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September 2025

Ubiqconn Technology and RuggON unveil allnew websites to deliver intuitive digital experience and vertical market focus
Ubiqconn Technology, together with its premium rugged computing solution brand RuggON, are proud to unveil their newly redesigned official websites. This digital transformation reflects a bold step forward in enhancing user experience through refined aesthetics, intuitive navigation, and tailored access to vertical solutions, reaffirming the companies' commitment to innovation and customer-centric value. [See Ubiqconn/Ruggon media release] -- Posted Tuesday, September 30, 2025

Rajant launches Peregrine FE1-2255X: Evolution of FE1 series BreadCrumb® for intelligent edge networking
Rajant Corporation the pioneer of Kinetic Mesh wireless networking, announced the launch of its most advanced industrial-grade BreadCrumb node, Peregrine FE1-2255X. Built to meet the growing demands of edge network applications, Peregrine delivers higher throughput, lower average latency, enhanced security, and expanded uplink capacity — all in a rugged, secure design for mining, construction, ports, defense, and other mission-critical industries. [See Rajant media release] -- Posted Tuesday, September 30, 2025

Getac rugged laptops deployed by Nelson County Sheriff's Department to improve officer efficiency, productivity and safety
Getac North America a subsidiary of Getac Technology Corporation and of rugged computing solutions with advanced in-house manufacturing capabilities (Getac), announced that the Nelson County Sheriff's Department in North Dakota has deployed Getac S410 rugged laptops to improve efficiency, productivity, security, and communication for officers across the 1,000-square-mile county. [See Getac media release] -- Posted Wednesday, September 24, 2025

FULL REVIEW: Getac B360 fully rugged laptop
With the third generation of their B360 rugged laptop platform, Getac once again leapfrogged its primary competition in the modern, full-size, fully rugged laptop race, being first to take advantage of Intel Series 2 AI-oriented "Arrow Lake processors. Read all about the updated Getac B360, its substantial jump in performance, especially in graphics, and how the addition of powerful NPUs makes the B360 truly "AI-enhanced." [Read the full review of the Getac B360] -- Posted Tuesday, September 23, 2025

Zebra study with Oxford Economics: Automation of workflows drives 20% increase in productivity
Zebra Technologies, (NASDAQ: ZBRA), a global leader in digitizing and automating workflows to deliver intelligent operations, today announced new research in collaboration with Oxford Economics. The study showcases how improving frontline workflows with modern technologies like AI, automation and data improves profitability and enhances the customer experience. [See Zebra media release] -- Posted Tuesday, September 23, 2025

NEXCOM announces the ATC 3561-NA4C, a rugged edge AI computer for smart agriculture
NEXCOM is pleased to announce a new, powerful and rugged Edge AI Computer, ideal for smart agriculture applications: the Nexcom ATC 3561-NA4C. This complete computer system delivers up to 67 TOPS of AI inference performance (for the 8GB version in Super Mode), and has a wide range of high-performance wired and wireless communications options, making it ideal for agricultural applications such as autonomous vehicles for planting, weeding, crop care, harvesting and more. The ATC 3561-NA4C is built around the high-performance NVIDIA® Jetson Orin Nano™ SOM (System on Module). [See Nexcom media release] -- Posted Friday, September 19, 2025

RuggON unveils advanced rugged solutions to boost operational reliability and safety in mining at AIMEX 2025
RuggON, a subsidiary of Ubiqconn Technology and a leading provider of rugged mobile computing solutions, will showcase its latest mining-focused innovations at AIMEX 2025 (Adelaide Showground, Booth No. G30). Designed to tackle the harshest operational challenges, RuggON's solutions enable mining crews to achieve higher safety, efficiency, and uninterrupted connectivity in high-vibration, dusty, and extreme-temperature environments. [See RuggON media release -- Posted Friday, September 19, 2025

Durabook introduces the GC-R8, a versatile, rugged Ground Control Station for Unmanned Aerial Vehicles Operations
Durabook today introduced the GC-R8 rugged Ground Control Station (GCS) for Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV) operations. Durabook specifically developed the GC-R8 to play to the strengths of its R8 Rugged Tablet's suitability for unmanned systems and mission control, and to uniquely accommodate a broad range of customizations. The R8 Rugged Tablet with 8-inch LCD display is equipped with 12th generation Intel® Core™ processors, providing an unmatched combination of power and portability. Seamless integration of the GC-R8 with the R8 Rugged Tablet realizes a fully featured, portable, next-generation ground control system ready to handle missions and applications across defense, industrial, and field operations. [See Durabook media release] -- Posted Wednesday, September 17, 2025

Ubiqconn Technology and RuggON unveil next-gen mission ecosystem at TADTE 2025
Ubiqconn Technology and its subsidiary RuggON will jointly participate in TADTE 2025 to showcase a powerful, integrated ecosystem of mission-critical solutions. Designed to ensure seamless connectivity and control in the most extreme conditions, their exhibit at the Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center, Hall 1, Booth K0416, will feature the debut of RuggON's new Ground Control Station (GCS) alongside a suite of satellite-enabled rugged devices that enable industries and government agencies to enhance operational efficiency. [See RuggON media release] -- Posted Wednesday, September 17, 2025

