen Display with Integrated Hub. The latest mobile office solution from Havis, TSD-201, provides a fully rugged Touch Screen Display solution for all mobile office workers. Featuring 10-point capacitive multi-touch technology and an integrated hub, the TSD-201 unlocks the full potential of tablets, laptops, and DeX equipped devices without the need for a separate hub. [See Havis media release] -- Posted Tuesday, October 27, 2020
Zebra Technologies' leading healthcare device approved for use with Epic's clinical application
Zebra Technologies Corporation (NASDAQ: ZBRA), an innovator at the front line of business with solutions and partners that deliver a performance edge, announced that its Zebra's TC52-HC touch computer is approved for use with Rover, a clinical mobile application from Epic, a global leader in electronic health records (EHR). [See Zebra media release] -- Posted Thursday, October 22, 2020
Full review: Handheld Group Nautiz X41
The Handheld Group's Nautiz X41 offers state-of-the-art performance and contemporary Android functionality in a tried-and-true keypad handheld form factor. The device is ergonomically designed to easily fit into the hand. It is small enough to go and fit anywhere, and light enough to reduce fatigue on the job. [See full review of the Handheld Nautiz X41] -- Posted Wednesday, October 21, 2020
Despite COVID-19, Juniper Systems Limited expands team in EMEA, India
Juniper Systems, a manufacturer of rugged handheld computers and GNSS receivers, announced the expansion of its sales team in Europe, the Middle East, Africa and India, as Ms. Manjit Dosanjh joins the team as Channel Sales Manager. [See Juniper Systems media release] -- Posted Tuesday, October 20, 2020
Full review: Winmate M101P-ME Rugged Tablet PC for healthcare
There are all sorts of markets that benefit from using ruggedized mobile computers instead of relying on fragile consumer tech, and healthcare is one of them. The M101P-ME 10.1-inch rugged Windows tablet from Winmate is an interesting example of a mature, field-proven tablet computer solution that is now available in a special version for healthcare deployments. RuggedPCReview.com examined the M101P-ME in detail. [See full review of the Winmate M101P-ME rugged tablet for healthcare] -- Posted Tuesday, October 13, 2020
Cincoze high-efficiency smart warehouse solutions increase warehouse productivity
Smart warehousing has bucked the global economic slowdown in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. Besides the already growing development of e-commerce, other factors such as consumer demand for shorter delivery times and continuous labor shortages have become keys to driving revenue growth. Unmanned warehousing is an integral part of this general trend, and many devices now need an embedded system to provide the "smarts" they need for automation. With a focus on smart warehouse applications, Cincoze provides tailored product solutions with different performance, size, and functions for a range of applications. [See Cincoze media release] -- Posted Monday, October 12, 2020
Zebra Technologies empowers interdisciplinary care with innovative healthcare offerings
Zebra Technologies Corporation (NASDAQ: ZBRA), an innovator at the front line of business with solutions and partners that deliver a performance edge, today announced new healthcare solutions designed to enable positive patient identification, increase operational efficiencies, and deliver improved patient care. The new purpose-built CS60-HC Series scanner and TC21-HC and TC26-HC mobile computers further Zebra's ongoing commitment to serve the needs of hospitals and integrated delivery systems, with the goal of improving delivery of care. [See Zebra media release] -- Posted Monday, October 12, 2020
Full review: Cost-efficient MobileDemand xTablet Flex 10A and Flex 10B
With their two 10-inch xTablet Flex 10 tablets, MobileDemand presents a couple of entry-level rugged tablets with entry-level prices. The Android 9 version is $495, and the Windows 10 version $595. Both tablets employ MobileDemand's unique concept of merging basic modern consumer tablets with specially designed and preinstalled ruggedness armor. The protective layered casing is better than pretty much any after-market case. These rugged tablet offerings bust the old adage that you get what you pay for; MobileDemand gives you more than what you pay for. There are some concessions, of course, but these deals are almost too good to be true. [See full review of MobileDemand's xTablet Flex 10A and Flex 10B] -- Posted Thursday, October 8, 2020
Winmate recognized by CIO Bulletin's 30 Most Innovative Companies To Watch 2020
Winmate Inc., a pioneer in rugged computing technology, announced today that CIO Bulletin had named it among "30 Most Innovative Companies To Watch 2020." For more than 25 years, Winmate Inc. has been a global leader in developing advanced rugged mobile technologies for industries operating in some of the most challenging environments. These include warehouse and logistics, oil and gas, supply chain, field service, transportation, retail, and healthcare. [See Winmate announcement] -- Posted Thursday, October 8, 2020
JLT Mobile Computers continues to expand its Android product range with new fully rugged 7-inch tablet
JLT Mobile, a leading supplier of reliable computers for demanding environments, today announces an addition to its line of fully-rugged mobile Android devices for field workers in logistics, warehousing, transportation and other similarly challenging operating environments. Purpose-built from the ground up for the highest ruggedness standards, the JLT MT3007A 7-inch tablet features a high-performance Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 660 Octa-core processor behind a user-friendly Android 9.0 interface. Weighing in at just 550g (1.2 lbs), MIL-STD-810G rated, and SOTI MobiControl compatible, the MT3007A provides convenient enterprise mobility and is ideal for a wide range of tasks in the field. [See JLT Mobile news release] -- Posted Wednesday, October 7, 2020
Getac debuts V110 rugged laptop with class-leading connectivity options
Getac, a world leader in rugged computing solutions, today announced the release of the latest generation of its highly successful V110 laptop aimed at professionals in such challenging work environments as law enforcement, emergency medical response, field-utility installation and repair, military, and manufacturing. According to Getac President Mike McMahon, the next-gen V110, which is available from select resellers now, combines the functionality of a laptop with the convenience of a tablet via a proprietary hinge design that enables users to shuttle between tablet and laptop mode in a single step. [See Getac media release] -- Posted Tuesday, October 6, 2020
DT Research designs line of antimicrobial 2-in-1 rugged medical tablets purpose-built for healthcare mobility during COVID-19 pandemic
DT Research, the leading designer and manufacturer of purpose-built computing solutions for vertical markets, today announced three medical rugged tablets with a unique 2-in-1 design that provides the flexibility to use the unit as a handheld tablet or part of a mobile medical cart solution. The tablets are antimicrobial, UL60601-1 certified, IP65 rated and available with a 6-inch (362MD), 10.1-inch (301MD) or 13.3-inch (313MD) brilliant capacitive touchscreen display. Built-in Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, data capture modules, and optional 4G Mobile Broadband, make these medical tablets an effective tool to monitor, record and retrieve patient information in a range of environments. [See DT research media release] -- Posted Monday, October 5, 2020
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