Gainesville Regional Utilities is the fifth-largest utility in the state of Florida, responsible for the electric, natural gas, water, wastewater and telecommunications services across the city. Like many utility companies looking to take advantage of new digital technology, GRU needed to overhaul its paper-based documentation to transition to a fully mobile work order management platform. […]
Redefining Mobile Work – A Series: How Field Service Workers are using the TOUGHBOOK 55

Think about what your job looked like 15 years ago, before advanced technology tools became commonplace and the wide-spread use of mobile devices began appearing on jobsites. Now, think about what your job may look like 15 years in the future. With technology and job practices rapidly evolving, combined with the no-two-days-the-same nature of field […]
IoT Is Changing Asset Management in Water Utilities

Utilities was named one of the top IoT solutions spenders in 2019, slated to spend $61 billion on smart grids for electricity, gas and water. An industry made stronger by access to data, water companies in particular can improve customer response time, optimize operations and make better business decisions. But in order to harness meaningful […]
Smart grids are essential to prevent old power infrastructure from holding back the US economy

Like any modern system, the smart grid has its pros and cons. In order to meet the increasing demand of consumer expectations, the electricity grid companies must learn how to combat the cons and fast. In this article by The Next Web, learn how smart grid systems are changing the way energy consumption operates in […]
Using RealSense Technology to Solve Real-World Problems

From our daily work and field engagements with our customers, we purpose-built RealSense™ technology into the TOUGHPAD FZ-M1 Tablet. RealSense™ technology gives machines and devices depth-perception capabilities, helping users to better see and understand any situation. The article explores how, by combining Intel RealSense™ technology with a mobile-enabled solution, professionals in a wide variety of […]