SDG Systems, a long-time partner of Trimble Mobile Computing Solutions, announced on February 2, 2012 that the rugged Yuma tablet computer is now available with the GNU/Linux operating system. The availability of Linux on the Yuma tablet enables the mobile use of Linux-based software, including popular geospatial applications such as GRASS and Quantum GIS.
Todd Blumer, President of SDG Systems, says their customers need a rugged computing platform that runs popular distributions of the Linux operating system, such as Ubuntu 10.04 LTS Netbook Edition. SDG offers other Linux distributions as well, subject to a minimum purchase agreement or an engineering fee.
When feeding dairy cattle, getting the correct nutritional formula delivered consistently is critical for the herd's health and milk production. In a University environment, the challenges increase where many students are sharing responsibilities for feeding and monitoring the herd. DHI-Provo of Provo, Utah developed the EZfeedTM solution to enable dairies of all sizes to optimize feed management, and the solution utilizes the Trimble Nomad rugged computer.
The Oregon State University Dairy uses the EZfeed solution for a variety of reasons, including optimizing the feeding process by guiding the student workers responsible for mixing of the feed and tracking data about the feed produced. Furthermore, the EZfeed system data provides students with practical exposure to the latest in livestock and dairy management technologies, and enables real-world opportunities to analyze the data and make informed decisions to ensure the University's dairy herd is optimized for peak health at the lowest cost.
Software developed by John Reid Consultancy Services Ltd (JRCS) is now being used on the UK motorway and trunk road network by 10 highways agencies and by others at local road level. Developed specifically for Windows Mobile 6 on the TDS Nomad applications have been deveoped for Inventory, Safety Inspections, Detailed (specialist and non-specialist) Inspections, Lighting Surveys, Drainage and Traffic Signs. All include location by GPS and the inclusion of photographic records. Because of the unique and flexible way the software and output format has been configured, many other options are available. See how the Recon and Nomad are being used on the news page from John Reid Consultancy Services.
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A successful mobility project requires more than just a computing platform and applications. A successful mobility project requires a complete mobility solution including mobile devices designed for the desired usage model, mobile application development, mobile device management, project administration and systems integration support. This list can be daunting for anyone looking at undertaking a mobility project.
The complexity of a mobility project can prevent many companies from initiating projects that would provide benefits of "Going Mobile." Fears that development will be costly, time consuming, or will provide an undesired outcome often stop projects dead in their tracks. Perceived risks include:
Trimble MCS' Forestry Automation business unit launched Blue Ox in the first quarter of 2010. The Blue Ox solution provides an innovative route optimization and management solution and leverages the Yuma rugged tablet and the Nomad rugged handheld computers.
"Trimble has rugged, portable computers that would be ideal for working on data collection in harsh field conditions, with dust, wind, rain, heat, grit, poop and blood – namely, on penguins. For 27 years we have studied Magellanic penguins at Punta Tombo, Argentina home which hosts the world's largest colony of this species. Our interests are in the conservation of the 200,000 breeding penguins, which last year attracted over 100,000 tourists . . ."
So began a letter from Dr. P. Dee Boersma, professor of biology at University of Washington. So, also began a partnership that would enable Dr. Boersma and her team to use Trimble Yuma outdoor rugged computers to capture information that was previously recorded by pen and paper.
Ask Steve Leuschner, president and CEO of Cardinal Tracking, and he'll tell you a lot has changed in parking enforcement since 1985, when his company invented the first automated parking solution.
For one thing, enforcement is much more efficient thanks to Trimble's Nomad, which, he says, has the fastest processor and largest memory of any handheld device used by parking enforcement officers.
SDG Systems, a long-time partner of Trimble Mobile Computing Solutions, announced on February 2, 2012 that the rugged Yuma tablet computer is now available with the GNU/Linux operating system. The availability of Linux on the Yuma tablet enables the mobile use of Linux-based software, including popular geospatial applications such as GRASS and Quantum GIS.
A successful mobility project requires more than just a computing platform and applications. A successful mobility project requires a complete mobility solution including mobile devices designed for the desired usage model, mobile application development, mobile device management, project administration and systems integration support. This list can be daunting for anyone looking at undertaking a mobility project.
Trimble MCS' Forestry Automation business unit launched Blue Ox in the first quarter of 2010. The Blue Ox solution provides an innovative route optimization and management solution and leverages the Yuma rugged tablet and the Nomad rugged handheld computers.
