MobileDemand announces partnership with Barcoding, Inc. MobileDemand, a provider of rugged Tablet PC systems announced a reseller partnership agreement with Baltimore-based Barcoding, Inc., a mobility systems integrator focused on automated data capture and wireless technology. MobileDemand also announced software certification on one of Barcoding, Inc.’s partner offerings, Rutherford and Associates' eoStar route accounting software. [See press release] -- Posted Tuesday, January 17, 2012 by chb
Five ways to lower inventory costs with rugged Tablet PCs MobileDemand's latest blog is entitled "Five Ways to Lower Inventory Costs with Rugged Tablet PCs" and summarizes proven methods for lowering inventory costs, and how businesses can use rugged tablets to help them with those methods. -- Posted Thursday, January 12, 2012 by chb
Safety via Tablet PC - The Trucking Industry's Renewed Frontier In a new blog article, MobileDemand points out that technology is the driving force behind safety in the trucking industry. Between 1975 and 2007, there was a 148% reduction in fatal, truck-related crashes per 100 million miles driven. This reduction is largely the result of technological improvements: better roads, better trucks and better fleet management systems. [read more] -- Posted Tuesday, November 29, 2011 by chb
MobileDemand adds industry veterans MobileDemand added former Norand/Intermec/Socket Mobile exec Bob Zink to its staff as VP of Global Sales and Marketing. The company also added vertical market sales expert Brian Beans (Honeywell, Intermec, Motorola) as Director of Global Channel Sales. MobileDemand president Matt Miller said, "“MobileDemand experienced solid growth in 2010 and we are on a similar trajectory this year. Continuing this rapid growth and meeting the changing needs of our customers and prospects requires strong executive leadership and deep knowledge of the industries and applications where Rugged Tablet PC technologies can streamline operations and make mobile workers more productive." -- Posted Wednesday, October 12, 2011 by chb
Mobile Demand on minimizing downtime and productivity loss In their Ruggedized Computing Blog, Mobile Demand discusses the pros and cons of spending extra for ruggedized equipment versus consumer grade gear, and presents four arguments in favor of the former. [See Mobile Demand on minimizing downtime and productivity loss] -- Posted Friday, September 16, 2011 by chb
MobileDemand rugged Tablet PCs now on GSA schedule 70 through GB Tech MobileDemand, a provider of rugged Tablet PCs for military, government and public sector agencies, announced a reseller partnership with GB Tech in Houston, TX, a provider of logistics and IT services to the aerospace, homeland security, energy and healthcare industries. The GSA Schedule 70 award allows the federal, state and local governments to purchase MobileDemand products from GB Tech through a streamlined process and pre-negotiated pricing. -- Posted Tuesday, August 16, 2011 by chb
From the blogs: Creating a paperless supply chain with rugged Tablet PCs MobileDemand posted a new entry in its Ruggedized Computing Blog on creating a paperless supply chain with rugged tablet technology, outlining the concept and basic steps of such a system. [See entry] -- Posted Thursday, August 11, 2011 by chb
MobileDemand awarded GSA Schedule 70 through partnership with SDV Tech MobileDemand, a provider of rugged tablet PCs for the military, government and public sector agencies, announced a reseller partnership with SDV Tech, a service-disabled veteran-owned small business and distributor of information technology to the federal government, branches of the military and federal integrator community. MobileDemand also announced that its rugged Tablet PCs can now be purchased on a GSA Federal Supply Schedule for General Purpose Commercial IT Equipment, Software, and Services. This way, federal, state and local governments can purchase MobileDemand products from SDV Tech through a streamlined process and pre-negotiated pricing that saves time, resources and money. -- Posted Friday, July 29, 2011 by chb
PeopleNet chooses MobileDemand rugged Tablet PC for its portable onboard computing system
MobileDemand, the nation's leading provider of Rugged Tablet PCs to the transportation industry announced that PeopleNet has chosen the MobileDemand xTablet T7000 for the PeopleNet TABLET integrated onboard computing and mobile communications system for next generation fleet management. PeopleNet, a provider of innovative and integrated onboard fleet management systems, holds an exclusive agreement with MobileDemand and has begun taking delivery of thousands of MobileDemand xTablet T7000 Rugged Tablet PCs to offer its own customer base a way to improve driver efficiency and speed the accounting cycle. [See MobileDemand press release] -- Posted Wednesday, June 22, 2011 by chb
