Data communication over cellular networks is an attractive option for M2M applications. By Brian Allred, Wilson Electronics  Continue Reading..

I recently came across an interesting — and shocking — piece of data. According to a VDC Research report published in February, the global mobile workforce exceeded one billion people in 2010. By Sarah Howland, Editor In Chief, Field Technologies magazine  Continue Reading..

In January, Intermec launched a new product line of mobile computers — the 70 Series. The product line includes four unique products geared toward different industries that all share one common platform. By Sarah Howland, Editor In Chief, Field Technologies  Continue Reading..

The vending machine service industry has traditionally been very labor-intensive, with staff visiting each machine each week to restock inventory. By Brian Albright, Field Technologies magazine  Continue Reading..

If you ask any technology vendor for the top question they hear from companies evaluating solutions, I bet the majority would tell you the same thing — “what’s the ROI?” That said, you wouldn’t believe the number of companies I talk to about measurable benefits they’ve received from their deployments that say, “Uh, we haven’t really tracked that.” By Sarah Howland, Field Technologies magazine  Continue Reading..

For a small company, it’s crucial to maximize productivity and cut costs wherever you can. Fleet management is one way to do so, but many companies with small fleets have the misperception that fleet management is only for large companies. By Sarah Howland, Field Technologies magazine  Continue Reading..

It is no secret that the construction industry has borne the brunt of the Great Recession. After three years of dramatic declines, construction companies are working to achieve better results. By Michael Kapp, Compsee  Continue Reading..

As consumers embrace mobile technology, more businesses have had to address the issue of employees accessing corporate data on their personal mobile computers and smartphones. By Brian Albright, Field Technologies magazine  Continue Reading..

Last month, I attended DistribuTECH 2011 in San Diego. If you’re not familiar, DistribuTECH is a show for the utility industry that is focused on all things Smart Grid. From distribution automation and smart metering to customer-facing applications and cost savings, the show provided a wealth of information any utility would find useful. By Sarah Howland, Field Technologies magazine  Continue Reading..

Try asking your favorite mobile device for find a nearby convenience store. By Israel Beniaminy, ClickSoftware  Continue Reading..