Archive for 2011

Tablets: A ‘Game Changer’ for Retailers

December 20th, 2011 by

Imagine a store where a salesperson can check whether a product is in stock, look up answers to customers’ questions, play a demo video, view a slideshow of alternative product configurations or colors, accept a customer’s payment and schedule a delivery – all without leaving the customer’s side on the sales floor. Today, tablet computers [...]

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Rugged Cases for Tablets Will Not Displace Rugged Devices

December 15th, 2011 by

Consumer tablets have undoubtedly been the hottest mobile devices of 2011 and now, due to the increased interest in these devices, particularly from employees, tablets have started to make their way into the enterprise market via a phenomenon known as the consumerization of IT.

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They’ve Arrived: Tablets for the Army

December 6th, 2011 by

Over a six-week period this past summer, the United States Army tested the viability of using touchscreen phones and tablets in the field.

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Mobile Workers Lead IT Security Breach Risks

November 30th, 2011 by

Mobile workers are seen as the highest risk to IT security, according to a recent study. Employees’ mobile devices, and laptop computers specifically, are cited as the most likely sources of a security breach.

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Does the Federal Government Still Need Desktops?

November 21st, 2011 by

Does the Federal Government still need desktop computers? Mobile computers allow for the vision of anywhere, anytime work for virtually all Federal employees…

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IACP 2011: Where Technology and Law Enforcement Meet

November 10th, 2011 by

Chicago was bustling with thousands of law enforcement officials at this year’s 118th International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) Conference at the McCormick Place Convention Center. Each year, the conference garners over 15,000 attendees and 800 exhibitors who showcase the latest in police vehicles, firearms and technology at the largest exposition designed specifically for law enforcement.

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Five Things to Remember When Choosing Professional Tablets

November 8th, 2011 by

Tablets are going to be an important part of the professional IT environment and choosing the right device depends on several factors. Here are five pointers IT professionals should look for when they are evaluating tablet hardware devices for use in rugged environments.

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How to Earn Employee Buy-in From Your Mobile Workforce

October 21st, 2011 by

Earning employee buy-in is a challenge for many IT managers when looking to rollout a new mobile solution to a large or small field force. At Panasonic we’ve established some best practices to garner employee buy-in early on and streamline the deployment process.

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Panasonic Solutions Company at AUSA 2011

October 17th, 2011 by

Panasonic Solutions Company was among the technology leaders exhibiting at this expansive event. It showcased its newest solution offering, the Panasonic Tactical Video Teleconferencing solution, alongside its Toughbook mobile computing product line.

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Innovation in Healthcare IT

October 4th, 2011 by

Earlier this week I participated in Intel’s Healthcare Innovation Summit, a webcast event featuring the industry’s leading voices for actionable, real-world insights into the innovative methodologies, tools, and technologies driving the next generation of healthcare delivery.

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