Glacier Computer Partners With DRS Tactical Systems To Sell Walkabout Computers
Glacier Computer, LLC, announces its partnership with DRS Tactical Systems, Inc., a unit of DRS Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: DRS), to resell DRS's WalkAbout line of rugged industrial tablet PCs. By combining DRS' WalkAbout hardware with Glacier's new line of GX series computers, Glacier delivers state-of-the-art solutions and services to its customers who require efficient and easy-to-use computers in warehouses, factories, public safety vehicles and utility trucks.
Glacier Computer, a leading supplier of industrial, full-screen PCs used in fixed- and vehicle-mount locations, was recently named to Entrepreneur Magazine & PricewaterhouseCoopers' Hot 100 List for the Fastest Growing New Businesses in the United States. DRS Tactical Systems is the leading supplier of rugged and ultra-rugged MOTS computers, displays and integrated display consoles for defense applications.
DRS's WalkAbout portable devices deliver tablet PC or XP computing power to users requiring mobility and ease of use and complement Glacier's existing line of fixed-mount industrial PCs.
Brian Moore, senior support specialist for Glacier Computer says: "WalkAbout's Hammerhead tablet computers add another dimension to Glacier's rapidly expanding line of industrialized technology solutions by providing us with the ability to satisfy a wider range of customer needs. The Hammerhead's lightweight, rugged design, active electronic pen and intuitive touch screen technology make these computers easy to operate while sitting, standing, walking or even lying down. This enables us to offer solutions for mobile workers who require computer access, no matter what their work environment."
"Here at Glacier, we are very eager to establish a strong, long-lasting partnership with DRS's Tactical Systems business to expand our collective knowledge of the industry and provide our customers superior products and services," states Dan Poisson, vice president of operations at Glacier Computer.
About Glacier Computer (www.glaciercomputer.com)
Glacier Computer designs, markets, configures and supports rugged computer systems for environments that require durability and ease of use. The Company's rugged computers and mobile computer systems are used for mission critical applications in a variety of harsh environments.
Glacier Computer's rugged computer systems are tough, versatile and powerful, while utilizing industry standard PC-architecture. Standard I/O ports accept bar code scanners, keyboards, label printers. etc. All units have on-board 10/100 Ethernet and easily accept all 802.11a, b, and g wireless network options.
About DRS Tactical Systems
DRS Tactical Systems is a leading designer and manufacturer of rugged tablet PCs. DRS acquired WalkAbout in June 2005 to enhance its tactical computer systems business and accelerate its strategy to meet the growing demand for tablet PCs in the military marketplace. The WalkAbout line of rugged tablet PCs and docking stations services mobile workers in a variety of commercial markets, including utilities, public safety, transportation, distribution and manufacturing.