When faced with a technology sourcing issue, some prefer to take the path of least resistance when finding a solution. From a procurement perspective, a readily available, all-in-one retail system can be preferable at times. It cuts down on the legwork required to source material and it makes the entire process easier. Keep in mind, …
4 Reasons Why Selecting a Customized Industrial PC Optimizes Your Business Read More »
Welcome to part 2 of my blog series on eCitation hardware and software for patrol cars. As I mentioned in part 1, this series is particularly intended for those in law enforcement who make the decisions about which types of hardware and software to purchase for their operations. While part 1 discussed a USB Keyboard …
A lot of us have been there before. You have application critical software that must successfully operate 24/7 and the Industrial PC running it has just died. You troubleshoot the power supply, CPU, RAM, Motherboard, Single Board Computer (SBC), Passive Backplane, Hard Drive and cabling to see where the failure has occurred. If you do …
Five Things to Consider When Upgrading Your Industrial PC in a Pinch Read More »
When I was a child I grew up watching Star Trek: The Next Generation and was entertained every week by what I thought was a galaxy and the possibility that I would never see it in my lifetime. Really, warp drives? Traveling to new worlds and civilizations? Computers that can generate food? Surely something like …
A Little Bit Closer to Star Trek: Why Evolving Matters Read More »
New technology sure knows how to get people’s attention. Think of those long lines of shoppers camping out the night before the release of a new product and I think you’ll agree. Or the buzz all over social media during the weeks before a highly-anticipated new device is unveiled. Or the countless number of people …
Widescreen Industrial HMI is More Than a New Fad Read More »
This year I was fortunate enough to attend the 38th annual Law Enforcement Information Management (LEIM) Conference in Atlanta, GA, which was put on by the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP). Being that this was the first trade show I’ve ever been a vendor at, I certainly learned a lot! For instance, I …
So…you have a shiny, brand-new PC for you industrial application. It sure feels nice to finally replace your old PC, doesn’t it? But a few months, or even weeks, down the road you may start to notice that your brand-new PC is not actually “all that.” The thing is, not all PCs are the best …
As with any big purchase, it is often difficult to choose the “best” option. I sometimes drive myself crazy researching my options and trying to determine how to get the most bang for my buck. Well, as many of my clients have shared with me, there are times when it isn’t easy to select the …
How to Choose the Correct HMI for your Application Read More »
Let’s face it, the world economy isn’t quite where we would love to see it nowadays. Profit margins all over the world are slipping, and every company big and small is looking for ways to eliminate waste in manufacturing processes. Leading experts have designated seven areas that are driving to wasted inventory, space, resources, time …
