Apps.gov Raises Priority for Reliable Mobile Broadband

Federal CIO Vivek Kundra recently announced the launch of Apps.gov, a GSA-operated Web site that government agencies can use to both install and purchase cloud computing applications. Apps.gov features a multitude of applications designed to help government employees work more productively online. For example, the “office tools and suites” section of the site includes word [...]

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Toughbook 30 Endures GCN Rugged Testing without a Scratch

The current issue of Government Computer News features a detailed GCN Lab review of the Panasonic Toughbook 30, as part of a broader roundup of eight rugged devices. It’s the second time GCN has reviewed the 30 this year, and the results were consistent. “After steam baths, freezing, cooking, vibration and shock, there wasn’t even [...]

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Introducing the Toughbook Arbitrator 360°

Today Panasonic unveiled a breakthrough in-car digital video system for law enforcement: the Toughbook Arbitrator 360°. It maximizes officer safety by capturing a 360-degree view surrounding an entire police vehicle, through simultaneous recording on up to five cameras.  The process of recording and transferring evidence is fully automated, enabling officers to focus on their duties. [...]

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Honoring the Phoenix Police Reserve Officers

Last week I had the pleasure of attending a ceremony at Phoenix City Hall, where city leaders formally accepted a donation of five new and fully-equipped Police Tahoe vehicles to the Phoenix Police Reserve Division.  The donation was made by the Phoenix Police Reserve Foundation, which was formed by community leaders and provides equipment to [...]

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GCN Puts the Toughbook 30 to the Test

The current issue of Government Computer News features an in-depth review of the latest Toughbook® 30 model, by Lab Director John Breeden.  It provides an excellent summary of how the latest upgrades, such as a brighter screen with anti-glare and anti-reflective coatings, support government users who require a notebook that will operate under any conditions. [...]

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JEMS Names the Toughbook H1 a 2009 Hot Product

I’m delighted to share that the Toughbook® H1 has been named one of the Hot Products from the 2009 EMS Today Conference & Exposition, which took place in Baltimore this spring. According to JEMS, whose product review team selects the winners, its Hot Products represent “the most innovative, functional and potentially life-saving products to come [...]

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Inside the FDNY’s Mobile Command Center

The Wall Street Journal ran a piece and posted a video today showing how the New York City Fire Department (FDNY) is using Toughbook notebooks as the hub for its mobile command centers. The centers, created using valuable feedback from major disasters (including 9/11), use the most advanced hardware, software, wireless and video technologies available. [...]

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New Rugged IT Report: Rugged Technologies Have Tremendous Impact on Government Workers

Government employees utilize a large number of technologies these days, many of which have rugged features.  Despite this trend, there are few reports providing key insights and updates on what’s happening with rugged technology in the public sector. In an effort to address this issue, Panasonic has sponsored Government Computer News’ latest Rugged IT Report. [...]

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