Category: Press Release

New Milford, CT – June 17th, 2010

Glacier Computer, a leading developer and supplier of rugged industrial computing solutions will discontinue the Intel Mobile Pentium M 1.4 GHz, Intel Celeron M 1.0 GHz and Intel Celeron 800 MHZ in its’ Everest E5000 & E4000 Vehicle Mount Terminals. Due to changes in demand coupled with increasing manufacturing costs, Intel has elected to discontinue the processor (Pentium M) and chipset (GME 852/855) products. As such, it is necessary for Glacier Computer to designate the above listed processors for End of Life (EOL). The Everest models E4000 & E5000 are now equipped with the Intel® Atom 1.6 GHz processor.

“Intel Processors have always provided solid performance for the Everest E5000 & E4000 Vehicle Mount Terminals and the Atom 1.6 GHz processor offers the same dependable, energy efficient design our Everest users have come to expect, “says Dan Poisson, Director of Engineering, Glacier Computer.

Glacier Computer will provide a last time buy program to give customers a suitable window in which to migrate to another standard or customer solution. The last time buy is a service extended to Glacier customers who acknowledge the end of life (EOL) notice by placing orders for a final quantity of material. This additional material would be used to cover future requirements that the customer may need to plan for. Customers interested in participating in the last time buy should contact Glacier Computer for further details.

About Glacier Computer

Glacier Computer develops versatile, rugged industrial computing solutions for harsh environments. Our key markets include warehousing, field service, medical and government. The core ingredients of the company are knowledgeable staff, array of quality/value conscious products, Strategic Partners and focused customer service.

Glacier Computer utilizes a network of premium channel partners to deliver mobility solutions to meet the demanding requirements of today’s mobile workforce. Glacier channel partners bring years of industry experience to deliver innovative technology for successful enterprise mobility strategies.

Glacier employees are committed to and share in the mutual success of our business, partners and customers. For more information about Glacier Computer’s other products and services, visit our website at www.glaciercomputer.com or contact Glacier at 603-882-1560 x 217.

New Milford, CT – May 26, 2010

Glacier Computer, a leading developer of rugged industrial computing solutions announced today that the Everest E2000 now provides an optional Windows CE Thin Client. The Windows CE Thin Client is a minimal version of Microsoft Windows CE that includes the Catalog items necessary to support a Remote Desktop device — including a constrained shell and Microsoft RDP.

The Windows Thin Client device is a remote terminal that hosts client-side connections to a remote Terminal Server. This includes Microsoft Remote Desktop Protocol and a Web Browser.
With RDP and Internet Explorer you can create two-way communication between a Terminal Server and the Everest.
“This is a good option if you need to lock down the application on your device. It easily prevents the user from getting behind the application and possibly corrupting the OS.”, said Dan Poisson, Director of Engineering, Glacier Computer. “Many times it is easier for the user since only the single application is available and from a management perspective, the Thin Client can be easier to boot-up and update.”

The E2000 will also run the full version of Windows CE 6.0, and as part of the Glacier family of rugged computers is designed for vehicle and fixed-mount industrial applications. All Everest Vehicle Mount Terminals including the E5000/E4000 and E2000 are engineered to withstand extremes of vibration, shock, and moisture while providing users ready access to critical information. Whether on a forklift, manufacturing floor, or distribution center dock door, the Everest increases efficiency, accuracy, and productivity 24/7, 365 days per year.

Glacier’s Everest vehicle mount computers feature a custom onboard diagnostic and configuration utility, as well as programmable function buttons. The utility provides IT personnel with “flight recorder” like data as well as real time access to key statistics such as processor temperature, reboots, etc. The function buttons offer the unique ability to program frequently used tools into one-touch availability, thereby extending the life of the touchscreen.

With a 12V to 48V isolated internal power supply, the Everest eliminates the need for external power converters or filters when mounting onto forklifts and other vehicles. Additional key features include multiple standard I/O, USB 2.0, internal 1 hour smart UPS and multiple expansion slots. The Everest series offers 802.11a/b/g LAN, WAN, and GPS options. Glaciers’s Everest series of computers are HALT tested, and have passed thermal and reliability testing, and have an MTBF of nearly 40,000 hours.

About Glacier Computer

Glacier Computer develops versatile, rugged industrial computing solutions for harsh environments. Our key markets include warehousing, field service, medical and government. The core ingredients of the company are knowledgeable staff, an array of quality/value conscious products, Strategic Partners and focused customer service. Glacier employees are committed to and share in the mutual success of our business, partners and customers.

