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How to Upgrade Windows® CE Mobile Apps to Android™: A Step by Step Guide for Businesses
Migrating to next-generation platforms is essential, but it can also be a tricky process. Learn how to upgrade Windows CE mobile apps to Android in our step-by-step guide, and find out how you can get started now.
Consumer Vs Enterprise: Why choosing consumer devices for your business might cost you more than you think
In this white paper, find out about the hidden costs of choosing consumer mobile devices for enterprise use. Discover how understanding Total Cost of Ownership will boost productivity and save you money.
Windows® CE to Android™ Migration: The Definitive Guide
If you’re using Windows CE or Windows Mobile for your business’s mobile devices, it’s absolutely essential you start planning a migration to a new operating system. Discover why in our white paper – and find out how you can get started now.
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Industry news and useful articles on hardware, software and security
Repair Better. Report Faster. The Power of Rugged Mobiles in Defence Forces Maintenance
Defence forces are realising the huge benefits of data-driven maintenance – but choosing the right rugged mobile in defence is crucial to a successful outcome. More in the post.
Why Data Driven Maintenance is the Key to a Modern and Efficient Defence Force
Data-driven maintenance will bring more consistent data, faster, to teams managing defence estates. Here’s some of the challenges it will solve in the months and years ahead.
An Interview With Kat Hodgson, Nuffield Technologies’ Project Manager
To mark National Project Management Day, we chatted to our very own PM, Kat Hodgson, exploring her career thus far, as well as other important questions.
Exploring Zebra’s New TC22 and TC27 Mobile Computers
Zebra’s latest models in its TC2X series of mobile computers, the TC22 and TC27, offer enterprise-level performance for small and medium-sized businesses.
Exploring the New Zebra ET6X Range of Rugged Tablets
Zebra’s latest range of Rugged Android tablets, the ET6X, is paving the way in the manufacturing, warehouse, public safety, and field services industries.
Best Tablets for Business: Which Models Are Right for Your Sector?
It’s a very particular type of hell realising you’ve invested – heavily – in the wrong tablets for your sector. Get it right – read our post.
Small Device, Big Impact – How the Rugged Mobile Printer Can Revolutionise Supply Chain Efficiency
Giving your warehouse and distribution employees rugged mobile printers could increase efficiencies by 62% We look at all the benefits.
Why Choosing the Right Labels for Your Mobile Label Printer is Crucial To Successful Project Delivery
Are you spending enough time thinking about the labels you’ll use with your mobile printer? Getting it right will be crucial to your project’s success.
Thermal Transfer vs Direct Thermal Printing: Which is Best?
Do you know the difference between direct thermal and thermal transfer printing? This is a vital decision that you need to make when choosing label printers for your business. Find out in our blog post.
Handheld Printer Connectivity and Battery Life – Why You Must Consider These Features Before Buying Technology for Your Teams
Before procuring a handheld printer ask two questions: how will they connect to your team’s devices and how long will the batteries last. Find out more.
Buying Portable Printers? Form Factor and Ergonomics Should Play a Crucial Role in Your Procurement Decisions
Portable printers can unlock huge efficiencies – providing you choose the right set-up for your team. We look at some of the options.
An Introduction to Wireless Mobile Printing: What It Is and How Your Organisation Could Benefit
Wireless mobile printers can help field workers perform tasks faster and more accurately – and boost profits. Read our introductory guide.
Military Tablet Functionality: What Do You Need – and How Do You Go About Getting It?
If you’re buying enterprise-grade tablets for the military, you must match a device with the precise requirements of a job role. We show you how to do just that.
Does Android or iOS Make the Best Military Operating System? Here’s Our Verdict
Should you choose Android or iOS for your defence forces devices? We look at six crucial elements that should play a part in your decision-making and reveal which performs best overall.
Nuffield Technologies Achieves JOSCAR Registration
Nuffield Technologies has achieved JOSCAR accreditation in the aerospace, defense, and security sectors. We are a reliable supplier committed to excellence.
Connected Battlefield Vehicles: Why Choosing the Right Docking Solutions Matters
If you’re procuring rugged devices for defence forces, you must also choose suitable mounting solutions for aircraft, tanks and carriers. Here’s OUR guide.
A Detailed Exploration of the New Zebra TC58 Mobile Computer
The new Zebra TC58 mobile computer is as rugged as it is technically proficient, and in this post, we’ll be looking at some of its key features in more detail.
How Auto ID Technologies Can Improve Efficiency in Defence
Find out how automatic identification (auto id) and data capture technologies can bring efficiencies and cost savings to two areas of defence operations.
Defence Forces: Human Factor (HF) Considerations When Choosing Military Grade Phones and Tablets
When choosing rugged phones for defence forces, it’s crucial you assess human factors (HF) in tech before making procurement decisions. Find out why military grade phones are the best option in our post.
Why Defence Forces Are Adopting Tough Mobiles
We look at the reasons why defence forces are bringing tough mobiles onto the front line – and what it means for the future of military operations.
7 Key Ways Rugged Mobile Technology Can Improve Defence Forces Operations
Nuffield Technologies looks at how the latest rugged mobile technology can bring great efficacy, efficiency and cost savings to defence operations.
