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Field Services (7)

Mobilizing Geographic Information Systems for Electrical Utilities

By moving Geographic Information Systems into the cloud and putting the power of mobility into employees’ hands, utilities can save money, improve efficiencies, and make better decisions.    Geographic Information Systems (GIS) provide data that’s associated with a unique location, enabling users to analyze and display geographically referenced information. For electrical utilities that must track […]

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4 reasons contractors need the latest field inventory tracking systems

More contractors are moving from paper-based inventory tracking to cloud-based, mobile inventory tracking solutions. Such inventory tracking systems can ensure better productivity, better inventory and asset optimization, improved compliance, and higher revenues. The following article from Construction Dive explains how cloud-based mobile tracking of inventory can increase efficiency and create more business. Contractors are always […]

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Ethernet Reaches Down to Field Devices

Ethernet, and the reliable internet connectivity it offers, has unlocked greater automation of industrial processes. The following article dives deep into this technology’s broad efficacy, from typical process plants with requirements for explosion-hazardous areas to automating workflows for routine safety procedures. Ethernet-APL brings two-wire Ethernet, including power supply, into the field. Ethernet technology is used […]

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4 Utility Technology Trends That Are Transforming the Sector

The Future of Utilities: What’s Trending?  The challenging environments that power and utility employees work in require technology that rises to the occasion. Whether it’s sustaining operations during a hurricane, maintaining power in one of the world’s busiest cities, or understanding potential heat and fire problems in real time, the right technology saves time and […]

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Maintenance key to preventing failure

Regular maintenance of specific resources in any system improves productivity. The following article reveals how, in some  companies, mobile applications and other inspection software are currently allowing contractors to record, store and organize data immediately after inspection. The resulting reports are leading to better decisions and improved performance. Many service contractors and cooling tower owners […]

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Introducing the TOUGHBOOK 55: A Powerful Modular Laptop Engineered for Field Service Technicians

Today’s workforce and the way we accomplish our work is evolving faster than ever before thanks to the rapid pace of digital innovation. That’s why Panasonic is evolving with mobile workers and field service technicians who face new challenges every day. To make work better for them, we’re introducing the TOUGHBOOK 55 with a customer-driven […]

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5 Critical Mobile Device Features to Consider for Better Direct Store Delivery Success

Direct Store Delivery (DSD) has become a standard model for maintaining retail inventory levels of perishable food and beverages or demand frequent restocking for product freshness. The practice means the product is delivered directly to the retailer by a supplier – bypassing a central distribution center or warehouse. By bringing goods directly to the store […]

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