Glacier Computer utilizes a network of premium channel partners to deliver mobility solutions to meet the demanding requirements of today’s mobile workforce. Glacier channel partners bring years of industry experience to deliver innovative technology for successful enterprise mobility strategies. For more information about Glacier Computer’s other products and services, visit our website at www.glaciercomputer.com or contact Glacier at 603-882-1560 x 224.

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New Milford, CT – March 17, 2010

Glacier Computer, a leading developer of rugged industrial computing solutions announced today that the Everest E5000 and Everest E4000 vehicle mount computers are now fully compatible with the Microsoft Windows 7 operating system. The Everest E5000 and E4000 provide a fixed vehicle mount computing solution for harsh environments including warehouse, supply chain, shop floor and heavy equipment or freight transportation. Both the E5000 and E4000 offer multiple screen sizes (10, 12 and 15 inch) as well as multiple processor and operating system options, including Windows XP/Pro, XP/E, Vista, Linux and now Windows 7.

The Everest series of computers include the E5000, E4000 and the new E2000 for customers who require a Windows CE operating system. Glacier’s Everest vehicle mount computers feature a custom onboard diagnostic and configuration utility, as well as programmable function buttons. The utility provides IT personnel with “flight recorder” like data as well as real time access to key statistics such as processor temperature, reboots, etc. The function buttons offer the unique ability to program frequently used tools into one-touch availability, thereby extending the life of the touchscreen.

With a 12V to 48V isolated internal power supply, the Everest eliminates the need for external power converters or filters when mounting onto forklifts and other vehicles. Additional key features include multiple standard I/O, USB 2.0, internal 1 hour smart UPS and multiple expansion slots. The Everest series offers 802.11a/b/g LAN, WAN, and GPS options. Glaciers’s Everest series of computers are HALT tested, and have passed thermal and reliability testing, and have an MTBF of nearly 40,000 hours.

About Glacier Computer

Glacier Computer develops versatile, rugged industrial computing solutions for harsh environments. Our key markets include warehousing, field service, medical and government. The core ingredients of the company are knowledgeable staff, array of quality/value conscious products, Strategic Partners 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 other products and services, visit our website at www.glaciercomputer.com or contact Glacier at 603-882-1560 x 217.

New Milford, CT – February 23, 2010

Glacier Computer, a leading developer and supplier of rugged industrial computing solutions will discontinue sales & distribution of the GX Series rugged computers. Glacier continues to expand its product line of rugged mobile computing devices on a multitude of platforms offering the latest technology, features and options.

“The GX Series has been a solid product for Glacier over the years. We know our customers need to stay current with the latest trends in rugged computing and we strive to offer the best selection of products available today, “says Ron D’Ambrosio, CEO of Glacier.

The Glacier ‘GX Series End of Life’ program will honor all existing warranty & service plans as we continue to offer a limited supply of the GX Series computers. Companies interested in a last-time buy, should contact Glacier Computer.

Since the introduction of the GX series in 2005, Glacier has introduced the following rugged mobile computing solutions: E5000, E4000, E2000 – Everest platform of vehicle mounted computers, M300, M330, M340, M350 – M3 series of handheld computers, W200, W250 – wrist wearable computers, Panasonic Toughbook Computers and T100, T600, T650 – portable tablets.

Glacier Computer utilizes a network of premium channel partners to deliver mobility solutions to meet the demanding requirements of today’s mobile workforce. Glacier channel partners bring years of industry experience to deliver innovative technology for successful enterprise mobility strategies.

About Glacier Computer
Glacier Computer develops versatile, rugged industrial computing solutions for harsh environments. Our key markets include warehousing, field service, medical and government. The core ingredients of the company are knowledgeable staff, array of quality/value conscious products, Strategic Partners 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 other products and services, visit our website at www.glaciercomputer.com or contact Glacier at 603-882-1560 x 217.

M300 AND M305 SERIES HANDHELD COMPUTERS ADD NEW FORM FACTORS TO GLACIER’S EXISTING LINE OF RUGGED MOBILE SOLUTIONS

New Milford, CT – February 4, 2010

Glacier Computer, a leading developer and supplier of rugged industrial computing solutions, announces the launch of two new M3 Series handheld computer models, the M300 and M305. The M300 and M305 offer a truly rugged design, representing a new standard of data collection in harsh environments. These innovative devices are designed for a range of indoor and outdoor applications, including warehousing, retail and field service.

