MobileDemand Press Releases
MobileDemand named Technology Company of the Year by the Technology Association of Iowa
Rugged Tablet PC maker recognized as leader and innovator in field.
CEDAR RAPIDS , Iowa March 17, 2008 -- The Technology Association of Iowa last week named MobileDemand®, a Cedar Rapids-based rugged Tablet PC manufacturer, Technology Company of the Year. MobileDemand was recognized for its rapid growth, innovation and leadership in the field.
The awards presentation was part of the association's annual Prometheus Awards, Iowa's largest and most prestigious awards devoted to promoting and celebrating the innovation and high-tech excellence in Iowa.
Tablet PC: MobileDemand Releases the xTablet T8700 Rugged Tablet PC for the Mobile Workforce
Rugged Tablet PC system offers the industry's highest performance, superior ruggedness, and data collection capability with numeric keypad, bar-code scanning and credit card reading.
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa, USA - February 27, 2008 - MobileDemand®, a leading provider of rugged Tablet PCs, today announced full production availability of the xTablet® T8700, the latest installment in their roster of rugged computer solutions built for a variety of vertical markets.
The xTablet T8700 is the ultimate Tablet PC for mobile workforces because it offers the unique combination of the industry's highest performance, extensive data collection capabilities, and military rated ruggedness. Also, the device is one of the few in the industry capable of supporting Windows Vista.
MobileDemand® Attains Gold Certified Partner Status in Microsoft Partner Program
MobileDemand Further Distinguishes Itself by Earning a Microsoft Competency in OEM Hardware Solutions with System Building Specialization
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa, USA - August 28, 2007 - MobileDemand, LC, providing rugged Tablet PC systems for a wireless world, today announced it has attained Gold Certified Partner status in the Microsoft Partner Program with a competency in OEM Hardware Solutions and a specialization in System Building, recognizing MobileDemand's expertise and impact in the technology marketplace. As a Gold Certified Partner, MobileDemand has demonstrated expertise with Microsoft technologies and proven ability to meet customers' needs. Microsoft Gold Certified Partners receive a rich set of benefits, including access, training and support, giving them a competitive advantage in the channel.
World's Only Rugged Tablet PC with Integrated Numeric Keypad Released by MobileDemand
HIAWATHA, Iowa, April 24, 2007 - MobileDemand announced the release of the xTablet T8600 Rugged Tablet PC with an integrated numeric keypad that meets military standards (MIL-STD-810F). This enhancement accompanied with bar-code scanning, and magnetic stripe card reading has attracted new high profile customers like Disney, Anheuser-Busch, and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
Disney had the opportunity to improve line flow, and chose the new MobileDemand product as their solution. Now, visitors will find the xTablet T8600 rugged Tablet PC in use at Walt Disney World Resort parks in the Orlando, Florida area. Using the combination of the bar-code scanner, magnetic stripe card reader, and integrated numeric keypad, they deploy the xTablet as a "line busting" tool to speed visitor flow, increase revenue and improve customer service.
Beer Wholesalers Seize MobileDemand's Computing Tools
CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA - As part of Anheuser-Busch's Seamless Selling efforts, their Mobility team tests and recommends a variety of hardware devices that will meet different wholesaler needs. The MobileDemand xTablet is a ruggedized device that is certified to work with AB Mobility. When asked about the certification process, Matt Miller, President of MobileDemand stated, "In a word, it was tough. A-B has a very comprehensive set of criteria for certification and our xTablet met the challenge. It also provides them with the flexibility to add on as they develop new applications to meet their growing data collection and management needs."
At a mere 3.7 pounds and just 10" by 7.2", the xTablet's light weight and easy-to-handle size seems to contradict its incredible functionality and power. Utilizing the Windows XP Tablet PC Edition operating system, this hand-held is fully capable of running Power Point presentations and full video with sound as well as the other necessary functions of a route accounting system.
