3 Ways Healthcare Usage Dramatically Impacts Hardware Longevity
November 23, 2017
It's important for medical computers to operate 24/7 since healthcare is just as demanding. Internal components do not last forever, unfortunately, and demanding uptime for computers can seriously affect the longevity of hardware. According to an analysis by the Institute of Electrical and…
The Definition of Open Frame Panel PC and Its Advantages
July 17, 2017
An open frame panel PC incorporates a touchscreen display into the same enclosure as its internal components such as the processor, hard drive or solid state drive, motherboard, I/O ports and the power supply. Such design delivers high-end performance coupled with a compact footprint. This…
How to Implement Patient Infotainment Using Bedside Computers or Tablets
February 18, 2017
The value-based healthcare system becomes more competitive than ever, and hospitals need to focus on the patient experience as one of the main contributing factors to how patients evaluate their stay. As Medicare reimbursement now directly depends on patient satisfaction, hospitals focus on…
Types of Industrial PCs Used in Industrial Automation
February 10, 2017
The industrial sector is increasingly experiencing the impact of the Industry 4.0 concept. Whether you are looking to optimize the workflow, increase production or savings in maintenance, or explore new automation opportunities, there are many ways industrial automation and the underlying…
Industrial Automation & The Future of Employment
January 8, 2017
The discussion about industrial automation replacing the human workforce has a long history and goes back to the Industrial Revolution, but it is the advent of the PC in the 80s that has changed the way we work forever. The discussion has generated a number of myths. What often remains behind the…
Flexible Open Frame Panel PC – Advantages, Market Segments, and Important Features
November 1, 2016
Flexible open frame panel PCs are built from ground up to be easily integrated into custom solutions. The open frame means a device is mainly placed in a metal enclosure and does not have a bezel. Instead, it is typically shipped with various mounting options or options that allow it to be easily…
How Barcode Reading Helps Food and Beverage Industry to Improve Product Quality, Traceability, and Brand Reputation
July 21, 2016
Delivering a safe and quality product to consumers is a challenge food and beverage manufacturers and retailers tackle every day. Every day that challenge increases due to a number of factors. The production rates grow, so does the level of automation in the industry. Hence, the demand of packaging…
Reducing Cybersecurity Threats with Biometric and Smart Card Readers
May 19, 2016
Health organizations have dedicated millions toward implementing security tools to thwart cybersecurity threats. Unfortunately, these efforts have been challenged, as firewalls, prevention systems, intrusion detection and email security have proven that executives and employees are among the…
Rugged Mini PCs: Revolutionizing Healthcare Industry
February 4, 2016
The latest solution to the requirements of modern mobile healthcare is a device known as the rugged mini PC. Rugged mini PCs, by definition, are compact and portable computers essentially designed to withstand extreme conditions that a regular, consumer grade desktop or tablet cannot. Also known…
Touch Screen Operability: Capacitive vs Resistive Touch Screens
October 25, 2015
Many businesses today can benefit with an upgrade to PCs utilizing touch screen technology. With intuitive application, PCs and tablets equipped with touch screen capabilities allow for more streamlined operations, with less cumbersome wires and attachments. Two touch screen options are commonly…
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