Utilities
Construction, Management, Fleet
Rugged equipment that keeps you in touch.
Satellite Communications
Phones for when there is no cell coverage
Many brands and specifications. Customize your needs to get the perfect and make sure it will last.
Rugged Computers
Tough, portable, and extremely dependable
Many brands and specifications. Customize your needs to get the perfect and make sure it will last.
When an emergency hits and there is no power and cellular coverage, you will need some type of satellite equipment to communicate and stay connected. We provide utility companies with a range of products, from satellite phones, data terminals, push-to-talk over satellite and VSAT systems. The products offer reliable calling, text messaging, SOS, GPS and more. We want to make sure operations are clear and effective. During normal operations, we also not only supply satellite products for backup systems, but rugged laptop, tablets, GPS tracking and mobile routers.
Rugged Utility and other blog posts that are of interest
Rugged Touchscreen Without Equal
A device’s screen quality is one of the most important elements of the perceived comfort and enjoyment of its usage, especially if it’s a touchscreen. But if your business has never used rugged computers before, touchscreen quality might not be the first or even the second thing you consider when contemplating a purchase. However, it’s really very important – for three reasons. One, rugged devices are meant to be used outside, so their screens must be bright enough to read under sunlight. If they’re not, what you’ll see will effectively be a black screen, rendering this technological investment near useless […]
Missionaries make grueling trip
Monday was a long day hiking the jungles and riding the rivers for missionaries Scott Flaugher and Jareb McClain. As Scott and Jareb made their way down the fourth river of the day, the sun slowly disappeared. They pulled out their satellite phone to let Natasha, Scott’s wife, know how the trip was going. After getting off the river, they still had a two-hour night hike before they could rest. So far, the trip is going well. Scott and Jareb are hiking through the heart of Elseng territory. They are learning more about the Elseng people to help them decide where […]
GETAC V110 Review
GETAC V110 Second generation of Getac’s thinner, lighter rugged convertible now with with Intel 5th generation Core processors, better cameras, better display, glove-capable multi-touch. By Conrad H. Blickenstorfer, photography by Carol Cotton) Getac’s second generation V110 is a remarkably thin and light rugged convertible notebook computer that’s been upgraded with Intel “Broadwell” 5th generation Core processors and a variety of functional and technology improvements. Already featuring a spacious 11.6-inch display, multi-touch, dual input, fast 802.11ac WiFi and 4G LTE mobile broadband, the second gen upgrades will provide even greater appeal for those customers who need the comprehensive features of […]
Rugged Tablets Built for Contractors
The construction industry is facing a growing number of pressures. Tight deadlines and budgets and the need for better collaboration are just a few. Team members need the right technology to keep up to meet the scale of work and cooperation required. Rugged tablets are proving to be the answer. Tablets streamline processes and communication, simplify approvals, and help construction industry professionals stay on top of high-stakes responsibilities in dangerous environments. The Need for a Construction Tablet In many ways, today’s construction industry pressures are not necessarily new. Team members have always had to communicate almost every day to meet tight […]
Hunter rescued after heart trouble in the high country
October 26, 2022 Lucas Turner Features, Meeker 0 Dr. Anthony Canfield didn’t expect to put his medical training to use while elk hunting in the Flattops Wilderness this year, but that training played a role in the coordinated effort to rescue his friend. After riding into the mountains on horseback with outfitter Trappers Lodge, Canfield and longtime friend “Dave” were enjoying their time camping, fishing and hunting for any signs of elk. After multiple days acclimating to the elevation and taking in the fresh mountain air, Canfield’s friend started feeling ill. “So we were hiking every day, you know, carrying backpacks and carrying our […]
Satellite Phones as an essential tool after a disaster: Voice as the most basic need
Satellite Phone in a disaster: Sarasota, Florida, United States, Oct. 01, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The importance of satellite communication during and after a natural disaster such as Hurricane Ian. It’s safe to say that today’s businesses and governments couldn’t function without the Internet, voice communication and other forms of modern telecommunications. Everything from running the business to handling finances, logistics, internal and external communications, and utilizing various safety devices. Few, however, appreciate that all these systems are land based and hence vulnerable to the effects of both natural and man-made disasters. When a disaster strikes, cellular infrastructure can be […]
Getac X600 Server
Getac launches powerful new X600 Server and X600 Pro-PCI models, expanding X600 line of rugged mobile workstations IRVINE, Calif. — February 14, 2023: Getac X600 Review — Getac Getac Technology Corporation, a leading producer of rugged technology announced today the expansion of its flagship X600 rugged mobile workstation product line with the launch of the X600 Server and X600 Pro-PCI. The new models will reside alongside the recently launched X600 and X600 Pro, creating a comprehensive lineup of rugged mobile workstations that are purpose-built to meet the increasing demands of professionals working in challenging industries such as defense, manufacturing and oil & gas. X600 […]