Beverage wholesaler chooses MobileDemand xTablet MobileDemand reports that Ben E. Keith Beverages, one of America's largest beer wholesalers chose the MobileDemand xTablet T7000 combined with A-B Mobility software to replace their older, less functional handheld hardware used by their field sales reps to sell more beer. In tests, Ben E. Keith Beverages staff found that the xTablet T7000's full Windows 7 OS, low weight (2.5 lbs.), integrated keypad, scanner, and inherent ruggedness presented the best combination for their needs. [See MobileDemand xTablet case study] -- Posted Wednesday, May 25, 2011 by chb
Mobile Demand adds xTablet C1200 rugged convertible tablet
Mobile Demand announced it is complementing its lineup of rugged Tablet PCs with the xTablet C1200 convertible tablet computer. The C1200 has a 12.1-inch 1280 x 800 pixel touch display with optional digitizer and runs Windows 7 on an Intel Core i5-520UM ultra low voltage processor. The 12.9 x 10.9 x 1.6 inch device weighs 5.5 pounds, has an integrated carry handle, solid state storage, a spill-resistant keyboard, and a 4-foot drop spec. I/O can be customized via modules, and a secondary battery can boost battery life to eight hours. [See description and specs of the Mobile Demand xTablet C1200] -- Posted Thursday, February 3, 2011 by chb
MobileDemand expands public sector offerings MobileDemand, a leading provider of rugged Tablet PCs for mission-critical computing, announced that MobileFrame will deploy its leading public sector mobility solutions on MobileDemand’s ultra-mobile, rugged mini tablet computers. As a strategic partner in MobileDemand’s recent launch of its Public Sector Services Group and Application Development Partner Program, MobileFrame has developed and deployed its field-ready mobile applications for federal, state and local governments on the MobileDemand xTablet T7000 Tablet PC. -- Posted Tuesday, October 19, 2010 by chb
MobileDemand updates website, issues NASCAR case study MobileDemand announced the launch of several website enhancements as well as new content including a new partner directory, a photo viewer, a public sector page and a cool new nav system (see what all is new at MobileDemand). MobileDemand also issued their latest case study entitled "Red Bull Racing NASCAR Team Taps MobileDemand Tablet PC to Drive Competitive Advantage." It describes how the rugged xTablet PCs hold up under the harsh conditions of the race track to provide real-time data for better race day decisions. [View Red Bull Racing case study (pdf)] -- Posted Tuesday, September 28, 2010 by chb
MobileDemand exhibiting at APWA International MobileDemand announced it will demonstrate its rugged Tablet PCs at the 2010 APWA International Public Works Congress & Exposition, August 15-18, 2010. [See MobileDemand's listing and 2010 APWA website] -- Posted Wednesday, August 11, 2010 by chb
MobileDemand launches Public Sector Group MobileDemand, a leading provider of rugged Tablet PC computers for mission-critical computing, announced the formation of its Public Sector Services Group focused on the development and deployment of mission-critical applications and solutions for federal, state and local governments. With, according to analyst firm VDC, the field service mobility market growing by an annual rate of 13% through 2013, MobileDemand President Matt Miller is confident that his company's lineup of rugged Tablet PCs can offer ultra-mobility, reliable performance and exceptional efficiency to public sector agencies. The new group will concentrate on public safety, including law enforcement, emergency management, fire investigation, building code compliance, homeland security, etc. MobileDemand also announced its Application Development Partner Program aimed at helping VARs develop solutions for rugged tablets that are field-ready and compliant with public sector specs. [See review of the MobileDemand xTablet T7000] -- Posted Wednesday, July 7, 2010 by chb
MobileDemand equips NASCAR Red Bull Racing Team with rugged Tablet PCs MobileDemand announced its sponsorship with the Red Bull Racing Team which competes in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series. Mobile Demand has provided the team with ten of its new rugged xTablet T7000 ultra mobile computers. The devices will be predominately used by the spotter, tires pecialist and the gas man to record and compute data. Integrated bar cod escanners will assist the tire specialist in organizing the race tires throughout the weekend. [See press release] -- Posted Thursday, May 13, 2010 by chb
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