Webcast Explores Rugged Computers in Military Heavy Vehicles

On Sept. 14-16, soldiers from around the country will gather at IDGA’s 2nd Annual Heavy Vehicles Summit to explore the latest advancements in heavy vehicle technology.  Before the summit begins, I would encourage them (as well as anyone in the military) to watch this Webcast discussing a key component of today’s heavy vehicles:  mobile computers. [...]

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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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Technology Getting a Boost in the Battlefield

With plans underway to increase the U.S. military presence in Afghanistan, many of the technologies that were used in Iraq have been transferred and adapted for that region.  TIME reporter Kris Osborn covered this trend recently, highlighting Task Force ODIN (Observe, Detect, Identify and Neutralize) in particular.  ODIN is a system designed to prevent insurgents [...]

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