November 2020
History: 2002 T-Mobile Pocket PC Phone
On August 1, 2002, T-Mobile introduced in the US the T-Mobile Pocket PC, a device that fully integrated cellphone and PDA functionality a full five years before the iPhone was launched. Does that make it the first true smartphone? We're inclined to say yes. At the time we said, "The elegantly designed T-Mobile Pocket PC combines a full Pocket PC with a high-end cellphone... No one knows just yet if the world is ready for a convergence between cell phones and PDAs." It'd take another five years until the world knew for sure, and the rest is history. [Read 2002 review of the T-Mobile Pocket PC] -- Posted Friday, November 27, 2020
RuggON now a proud partner of the Ready for Astra Linux Program
RuggON Corporation, a leading rugged solution provider, passed all testing and has been certified as Ready for Astra Linux with its 10.1-inch Rextorm PX501 rugged tablet. Compatibility with Astra Linux OS will make the rugged device more secure and suited to the needs of Russian IT and government sectors. [See RuggON media release] -- Posted Wednesday, November 25, 2020
Full review: Teguar TSC-5010-15 IP69K-sealed waterproof industrial panel PC
With the TSC-5010-15, Teguar Computers offers a specially equipped version of its TS-5010 lineup of high-performance panel PCs that hold up to harsh environmental conditions and can handle frequent Clean-In-Place (CIP) washdowns. Those are common in food processing, food packaging, weighing, and pharmaceuticals. What's special about the TSC-5010-15 is its sealed cable gland conduit that allows the use of standard wired interface cables instead of screw-on M12 ports. [See review of the Teguar TSC-5010-15] -- Posted Monday, November 23, 2020
Interview with Mr. Rick Hwang, President of Rugged & Video Solutions Business Group at Getac
Getac is one of the major players in the global rugged mobile computing industry. RuggedPCReview had the chance to interview Mr. Rick Hwang who is president of the Rugged & Video Solutions Business Group at Getac. [Read Interview with Mr. Rick Hwang, President of Rugged & Video Solutions Business Group at Getac] -- Posted Thursday, November 19, 2020
Winmate Webinar: Rugged tablet for vehicle diagnostics solution
Digitalization improves service quality and reduces diagnostics errors! Join the Winmate free webinar on November 26 to learn how vehicle diagnostics solutions with rugged tablet computers bring a new level of convenience to car repair workshops and improved operational efficiency for a famous European automotive manufacturer. [Register for the free webinar] -- Posted Thursday, November 19, 2020
Zebra Global Shopper Study: Pandemic accelerates technology spending plans for six-in-10 surveyed retailers
Zebra Technologies Corporation (NASDAQ: ZBRA), an innovator at the front line of business with solutions and partners that deliver a performance edge, today revealed the results of its 13th annual Global Shopper Study. This is the industry's only market tracker that analyzes the attitudinal behavior of shoppers, retail associates and retail executives and examines the retail and technology trends impacting shoppers' purchasing behavior both in-store and online. [See Zebra media release] -- Posted Wednesday, November 18, 2020
Motorola Solutions helps to address Australia's most complex public safety challenges
Motorola Solutions (NYSE: MSI) is launching APX NEXT™ in Australia: a next-generation, mission-critical Project 25 (P25) public safety radio with LTE for enhanced communications and secure, data-centric applications. The smart radio features ViQi™, a first of its kind, public safety virtual assistant that enables users to quickly manage radio controls through simple and intuitive voice commands. The highly rugged smart radio is also built to military standards, is fully submersible and has a touchscreen that can be operated in any weather and while wearing gloves. [See Motorola Solutions media release]
-- Posted Monday, November 16, 2020
Datalogic launches the HandScanner™, the smallest and lightest wearable scanner available
Datalogic, a global leader in automatic data capture and factory automation, is pleased to announce the launch of the new HandScanner™, the smallest and lightest non- intrusive hands-free scanner designed to streamline workers' daily operations. This wearable device allows workers to use both hands for faster picking of goods or parcels, expanding their productivity dramatically. [See Datalogic media release] -- Posted Friday, November 13, 2020
