Case Study: Empowering Antarctic Research Expedition with Rugged Windows TabletDo rugged tablets have what it takes to handle the Antarctic? RuggedPCReview's Carol Cotton took along an ultra-rugged 8-inch Juniper Systems Mesa 4 Windows tablet as part of her gear on a two week Antarctic research expedition by an all-female science team. [See Case Study: Empowering Antarctic Research Expedition with Rugged Windows Tablet] -- Posted Wednesday, May 29, 2024 by chb
Juniper announces Archer 4 Rugged Handheld
Juniper Systems announced the Archer 4 Rugged Handheld, the latest version of a line of rugged handhelds that goes back all the way to 2006. The Archer is all modern now, running Android 14 on a QCM4490 octa-core chip, 6.3-inch 2280 x 1080 540 nits screen, 16mp and 48mp cameras, 20-hour battery, 4G/5G, 802.11ax, BT 5.2, USB-C, IP68 and all the good stuff. But will it still be able to withstand "occasional confrontations with wild animals" like it said on the label of the original Archer? [See Juniper Archer 4] -- Posted Wednesday, April 17, 2024 by chb
The Mesa® 4 Rugged Tablet by Juniper Systems is now available and shipping worldwide
Juniper Systems is excited to announce that the all-new Mesa® 4 Rugged Tablet running Windows 11 is now available and shipping worldwide. The Mesa 4 brings mobile workers the computing power they need while providing the rugged protection their work environment demands. Featuring performance upgrades across all its major internal components when compared to the Mesa 3, Mesa 4 allows workers to take their office anywhere. Like Juniper Systems' other products, Mesa 4 was designed and units are assembled in the USA. [See Juniper Systems media release] -- Posted Thursday, January 18, 2024 by chb
Juniper: What to expect from the all-new Mesa 4 Rugged Tablet
In its Get Rugged blog, Juniper Systems announced the upcoming Windows 11 Pro-based Mesa 4 Rugged Tablet, which represents a major tech upgrade to the current Mesa 3 7-inch Windows tablet. Upgrades includes switching to a much quicker Intel N200 CPU, faster PCIe NVMe storage, up to 16GB LPDDR5, USB-C, Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth v5.3, a brighter 800 nits display, higher resolution cameras (13mp and 5mp), and more. [See Juniper blog post, comparison Mesa 4 vs Mesa 3, and the Mesa 4 spec sheet] -- Posted Thursday, December 14, 2023 by chb
Juniper Systems introduces the next-generation Geode GNS3 GNSS Receiver
Juniper Systems is excited to announce its Geode GNS3M GNSS Receiver will now support RTK Fixed position capability. The Geode GNS3 allows users to easily collect real-time GNSS data with sub-meter, sub-foot, decimeter, and now centimeter accuracy options. With the addition of the Hemisphere GNSS Athena RTK Engine, Geode users will have access to the full spectrum of professional-grade mapping accuracies. This scalable platform allows users to purchase the level of accuracy they need now while having the option to increase accuracy in the future. [See blog post about the next-gen Geode GNS3 GNSS Receiver -- Posted Thursday, November 2, 2023 by chb
Juniper Systems Mesa Pro is the world's first IP68-rated rugged tablet with active cooling
Juniper Systems is excited to announce that the all-new Mesa® Pro Rugged Tablet is now available featuring an IP68 rating for ingress protection. The Mesa Pro is the first IP68-rated rugged tablet that uses an active cooling fan to cool the system's processor. Featuring 11th Generation Intel® Core™ processors, a Microsoft® Windows 11 operating system, device customization options, a large sunlight-readable display, a Juniper Rugged™ design, and now an IP68 rating, the Mesa Pro is the most robust rugged tablet on the market. [See Juniper media release] -- Posted Monday, August 7, 2023 by chb
Juniper Systems, Inc. celebrates its 30th anniversary
Juniper Systems is excited to be celebrating its 30th anniversary in 2023. 30 years of serving our partners and customers with the best rugged data collection devices, agriculture research equipment, and world-class customer service. We appreciate our many partners and those that help us accomplish our goal each day of bringing a hassle-free and personalized data collection experience to mobile workers around the world. [See Juniper Systems media release] -- Posted Tuesday, May 16, 2023 by chb
Juniper Systems: Modern technology moves mining forward
Get Rugged, Juniper Systems' official blog, is another excellent source of rugged mobile computing information, both about Juniper's own systems as well as general rugged tech issues. A recent blog by Barbara Sanner examines mining, how it has evolved through the ages, and the impact of modern technology on mining, as exemplified by geo-konzept solutions in conjunction with Juniper Mesa hardware. [See Modern technology moves mining forward] -- Posted Wednesday, March 29, 2023 by chb
Juniper Systems: What is the best correction service for my GNSS receiver?
There are a variety of GNSS correction services available to meet the needs of mobile workers around the world. While GNSS systems and receivers today are very accurate and reliable, the basic system design of a GNSS constellation delivers only a limited accuracy without the aid of additional correction services. An article by Allison Johnson in the Juniper Systems Get Rugged blog explains correction systems such as SBAS, NTRIP, Atlas as well as post processing. [See What is the best correction service for my GNSS receiver?] -- Posted Monday, January 9, 2023 by chb
Juniper video interview about the new Juniper Mesa Pro
Juniper Systems published a detailed 12-minute video about their new 10-inch Intel 11th gen-based rugged Mesa Pro tablet (see our first look). In an interview with Juniper's Sarah Merrell, Mesa Pro product manager Darren Hellstern explains the history of the Mesa line and offers an in-depth introduction to what may be one of the most impactful new products in Juniper's History. [View Juniper video interview on the new Juniper Mesa Pro] -- Posted Monday, November 14, 2022 by chb
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 by chb
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 Tuesday, August 16, 2022 by chb
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 by chb
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 by chb