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.
MSATe G2 Land Mobile Kit
Mobile Printers
Mounts
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
Modernizing Traffic Stops
Modernizing Traffic Processes Increases Officer Efficiency and Safety for Ontario Municipality David Heath, Senior Manager, Major Accounts – Canada Police departments in Canada and the United States face a similar challenge: how to modernize the unsafe and inefficient traditional traffic stop process, without exceeding tight department budgets. In one small city of 80,000 people in Ontario, Canada, traffic stops were averaging more than 20 minutes. Officers were handwriting their citations, which kept the officer and civilians alike on the side of the road for long periods of time with traffic whizzing by. Not only was this process time-consuming and dangerous: […]
Case Study – Greenville, SC Sheriff Office
Case Study Greenville County, SC: Sheriff’s Office The Greenville Sheriff’s department worked with Joe Schmauch of Greenville Media, a helicopter pilot himself, to find a better way to broadcast the video into the field than the off-the-shelf microwave systems. Schmauch brought in Mark Robison of VITEC to improve the broadcast stream, video compression and error correction. They were getting this amazing video from the drone and the SpeedFusion set-up gave them a way to distribute it in real time.” – Joe Schmauch, Greenville Media Challenges More than 600 municipal law enforcement agencies have helicopters for aerial surveillance and observation, but […]
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 […]
Why You Need To Include Satellite Communications In Your Emergency Plan
Wayne Rash is a technology and science writer based in Washington. The California wildfires have created a series of catastrophes for businesses that reach far beyond the physical destruction of the fires themselves. In northern California, a series of long-term planned outages is leaving PG&E customers in the dark as the utility tries to avoid starting any new fires by shutting down the power grid. While these outages may preserve areas where fires have not started, the damage to businesses in these areas is still significant. Some of that damage comes from direct losses, such as merchandise spoiled by […]
Design My Computer
Rugged Computers created with the right specs to get the job done that you need. We have created a pdf file that will help you make the selections for your custom computer, Laptop or Tablet. Click here to download FIRST THOUGHTS: How Rugged do you need the computer to be? Consumer Grade, Semi-Rugged, Fully-Rugged or Ultra-Rugged —- Do you need it to function in a particular environment? Need a particular IP rating? Will it get wet? Exposed to temperature extremes? Subject to dust or dirt? Will it be moved from vehicle or desk often? What style would work best for […]
The Impossible Route
THE IMPOSSIBLE ROUTE Everyone has their own impossible route. It might be climbing a volcano or finishing a single mile. The impossible route documentary series is about capturing the story and the adventure of cyclists trying to accomplish what might be considered impossible. This endeavor is not about racing; it’s about finding adventure, pushing the limit, and then going beyond what is thought to be possible. The first impossible route expedition took place on Mauna Kea in 2020. The adventure has continued ever since, with two seasons of expeditions filmed and plans for season 3. The vision is to grow this inspiration into […]
How To Turn Your Cell Phone Into A Satellite Phone
Mobile device innovation has made it easier for us to stay constantly connected. We expect our phone to always work, but that’s often not the case. Cellular networks cover about 15 percent of the planet, so when traveling to off-the-grid places, that “mobile network not available” message can be frustrating. It’d be nice if your cell phone or tablet worked everywhere you went, but for those times they don’t, there’s Iridium GO! Exec®. Whether you’re on a family hike, taking a sailboat out for the day, or RVing across the country, Iridium GO! has everything you need to keep your cellular device […]