In FY2009 the cost of DoD maintenance amounted to a whopping $83 billion—a substantial portion of which was devoted to the maintenance of 14,000 aircraft. A recent Air Force Times article cited the U.S. Air Force’s plan to purchase up to 40,000 laptops and convert 65,000 of its technical orders (TOs) into “e-tools” digital format [...]
Military Embedded Systems understands that data security is “imperative”* for any mission critical device. Moreover, in awarding Panasonic Solutions Company the Editor’s Choice award for our collaboration with Mobile Armor’s DriveArmor data security management, it recognizes PSC’s commitment to providing end-users with the most secure and efficient mission critical tools.
Rugged technologies play an important role for mobile government workers, and these technologies are in a constant state of evolution. Staying informed of the latest advancements is important to maintain efficiencies, and Federal Computer Week’s “Rugged IT Snapshot” makes this information readily available. The five articles included are infused with valuable industry insight and accounts [...]
On Sept. 14-16, soldiers from around the country will gather at IDGA’s 2nd Annual Heavy Vehicles Summit to explore the latest advancements in heavy vehicle technology. Before the summit begins, I would encourage them (as well as anyone in the military) to watch this Webcast discussing a key component of today’s heavy vehicles: mobile computers. [...]
The current issue of Government Computer News features an in-depth review of the latest Toughbook® 30 model, by Lab Director John Breeden. It provides an excellent summary of how the latest upgra des, such as a brighter screen with anti-glare and anti-reflective coatings, support government users who require a notebook that will operate under any [...]
With plans underway to increase the U.S. military presence in Afghanistan, many of the technologies that were used in Iraq have been transferred and adapted for that region. TIME reporter Kris Osborn covered this trend recently, highlighting Task Force ODIN (Observe, Detect, Identify and Neutralize) in particular. ODIN is a system designed to prevent insurgents [...]
