Glacier Computer Announces – The Fusion 7 – Rugged Android Tablet

Glacier Computer announces the release of a new Rugged Android Tablet for the Industrial Marketplace.

Glacier Fusion 7 Rugged Android TabletFusion 7 – Rugged Android Tablet

The Fusion 7 Rugged Android Tablet extends the Glacier Computer product line of rugged industrial PCs, rugged tablets, portable hand-held devices, and fixed mounted data collection computers.  Glacier industrial computers are typically used in harsh industrial environments where a standard PC cannot survive. The Fusion 7 offers enterprise customers the additional advantages of the Android OS while remaining sealed and ruggedized.

The Fusion 7 is compact, light, and feature-rich.  It enables businesses and their mobile users to add efficiencies throughout the operation while providing a capital asset with a significantly extended useful life and a superior ROI.

The Fusion 7 combines the advanced power management and memory management capabilities of Android enabling more than 1 million applications to run on the typically rugged Glacier device.

“The industrial marketplace is finally ready to accept the changes needed to embrace the value of the Android platform,” says Ron D’Ambrosio, President of Glacier Computer. “We have had a rugged Android computer for the last couple of years, but didn’t get enough feedback from our industrial customers to release the product. It is still somewhat early, but with the input of much larger market influences in the industry, customers seem to be more amenable to at least talking about using the Android OS as a solution.”

To further enhance the usefulness, and ease some of the pain of adapting to the new OS, Glacier is collaborating with complementary business partners including The Allen Group.

The Allen Group (Fairfield County, CT) provides application development and consultative expertise to assist companies seeking fulfillment for mobile content delivery objectives , corporate digital branding initiatives, and development workflow requirements. While The Allen Group enhances the mobile user’s capabilities, the Fusion 7 allows those mobile users to work in very harsh and/or ultra-clean environments.

About Glacier Computer
Glacier Computer LLC. (Glacier Computer) develops versatile, rugged industrial computing solutions for use within harsh environments. Founded in 2000, our products are used in stationary, portable, and vehicle-mount applications. Our customers use our rugged devices in industries including field service, construction, utilities, retail, warehouse, freight, healthcare, food, and chemical processing.

Glacier Computer’s company standards include a knowledgeable staff, an array of high-quality, value-based products, and a deep sense of customer service. Together with our strategic partners, we deliver comprehensive solutions to specific industry segments, and resolve the unique needs of each customer. Glacier employees are committed to, and share in, the mutual success of our business, and possess a desire to help our partners and customers succeed.

For more information about all Glacier Computer products and services, visit our website at: www.glaciercomputer.com or contact Dave Hewett at DaveH@GlacierComputer.com or 866-726-6257 x3209.

Glacier Makes Wearable Computer Tech “History”

Mashable.com recently posted a ‘history of wearable Tech.’  They’ve got a few things you might not remember but the standard-bearers are there.  Calculator wristwatch,  Bluetooth headset,  the iPod, and of course Google glass.  But back in 2009 Glacier began offering a product called the W200, a fully functional wireless PC you wore on your wrist.

And Mashable gave us props for it.

We’re still leaders in the mobile computing business and while we’re not offering wearable computer technology at the moment, we’ve got some exciting new rugged mobile tech for you to check out called the Fusion 7 Android tablet.

See the entire wearable tech list at Mashable.com

A Glacier In The Rainforest?

stream-rainforest - Forman School - Spidersilk T510KHow do you use a Glacier to promote spider-silk farming in Costa Rica? You Donate it to the Forman school.

Forman School is a college-preparatory boarding and day school with a vital purpose: to deliver an unparalleled education for students with learning differences to empower them to succeed in college and throughout their lives.

Glacier Computer donated a T510K Rugged tablet to the Forman School’s Rainforest Project,  and will be used to help them collect data on… Spider Silk.

The objectives are…

1. To get as much spider silk as possible.
2. To figure out when and why the silk is most strong.
3. Make a cottage industry for local ranchers abutting rainforest land.

 The T510K…

“…gives you the power of desktop computing in a slim, rugged design with a large 10 inch display and 23-key Keypad.  On-the-go data collection is easy with 2D barcode imaging, camera, and RFID. Staying connected is easy with 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth and optional integrated 3G/4G mobile broadband. Dual hot swappable batteries give you up to 9 hours of use in the field or in the warehouse. The T510K weighs only 2.42 lbs, with an IP54 rating and is also shock and vibration tested.”

Glacier Computer is proud to be a part of the effort and we look forward to continued updates on their success.

MCFA Partners with Glacier Computer for Rugged Forklift Computers

MCFA Partners with Glacier Computer for Rugged Forklift Computers

For immediate release:

New Milford, CT, November 15, 2013 – Rapidparts Inc. (Rapidparts), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Mitsubishi Caterpillar Forklift America Inc. (MCFA), supplies service parts for competitive forklift brands and other aftermarket products to authorized Cat® lift truck, Mitsubishi forklift truck and Jungheinrich® dealers under the Promatch® brand name. The Promatch® parts program has partnered with Glacier Computer LLC (Glacier Computer), a manufacturer of rugged mobile computing solutions, to offer forklift-mounted computers and other rugged mobile computing devices.

“Real-time, reliable information is the key to everything from maximizing floor space, keeping inventory up to date, and avoiding costly mishandling of goods,” said Jerry Sytsma, general manager of Rapidparts. “We must continue to provide our customers with the technology and innovative equipment that their business applications demand.”

