June 2024

MobileDemand: Real world protection for enterprise Lenovo devices
Expand the Lenovo Tab K11 tablet's capabilities with the durable construction, mobility features and nearly unlimited mounting solutions of a rugged MobileDemand xCase, delivering unparalleled durability and protection. The Lenovo Tab K11, combined with the exceptional protection of and add-on capabilities of the xCase, enables frontline workers to take enterprise devices into more industries than ever before. {See MobileDemand media release] -- Posted Thursday, June 27, 2024

Getac's next generation F110 delivers new levels of performance, efficiency and reliability to field professionals
Getac Getac today launched the next generation F110 tablet, which combines fully rugged reliability with a host of powerful new upgrades for exceptional performance and efficiency in the field. Getac's flagship F110 model has long been at the forefront of rugged tablet design, making it incredibly popular with customers across multiple sectors and industries. The new F110 builds on this legacy, offering upgraded processing power, brightness, and connectivity, alongside excellent energy efficiency, for full-shift performance in a variety of challenging indoor/outdoor working environments. [See Getac media release] -- Posted Thursday, June 27, 2024

Intel Xeon processors accelerate GenAI workloads with Aible
Intel and Aible, an end-to-end serverless generative AI (GenAI) and augmented analytics enterprise solution, now offer solutions to shared customers to run advanced GenAI and retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) use cases on multiple generations of Intel® Xeon® CPUs. Optimized for Intel processors, Aible’s technology utilizes an efficient serverless end-to-end approach for AI, consuming resources only when there are active user requests. [See Intel media release] -- Posted Thursday, June 27, 2024

Trimble releases top-tier R980 GNSS system delivering greater work productivity for geospatial professionals
Trimble (NASDAQ: TRMB) has introduced the Trimble R980 GNSS system, the newest addition to its Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) receiver portfolio. Building upon premium features available on Trimble's latest receiver models, including the Trimble ProPoint® positioning engine, the new R980 adds several new elements including upgraded communication capabilities to support uninterrupted field operations. [See Trimble media review] -- Posted Thursday, June 27, 2024

Getac's next generation K120 tablet enables customers across the rugged industries to meet their digital transformation goals
Getac today announced the launch of its next generation K120 tablet, a highly versatile, fully rugged digital solution for professionals who need reliable technology in a diverse range of operational scenarios. The next gen K120 is ideally suited to industries such as public safety, manufacturing, and utilities, where digital devices have become essential daily tools, but are regularly subjected to accidental knocks and drops, spillages and inclement weather, all in the line of duty. [See Getac media release] -- Posted Wednesday, June 26, 2024

REVIEW: Blackview Hero 10 low-cost foldable
Devices with foldable screens have not yet made an entrance into the rugged mobile computing market, but they soon might. Being able to either fold a handheld open to get a full tablet screen, or folding it in half for a smaller package, that could have appeal. Blackview, a company that also makes rugged phones and tablets, has introduced the Hero 10. We bought one so we could test it for you. [See full review of the foldable Blackview Hero 10] -- Posted Saturday, June 22, 2024

Avalue to show smart healthcare solutions at International Modern Hospital Show 2024
Avalue Technology Inc., a global leader in industrial computer solutions, will participate in the International Modern Hospital Show (IMHS) in Tokyo, Japan, from July 10 to 12, 2024. Avalue will showcase a range of innovative solutions designed for smart healthcare, emphasizing our commitment to streamlining healthcare workflows and providing smarter solutions that drive the future of the healthcare industry. -- Posted Thursday, June 20, 2024

Cincoze DS-1402 wins Control Engineering and Vision System Design awards"
Rugged embedded computer brand — Cincoze recently received two international awards honoring its DS-1402 high-performance and PCIe expansion rugged embedded computer. Part of the Rugged Computing — DIAMOND product line, the DS-1402 meets the performance and expandability demands of edge computing, with the reliability and stability required for smart factories, machine vision, and other industries. The DS-1402 was recognized by two professional media outlets, receiving the Innovators Awards from Vision System Design (a well-known American machine vision media outlet) and the Product of the Year Awards from Control Engineering (a major industrial automation magazine), affirming its design innovation and technical prowess. [See Cincoze media release -- Posted Thursday, June 20, 2024

Panasonic Connect announces its first AI-enabled TOUGHBOOK PC
Panasonic Connect North America, Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America, today announced enhancements to the fully rugged and modular TOUGHBOOK 40® laptop. This second generation of the TOUGHBOOK 40, the Mk2, is the company's first PC to feature Intel® Core™ Ultra processors, incorporating the latest CPU, GPU, and NPU technology advancements and up to 16 cores. Its dedicated NPU accelerates artificial intelligence (AI)-driven tasks for customers across law enforcement departments, federal agencies, and utility companies. Compared to the previous generation of Intel processors, these new processors deliver up to 143% faster AI application performance, 73% faster generative AI, and up to 40% lower processor power for AI-enhanced collaboration. [See Panasonic media release] -- Posted Wednesday, June 19, 2024

