Category: Vehicle Mount Terminals

10 Questions to Ask When Choosing a Forklift Computer

Mounting the right computer on a forklift doesn’t need to be a daunting task.

Yes, there are myriad options from rugged all-in-one vehicle-mount units to a wide array of industrial tablet computers.

Yes, making the right selection for your environment and application will play a significant role in user-acceptance, deployment success, and ultimately the ROI management expects from a capital purchase of this size.

And while there is no one-size-fits-all “remedy” you can find the best solution for your operation if you know what questions to ask.

Glacier has deployed more than 30,000 rugged computers over the past 17 years in every sort of operating environment and we’ve compiled a list of the most common questions to ask before you invest in devices for your fleet of fork trucks, carts, or hostlers.

Glacier End of Life Announcement for E4500 and E5000 Everest Computers

Glacier Computer is committed to helping customers maintain their competitive advantage by developing rugged mobile data collection solutions that provide operational efficiency and superior value.

Product End of Life (EOL) and technology evolution are key components of that strategy and Glacier’s Everest E5000, and E4500 rugged terminals have reached a point in their life cycle where components are not as readily available.

We are initiating a notice of last time purchase until July 31, 2017. After that date, there is no guaranty of consistent product availability. We will continue to accommodate repair requests and existing warranties for these products for as long as parts are available while working with customers to develop a roadmap for product migration.

The most direct replacement for the Everest is Glacier’s all new, 6th generation, vehicle-mount terminal, the Kodiak.

The most direct replacement for the Everest is Glacier’s all new, 6th generation, vehicle-mount terminal, the Kodiak. The Kodiak has many of the same features that allowed the Everest to remain a competitive product along with several new attributes that excel over its competition.

Glacier Computer offers a dynamic range of computing solutions to help every customer transition to next-generation technology including rugged tablets and laptops.

Please call 866.724.6257 or contact sales or support with questions, or visit us at Glacier Computer.com.

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E4500 E5000 End of Life Everest

Is There a ‘Wolf’ Feeding On Your Warehouse?

wolf-stare You’ve heard the story. Big wolf. Little pigs. Three houses. Guess what? They were Warehouses for bricks, lumber, and yes—straw. The big bad wolf? That was inefficiency eating away at the bottom line.

It was becoming a serious problem.

They’d each taken it on the chinny-chin-chin and were huffing and puffing about improving profits. A much-needed equipment upgrade to go with their Warehouse Management System could do the trick. But what sort of mobile wireless solutions would help them optimize their bottom line and kick the wolf to the curb?

As one of the leaders in the industry, Glacier Computer has spent nearly two decades helping customers build some of the best solutions on the planet. Our forklift mounted computers, rugged tablets, industrial tablet PCs scanners and software solutions are increasing efficiency across an array of industries.

Even after the initial installation, your investment in a Glacier industrial computer system will provide dependability and versatility for years to come; the average life of a Glacier Computer industrial tablet PC is over 5.5 years with manufacturing repairs of less than 4%.

And if we don’t have it, we’ll either create it or source it for you!

If you’ve got a Big Bad Wolf we’ve got his number. And now you’ve got ours. 603.882.1560. Or email us at Sales@glaciercomputer.com, and live happily ever after.

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You Might Not Know This But Goldilocks Grew Up to be a Warehouse Manager

You might not know this but Goldilocks grew up to be a warehouse manager…And yes, she tried to save money by using so-called rugged tablets when the bean-counters couldn’t bear the price of a truly rugged device. But that ended up costing as much or more in repairs and downtime because the work was “too hard” and the units were “too soft.”

Then she discovered the KODIAK VMT, and it was just right…

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KODIAK is a truly rugged HALT Tested, lift mounted computer with over fifteen years of hands-on customer-driven input and innovation. The KODIAK is designed to fit into any operation right out of the box, so much so that Synnex Corporation, a leader in IT Distribution will be making it available to more than 20,000 resellers in the U.S. and Canada.

The KODIAK can run a wide range of operating systems, with fast roaming wireless, hardened touch displays, sealed and locking I/O, and pricing that can compete with both rugged and not so rugged tablets.

Synnex will also make available Glacier’s KODIAK mounting solutions and on-screen keyboard to its distribution network. OSHA compliant forklift inspection and SOTI’s MobiControl are also on tap, along with custom designed warranty programs and numerous other added services, all backed by Glacier’s innovative engineering team.

It’s no fairy tale. You can have truly rugged data collection that’s flexible and affordable, backed by the knowledge and experience of Glacier’s engineering and support team. A warehouse manager’s dream come true.

For more information about Glacier Computer’s products and services contact:

Rodney K. Mitchell
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The KODIAK Forklift Computer Just Got Better

tablet-cta The only rugged industrial computer on the market that will run Windows 7.x, 8.x, 10.x, WES7, Linux, Android, or Windows CE out of the box just got better. The 10.4″ LED Display has been joined by a 12.1″ version.

