December 2021
French Railway Authority SNCF Réseau bases Enterprise Common Data Environment on Trimble collaboration softwareTrimble (NASDAQ: TRMB) announced today that SNCF Réseau, the French railway authority, has selected an integrated solution of Trimble® Quadri and Trimble Connect® software to serve as the central system within its Enterprise Common Data Environment (CDE) for Building Information Modeling (BIM) models for the next three years. The integration of the Quadri BIM collaboration software and Trimble Connect collaboration software will enable planners, designers, construction teams and project owners to share information and streamline data workflows. [See Trimble media release] -- Posted Tuesday, December 21, 2021
New Dell Latitude Rugged laptops available to order now
Dell reports that their recently introduced new ruggd laptops are available for order now. The company describes the Dell Latitude 5430 Rugged as the lightest, most powerful 5G-capable 14-inch semi-rugged laptop and the new Dell Latitude 7330 Rugged Extreme as the industry’s smallest 5G-capable 13-inch fully-rugged laptop. Available at Dell.com, the Dell Latitude 5430 Rugged starts at $1,949.00 and the Dell Latitude 7330 Rugged Extreme starts at $4,259.00. -- Posted Friday, December 17, 2021
Review: JLT Mobile JLT6012A rugged Android vehicle-mount
Vehicle-mounts are very rugged combinations of tablet and panel computers, designed to be integrated and used in vehicles in various ways. Most have been Windows-based, but we're now seeing an increasing number running Android. JLT Mobile Computers' JLT6012 line can run both, with the JLT6012A now equipped with dedicated Qualcomm SnapDragon-based hardware. [See description, analysis, benchmarks and specs of the JLT Mobile JLT6012A] -- Posted Thursday, December 16, 2021
Operating system upgrade for NAUTIZ X2 rugged Android handheld
Handheld Group, a leading manufacturer of rugged mobile computers, today launched an operating system upgrade to Android 11 for the NAUTIZ X2 rugged handheld which has become a popular device especially in logistics, warehousing, and supply chain applications. The Nautiz X2 is a compact, lightweight rugged handheld designed for efficient field data collection and communication outside of the office environment. With a complete accessory ecosystem, enterprise users can outfit their mobile workers for maximum efficiency. [See Handheld media release] -- Posted Wednesday, December 15, 2021
Cincoze all-new wide-angle FHD sunlight-readable display modules
Rugged embedded computer brand Cincoze announces the launch of three new 16:9 widescreen sunlight-readable display modules in 15", 21", and 24" to extend the CRYSTAL product line of industrial PCs and monitors. The 16:9 widescreen sunlight-readable display modules boast vivid colors, high brightness, responsive touch, and industrial-grade rugged design. The modules are ideal for IoT and smart cities, and they are the first choice for HMI applications such as vehicle charging piles, outdoor kiosks, and self-service platforms. [See Cincoze media release] -- Posted Wednesday, December 15, 2021
First-In-Market rugged case for Android-based Lenovo Tab K10 launched by MobileDemand
MobileDemand, provider of rugged tablets, cases, and mobile all-in-one computing solutions for enterprise productivity, today announced the launch of a rugged, patented, and feature-rich xCase for the new Lenovo Tab K10. With its durable rugged construction, extreme protection, and unlimited mounting solutions, the xCase extends the tablet's capabilities even further. Mobile workers among energy, manufacturing, retail, and healthcare industries who rely on the Tab K10 benefit from a rugged device that can withstand the inevitable bumps, drops, and spills. Through its partnership with Lenovo, MobileDemand is the preferred provider of industrial grade rugged cases for the Tab K10. The new xCase will be available for pre-order in December 2021. [See MobileDemand media release] -- Posted Friday, December 10, 2021
Farmacias Carol increases drive-thru sales by 82% with Zebra Technologies tablets
Zebra Technologies Corporation (NASDAQ: ZBRA), an innovator at the front line of business with solutions and partners that deliver a performance edge, today announced Farmacias Carol, a leading drug store retailer in the Dominican Republic, has deployed Zebra's ET51 tablets to process drive-thru orders more quickly. [See Zebra media release -- Posted Friday, December 10, 2021
Winmate newsletter on their 13.3-inch rugged laptop
