Posts by Eric Ryan

Moving and tracking materials and goods in a manufacturing or warehouse environment is key to efficiency and profitability. It’s no wonder more industries are outfitting forklifts with vehicle-mounted rugged tablets.  With durable touch-screen rugged tablets at an operator’s fingertips, they can track inventory in real-time, be alerted to incoming shipments and scan RFID and barcodes…

These days it seems like rugged tablets have become an essential tool in warehouses of all sizes for managing inventory, supply chains, maintenance and personnel. Minno is focused on providing technology and expertise to help companies realize efficiency gains in warehouse operations. The Minno product line is especially well suited for the full range of challenges in…

For all the dramatic innovations in technology, there remains a cliché that is as accurate today as it was a century ago – “It Pays To Have the Right Tool for the Job.”  Digital change and mobility enable employees to be accessible, responsive, hyper-productive, data-driven, and do more with fewer resources. While mobile devices have…

Until recently, rugged devices were only offered by a small number of specialized manufacturers and were extremely expensive relative to retail tablets. Today, high-performance rugged devices are mainstream and affordable, changing the game for enterprises by making it affordable to equip employees working in the field.  With the option to turn your field device into…

For all the dramatic innovations in technology, there remains a cliché that is as accurate today as it was a century ago – “It Pays To Have the Right Tool for the Job.”  Digital change and mobility enable employees to be accessible, responsive, hyper-productive, data-driven, and do more with fewer resources. While mobile devices have…

Rugged tablets have become essential to the digital transformation of business and to active consumers. Here are some of the leading trends driving the rise in rugged tablets-

ThermoTab™ A New Temperature Screening and Security Kiosk Trying to prevent COVID-19 from breaking out in your business or office can be nerve-wracking. As mask restrictions and social distancing regulations begin lifting across the world, concerns about possible transmission are increasing.  With public spaces opening up again, many workers are returning to the office, customers…

Following COVID-19 Safety Guidelines for Cleaning Devices  Disinfecting technology in your business, home, or shared public workspace is essential to prevent the spread of diseases. But how do you know if you are cleaning your device in the right or wrong way?  Knowing how to properly sanitize devices to follow COVID-19 safety protocols may be tricky depending…

Mobile tablets and phones provide business owners and marketers the ability to use mixed media and their own software Apps as part of marketing campaigns. The potential of mobile marketing through software applications deployed on an iPad or Surface Tablet is already mainstream. But manufacturers now build custom tablets at a fraction of the cost…

TL;DR Mobile tablets reduce paperwork, travel time, and manual errors. Real-time communication improves team coordination and customer service. Technicians can access and update data in real-time from the field. Tablets unlock upselling opportunities and increase revenue potential. Faster billing and payroll processing improve overall efficiency. The field service industry is rapidly adopting new technologies to…

TL;DR A working tablet POS needs just three things to start: a tablet, a card reader, and a POS app Buying your tablet separately from your POS vendor usually saves money and gives you more hardware flexibility. Match your card reader to how you sell; magstripe-only readers are cheapest, but NFC/EMV readers future-proof your checkout…