People who don’t work in the field of waste management can’t really understand that what seems like a simple task – pick up, transport, dispose, repeat – is actually quite complex. Managing vehicles, operators, routes and an ever-changing customer base is no easy thing. And that’s why waste management systems can see vast improvement by moving from the analog days of paper logbooks and customer-address printouts to using portable, rugged handheld computers.
Rugged tablet computers have become indispensable tools for efficient warehousing. Rugged tablets can be mounted on forklifts, carts and truck dashboards or carried across warehouse floors without fear of damage from strong vibrations, rough handling and drops. Tablet computers and rugged handhelds can be used in many applications as part of a warehouse management system (WMS).
Gas, water and electric utilities are using ultra-rugged tablets and PDAs to improve all aspects of their work, including inventory management, real-time asset monitoring, work orders, repair scheduling, safety audits and compliance reporting. With their ruggedness, powerful processing, connectivity and communication capabilities, today’s rugged computers make utility fieldwork vastly more efficient, allowing utility technicians to perform tasks in the field that previously could only be completed in an office.
The railway industry has evolved through technology, as much or more than many sectors. Gone are the days when paper, pen, clocks and walkie-talkies were the mainstays of communication and management. Today, digital tools like rugged mobile tablet computers from Handheld have enabled operators, engineers, maintenance crews and others to perform sophisticated and complex tasks in demanding environments – leading to improved operational efficiency for everyone involved. Rail systems throughout the world are using rugged handhelds to maximize communication, minimize system downtime, keep workers safe and make overall operations more streamlined and successful.
Today’s security considerations have escalated in tandem with the increasing sophistication of technology. Anyone responsible for security – whether it relates to people, places or products – must have a reliable tool that applies the latest technological advances to the situation, and mobility and versatility are paramount. Rugged handheld devices check all the boxes, with their powerful, all-day-long performance that provides access control, asset tracking and more – in the toughest environments.
Today’s public works departments still have a lot in common with those of years past: It’s their job to keep the community running smoothly, year-round, in all kinds of conditions. What gives today’s workers a huge advantage over the predecessors is that they have the rugged handheld computing technology to get more done, more efficiently – and in any environment.
Rugged mobile computers can be used in public transportation for a number of purposes. Public conductors taking cash or electronic payments, bus drivers following complicated or changing routes, and municipal mechanics using diagnostic tools and referencing trouble-shooting manuals — these are only a few examples of how rugged mobile computers are making work easier and more productive for employees in the world of public transportation.
New technology solutions, including rugged computers and mobile applications, are currently improving countless aspects of fieldwork within industries such as public safety, law enforcement and EMS. These advanced solutions have greatly enhanced public safety agents’ ability to perform in time-critical situations and in unfavorable environments.
Durable mobile computers are essential tools for petroleum and natural gas operations. Fieldworkers tasked with identifying, extracting, refining and transporting natural resources are using ultra-rugged field tablets and PDAs for tasks related to data collection, safety and compliance reporting, asset management, machine guidance, GPS and GIS, and equipment maintenance.
Mining applications require exceptionally sturdy technology for tasks related to equipment maintenance, GIS mapping and geotagging, machine guidance, data collection, compliance and reporting, and asset management. Where consumer devices fail, rugged mobile computers stand up to the most challenging environments miners encounter — such as constantly vibrating vehicles, airborne dust and mineral particles, variable weather conditions, hard surfaces and humidity — in order to reduce worker and equipment downtime and improve safety and productivity.