The rugged and semi-rugged laptop segment has seen plenty of news and action this year, with plenty of new models announced. That's to a good part due to the popularity and performance of Intel's "Tiger Lake" 11th generation of Core processors that also so happens to support Thunderbolt 4. Winmate dedicated one of its recent newsletters entirely to its new L140TG-3 13.3-inch rugged convertible laptop. [See Winmate newsletter] -- Posted Thursday, December 9, 2021
Getac launches automotive 3D virtual exhibition
Getac has announced the launch of its automotive virtual exhibition, a unique 3D experience where customers can discover Getac's rugged devices and custom software designed for the automotive sector (yes, the Getac laptop under the hood of that Audi is entirely virtual). Getac offers a range of solutions across the automotive industry value-chain from research and development (R&D) and manufacturing to aftersales. For the first time, customers can now see how the Getac automotive package brings all of this together in the digital showroom. [See Getac media release] -- Posted Wednesday, December 8, 2021
Trimble's new GNSS Base Station gives users improved satellite tracking and remote operation for civil construction, geospatial and agriculture applications
Trimble (NASDAQ: TRMB) introduced today the Trimble® R750 GNSS Modular Receiver, a connected base station for use in civil construction, geospatial and agricultural applications. The R750 provides improved base station performance, giving contractors, surveyors and farmers more reliable and precise positioning in the field. [See Trimble media release] -- Posted Tuesday, December 7, 2021
Havis unveils an all-new line of docking stations for Dell Latitude 5430 & 7330 rugged notebooks
Havis, Inc., is pleased to introduce a new series of docking stations in support of the Dell Latitude 5430 and 7330 Rugged Notebooks. The DS-DELL-420 series offers sustainable solutions for new and legacy Dell Rugged Notebooks in public safety, utility and other demanding environments. [See Havis media release] -- Posted Monday, December 6, 2021
VIA launches VIA Mobile360 M800 Video Telematics System
VIA Technologies, Inc. today announced the launch of the VIA Mobile360 M800 Video Telematics System, making it fast and convenient for fleet operators to add cutting-edge collision alert and driver monitoring capabilities to buses, trucks, and other large vehicles. Comprising an ultra-compact IP67-rated system, a front-facing ADAS camera, and an interior-facing driver camera, the VIA Mobile360 M800 provides the flexibility fleet operators need to install the device in different vehicle types and make sure that the cameras are best positioned for detecting potential dangers on the road ahead and signs of driver distraction, drowsiness, smart phone usage, and smoking. [See VIA media release] -- Posted Thursday, December 2, 2021
Cincoze releases new DI-1100 high-performance power-saving rugged industrial computer
Rugged embedded computer brand Cincoze launched the DI-1100 series in the DIAMOND product line. Equipped with Intel® Core™ Whiskey Lake-U CPUs, they provide high-performance and ultra-low power consumption 15W TDP. The series is ideal for space-limited applications and those with limited power availability because of its compact design, flexible expansion options, -40 to 70°C wide temperature support, 9 to 48 VDC input voltage support, and various installation options. The new DI-1100 adds another dimension for autonomous robots, in-vehicle use, environmental monitoring, and more. [See Cincoze media release] -- Posted Thursday, December 2, 2021
Qualcomm announces world's most advanced mobile platform, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
During the annual Snapdragon Tech Summit 2021, Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. introduced its latest premium 5G mobile platform, Snapdragon® 8 Gen 1. The new Snapdragon 8 leads the way into a new era of premium mobile technology equipped with cutting-edge 5G, AI, gaming, camera, and Wi-Fi and Bluetooth® technologies to transform the next generation of flagship devices. Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 will be adopted by global OEMs and brands including Black Shark, Honor, iQOO, Motorola, Nubia, OnePlus, OPPO, Realme, Redmi, SHARP, Sony Corporation, vivo, Xiaomi, and ZTE, with commercial devices expected by the end of 2021. [See Qualcomm media release] -- Posted Wednesday, December 1, 2021
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