Tuesday, September 11, 2012

Mobile Workers and Safe Technology

By Allyson Westcot


Specialists forecast that most workers will be mobile by the end of the next decade, and that up to 1 billion people will work remotely in the future. As the technology keeps improving, there'll be more options for mobile workers than there are at present. Whether it's trekking thru a rainforest for research or checking a patient's medical records in a speeding ambulance, durable laptops can complete the job.

Petrol and Natural Gas

Many employees are mobile. Someone that inspects oil derricks, as an example, should have rugged technology. An ultra-rugged tablet would be excellent for this type of work. When there could be liquids or gasses present in a no-spark area, a completely sealed rugged laptop or tablet computer is a total must. This could allow workers the ability to communicate without cellular phones, because these phones can spark and become a hazard in certain situations.

Healthcare

Rugged technology is necessary for hospitals, ORs and other clinical settings. The comuter must be properly cleaned and sealed in order that it can't harbour bacteria that could make patients sick. A tablet with a touch sensitive screen is perfect for fast-paced work in ERs and ambulances, also. Mobile clinical employees who go from place to place checking on patients can keep their records recent with rugged technology, as well.

Armed Services and Law Enforcement

Peace officers use rugged PCs in their autos to do everything from running license plates to writing reports. They can get recent info on fugitives, emergencies, crimes-in-progress and arrest warrants. Other technology lets them monitor traffic speed, film around their automobiles and keep communities safer. Army units use rugged technology for obvious reasonsâ€"regular PCs couldn't square up to the abuse that rugged technology handles with no issues.

Emergency Teams

Whether emergency responders need to rush to a fire or groups need to organize a relief effort for those who have been displaced due to a flood, quake or other natural catastrophe, rugged technology keeps communication open and info flowing. It's crucial that computers don't fail during these emergencies. With durable computers, the rate of failure is so small that emergency groups can depend on the technology.




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