Glacier industrial computers are designed for harsh applications where adverse temperatures, shock and vibration are standard conditions. Designed to help people who manage data, logistics, equipment, and other workers within these environments, the computers are ready to be integrated into a new or existing warehouse or distribution center in any industry. Glacier’s versatile product line includes industrial all-in-one computers, handhelds and rugged tablet computers. And because most harsh environments are unique to each customer, MCFA dealers can provide customization services through Glacier that deliver a complete forklift data collection solution.  “Securing partner relationships in key verticals is a strategic part of our future success,” states Ron D’Ambrosio, CEO of Glacier Computer.  “The MCFA agreement is one of several that we plan to announce in the coming months.”

About Rapidparts Inc. (Rapidparts)
Rapidparts Inc. (Rapidparts) is a wholly-owned company of Mitsubishi Caterpillar Forklift America Inc. (MCFA). Since the company’s inception in 1986, Rapidparts has experienced more than 20 years of continuous growth, supplying replacement forklift parts to Cat® lift truck, Mitsubishi forklift truck and Jungheinrich® dealers throughout North America under the Promatch® brand name. For more information about Rapidparts or the Promatch brand, visit http://www.rpionline.com.

About Mitsubishi Caterpillar Forklift America Inc. (MCFA)
Manufacturer of Industry-Leading Material Handling Equipment Mitsubishi Caterpillar Forklift America Inc. (MCFA) is a leading manufacturer of forklifts in the United States, Mexico, Canada and Latin America. Based in Houston, Texas, the company distributes three distinct brands – Mitsubishi forklift trucks, Cat® lift trucks and Jungheinrich® warehouse products. MCFA features the industry’s most extensive dealer network in North, Central and South America. The company provides customers with quality products that range from warehousing to industrial applications and are backed by industry-leading customer service. For more information about MCFA or any of the brands it manufactures and distributes, visit www.mcfa.com, www.cat-lift.com, www.mit-lift.com or www.jungheinrich-lift.com.

About Glacier Computer
Glacier Computer LLC. (Glacier Computer) develops versatile, rugged industrial computing solutions for use within harsh environments.  Founded in 2000, our products are used in stationary, portable, and vehicle-mount applications. Our customers use our rugged devices in industries including field service, construction, utilities, retail, warehouse, freight, healthcare, and for public safety applications at home and abroad.

Glacier Computer’s company standards include a knowledgeable staff, an array of high-quality, value-based products, and a deep sense of customer service.  Together with our strategic partners, we deliver comprehensive solutions to specific industry segments and resolve the unique needs of each customer.  Glacier employees are committed to, and share in the mutual success of our business and possess a desire to help our partners and customers succeed.

For more information about all Glacier Computer products and services, visit our website at www.glaciercomputer.com.

“Glacier is, where Rugged lives”

Dave Hewett                                             daveh@glaciercomputer.com                                          866-724-6257 x 3205

Glacier Computer Introduces the T707 Rugged Tablet

Glacier T707 Rugged Tablet shown in dock
Tablet Pictured with Docking Station

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

Glacier Computer Adds Another Member to their Family of Rugged Tablet Offerings

T707    RUGGED – CONFIGURABLE – JUST SMALLER

New Milford, CT – September 1, 2013 – Glacier Computer, a leading provider of rugged industrial computing solutions, announces the addition of the T707 to an already powerful line up of rugged tablet options.  The T707 combines enhanced rugged specs, configurability, and better value into a very dependable package.  Glaciers “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” warranty program makes the T707 an ideal protégé for any portable application.

“If you were at all concerned about the long range durability of your iPad, the T707 would give you some comfort.”

The industrial marketplace lacks an iconic tablet that satisfies most applications so having one place to go with many options is a good place to start your search.  A closet full of choices, combined with Glacier’s ability to customize, equals maximum customer satisfaction for all your rugged tablet needs.  “Industrial customers are always challenged with finding the perfect data collection tool for their application.  Most products can get them to about 75% satisfaction.  With Glacier in the mix, you don’t have to settle for less than perfect.”

The T707 rugged tablet is completely sealed from dust and particulates and can withstand a water bombardment of 12.5 liters per minute from a nozzle.  Dropping the unit, even from 6 feet, is well within warranty coverage and specifications.  It has a 7.0” touch-screen display that can be used outdoors and all of the processing power and memory requirements necessary for most applications.  The T707 also has plenty of I/O to become the managing resource for all of your data collection activities.  Equipped with SOTI and Stay-linked you can be in complete control of your T707 fleet.  Windows 7 remains the standard OS for the T707.

The T707, combined with our other 7-inch, 8-inch, and 10-inch units, offers Glacier customers some of the best options in an expanding line of rugged tablets.  And our partners, rugged computing expertise, and commitment to customer service remain our core values.

About Glacier Computer
Glacier Computer develops versatile, rugged industrial computing solutions for harsh environments. Our key markets include warehousing, distribution, field service and field sales. The core ingredients of the company are a knowledgeable staff, a variety of quality/value conscious products, committed strategic partner relationships and focused customer service. Glacier employees are committed to and share in the mutual success of our business, partners and customers. For more information about Glacier Computer’s products and services visit our website at www.glaciercomputer.com or call 866-724-6257.

“GLACIER IS, WHERE RUGGED LIVES”

Ron D’Ambrosio            marketing@glaciercomputer.com                     866-724-6257

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