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Glacier S9000 Material Handling Product of the Day

If you missed it, Material Handling Product News chose the Glacier S9000 as their product of the day. Equipped with an Intel Atom D2550 64-bit 1.86 GHz processor and up to 4GB of memory, the Everest S9000 stainless steel fixed computer terminal by Glacier Computer is constructed to meet tough hygienic and/or clean-room requirements. It can be washed down without being shut down first, making it ideal for food processing, chemical, pharmaceutical, medical or outdoor kiosk environments. Features include a stainless steel housing, flush mount touch panel, IP65/NEMA 4 sealed rating, and 15-inch display. Other highlights include wireless 802.11 a/b/g/n connectivity and a resistive touchscreen. Go to the S9000 Product Page
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KODIAK is Coming…

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John Geary Rejoins Glacier Computer As Strategic Accounts Manager

New Milford, CT. – January 1, 2016 – Glacier Computer, a leading manufacturer of rugged computers announced today that John Geary has rejoined the organization as Strategic Accounts Manager. Mr. Geary has over 30 years of experience in the electronic industry. As one of the original co-founders, John was a significant contributor in Glacier’s early success. After ten years with Glacier, he spent the last 4 years with a mobility reseller and a digital marketing firm. Now back, in a very familiar marketplace and with a fresh new perspective of customer solution sales, Mr. Geary will be promoting partnerships, direct sales and overall solutions for Glacier’s new flagship VMT product, the KODIAK. Through his experience and Glacier’s capabilities in the VMT marketplace, Glacier hopes to create deeper and wider position into the re-emerging forklift computer market. In addition, Geary will be leveraging his myriad of hardware and software relationships to provide customers with the ideal data collection solution for their environment and application.
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Is Something Lacking in Forklift Safety Training?

There’s an excellent article at Forklift Action.com on forklift safety. Here’s a snippet. “There are an estimated 855,900 active forklifts and 1.5 million forklift operators in the USA; multiply this across the globe and you begin to see the difficulty in regulating and promoting safety in such a vast and ever-changing industry. There is no denying that forklifts have done a huge amount to also reduce injury, particularly injuries associated with heavy lifting. It would be impossible to run today’s massive warehousing and port operations without them, but forklift operation continues to hold inherent risks which need to be managed for both social and economic reasons.” by Melissa Barnett | Keep reading at Forklift Action.com
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E4500 Made For Industrial Use

When it comes to working on a construction site or in a warehouse, keeping all of your data in an organized piece of technology can be tough. There’s nothing more frustrating than having to be careful with how dirty your hands are, not to mention the environment you’re using your fragile tablet in. Worry no more, because Glacier Computer has all of the industrial tablets you’re in need of. We are luckily to introduce you to a brand new industrial tablet, the E4500. The E4500 is field tested for durability and strength, and its mission is to provide construction and warehouse workers with the industrial computing they need for mission critical applications. With the E4500, you’ll get the following features: Up to 2GB of storage Intel® Atom N270 1.6 GHz Multiple standard I/O Resistive touchscreen Screen blanking Programmable buttons Backlit buttons Function buttons 10V to 60V isolated internal power supply
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The T810 Industrial Tablet Explained

Field careers are hard work. Not only are you out in all different types of weather conditions, but if you have a job where you must record all of your findings and data, your job could be harder than it should be. Luckily, Glacier Computer has all of the tough tablets you need to do your job efficiently and effectively! Don’t waste time trying to protect your current tablet from weather. Rain, snow, dust, wind, cold or hot temperatures and drops will happen, and that shouldn’t be on your mind, holding you back from doing a job well done. Because of this, we started carrying a rugged tablet that we knew users like you will love: T810. The T810 is one of the best and best-selling tough tablet out there on the market today. With a sunlight readable display, this tablet is the perfect addition to your outdoor workforce. The T-810 includes
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The T710 Tough Tablet Explained

Working in the field can be tough. There’s nothing like getting out your place of research or the construction site you’re working on with the worry that you are going to damage your expensive tablet or laptop. Because of this, Glacier Computer has put in the effort to find and provide the best and most reliable industrial tablets. We have the perfect industrial tablets for every job imaginable, including one for your dusty construction site. One of our best-selling industrial tablets is the T710. This IP 65 super-sealed tablet comes with many great features that any worker will be excited to work with. Our T-710 industrial tablet features include: A 10.4” clear touchscreen Sunlight readable display Hot swappable batteries 802.11a/b/g/n 3.5G or LTE IP 65 sealed Without a doubt, an industrial tablet, like the T-710, is perfect for any worker who is looking to avoid breakage if a drop occurs
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T707 Rugged Tablet Explained

Finding a tough tablet to complete a job well done can be difficult. Sure, there are plenty of tablets out there to choose from, but which tablet is the right one for you and your business? Did you know that there are rugged tablets out there that can make your life much easier than it ever has been? Stop worrying about the computers your employees work with by ordering a rugged powerhouse of a tablet from Glacier Computer. The T707 is one of our best and most recommended rugged tablets. With abilities to exceed all temperature fluctuations and humidity levels, we know that this rugged tablet is perfect for your field workers. The product features of the T707 include: Clear 7.0” outdoor readable display Hot swappable batteries Weighs less than 2 lbs. 802.11a/b/g/n 3.5G or LTE optional services IP65 sealed, 5 ft. drop Clearly, the functionality of this tough tablet
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The Fusion 7 Rugged Android Explained

Is it time to upgrade your company’s computing system with tough tablet that can be used on the fly? It’s harder than ever before to use a dainty laptop or tablet for business, especially when you’re in the field. It’s important to remember that, even if you’re in the field, you can and should have access to the technology that you need. Don’t let the field hinder you from accessing the system and tools you need from technology! One of the most sought after tough tablets out there is the Fusion 7 Rugged Android Tablet. This incredibly tough tablet has features that every field worker will be excited about. The Fusion 7 Rugged Android Tablet Product features include: 3G options Bluetooth 7” multi-touch screen Front facing camera (2.0M) Rear facing camera (8.0M) RFID Battery that lasts for 8 hours IP65 rating 802.11 software This rugged tablet was designed for a
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Introducing Industrial Technology

Trying to use technology in the field can be hard, especially if you’re using a fragile device. Laptops and tablets usually aren’t made for field work, but the outdoor industrial tablets available at Glacier Computer are far from what you’d ever imagined. If you’re in an industry that hasn’t made the switch over to our rugged tablets, you may want to start soon! We are the proud provider of rugged tablets to many industries. Industries that we provide for include construction,utilities, agriculture, waste management and more. Many industries love using our Glacier’s Ridgeline products. They are not only able to stay connected via high-speed internet, but they have all the systems they need to input information without trouble. Whether your business entails providing a tablet for a manager who needs it for adjusting worker’s schedules or recording data in the field, know that there is an outdoor industrial computer for
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