Field Technologies News

1. New Rugged GD3015 Tablet PC By General Dynamics Itronix Bridges The Gap Between Rugged Notebooks And Commercial Tablet Computers
   7/1/2011
   General Dynamics Itronix introduces the new semi-rugged GD3015 tablet PC.
2. ARMOR X10gx Rugged Tablet Computer Achieves Certification From Sprint
   4/22/2011
   DRS Technologies, Inc., a Finmeccanica Company, announced recently that the ARMOR X10gx rugged tablet computer has been approved for connectivity on the Sprint 3G network.
3. Advanced Metering Infrastructure Rollouts To Boost Wireless Sensor Networking Chip Market to 300% Growth In 2011
   3/22/2011
   Shipments of 802.15.4-based WSN (wireless sensor network) ICs continued to show extremely strong growth in the second half of 2010 as demand for ICs for trials and early pilots returned after the sharp decline in 2009.
4. SmartSynch Introduces 3G Communications Platform And Smart Grid Application Environment
   2/7/2011
   SmartSynch, Inc. recently announced the availability of its groundbreaking communications platform for smart meters that supports 3G wireless technology. The communication platform based on Qualcomm’s 3G technology will enable SmartSynch to offer the world’s first integrated, over-the-air application portfolio for the smart grid.
5. DRS Tactical Systems Expands ARMOR Product Offering With Its All-New Compact Tablet
   1/14/2011
   DRS Technologies, Inc., A Finmeccanica Company, announced recently that its Tactical Systems Group has recently unveiled its newest ARMOR rugged mobile computer, the ARMOR X7 compact tablet.
6. SOTI Announces Support For Janam’s Rugged Mobile Computers
   1/11/2011
   SOTI, Inc., a market-leader that develops state-of-the-art software solutions to manage mobile devices internationally, recently announced that SOTI MobiScan will be preloaded on all XM Series devices from Janam Technologies LLC, a leading provider of rugged mobile computers that scan barcodes and communicate wirelessly.
7. Neptune And Clevest Announce Transfer Of FieldNet And ARCS
   11/10/2010
   Neptune Technology Group Inc. (“Neptune”) and Clevest Solutions Inc. (“Clevest”) announce the transfer of assets relating to FieldNet and Automated Route Control System (“ARCS”) solutions.
8. Brother® Mobile Solutions Launches New, High-Speed PocketJet® 6 Mobile Printers
   10/26/2010
   Brother Mobile Solutions, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Brother International Corporation and an industry leader in mobile printing solutions announces the launch of four new, full-size PocketJet mobile printers – the PocketJet 6, PocketJet 6 with Bluetooth® wireless technology, PocketJet 6 Plus, and PocketJet 6 Plus with Bluetooth® wireless technology.
9. EGUG Tackles Today’s Top Challenges For Electric And Gas Utilities
   10/4/2010
   Utility professionals will hear from their peers about the best ways to meet current challenges at the 2010 Esri Electric and Gas User Group (EGUG) Conference.
10. Alliant Energy Laying Foundation For Smart Grid
    12/10/2009
    Wisconsin Power and Light Company (WPL), an Alliant Energy company, will begin installing Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) for customers in the Port Edwards, Nekoosa and Wisconsin Rapids areas, also including the communities of Pittsville, Vesper, Auburndale, Rudolph and their surrounding areas