The 12.1″ LED 500 NIT display has 1000:1 contrast ratio and 178/178 viewing angle. And like it’s 10.4″ brother it includes multi-touch technology and allows for gloved operation. A 1000 NIT option is also planned.

The KODIAK is a truly rugged and versatile VMT designed to compete with tablet pricing.
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Helping City Furniture Maintain Superior Efficiency

City Furniture Truck Modern Materials Handling Magazine published a piece about the durability of rugged computer terminals used by City Furniture, in Florida. Ricky Maharaj had this to say about the Everest E2000 CE systems they were using.

“In a fast-paced, rugged environment, operations depend on equipment that is durable, able to sustain rough usage, and can maintain superior efficiency.”

Glacier engineers worked with Ricky and the warehouse managers to customize a rugged hardware and software solution for their operation.

“The customer and supplier worked closely to design a customized interface on the new operating system, which works seamlessly with the existing warehouse management system (WMS). The interface reduces configuration, maintenance time, and the risk associated with moving to a new operating system.”

Glacier and City Furniture continue to have regular conversations to maintain that fine-tuned success. And last month, City Furniture began adding Kodiak’s to their growing operation.

Kodiak is Glacier Computer’s newest, 5th generation lift mounted rugged computer. A system designed to meet wants and needs expressed during hundreds of hours of conversations with customers and resellers accross a wide range of industries.

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Lift Truck Tips: Mobile computers react to mounting demands

KODIAK Lift-Mounted rugged computer Excerpted from a recent article in Material Handling Magazine.

When the concept of a forklift-mounted computer emerged, it was accompanied by a keyboard, separate battery and a better power conversion device specific to electric or propane, each of which had to be precisely and permanently integrated. Then, you had to manage, upgrade and optimize the operating systems. According to Ron D’Ambrosio, president and CEO of Glacier Computer, a single touchscreen terminal now houses all of these elements, but to address the hardware specs alone barely scratches the surface.

“The newest VMT technology is made to collect equipment and safety data from a vehicle management system, inventory and operational data from a warehouse management system, and any other PC-driven processes that the enterprise requires,” D’Ambrosio says. “Then it must not only disseminate that information, but provide the flexibility to orient the data to a variety of departments within the enterprise. This is the ‘Intelligent Forklift.’”

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The Siren Song of Lift-Mounted ‘Rugged’ Tablets

In Greek mythology, the Sirens were dangerous yet beautiful creatures, who lured nearby sailors with their enchanting music and voices to shipwreck on the rocky coast of their island. In Tablet Mythology the iPad revolution lured warehouse managers and IT specialists toward an emerging rogues gallery of “rugged” tablets as a ‘more affordable’ next-gen productivity solution. But lifts by their very nature produce a set of operating conditions that tablets are not designed to withstand…for very long.

Honeywell did us all a favor by articulating this problem in detail. The sub-heading of their piece says it all. “Why Tablets and Purpose Built Forklift-Mounted Computers Are Not Interchangeable.”

One System to Rule Them All

Your business no longer has to delay a critical hardware purchase because that hardware may not run the next operating system or platform upgrade. KODIAK is built to run the latest versions and the widest range of operating systems of any VMT, right out of the box. Check it out at MODEX, April 4th through the 7th.

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Glacier Computer to Highlight KODIAK Forklift Computer at MODEX 2016

Glacier Computer returns to MODEX 2016, April 4th-7th, highlighting the Kodiak our 5th Generation forklift computer!

For over 15 years, Glacier Computer industrial hardware has been relied upon by many of the nations top companies spanning a wide array of industries and applications. Glacier forklift computers in particular provide mission critical 24/7 data transmission and retrieval in environments including warehousing, logistics, manufacturing, food production and transportation.

KODIAK FORKLIFT COMPUTERS

The new Kodiak forklift computer represents 15 years of real-world experience, engineering, and customer feedback. Boasting multiple display sizes, efficient processing power, and internal power supply and UPS, the Kodiak stands up against any competitive unit in the market. No other all-in-one device can readily run as many operating systems thus allowing for easy integration and forward migration into any customer’s computing environment. And, the Kodiak sets a new benchmark for price, making it the most cost effective forklift unit in the industry.

RUGGED TABLETS and RUGGED LAPTOPS

We also recognize the exponentially growing need for portability and the significant requirement for getting rugged computing in the hands of mobile workers. These include shop floor, field service, cross dock, warehouse, and manufacturing personnel. Glacier Computer can field any question you may have when it comes to tablet computers. We know the market, the choices and the options. We represent the best rugged tablet and rugged laptops ready to meet all of your portable data collection needs.