September 2024

Winmate teams up with Braemac for Land Forces 2024
Winmate, a global leader in rugged computing and defense solutions, together with Braemac, is announced its participation in the Land Forces 2024 International Defense Exhibition, from Sept 11-13, 2024 in Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, Victoria, Australia. Winmate will show its latest Defense solutions such as High-Performance Rugged Tablets, Rugged PoC Radios and Radio Gateway, and the newest 15.6” Ground Control Stations. Join us at Booth #198 to explore our latest product line for Defense industry. Don’t miss this opportunity to witness how Winmate is shaping the future of Defense and Public Safety applications. -- Posted Thursday, September 5, 2024

Operating system upgrade for ALGIZ RT10 and NAUTIZ X2
Handheld Group, a Swedish manufacturer of rugged mobile computers, today launched an operating system upgrade for the Algiz RT10 rugged tablet and the Nautiz X2 rugged handheld. [See Handheld media release] -- Posted Tuesday, September 3, 2024

Havis introduces rugged docking station for Zebra TC73/78 mobile computers
Havis, a leading provider of rugged mobile office solutions, is proud to announce the launch of the DS-ZEB-700 Series Rugged Docking Station, designed specifically for Zebra TC73/78 Mobile Computers. Engineered to meet the demanding needs of public safety professionals and warehouse operators, the DS-ZEB-700 Series combines unparalleled durability with advanced features that enhance productivity, safety, and mobility. [See Havis media release] -- Posted Tuesday, September 3, 2024

What happend in rugged computing 15 years ago: September 2009
In September 2009, Itronix introduced Gobi 3G into its rugged notebooks and tablets. We reviewed the Dell Latitude XT2 convertible with multi-touch. RAM introduced the RAM Tough-Hub. Motion Computing began using the superior Hydis AFFS+ display in its improved rugged F5 tablet. The Nikon-Trimble joint venture introduced the Windows CE-based Nivo "Total Station." Psion offered cash for "Data Collection Clunkers." DAP Technologies began using Windows Embedded instead of just Windows CE in its rugged tablets. There were rumors that Fedex would deploy 100,000 Motorola MC9500 rugged handhelds. Getac added the PS236 GPS handheld. Wyse launched "Project Borg" and Fujitsu added multi-touch to its Lifebook T5010. VDC announced that Motorola had 40% of the total market for rugged handhelds, Intermec less than 20%, and Psion Teklogix and LXE each less than 10%. [See September 2009 archive] -- Posted Sunday, September 1, 2024