Companies are facing an array of challenges including persistent national labor shortage, physical space constraints and last-mile logistics challenges, among others when it comes to supply chain and distribution operations. Digitization of supply chain management operations can solve these problems and ensure efficient delivery service. Readwrite lists the benefits of digitizing SCM. Going by Deloitte’s […]
Read MoreUtilities across the board—electric, water, oil, gas, and telecommunications—are giving their field workers devices for communicating with headquarters, completing and transmitting work orders, and undertaking safety audits and dispatching and routing. The following article explains why digital transformation should start with workers in the utilities industry. In the utilities sector, as in many others, the […]
From utility mapping to the application of drones, utility companies have embraced all kinds of technology to improve their services and increase efficiencies. The following article from Forbes shares how private broadband networks are likely to be the backbone of future grids as these will ensure a higher degree of control and low latency. It […]
For many sectors, simulation tools are like high performance video games that help developers and researchers to conveniently understand and analyze the data often acquired through sensors. In the following article, Emergency Management reveals how California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection are using simulation technology for evacuation planning and to predict areas where there […]
Comparing Consumer Tablets To TOUGHBOOK Tablets have become a go-to tool for professionals out in the field. Their portability and functionality help workers perform critical functions across multiple industries. But when it comes to durability and dependability, consumer tablets don’t measure up. From common accidents like drops and spills to more extreme scenarios like high […]
The following is an excerpt from our ebook, “Android: The Enterprise-ReadyPlatform For Rugged Mobility.” Download the full ebook to learn more about how the Android revolution can transform your business. Why Android Has Replaced Windows CE The Android enterprise revolution has begun. Three converging developments are driving the growing adoption of Android rugged mobile devices […]
Over the years, retailers and manufacturers have improved their efficiencies by moving away from manual systems and providing their warehouse workers with mobile, multi-modal solutions. Global supply chains are now frantically trying to implement new technologies that will ensure more mobility for them. The following article explains why real-time visibility in operations and systems of […]
With more of the world’s workforces working remotely, and technology continuing to evolve at a rapid pace, organizations are equipping many of those employees with ruggedized, mobile devices that can withstand the rigors of offsite use. Android is rising to the top as an operating system of choice for those mobile users who want high […]
When it comes to protecting infrastructure, managing utilities, and optimizing the supply chain, you need clear insights to make critical decisions. Across these industries, thermal imaging technology can be a crucial tool in gathering vital information, helping workers detect, analyze, and record everything from overheating equipment to power outages—across environments that often limit what can […]
Edge computing requires specialized software with a capable, flexible controller platform to ensure that data is processed as quickly as possible. The following article explains why and how edge computing is likely to be embraced by most enterprises in the years to come. Over the past decade, advances in cloud computing have driven a centralized […]