Talent Shortage? Upgrading to Enterprise Tablets Can Help Retain Your Field Electrical Engineers
Moving to enterprise tablets will increase job satisfaction among field electrical engineers, helping you to retain and recruit talent. We look at the reason why.
6 Ways Oil and Gas Companies are Using Rugged Phones and Tablets to Increase Efficiency and Profits
Nuffield Technologies looks at the benefits of integrating leading rugged devices to oil and gas industry operations and how to begin your search for the right hardware.
How Rugged Technology is Transforming Field Work – And Why You Should Join the Revolution
Rugged technology is revolutionising field work, bringing greater efficiency, accuracy and customer satisfaction to many industries. We look at why it’s having such a big impact and how to begin your own journey towards embracing the latest technologies.
Backward Compatibility: Why It Matters for Field Services
Backward compatibilty of mobiles may mean the difference between staying in service for 1 year or for many more. Find out why backward compatibility will save your field services company time and money.
How Mobile Working is Improving Customer Service in Facilities Management
Customer service is now the only way facilities management companies can stand out from the competition. Find out how mobile working keeps you ahead.
How businesses can attract more women to STEM (and get them to stay)
Although more women are working in STEM than ever before, there’s still a lot that businesses can do to beat the bias that women face. Nuffield Technologies take a look at what we have done so far, and what we still need to work on.
Best Tough Tablets for 2021-2022: The Nuffield Technologies Guide
With so many rugged tabets out there, where do you start choosing one for your business? Begin with our guide, which whittles down the market to six of the best devices money can buy.
Best Tough Phones for 2021-2022: The Nuffield Technologies Guide
If you’re looking for a short, concise introduction to the best tough phones for your business, our guide is a great place to start.
Why Calculating Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) is Crucial Before Purchasing Business Mobile Devices
If you want to compare the cost of one mobile device against another for your business, you must undertake a total cost of ownership calculation. Here’s how to do it.
Is Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) a Good Idea for your Business?
More and more organisations are embracing a bring your own device strategy, but is it a wise decision? We look at the pros and cons to help you make the right choice.
9 Reasons Why Your Business Mobile Devices Are Failing (And What You Can Do About It)
Pick the wrong mobile device for the job and there are many ways your technology can let you down. We look at some of the problems businesses encounter and offer one simple solution for improving performance.
Why Rugged Phone Cases Are Not the Answer for Your Business
Pairing a consumer mobile phone with a rugged case might seem like an attractive, cost-saving option for businesses. But can this approach really compare, performance-wise, with using truly rugged phones? We look at the facts.
What Makes a Rugged Mobile ‘Rugged’?
How do you know if a rugged technology will stand up to the rigours of your workplace? Sarah Edge looks at industry standards for measuring the robustness of mobile devices, so you can make the right choices for your business.
How to Pick the Right Mobile Devices for Your Warehouse Operations – And Vastly Improve Productivity
Rugged technology can help you bring significant improvements to your warehouse set up, but how do you go about choosing the right devices for your business? Nuffield Technologies reveals how to get started.
How Rugged Mobile Computers Will Transform Businesses in the Next 5 Years
Sarah Edge from Nuffield Technologies looks at how rugged tech will play a fundamental role in helping to meet some of the biggest challenges to businesses.
5 Urgent Security Issues for Legacy OS Rugged Devices
Cyber attacks are a very real threat for businesses, and that threat is greater for organisations using legacy rugged devices. We look at five issues Windows CE users must address if they want to keep their business safe from harm.
How to Upgrade Windows® CE Mobile Apps to Android™: A Step by Step Guide for Businesses
Migrating to next-generation platforms is essential, but it can also be a tricky process. Learn how to upgrade Windows CE mobile apps to Android in our step-by-step guide, and find out how you can get started now.
Choosing an Operating System for Your Business Mobile Devices? Here’s Why Android Beats iOS Every Time
Sarah Edge from Nuffield Technologies reveals why Android is ahead of the competition when it comes to functionality, reliability and return on investment.
3 Ways Rugged Wearables Are Transforming Logistics Businesses
Rugged hardware and software experts Nuffield Technologies looks at three ways wearable devices are bringing huge benefits to logistics businesses.
5 Reasons Why Migrating to Android Enterprise Devices Will Benefit Your Business
Nuffield Technologies looks at how replacing legacy mobile technology with Android Enterprise devices can give businesses a competitive edge.
The 11 Most Common Questions about Windows CE to Android Migration
Nuffield Technologies answers the most common questions about Windows CE to Android Migration and reveals how you can get started now.
Consumer Vs Enterprise: Why choosing consumer devices for your business might cost you more than you think
In this white paper, find out about the hidden costs of choosing consumer mobile devices for enterprise use. Discover how understanding Total Cost of Ownership will boost productivity and save you money.
Windows® CE to Android™ Migration: The Definitive Guide
If you’re using Windows CE or Windows Mobile for your business’s mobile devices, it’s absolutely essential you start planning a migration to a new operating system. Discover why in our white paper – and find out how you can get started now.
