Why Ruggedized Computing?
Today government agencies are using mobile computers to perform critical functions using various applications.
- In 2002, 30% of all microcomputer repair costs was represented by laptops.
- Each laptop cost approximately $3,000 to repair, and 70% of this cost comes from lost productivity including time spent trying to fix the laptop and time spent re-doing work.
Government Agencies depend on these mobile computers; therefore they need to be reliable, and able to withstand adverse conditions.
Ruggedized computing is the answer for effective field based data processing including easy input of data, accessing data from centralized sources, and report generation. Working with accessories such as mobile printers, bar code readers, wireless modems, and mounting equipment is an excellent choice to run your field based applications.
Law Enforcement Agencies' usage of ruggedized computing include:
- Access NCIC Leads System
- Computer Aided Dispatch
- Access BMV Data
- Fingerprint Scanning
- Field access of Mug Shot Info
- GIS Applications
- Traffic Citation Printing
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