The M300 and M305 handheld computers are designed with many of the same attributes inherent in Glacier’s Everest Series of vehicle-mount computers such as high quality ruggedization and configuration flexibility. “The M300 and M305 add another dimension to the M3 Series product line of rugged handheld computers to deliver a solid data collection solution to the warehouse, retail and field service workforce. Our expanded line of rugged mobile computers, combined with industry solutions from alliance partners and industry expertise from our channel partners, our customers need only one stop for all of their rugged data collection needs, “says Ron D’Ambrosio, CEO of Glacier.

The M300 and M305 are built with a modular design that is easily configured to meet the specific needs of every end user. Starting with the most basic model, added functionality is easily configured so that customers are only paying for necessary functions. The M305 features an ergonomic pistol grip, designed for fatigue free all day scanning. Both models utilize the M3 Series board-level ruggedization technique to provide a light-weight, durable form factor that is sealed to IP65 rating and certified to withstand multiple 6 foot drops to concrete. Priced right, the new M3 Series models offer exceptional value and a full line of features and accessories including: Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional, an optional RFID reader and standard 1D or 2D variable range scanners.

Glacier Computer utilizes a network of premium channel partners to deliver mobility solutions to meet the demanding requirements of today’s mobile workforce. Glacier channel partners bring years of industry experience to deliver innovative technology for successful enterprise mobility strategies. The M300 and M305, as well as the entire Glacier rugged mobile product line are available through Glacier channel partners.
About Glacier Computer
Glacier Computer develops versatile, rugged industrial computing solutions for harsh environments. Our key markets include warehousing, field service, medical and government. The core ingredients of the company are knowledgeable staff, array of quality/value conscious products, Strategic Partners 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 other products and services, visit our website at www.glaciercomputer.com or contact Glacier at 603-882-1560 x 217.

New Milford, CT – November 25, 2009
Glacier Computer, a leading developer and supplier of rugged industrial computing solutions announces the opening of a new office in Essen, Germany. Glacier’s EMEA office will be under the direction of Mr. Horst Willschrei, Director of Sales-Europe, Middle East and Africa. Mr. Willschrei brings over 20 years of International business experience to Glacier’s first European office. He holds a degree in marketing and engineering and has lead numerous International business development efforts for US and Tawainese based corporatons in the areas of data collection and software applications. Mr. Willschrei’s primary focus is the establishment of indirect sales through regional partners.

“Establishing a European office is part of a long range strategy of expanding the reach of our distribution channels. Horst is a great compliment to our management team. He is in perfect sync with our company objectives“, states Ron D’Ambrosio, CEO of Glacier Computer.“ In order to be effective we had to first expand our product offerings. Now with a complete line of vehicle mount, handheld, wearable and tablets, we have a very compelling story. If you combine that with today‘s favorable exchange rate, we are very competitive with our European counterparts.“

Contact information for Horst Willschrei:
45149 Essen,Metzendorfstr. 74,
Tel: 0049 201 8718993
Email: horstw@glaciercomputer.com
web: www.glaciercomputer.com

About Glacier Computer
Glacier Computer develops versatile, rugged industrial computing solutions for harsh environments. Our key markets include warehousing, field service, medical and government. Glacier offers mobile solutions ranging from fixed vehicle mount terminals, portable tablets and wearbles to handheld computers. The core ingredients of the company are a knowledgeable staff, an array of quality, value conscious products, strategic partners 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 other products and services, visit our website at www.glaciercomputer.com or contact Glacier at 603-882-1560 x 217.

M3 SERIES HANDHELD COMPUTERS ADD NEW FORM FACTORS TO GLACIER’S EXISTING PRODUCT LINE OF RUGGED COMPUTERS

New Milford, CT – November 17, 2009

Glacier Computer, a leading developer and supplier of rugged industrial computers announces a new line of rugged handheld computers through a partnership with M3 Mobile. The initial phase of the agreement calls for Glacier to co-brand the existing M3 products, then, transition to a series of Glacier only brand products. The new products will utilize core technologies from both companies.

The M3 Series handheld computers are designed with many of the same attributes as Glacier’s Everest Series of vehicle mounted computers such as high quality ruggedization and complete configuration flexibility. “The M3 deal completes a very important phase of the strategy to broaden our product line. With our expanded line of hardware options combined with industry solutions from alliance partners, our customers need only one stop for all of their rugged data collection needs, “says Ron D’Ambrosio, CEO of Glacier.

