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05.19.2010--Smartphones Revolutionize Dispatch; Top 5 Tips For Choosing Mobile Computers; A Big Future For Small Rugged Computers

May 19, 2010

Logistics Online Newsletter

Logistics Online Presents A Special Edition Focused On The Mobile Workforce

Field Technologies Online is a partner of Logistics Online, and through our partnership that we're sending you this annual newsletter with information relevant to optimizing the mobile workforce in your industry. If your business is like many others, your mobile workforce is going to continue to expand. By 2011, IDC expects nearly 75% of the U.S. workforce will be mobile. Unlike workers within your four walls, these mobile workers — and the tools and data they carry with them — are significantly more challenging to control. How do you not only manage these mobile assets, but also maximize them? That's where this special edition newsletter from Logistics Online can help.

Featured Articles

Trends To Watch In Mobile Printing
By Brother Mobile Solutions
With the increased connectivity afforded by Bluetooth and Wi-Fi networks, and the ever-diminishing size of printers, mobile printing is a capability that can easily be accessed by service organizations.

Trends To Watch In Mobile Printing

The Challenges Of Remote Asset Tracking
By LXE Inc.
Increasing demand for mineral resources has sent many mining operations further into the least accessible, most inhospitable, and most dangerous areas of the continent. This case study examines how to overcome the challenges of managing asset tracking in the most remote jungle area of Africa.

The Challenges Of Remote Asset Tracking

Smartphones Revolutionize Dispatch
By BlackBerry by Research In Motion
Real-time communication with its drivers via BlackBerry smartphones has increased driver and dispatch productivity, reduced manual errors, and improved customer service for Team Transport, an intermodal transportation services company.

Smartphones Revolutionize Dispatch

Rugged Mobile Computing: What You Need To Know
By Garrison Gomez, Director Of Mobility Systems, Honeywell Scanning & Mobility
ording to Aberdeen Group, 67% of workers were equipped with work-related mobile devices in 2009, up from 58% in 2008. In this Q&A, Garrison Gomez, director of mobility systems at Honeywell Scanning & Mobility, discusses technology advancements of rugged computers and provides advice for implementation.

Rugged Mobile Computing: What You Need To Know

Industry News

Telit Wireless Solutions Unveils The Essential Resource For The International M2M Community
Getac Rugged Notebook And Convertible Now Verizon Wireless Network Ready
Global Commercial Navigation Shipments Will Reach 7.5 Million By 2015
Datamax-O'Neil Integrates The Former Extech Apex And S2000i Printers Into Solution Portfolio
Panasonic Unveils The Toughbook 31 – The Most Powerful Fully-Rugged Mobile Computer
Motorola Leads DHS Compliance Assessment Program With First SDoCs For Multi-Band Project 25 APX Family Of Radios
Finalists Revealed For Telematics Awards 2010
Consumer And Commercial Telematics Penetration Levels To Reach 23% by 2015
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Featured Downloads

Top 5 Tips For Choosing Mobile Computers
Top 5 Tips For Choosing Mobile Computers
By understanding how mobile computer features differentiate devices, and by carefully considering the environment in which the mobile computers will be used, organizations will be able to determine which specific models will provide the most value.

By Intermec

A Big Future For Small Rugged Devices
A Big Future For Small Rugged Devices
You're always on the lookout for examples of how small form factor computers can change processes for industries and enable mobility for workers. Some companies are breaking new ground by bringing powerful yet small and rugged devices to market - here's an overview of the thinking behind the creation of a new rugged PDA.

Psion Teklogix Corporation
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Products and Services

Brother Mobile Solutions: PocketJet 3 Plus Kit With Bluetooth: 300-dpi Integrated USB/IrDA
The PocketJet 3Plus with Bluetooth has fully integrated Class 1 Bluetooth, and USB and IrDA ports. Using advanced Direct Thermal Printing Technology, the Brother PocketJet 3Plus with Bluetooth eliminates the need for messy and expensive ink, toner, or ribbons.
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Brother Mobile Solutions: PocketJet 3 Plus Kit With Bluetooth: 300-dpi Integrated USB/IrDA

WORKABOUT PRO 3 Rugged Handheld Computer
The needs of businesses are changing almost daily, creating a demand for a fleet of handheld computers that can keep up. Introducing the latest innovation from Psion Teklogix – The WORKABOUT PRO 3.
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WORKABOUT PRO 3 Rugged Handheld Computer

Dolphin® 9700 Mobile Computer
Honeywell's Dolphin® 9700 is a rugged digital assistant that is equipped with multi-functional data collection and communications capabilities in one reliable, easy-to-use device.
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Dolphin® 9700 Mobile Computer

Trimble Ranger™ Outdoor Rugged Handheld Computer
Versatile and reliable, the Trimble Ranger™ outdoor rugged handheld computer has the features field professionals depend on, like a long-life battery, an easy-to-use keypad and touchscreen. Featuring Windows Mobile® 5.0 software, you can run all the applications you already know, plus thousands more. You choose the options that fit your needs.
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Trimble Ranger™ Outdoor Rugged Handheld Computer
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