Ubiqconn Technology and RuggON unveil next-gen mission ecosystem at TADTE 2025
Ubiqconn Technology and its subsidiary RuggON will jointly participate in TADTE 2025 to showcase a powerful, integrated ecosystem of mission-critical solutions. Designed to ensure seamless connectivity and control in the most extreme conditions, their exhibit at the Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center, Hall 1, Booth K0416, will feature the debut of RuggON's new Ground Control Station (GCS) alongside a suite of satellite-enabled rugged devices that enable industries and government agencies to enhance operational efficiency. [See RuggON media release] -- Posted Wednesday, September 17, 2025

Getac expands its Copilot+ PC lineup with launch of fully rugged next gen UX10 and UX10-IP tablets
Getac Technology Corporation (Getac), a leading provider of rugged computing and mobile video solutions and a manufacturer with advanced in-house capabilities, today announced the launch of its next generation UX10 and UX10-IP fully rugged tablets. The UX10 is aimed at professionals in the defense, manufacturing, utilities, public safety, and transportation & logistics industries, who need highly versatile devices they can rely on in a wide range of challenging operational scenarios. The UX10-IP is purpose-built for emergency healthcare and public safety professionals, featuring a unique sealed design that enables the device to be repeatedly cleaned and disinfected. [See Getac media release] -- Posted Tuesday, September 16, 2025

Havis launches rugged docking stations for new Getac devices
Havis, a leading global provider of rugged mobility and mounting solutions, announces its latest docking stations designed for Getac's V120 fully rugged laptops and F120 fully rugged tablets, expanding its lineup of mobile workforce solutions for enterprise, public sector, and industrial applications. [See Havis media release] -- Posted Monday, September 15, 2025

Zebra showcases AI for the frontline at inaugural frontline AI Summit and Annual ZONE Conference
Zebra Technologies, (NASDAQ: ZBRA), a global leader in digitizing and automating frontline workflows, today announced the launch of its annual ZONE customer conference from Sept. 15-17 and the inaugural Frontline AI Summit on Sept. 18 in Nashville. These events will emphasize how AI-driven solutions are transforming frontline operations, improving productivity and enabling a smarter, more connected frontline workforce. [See Zebra media release] -- Posted Monday, September 15, 2025

Darveen partners with Logicbus to expand industrial computing solutions in the U.S. and Mexico
Darveen, a global provider of rugged industrial computing solutions, is pleased to announce a new partnership with Logicbus, a leading distributor of industrial automation solutions. With over two decades of experience serving industries such as manufacturing, food and beverage, automotive, petrochemical, and pharmaceuticals, Logicbus will now represent Darveen's product portfolio across the United States and Mexico. [See Darveen media release] -- Posted Thursday, September 11, 2025

Leonardo DRS launches new AI-enabled rugged smart displays
Leonardo DRS, Inc. (NASDAQ: DRS) announced today the launch of its new product line of high-performance AI-enabled Ground Vehicle Architecture Smart Display systems called Rugged Smart Displays — Ground (RSD-G). The next-generation, tactical computing systems are designed to set a new standard for ruggedness, performance, and connectivity over existing tactical smart display systems used in ground combat vehicles. [See Leonardo DRS media release] -- Posted Wednesday, September 10, 2025

Long-range barcode scanner for Juniper Mesa 4 Rugged Tablet now available
The Juniper Mesa 4 Windows tablet is now available with the Long-Range Barcode Scanner! This integrated barcode scanner is a versatile long-range laser aiming scanner, increasing your precision and making your job easier. It doesn’t matter if you’re working outdoors, indoors, in lumber yards or in a warehouse, Juniper Systems makes your barcode solution easy! [See detailed info on Juniper's Mesa 4 Long-Range Barcode Scanner ] -- Posted Tuesday, September 9, 2025

DT Research launches new line of next gen military tactical tablets
DT Research, a U.S. leader in precision-engineered computing solutions designed for mission-critical and demanding environments, today announced four new military tactical tablets — the DT361WF, DT361ND, DT381WF, and DT381ND. These new 6-inch and 8-inch tablets are engineered to meet the rigorous requirements of modern defense forces, while also supporting mission-critical field operations in industries such as utilities, public safety and land management. [SeeDT Research media release] -- Posted Monday, September 8, 2025

Getac's new V120 fully rugged laptop marks a major leap in AI-Ready mobile computing for diverse field professionals
Getac Technology Corporation (Getac), a leading provider of rugged computing and mobile video solutions and a manufacturer with advanced in-house capabilities, today announced the launch of the V120, a new fully rugged laptop designed to deliver a premium computing experience in challenging work environments. The new V120 is aimed at professionals in industries including defense, automotive, public safety, and utilities, who need devices they can rely on for a diverse range of operational tasks, from mobile command and control to advanced data collection and analysis in the field. [See Getac media release] -- Posted Tuesday, September 2, 2025

Getac launches the F120, the world's first fully rugged tablet as a Copilot+ PC
Getac Technology Corporation (Getac), a leading provider of rugged computing and mobile video solutions and a manufacturer with advanced in-house capabilities, today announced the launch of its new F120 — the world's first fully rugged Copilot+ PC in a tablet form factor[1]. The F120 is designed to meet the needs of field professionals who want to harness the power of edge AI to optimize efficiency in challenging working environments, such as those found in the defense, utilities, manufacturing, and automotive industries. [See Getac media release] -- Posted Tuesday, September 2, 2025

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