The M3 Series has a variety of models from which to choose. Each is based on an innovative design using board-level ruggedization techniques that provide an ultra light and durable form factor. The M3 series also include many standard features and options that would be purchased add-ons from most other competitors. Weighing less than 12 ounces, the M3 Series has been drop tested from 5 feet and sealed to an IP 65 rating. The three year warranty demonstrates the confidence in a product line with an installed base of over 300,000 units and a documented failure rate of less than 2%.

“At M3 Mobile, we strongly believe in our ISO 9001 certified quality process. From the design engineering bench, through the manufacturing process, we maximize end user uptime and productivity, says John Gibson, Vice President of Sales – America for M3 Mobile. “We see strong synergy through complementary product lines and common business approaches with Glacier Computer that will permit us to offer a complete breadth of enterprise mobility solutions to the industry,” states Gibson.

The M350, in particular, has been optimized for medical applications by utilizing a silver nano case that will withstand sterilization without degrading the housing or sealing. “This device provides Glacier with a strong entry into the mobile medical marketplace. After we wrap a cloud of applications around the M350 and the Panasonic H1, customers will have a variety of solutions to fulfill medical application needs,” states Mark Mistretta, Glacier Computer’s CFO and Business Development Strategist.

About Glacier Computer
Glacier Computer develops versatile, rugged industrial computing solutions for harsh environments. Our key markets include warehousing, field service, medical and government. The core ingredients of the company are knowledgeable staff, array of quality/value conscious products, Strategic Partners 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 other products and services, visit our website at www.glaciercomputer.com or contact Glacier at 603-882-1560 x 217.

About M3 Mobile
M3 Mobile Co. Ltd. is one of the fastest growing enterprise mobility solution companies. The company, designs, develops and manufactures leading edge, ruggedized, ergonomically superior PDAs and hand-held computers in its own ISO 9001 certified facilities. By striving to be your best mobile computing partner, M3 Mobile focuses on developing channel centric go-to-market strategies throughout the world. Our strategic partnership with Glacier Computers is a key example of this commitment.

Agreement provides Glacier customers with leading, ruggedized computer platform

New Milford, CT – September 25, 2009

Glacier Computer, a leading developer of rugged computing solutions for industrial, medical and retail applications, today announced it will offer the Panasonic Toughbook®-family of rugged, and business rugged computers to its diverse customer base. Glacier Computing is a member of the Panasonic Toughbook Premier Partner Program (TP3). The TP3 partner designation is reserved for resellers who meet specific sales and customer support commitments for Toughbook mobile computers. In addition to being able to sell business-rugged and Toughbook solutions, TP3 partners are exclusively approved to sell Panasonic Toughbook fully rugged mobile computers.

“We are seeing increased demand from our industrial and medical customers for rugged and ultra-rugged computers,” said Ron D’Ambrosio, CEO, Glacier Computer. “We are pleased to resell the Toughbook computer product line because it provides an exceptional hardware platform to offer our customers, one that is backed by actual performance in the field and an exceptional suite of services.”

“Toughbook mobile computers are designed to work in the most demanding environments,” said, Ed McCabe, national sales manager, Supply Chain Logistics, Panasonic Computer Solutions Company. “Rugged mobile solutions like the Toughbook U1 and Toughbook H1 enable companies to provide mobile workers with the real-time data they need to drive greater levels of productivity, regardless of the operating environment.”

About the Toughbook U1
The fully-rugged Panasonic Toughbook U1 allows remote workers to connect to critical information and applications in real time, improving organizational efficiency, increasing information accuracy, and enabling field-based decision-making. The Toughbook U1 can integrate a robust set of features previously unavailable in handheld devices, including 3G mobile broadband, GPS, 1D and 2D barcode and RFID readers, a 2-megapixel digital camera, a daylight viewable screen and twin, hot-swappable batteries offering up to nine hours of life. Unlike most handhelds, the U1 operates on the full-function Windows® XP and Windows Vista® operating systems, giving users unprecedented remote access to feature-rich software applications in the field. The device’s fan-less all-weather design also reduces noise, weight and points of failure and its magnesium alloy chassis delivers protection from bumps and drops of up to 4 feet.

