ELECTRICAL & ELECTRONICS
Mobile tablet boom enables business practices
There has been an increase of 63 % of UK companies looking to mobile-enable business practices according to ComputerWeekly . com . IT Pro reported that the second quarter of 2020 saw global tablet shipments increase by more than a quarter , from 29,7 million to 37.5 million . This is largely due to the rise in remote working and the heightened demand for virtual office components , and tablets that “ tick so many boxes for remote work and education use ”, according to Canalys analyst Ishan Dutt .
Andrew Cahill , managing director of MobileWorxs , specialists in rugged tablets for enterprises in the UK and EMEA , said that tablets are experiencing a revival due to their affordability combined with added functionality compared to cell phone and laptops . “ The new generation tablets are designed for rugged and robust usage for example , in the field ,
in-premise in factories and warehouses , in healthcare facilities , or by government utilities .
“ There are a wide range of tablets , from Microsoft Surface to the more rugged tablets from global companies like MobileDemand , that offer a wide range of accessories , such as rugged cases , cameras , forklift mounts , barcode scanners , full communication options etc , which means that these devices can now be used effectively in rugged environment by the workforce , and also link to a company ’ s backend software system .
Reduce risk of lightning hazards at work with a lightning warning system
Lightning strikes the ground in the UK around 300,000 times a year , putting at risk those who are often outdoors in exposed , unsheltered locations .
Although there ’ s no full-proof protection from lightning , measures can be taken to reduce the risk of getting struck . Meteorological equipment specialist Biral is offering its BTD- 200 self-contained , standalone lightning warning system so employers can take precautions to prevent exposure to lightning and ensure workers ’ safety .
The BTD-200 is a modular system , designed to operate out-of-the-box and is expandable as requirements grow or change . The system comprises of a lightning detector which is placed outside , whilst a PC located indoors runs the supplied Lightning Works software . Users view the lightning in real-time on a map whilst displaying the urgent lightning alarm levels .
For more information call Biral on + 44 ( 0 ) 1275 847 787 , email info @ lightningearlywarning . com , or visit www . lightningearlywarning . com
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