Archive for March, 2011

Rugged Mobile Computing and Smart Meters: A Reliable, Efficient Combination

March 31st, 2011 by

Governments around the world continue to move quickly towards a smart metering system for residential homes and businesses to help users measure their power consumption and send that data back to the utility for billing and analysis. According to a recent report, “The Role of Rugged PCs in Successful Rollouts of Smart Metering Systems,” by [...]

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Technology Upgrade: Embracing the Changing Workforce

March 28th, 2011 by

According to a report by VDC Research Group, most of the commercial workforce will be Generation Y and Millennial Generation workers by 2020. That means technology-savvy workers who have grown up in the digital age where mobile technology is not a luxury but a necessity, will be the face of our workforce in less than a decade.

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Easily Sanitized Toughbook H1 Health Ideal for Tokai Municipal Hospital

March 10th, 2011 by

A unique requirement for mobile devices in healthcare environments is their ability to withstand repeated sanitization – for infection control purposes – without damage. If a device isn’t designed with this in mind, the harsh chemicals can adversely impact cases and screens. In 2009, a new virulent form of influenza swept the world, reaching Japan [...]

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Labatt Food Service’s Toughbook U1 Deployment Improves Customer and Driver Satisfaction

March 7th, 2011 by

Labatt Food Service can trace its roots to the early 20th century. The company is widely recognized in the food service distribution industry as an innovative, customer-focused and high-energy leader. To maintain this reputation, Labatt has continually innovated to bring improved service to its customers. In 2008, the company realized that two issues needed to [...]

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