Zebra Technologies' enterprise browser now available for trial and purchase on SAP App Center
Zebra Technologies Corporation an innovator at the front line of business with solutions and partners that deliver a performance edge, today announced that its Zebra Enterprise Browser application is now available for trial and online purchase on SAP® App Center, the digital marketplace for SAP partner offerings. Zebra Enterprise Browser integrates with SAP S/4HANA® and delivers built-in security, administrative controls and lightning fast rendering to customers. [See Zebra media release -- Posted Wednesday, November 11, 2020
Winmate Webinar: Panel PCs, tablets and gateways for smart transportation
Join the Winmate free webinar on November 12: you will learn how the deployment of field-ready rugged computers can increase productivity, improve safety, and reduce operational costs; what are the key features of Winmate’s rugged computers that allow handling the most challenging tasks; and why solution providers choose Winmate as their solution partner for automation projects in the transportation industry. [Register for the free webinar] -- Posted Tuesday, November 10, 2020
Cincoze industrial Panel PCs: Powering Smart Factories
With the vigorous development of Industry 4.0, the trend is towards smart factories, not only for production automation and smart manufacturing but also for the smooth, fast, and low-latency transmission of data between machines and equipment. Through the analysis of digital data, and combined with high-speed data transmission, live data can be captured and displayed at the central control room for an immediate response or stored for more in-depth analysis. [See Cincoze media release] -- Posted Tuesday, November 10, 2020
IDC MarketScape names Zebra Technologies a leader in rugged mobile devices
Zebra Technologies Corporation (NASDAQ: ZBRA), an innovator at the front line of business with solutions and partners that deliver a performance edge, today announced that it has been recognized as a Leader in the 2020 IDC MarketScape report for Rugged Mobile Devices. The company was recognized for various strengths, including its wide range of rugged mobile devices, numerous support features and services, in-house developed enterprise software suite and solution ecosystem, and LifeGuard™ for Android extended security solution that delivers security and patch updates for up to 10 years. [See Zebra media release] -- Posted Thursday, November 5, 2020
Full review: Juniper Mesa 3 Windows
Juniper Systems now offers its indomitable ultra-rugged Mesa tablet platform both in Microsoft Windows 10 and in Android 9 versions. The two machines look almost identical, but inside each is built and optimized for its respective operating system and so Juniper customers now have a choice. After having reviewed the Android version of the Mesa 3 we've now also completed a comprehensive review of the Windows 10 version of the Juniper Mesa 3. [See full review of Juniper Systems' Mesa 3 Windows 10 ultra-rugged tablet computer] -- Posted Wednesday, November 4, 2020
Curtiss-Wright completes acquisition of Pacific Star Communications, Inc.
Curtiss-Wright Corporation, NYSE: CW) today announced that it has completed the acquisition of Pacific Star Communications, Inc. (PacStar®) for $400 million in cash. PacStar is a leading provider of secure tactical communications solutions for battlefield network management, including commercial off-the-shelf (COTS)-based rugged, small form factor communications systems, and its proprietary "IQ-Core® Software" integrated network communications management software. [See Curtiss-Wright media release] -- Posted Tuesday, November 3, 2020
Zebra Technologies announces Q3 2020 financials
Zebra Technologies reported sales of US$1,132 million in Q3 of 2020 compared to US$1,130 million in Q3 of 2019. Net sales in the Enterprise Visibility & Mobility segment (i.e. what used to be the enterprise business of Motorola Solutions) were US$788 million in Q3 2020 compared with $757 million in Q3 2019. Net income for Q3 2020 was US$116 million, compared to net income of US$136 million in Q3 2019. The company expects fourth-quarter 2020 net sales to increase approximately 3% to 7% from the fourth quarter of 2019. [See Zebra press release] -- Posted Tuesday, November 3, 2020
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