Advantech Enters Strategic Alliances with Intel and Wind River for IoT Applications, Part 2: Intel Intelligent Systems Framework

Posted by Jeremy Miller | Date: March 31, 2014

In a previous post, I covered Part 1 (Content of the IoT) of Advantech product engineer Ken Chang’s enlightening PowerPoint presentation entitled UTX-3115 for Internet of Things (IoT) Applications. Chang’s full presentation is available here. To address the challenges of IoT implementation outlined in Part 1, Intel introduced its Intelligent Systems Framework (ISF), the subject…

Zebra Technologies’ iMZ-Series BYOD-Ready Printers

Posted by RAD DeRose | Date: March 26, 2014

Now that smartphone penetration is approaching 70% in the U.S. market, far more of us than not show up at work each day with remarkably capable computing and communication tools already in our pockets. These are also the mobile computing devices with which we are already most familiar. After all, they’re usually the only devices…

Advantech Enters Strategic Alliances with Intel and Wind River for IoT Applications, Part 1: Content of the IoT

Posted by Jeremy Miller | Date: March 24, 2014

Advantech product engineer Ken Chang recently gave an enlightening presentation entitled UTX-3115 for Internet of Things (IoT) Applications, available here. It details not only the design philosophy behind Advantech’s UTX-3115, but also how Advantech’s strategic alliance with Intel and Wind River made possible the delivery of a comprehensive IoT-gateway solution within the compact footprint of…

SXSW & RFID: Tracking “Assets” for Crowd Control and Growth

Posted by RAD DeRose | Date: March 21, 2014

South By Southwest (SXSW) is a film, music, and interactive festival has been an annual event hosted in Austin, Texas every March since 1987. Drawing international attention, crowds of increasing size have flocked to Austin for the festival to experience the lively atmosphere, see popular bands and keynote. Now with crowds exceeding 32,000, SXSW has…

Zebra Technologies: Navigating GUDID

Posted by RAD DeRose | Date: March 19, 2014

For many in the healthcare profession, this will be old news. Others, particularly those not yet fully acclimated to government acronyms, may read this note with a growing sense of alarm. On September 24, 2013, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a directive establishing the Global Unique Device Identification Database (GUDID). The purpose…

Stretching Display Formats with Panel-Resizing Technology

Posted by Jeremy Miller | Date: March 17, 2014

I’ve been helping a friend design a digital signage system for use at the many trade shows he attends each year on behalf of a technology publication. His goals for the display include that it be portable enough for him to transport in a small van, along with all his other exhibit gear and supplies,…

Logistics and Package Tracking: Mobile Computers that Deliver

Posted by RAD DeRose | Date: March 14, 2014

When it comes to mobile computers, there are a wide variety of devices to choose from. Each task using mobile computers requires different features, sizes, and specs. Package tracking and logistics workers need to make sure that their mobile computers can scan barcodes, capture images, access internal software, integrate with current systems, and more. When…

Zebra: Deploying Zebra Products To Solve Its Own RTLS Challenges

Posted by RAD DeRose | Date: March 12, 2014

As much as I love success stories, this one offers a twist I should have seen coming a mile away. Zebra Technologies is an industry leader in Real-Time Locating Systems (RTLS), but what is an industry leader to do when faced with its own RTLS challenges? Zebra operates a 72,000-square foot distribution facility in…

Advantech: Delivering digital signage where it does the most good – in your place of business

Posted by Jeremy Miller | Date: March 10, 2014

For years I took my vehicles to the same auto repair shop – until Antony, its owner, decided to retire. Last I saw of him, he was prepping a new-to-him motorhome for a year of travel. Good news for Antony; bad news for me! I don’t recall how long he’d been in business, I just…

Choosing a “Smart” Device for Consumer Transactions in Five Steps

Posted by RAD DeRose | Date: March 7, 2014

It has become increasingly popular for stores and mobile employees to now use smartphones and/or tablets as an efficient method of completing consumer transactions. This trend is of no surprise based on the estimated number of shipments for tablets and mobile phones in 2013 at just over 2 million! However, with so many smartphone and…