About the Toughbook H1
The fully-rugged Toughbook H1 was developed based on Panasonic’s innovative engineering, resulting from its own proprietary global healthcare industry research and Intel’s mobile clinical assistant (MCA) reference design. With integrated RFID reader, 2.0 megapixel auto-focus camera with dual LED lights, a barcode reader, contactless smart card reader and fingerprint readers, the Toughbook H1 is a secure and intuitive platformfor barcodemedication administration (BCMA), vitals capture and electronic medical records (EMR) capture and review. The Toughbook H1 offers a category-leading six hours of battery life, complemented by dual hot-swappable batteries, allowing non-stop computing while on the move. This virtually eliminates down time, maximizing return on investment. The Toughbook H1 has been designed for easy disinfection, reducing the risk of germs being spread from patient to patient. To meet the needs for mobility in both facilities and in-home health environments, the H1 offers a range of embedded wireless options. The device also comes with optional, next generation GPS technology…

About Glacier Computer
Glacier Computer designs and develops versatile, rugged industrial computer solutions for harsh environments in a variety of markets, including LTL cross dock, distribution, warehousing, manufacturing and more. Utilizing years of home grown experience and a seasoned team of Alliance Partners in the data collection arena, Glacier takes pride in its ability to provide quality solutions and exceptional customer service to meet customers’ needs.

About Panasonic Computer Solutions Company
Panasonic Computer Solutions Company® empowers the mobile workforce. The company is a unit of Panasonic Corporation of North America, which is the principal North American subsidiary of Panasonic Corporation (NYSE: PC). Panasonic has delivered reliable, durable mobile solutions through its Toughbook® line of notebook computers for fifteen years and has expanded the boundaries of wireless communications technology through a broad portfolio of products, ranging from fully rugged, industrial strength notebook computers and tablet PCs to business-rugged thin-and-light and ultraportable notebooks. A core manufacturer, Panasonic controls the entire process of design, manufacture, quality assurance, service and support. As a result, Panasonic Toughbooks are known for having the lowest failure rates in the industry. Government, industrial, and commercial users—from Fortune 1,000 companies to small businesses—rely on solutions from Panasonic, wherever their work takes them.

All brand and company/product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of the respective companies. All specifications are subject to change without notice. Information on Panasonic’s full line of notebook PCs for the mobile professional can be obtained by calling 800-662-3537 or at http://www.panasonic.com/toughbook

WINDOWS TABLET OFFERS VERSATILE COMPUTING PLATFORM WITH NUMEROUS ADD-ON FEATURES

New Milford, CT – September 21, 2009

Glacier Computer, a leading designer, developer, and supplier of rugged industrial PC-compatible devices announce shipment of the Ridgeline T400 tablet computer.

The Ridgeline T400 offers customers in the warehouse, freight, manufacturing, and field service markets a Windows® rugged tablet. The T400 is an easy-to-carry 10.4” tablet with high bright display and touchscreen. Designed for continuous use, the T400 weighs less than 3 lbs and has a hot swap battery function allowing for uninterrupted operation. The T400 is boasts a 1.6 GHz Atom processor, up to 2 GB of DRAM, onboard camera and numerous programmable function buttons.

The T400 is a versatile tablet computer with optional add-on modules for specific applications. RFID, Magnetic stripe reader, GPS, and bar code scanner, are all available features that can be ordered with the T400. Optional cases, shoulder straps, and battery chargers are also available.

“The T400 is an aggressively priced tablet computer built to withstand every day use within a variety of industries and applications,” states John Geary, Vice President of Sales for Glacier. “We felt there was a need for a reliable, full screen unit, that adapted to a multitude of industry segments,” says Geary

About Glacier Computer
Glacier Computer designs and develops versatile, rugged industrial computer solutions for harsh environments in a variety of markets, including LTL crossdock, distribution, warehousing, manufacturing and more. Utilizing years of home grown experience and a seasoned team of Alliance Partners in the data collection arena, Glacier takes pride in its ability to provide quality solutions and exceptional customer service to meet customers’ needs.

Amherst, NH – February 9, 2009

The new Everest E4000 combines the most commonly requested features in a package optimized for value and rugged computer performance.

The new Everest E4000 leverages the rugged flexible computing platform made popular by the original Everest (now Everest 5000) rugged computer. Users can choose from a wide range of processor and screen size options to meet their needs. The E4000 configuration has been re-engineered to incorporate the features most commonly requested by warehouse, freight, and shop floor customers, states Dan Poisson, Glacier Director of Engineering.

The E4000 provides a solution for those customers in the warehouse, supply chain or shop floor environment in need of an industrial computer that will stand up to the punishment inflicted by harsh working conditions. The new rugged computer unit continues the Everest tradition of offering multiple screen sizes (10, 12 and 15 inch) as well as multiple processor and operating system options, including Windows XP Pro, XP Embedded, and a fully supported version of Linux.

The new E4000 joins the Everest family of rugged computer products newly designated with alphanumeric monikers to aid customers and channel partners. The Everest line of products answers the needs of customers requiring rugged computers that are fixed mounted to a vehicle or on a shop floor.