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Rugged Mobiles for the Defence Sector White Paper
Discover how to make informed procurement decisions for defence forces with Nuffield Technologies’ comprehensive guide. Learn about rugged devices, secure deployments, and essential factors for successful implementations. Download now!
The 9 Step Guide to Mobile Device Cyber Security
This comprehensive guide offers nine essential steps to bolster mobile device cybersecurity in your organisation. It includes best-practice advice on risk assessment, secure purchasing, Zero Trust principles, password hygiene, and user education.
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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Rugged Mobiles for the Defence Sector White Paper
A Guide for BuyersMake the right procurement...
Zebra Mobile Computer Comparison Guide – TC2X vs TC5Xe vs TC7X
Summary: This guide showcases three leading...
Defence Forces – It’s Time to Upgrade Your Zebra TC72/77 Devices. Here’s Why
SummaryZebra Technologies’ TC72/77 mobile...
9 Exciting RFID Future Trends – And What They Could Mean for Your Business
The numbers don’t lie. According to Fortune...
Which Type of RFID Tag Should You Choose? A Comprehensive Guide
One of the most important decisions you’ll...
The RFID Business Case: 5 Real Life Scenarios of Radio Frequency ID Tags in Action
In a previous ‘introduction to RFID’ post, we...
The RFID Guide: What is it and Which Set-Up Will Work for You?
In 2024, Walmart’s logistics operation did...
Best Tough Tablets for 2025: The Nuffield Technologies Guide
It’s easy to see the appeal of tough tablets....
Best Tough Phones 2025: The Nuffield Technologies Guide
Tough phones – or ‘rugged’ phones to use the...
The Benefits of Ongoing Support for Your Bespoke Software
It’s 5.30 am and your delivery drivers can’t...
Zebra Mobile Devices Cost More Than Consumer Models – And Here’s Why They’re Worth It
Anyone new to the world of Zebra phones is...
One Rugged Device, For Everything: The New Zebra EM45 RFID Enterprise Mobile
Most decisions in life involve some element of...
Silent Productivity Killers: The Real Impact of Untested Updates on Your Workforce
Software update error. These three words can...
You Must Test Mobile Device Security Updates: Here’s What We Recommend
Managing Android security updates for your...
CoreXA Framework: The Solution That Makes Migrating Software from Windows CE to Android Much Easier
Support for Windows CE has ended, security...
The 9 Step Guide to Mobile Device Cyber Security
Protecting your organisation starts with this guideCyber criminals are targeting the millions of...
Handheld Computer Comparison: The New Zebra TC53e/TC58e/TC53e-RFID Models Versus… Well, Everything Else
How does ‘handheld computer X’ compare to...
Sustainable IT at Nuffield Technologies: From Eco-Friendly Phones to Repairable Laptops
There’s no easy way to put it. Technology...
Developer Takeover – How to Get Unstuck and Overcome Coder’s Block
When one of Nuffield Technologies’ talented...
Zebra DNA Cloud – The Suite of Software Tools That Boosts Productivity for Zebra Devices
Imagine if technicians and field services...
Shut the Door on Cyber Crime: Load Zebra Devices with This Zebra Software For a Powerful Security Solution
When you’re looking to purchase enterprise...
Tighter Security, Better Productivity: This Mobile Device Management Solution is a Superpower for Zebra Handheld Computers
How important is choosing the right mobile...
The Problem with Vehicle-Mounted Computers in Warehouse Ops –And How Multipurpose Tablets Provide a Solution
Can you have too much technology?If it’s...
Usability: the Critical Factor in Defence Maintenance Digital Strategies
Digital strategies can revolutionise defence...
5 Technologies That Are Transforming Logistics in the Military
In a 2023 article for the Federal News Network...
Repair Better. Report Faster. The Power of Rugged Mobiles in Defence Forces Maintenance
Data-driven maintenance is coming to defence...
Why Data Driven Maintenance is the Key to a Modern and Efficient Defence Force
Omar Bradley, a US General during World War...
An Interview With Kat Hodgson, Nuffield Technologies’ Project Manager
Today marks National Project Management Day...
Exploring Zebra’s New TC22 and TC27 Mobile Computers
Zebra has long been an industry leader in the...
Exploring the New Zebra ET6X Range of Rugged Tablets
Zebra has long been at the forefront of...
Best Tablets for Business: Which Models Are Right for Your Sector?
As many as three-quarters of UK businesses use...
