Xplore Technologies Corp. (NASDAQ: XPLR), the manufacturer of the
world’s most powerful, longest-lasting and rugged tablets on the market,
has received its first major purchase order for its RangerX rugged
Android tablet. The order of approximately $4 million from a major U.S.
telecommunications provider includes tablets and accessories and is
expected to ship this month.
Xplore's RangerX rugged Android tablet drives significant cost savings and efficiencies for telco providers. (Photo: Business Wire)
The RangerX uniquely offers functionality that allows the
telecommunications provider to consolidate the equipment used by its
field service engineers into a single device, eliminating the need for
troublesome and costly external dongles currently used to test HD video
signals and Internet connectivity during home and business
installations. The RangerX is the only tablet that delivers this
capability and, as such, was chosen by the provider to drive significant
cost savings and efficiencies.
“This multi-million dollar order is a great testament to how the RangerX
caters to the telecommunications industry unlike any other rugged device
on the market,” Mark Holleran, president and chief operating officer for
Xplore Technologies, said.
The rugged Android tablets will be used to facilitate the prompt
delivery of work orders and work order completions and to simplify the
installation process, reducing cost and improving efficiency. This
solution is also expected to reduce the need for repeated service calls
to the same location, a major pain point for the telco industry.
Additionally, when integrated with GPS systems in service vehicles, the
RangerX can provide faster response times for emergency outages by
optimizing technician availability and proximity to the outage.
“The RangerX is exceptional both in its ability to provide the
technology needed for our customer to meet its business objectives and
to withstand the harsh and unpredictable conditions of working in the
field,” Philip S. Sassower, chairman and chief executive officer for
Xplore Technologies, said. “The rugged features, superb viewable screen
display and unique telco functionality made the company’s decision to
choose the RangerX over competitors very easy.”
Xplore Technologies’ RangerX device is a lighter weight rugged tablet
that provides the largest storage capacity on the market and is
certified rugged, holding both IP65 and MIL-STD 810G ratings. The
Android tablet has a battery life of up to 10 hours to maximize time in
the field and boost productivity, allowing for a full working shift on
one charge. In addition, the tablet’s vibrant outdoor viewable,
multi-touch display allows for seamless transition from indoors to
outdoors.
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About Xplore Technologies®
Xplore Technologies Corp. has been a leading global provider of truly
rugged tablets since 1998. Xplore tablets are among the most powerful
and longest lasting in their class, withstand nearly any hazardous
condition or environmental extreme, and feature competitive pricing and
significant ROI. The company's products are sold on a global basis, with
channel partners in the United States, Canada, Europe and Asia Pacific.
Xplore Technologies’ tablets are deployed across a variety of industries
and sectors, such as energy, military operations, manufacturing,
distribution, public services, public safety, government, and other
areas with hazardous work conditions. For more information, visit the
Xplore Technologies website at www.xploretech.com.
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