Re-engineering commercial computers for extreme environments Commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) computer solutions are often deployed within a programme to leverage cost and performance benefits. However, defence and security applications’ requirements differ from end-user and enterprise computing...
The growing role of the SME With the ever-advancing march of technology, the incredible rate of change and the need to remain at the cutting-edge of capability while maintaining a strategic advantage, SME’s (small and...
How to stop your computer overheating With winter just a breath away, and summer seems a lifetime away, you may not be thinking about how hot things are getting any time soon. Spare a thought,...
An eventful year for the healthcare industry 2020 has been a challenging year for all of us. The world hit by a coronavirus pandemic, something none of us could have predicted. Please spare a thought...
For industrial applications, computer hardware failure can cause significant downtime, for the application itself, but even more so to the end user. In most cases, industrial applications require the very latest technology to achieve the...
My son recently asked me: “What do you do at work?” to which I replied I’m a product manager, “But what do you actually do”? I thought about this for a second or two, am I...
The challenge You may have been there before; a complex project made all the more challenging by the need for a completely bespoke electromechanical or box build assembly, often characterised by purchasing teams scrambling to...
Hello, my name is Martijn; I am a Dutch international business and management student at the Rotterdam Business School. For the past six months, I have been working as a market research intern at Captec....
Mobile electronic gaming tablets We’ve talked a lot in previous blogs about managing large estates of tablets on single sites like bingo clubs, just as we do with our own electronic gaming tablets which can...
When the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act (PASPA) was overturned in May 2018, the American sports wagering experience was destined to change forever. The highly concentrated activity in Nevada could never be replicated throughout...
According to the industry trade body, Bacta, there are currently around 500 amusement arcades in the UK. In stark contrast, when you rewind to the 1980s, the industry was booming with over 1,000 arcades in...
The worldwide state of retail betting Almost since the relegalisation of UK betting shops in the 1961, the doom predictors have had the death of the betting shop in their sights. From the advent of...
Technology to address challenges As the internet becomes more ubiquitous and essential to both everyday life and business, the amount of data that we collectively produce has skyrocketed. In fact, around 90 per cent of...
Understanding the requirements Military applications often suffer from the challenges derived from an appetite to employ the latest generation of hardware and achieve the best performance level possible. This appetite is typically driven by an...
How to protect commercial computers for use in rail applications Commercial computers are designed to be operated in the same comfortable working environment as human beings. In an ideal world, we would be able to...
Key considerations for selecting an mobile workforce automation platform Mobile workforce management is a proven advantage that many fleets are adopting in and outside of their vehicles to leverage a competitive edge. Using mobile technology...
3 technologies set to shape the future of the mobile workforce The evolution of the mobile workforce has enabled businesses worldwide to harness the advantages of technology on-the-move. Communication streams have become optimised, the working...
In support of #INWED19 which celebrates the achievements of women in engineering, we sat down with our Product Support Engineer, Laura Anderson, who gave us a valuable insight into her career so far working in...
In a previous blog, my colleague, Ian, discussed the technology behind Li-ion batteries and the various methods that manufacturers use to improve battery life. This time, I thought I’d cover the software tricks you can...
Hello, my name is Thomas. I’m a French business school student. As part of my studies, I was encouraged to do an internship abroad. I decided to choose the UK and successfully applied for a...
The autonomous vehicles landscape By now we have all heard of autonomous vehicles or driverless cars; and the realisation that a world where these vehicles will be commonplace is slowly setting in. The technology enabling...
Why do I need an Industrial Computer? To the average user, a computer is generally seen as a simple box. It performs a task and is expected to work consistently, with some occasional support from...
Understand your application C4ISR applications must provide the right people with the right information within time constraints to be effective. Of course, this must be done in conjunction with denying and disrupting the same privileges...
In-vehicle Technology In a previous blog, I addressed the difficulties faced by waste management companies in their pursuit of in-vehicle technology optimisation and efficiency. But many of the root cause problems aren’t exclusive to that...
Tablet battery life – Increased power = increased drainage? Over the last decade, mobile devices have become an integral part of our everyday activities – be it social, work or even a combination of both....
Digitisation is initiating rapid changes in the modern railway IT infrastructure As the railway industry expands and passenger numbers skyrocket, the question that has to be asked is: How do you ensure the industry keeps...
The problem with old age…. Healthcare, especially in the present day, can be a very divisive topic. However, one thing we can all agree on is that improving services is critical. When entering a dated...
Mobile devices are improving by the day. And as they do, expect to see them take over whole industries as businesses take advantage of their size, weight, portability and performance. The hospitality industry is always...
Why Should the Efficiency of Your Industrial Computer’s PSU Matter to You? No PSUs are the same, that’s a given. So, as well as evaluating the power output when choosing the PSU for your industrial...
Electronic devices and equipment are susceptible to damage by people, property, rain, dust, and all sorts of other conditions. To protect and improve their lifespan, it is important to consider the application environment and associated...
The theatre of war You could be forgiven for thinking that militarising a rugged tablet, a device often tested to military standards, may be surplus to requirements. But as any soldier will tell you, the...
Flight Simulation – Past, Present and Future… April 2018 marks the 100th birthday of the Royal Air Force, and in anticipation I thought we could take a stroll through the archives to look at how...
Babbage and Ada – The Advent of Mathematical Computing In 1837, Charles Babbage proposed the Analytical Engine. His design would move past the computation of mathematical tables to the computation of outcomes. Although not successfully...
Mobile workforces are fantastically useful things. By coordinating these workforces with mobile devices, business productivity, effectiveness and efficiency can easily be further enhanced. Enter the tablet computer. Now, it’s by no means a new thing...
We increasingly live our lives on-the-go and the holy-grail is the time saver. From instant drink breakfast cereals to auto-defrosting cars, we are always searching for that extra couple of minutes to get ahead. And...
The benefits of the Intel 7th generation processor These days everyone seems to walk around glued to their smartphone or tablet – whether they are browsing the net, checking email or just playing a game....
Rack Integration The demand for fully populated and functional rack cabinets is set to increase in line with the evolution of technology and resultantly, the enhanced capabilities of applications. Designers and engineers competent in rack...
