The evolution of emergency vehicles along with ever increasing field demands has prompted manufacturers to develop a cacophony of products in public safety computing. Though many have solved problems, conversely they’ve also raised new ones, such as space limitations, safety concerns, lack of mobility and impacted budgets.
One company has managed to bridge the divide between the vast range of disparate technologies and what agencies really need to compute in the field. From its inception, Data911 has vowed to become the total solutions provider of in-car computing for public safety—and that’s exactly what they’ve done.
Cases in point. When law enforcement moved from Crown Vics to smaller vehicles, the once standard in-car laptops no longer fit. Data911, however, was already positioned to address this change as their modular computer systems, originally developed in the mid 90’s, are extremely space efficient. And, while other manufacturers battled injury risks with their in-car CPUs, Data911 created a unique ergonomic mounting system for maximum occupant safety. Then, as agencies began to need more mobile computing flexibility, Data911 went to work to introduce a Tablet PC that was not only mobile, but industrial grade, and offered a radically different docking system.
As Jason Wise, Product Manager of Data911’s Mobile Data Systems Division put it, “Unlike other tablets, ours has a larger screen, which agencies prefer, and our optional vehicular docking station is smaller, thinner and more durable to provide compact user ergonomics while maintaining the safety of occupants.”
The TX1 Rugged Tablet PC is both powerful and portable, with a sunlight readable multi-touch display. Of all the positive feedback Data911 received on this new tablet/dock solution, the most popular features were its dedicated physical dimming buttons to turn down backlight, particularly its single-touch ability to blank the display. In situations where officers must immediately darken the vehicle, this one-button solution protects them from suspect detection.
Additionally, Data911’s flexible new tablet docking options have succeeded in opening a world of usage opportunities for Public Safety Agencies. Data911 has developed the slimmest vehicle dock on the market. The dock comes in three versions - two for vehicle and one for desktop – plus two different profile configurations for vehicles that latch and lock for stability and safety.
Data911 has always been conscious of the limited financial resources many Agencies face. The TX1 Rugged Tablet provides an affordable alternative to permanently mounted in-car computers. But it also offers full mobile capability as an extension of Data911’s legendary M7 fixed in-car computer system. Fire safety crews need to be able to survey scenes, collect information and take photos while away from vehicles. EMS personnel must access tools to gather patient data while outside ambulances. Data911’s TX1 Rugged Tablet delivers these capabilities, while withstanding the harsh environments they are routinely subjected to.
Although the needs of public safety will continue to evolve and change, Data911 will continually look to the future to ensure that they always have the right solutions at the ready.
About Data911
Data911 is a mobile solutions provider with 32 years of development, design and manufacturing experience serving the Public Safety market. Their suite of in-vehicle products and solutions are designed to keep field personnel and command staff informed, efficient and safe. With the ability to integrate their products along with their product upgrade program, Data911 can provide the latest in technology at a lower total cost of ownership than other solutions.
To learn more, visit www.Data911.com
