Physical security at large sporting or entertainment events has never been more critical than it is today. The inconvenience of bag searches and the associated long queues test the patience of us all, although we take comfort knowing it’s for our protection. But spare a thought for what happens behind the scenes at these events. [...]

Motorola have launched the much anticipated ES400 Enterprise Digital Assistant (EDA) targetted at the mobile worker that may have looked at utilising consumer orientated SmartPhones. The ES400 boasts a drop specification which meets US Military requirements for ruggedness, surviving 300 consecutive 0.5m drops and is also resilient to; end exposure to dust, moisture and rain. [...]

“94 percent of executives are currently using PDA/smart phones, 72 percent are using cell phones, and 23 percent are using ruggedized handhelds.”* One of the pre-conceptions I encounter most frequently in the mobile data capture industry is the belief that rugged devices aren’t worth the additional cost over consumer devices. To try and address this, [...]

My previous post here touched on the developments of remote mobile worker technology and how advances have made it easier for businesses to meet Service Level Agreements (SLAs) with their customers.  I’d now like to delve further into this topic as you may be surprised to know just how this is achieved. For those who [...]

What do you think of when you hear the word “Mobility”? A fully integrated mobile worker solution incorporating hardware and software, increasing visibility and remote worker management; or a four wheeled motorised scooter and other physical mobility aids? I have a sneaking suspicion that the majority would associate “Mobility” with the latter and this is [...]