Small Device, Big Impact – How the Rugged Mobile Printer Can Revolutionise Supply Chain Efficiency
A case study* revealed the dramatic impact of...
Why Choosing the Right Labels for Your Mobile Label Printer is Crucial To Successful Project Delivery
Are you looking to buy mobile label...
Thermal Transfer vs Direct Thermal Printing: Which is Best?
When it comes to printing labels, should you...
Handheld Printer Connectivity and Battery Life – Why You Must Consider These Features Before Buying Technology for Your Teams
A handheld printer frees up workers to do more...
Buying Portable Printers? Form Factor and Ergonomics Should Play a Crucial Role in Your Procurement Decisions
Portable printers can increase efficiency and...
An Introduction to Wireless Mobile Printing: What It Is and How Your Organisation Could Benefit
According to IBM, the global mobile workforce...
Military Tablet Functionality: What Do You Need – and How Do You Go About Getting It?
Tablets have the potential to significantly...
Does Android or iOS Make the Best Military Operating System? Here’s Our Verdict
Together, Android and Apple iOS own close to...
Nuffield Technologies Achieves JOSCAR Registration
Nuffield Technologies is thrilled to announce...
Connected Battlefield Vehicles: Why Choosing the Right Docking Solutions Matters
When purchasing devices for the connected...
A Detailed Exploration of the New Zebra TC58 Mobile Computer
Earlier this year, Zebra brought out the...
How Auto ID Technologies Can Improve Efficiency in Defence
Auto ID technologies have revolutionised...
Defence Forces: Human Factor (HF) Considerations When Choosing Military Grade Phones and Tablets
One of the greatest benefits of mobile phones...
Why Defence Forces Are Adopting Tough Mobiles
For many, the topic of innovative technologies...
7 Key Ways Rugged Mobile Technology Can Improve Defence Forces Operations
Using off-the-shelf mobile devices is a...
Talent Shortage? Upgrading to Enterprise Tablets Can Help Retain Your Field Electrical Engineers
Reports about using technology in business...
6 Ways Oil and Gas Companies are Using Rugged Phones and Tablets to Increase Efficiency and Profits
In an industry report looking at the future of...
How Rugged Technology is Transforming Field Work – And Why You Should Join the Revolution
There are 1.2m field services businesses in...
Backward Compatibility: Why It Matters for Field Services
Tablets and phones are now essential in the...
How Mobile Working is Improving Customer Service in Facilities Management
The price of fuel, equipment, materials and...
How businesses can attract more women to STEM (and get them to stay)
Recently we heard someone say that it is...
Best Tough Tablets for 2021-2022: The Nuffield Technologies Guide
It’s easy to see the appeal of tough tablets. They offer far more screen space than a rugged...
Best Tough Phones for 2021-2022: The Nuffield Technologies Guide
Tough phones – or ‘rugged’ phones to use the industry terminology – should cope with the knocks,...
Why Calculating Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) is Crucial Before Purchasing Business Mobile Devices
One way of calculating the cost of mobile...
Is Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) a Good Idea for your Business?
It’s an eye-catching concept from the point of...
9 Reasons Why Your Business Mobile Devices Are Failing (And What You Can Do About It)
One of the biggest mistakes made by businesses...
Why Rugged Phone Cases Are Not the Answer for Your Business
At first glance, rugged phone cases may seem...
What Makes a Rugged Mobile ‘Rugged’?
‘Durable’ and ‘robust’ are words commonly used...
How to Pick the Right Mobile Devices for Your Warehouse Operations – And Vastly Improve Productivity
When searching for technology to improve...
How Rugged Mobile Computers Will Transform Businesses in the Next 5 Years
In the years ahead, rugged mobile computers...
5 Urgent Security Issues for Legacy OS Rugged Devices
Cyber security is an arms race. Criminals are...
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. In this...
Choosing an Operating System for Your Business Mobile Devices? Here’s Why Android Beats iOS Every Time
Selecting an operating system for business...
3 Ways Rugged Wearables Are Transforming Logistics Businesses
For many people, the phrase ‘wearable...
5 Reasons Why Migrating to Android Enterprise Devices Will Benefit Your Business
If you’ve kept up to speed with business tech...
The 11 Most Common Questions about Windows CE to Android Migration
If migrating from Windows CE to Android is one...
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...
Windows® CE to Android™ Migration: The Definitive Guide
If you’re using Windows CE or Windows Mobile...