Durabook unlocks new AI PC experiences with its Z14I Rugged Laptop powered by Intel® Core™ Ultra Processors and NVIDIA RTX™ A500 GPU
Durabook today announced a major upgrade of its popular Z14I laptop that makes it the world's most durable and reliable fully rugged artificial intelligence (AI) PC designed specifically to support demanding AI applications in the field. The Durabook Z14I now features Intel® Core™ Ultra 5 and 7 processors with Intel vPro®, an integrated neural processing unit (NPU), and optional NVIDIA RTX™ A500 professional GPU, making it ideal for architecture, engineering, public safety, military, construction, and other professions that increasingly use AI tools in the field. [See Durabook media release] -- Posted Monday, June 17, 2024

The future of UAV with Winmate at Drone International Expo 2024
Winmate, a global leader in rugged computing and drone solutions, is thrilled to announce its participation in the Drone International Expo from July 4-5, 2024, at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi, India. We'll be showcasing our latest innovations and solutions in the Unmanned Aerial Systems industry. In this event, Winmate will show its newest Ground Control Station product line, Edge AI Computing for Military applications, Rugged Laptops and Rugged Tablets. Visitors are invited to experience firsthand the cutting-edge technology from Winmate! [See details] -- Posted Thursday, June 13, 2024 -- Posted Thursday, June 13, 2024

JLT Mobile Computers launches upgraded VERSO™ Series with the highest computing power on the market
JLT Mobile Computers, a leading supplier of rugged computers for demanding environments, announces the launch of its upgraded VERSO™ Series rugged computers. The upgraded series of vehicle-mount computers delivers the highest performance on the market thanks to a powerful combination of 11th-gen Intel® Core™ i7 processor, disc memory and storage capacity, thereby taking vehicle-mount computing to the next level. [See JLT Mobile media release] -- Posted Thursday, June 13, 2024

RuggON launches first Iridium connected tablet
Iridium Communications Inc. (NASDAQ: IRDM)partner RuggON, a subdivision of Ubiqconn Technology — which is dedicated to delivering the world's most durable computing solutions — recently launched the RuggON PX501 Iridium Connected™ tablet. Designed for a variety of applications and uses, this ruggedized tablet operates on Iridium's truly global network in a military-graded housing build, making it one of the most reliable smart tablet solutions on the market. [See Iridium media release] -- Posted Thursday, June 13, 2024

Datalogic ushers in a new era of mobile computing
Datalogic, a global pioneer in the automatic data capture and industrial automation markets, announced the release of its Memor 30 and 35 flagship mobile computers. The Memor 30/35 expedites operations with superior scanning performance in all environments. A scanning range from a few inches to over 30 feet provides extreme operational flexibility and thus speeding up the workflow. And the iconic Green Spot feature ensures the user always knows when the scan is done, making efficiency effortless. [See Datalogic media release] -- Posted Tuesday, June 11, 2024

FULL REVIEW: Getac's AI-ready 15.6-inch S510 rugged laptop
RuggedPCReview.com is the first to publish a full review of Getac's new AI-ready S510 rugged laptop. Announced as the first rugged laptop featuring the latest Intel Core Ultra processor and Microsoft Copilot key, the Getac S15 offers a larger display than standard rugged laptops, and allows optimal exploring and processing of emerging AI applications and utilities thanks to their use of Intel 14th generation "Meteor Lake" Core Ultra chips with Intel Arc graphics and Intel AI Boost technology. [See full review of the Getac S510] -- Posted Tuesday, June 4, 2024

Explore Winmate’s virtual exhibition designed for COMPUTEX 2024
For those unable to attend COMPUTEX 2024 in Taipei, Winmate showcases a 3D Virtual Experience of their booth. It allows exploring 3D product models with detailed specs and interactive features, watching webinars and videos of product applications, chatting with the Winmate sales team. Winmate invites you to explore to witness how the company is shaping the future of industrial automation, defense, and Edge AI. [Explore Winmate’s virtual exhibition designed for COMPUTEX 2024] -- Posted Tuesday, June 4, 2024

Jet Aviation receives approval for use of automated drones
Jet Aviation announced today that the Swiss Federal Office of Civil Aviation (FOCA) has approved the company's use of automated drone and AI technology for General Visual Inspections (GVIs) by images. The drone inspection can be used to create a full visual record of the entire external surface of the aircraft. [See Jet Aviation media release] -- Posted Tuesday, June 4, 2024

Google: Find My (Android) Device network coming soon
For Android users with "Find My" envy, Google announced that the Find My Device network is coming soon. The new Find My Device network can locate devices even if they’re offline. And that includes compatible Fast Pair accessories when they’re disconnected from a device. Devices locations will be encrypted so they can only be seen by the owner and those the owner shared devices with in Find My Device. They will not be visible to Google or used for other purposes. -- Posted Monday, June 3, 2024

Iridium awarded five-year, $94 million contract by Space Systems Command
Iridium Communications Inc. (NASDAQ: IRDM) a leading provider of global voice and data satellite communications, today announced it has been awarded a new five-year contract by the United States Space Force's Space Systems Command's Commercial Space Office (COMSO) for Enhanced Mobile Satellite Services (EMSS) capabilities and security sustainment services (ECS3). In support of the Iridium EMSS program, the ECS3 contract will ensure continued optimal operations of the EMSS Service Center in support of critical U.S. government applications. The value of the contract is approximately $94 million with a potential total value of $103 million, based on future surge requirements. [See Iridium media release] -- Posted Monday, June 3, 2024