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MobileDemand will be exhibiting at the upcoming FOSE tradeshow on May 14-16 in Washington D.C. Taking place at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center, FOSE is the premier event for government technology professionals interested in innovative, effective tools and solutions allowing you and your agency or organization to advance your mission. From IT managers and buyers to CIOs and other technology management professionals, FOSE has the right products, people and solutions for you in one very accessible location.

Of necessity, the military has long been in the forefront of new technology development. Whether mobile communications devices are carried by aircraft, ships, vehicles or foot soldiers, they have to provide the utmost agility and reliability, even when literally under fire. But efforts to boost functionality are often hampered by weight and size restrictions.

Even small improvements in workforce productivity can add up to substantial results for your bottom line. So it’s no wonder businesses across all industries are introducing automation wherever they can, to work both better and smarter. The advent of tablet PCs has made that the transition to automation not only possible but even more beneficial.

The ability to establish In-Transit Visibility (ITV) has transformed consignment logistics for NATO allies, saving significant time, money and manpower and allowing full interoperability. The key to success has been adopting RFID labels, readers and software. A rugged tablet PC puts this instant data capture capability into the hands of military personnel all along the supply chain.

While technology-based solutions are helping every industry streamline and enhance productivity, nowhere is the value more apparent than in the aviation industry.

The following is an excerpt from Rugged PC Review's full review of the new xTablet T1200 rugged tablet PC:

The military’s increasing need for smaller mobile computing and communications equipment makes it harder for manufacturers to fit required features into fully rugged devices, but they’re working to do just that. From hardware, networking equipment and power systems to computing tools such as a rugged tablet PC and companion peripheral devices, ruggedness is a top priority.

MobileDemand, the nation’s leading provider of Rugged Tablet PC systems in the Transportation industry announced today the launch of the high-performance, all-light readable Windows 8 xTablet T1200 Rugged Tablet PC. This best-in-class military rugged tablet was developed to bolster productivity for mobile users who work in demanding environments such as utilities, mining, oil and gas exploration, construction, inspections, maintenance and repair, warehousing, transportation/distribution, military, police, fire, public safety, rail and intermodal.

A rugged tablet PC is at its best not only in harsh environments but in locations where assets, inventory and people are widely spread out; Places like airports and military bases. If you’re responsible for Air-Ground Equipment (AGE) and Ground Support Equipment (GSE) fleets, an equipment fleet management solution that includes rugged tablets could give your operation better visibility, productivity and profitability.

We’re seeing an exponential increase in government use of mobile and wireless technologies to streamline processes. Tablets in particular help employees and managers accomplish more, and tablets specially engineered for rugged use can work anywhere, extending their usefulness and cost-effectiveness.