Author Archives: Glacier Computer
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We Give Forklift Computing a Lift
For almost 20 years, Glacier Computer has been the industry leader in Forklift Computing. Thanks to our knowledgeable staff our brand has become synonymous with high-quality products and fast, competent service. To continue this tradition, Glacier Computer is expanding its products and services to keep your business ahead of the curve with the best data mobility solution for your "rugged" envir…Read More
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Time to Team Up With Glacier
We are reaching out to you today, as a respected and successful value-added reseller in our industry, to introduce, (or reintroduce) you to partnering with Glacier Computer. Especially during the Madness of upsets that only comes in March, we too look to upset a few #1 positions in your Forklift Computer offering. As a value-added reseller/systems integrator, we are mindful of the spirit of prid…Read More
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Glacier Introduces “Forklift World” at MODEX 2018
MODEX 2018 will be held from April 9th - 12th at Atlanta's Georgia World Congress Center. As the largest supply chain expo in North and South America, it boasts the best Supply Chain Solutions, and the latest equipment and technology. Glacier Computer is proud to be a part of MODEX 2018 where we will be featuring Forklift World: A Collection of Products and Services in and around today’s in…Read More
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Glacier Announces New Western Sales office
Your employees need tools that can survive the workplace, but you need something more. Rugged devices and superior customer service. Equipment that can survive bouncing around in a cab, a three-foot drop, heat, cold, humidity, or all of the above with thousands of hours of vibration, bumps, and impacts AND a partner dedicated to solving your old problems and your new ones. “Over the years our pe…Read More
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2017: An Extraordinary Year for Glacier Computer
The past year has been an extraordinary one for Glacier Computer and we wanted to take a moment to share some thoughts about 2017 as we look forward to 2018. Customer Focus Before All Else. Our ongoing success is born from a commitment to helping customers maintain their competitive advantage by providing rugged mobile data collection solutions with superior value as Glacier’s “anything within…Read More
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Glacier Computer Partners with Zebra Technologies.
Glacier Computer Partners with Zebra Technologies. Glacier Computer is proud to announce a strategic partnership with Zebra Technologies. Zebra’s global reach and innovative mobile devices mesh seamlessly with Glacier’s commitment to delivering the best rugged computing solutions no matter what conditions your ‘office’ throws your way. From transportation and logistics to warehousing, heal…Read More
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10 Questions to Ask When Choosing a Forklift Computer
Mounting the right computer on a forklift doesn't need to be a daunting task. Yes, there are myriad options from rugged all-in-one vehicle-mount units to a wide array of industrial tablet computers. Yes, making the right selection for your environment and application will play a significant role in user-acceptance, deployment success, and ultimately the ROI management expects from a capital…Read More
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Glacier End of Life Announcement for E4500 and E5000 Everest Computers
Glacier Computer is committed to helping customers maintain their competitive advantage by developing rugged mobile data collection solutions that provide operational efficiency and superior value. Product End of Life (EOL) and technology evolution are key components of that strategy and Glacier’s Everest E5000, and E4500 rugged terminals have reached a point in their life cycle where components…Read More
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Aegex Announces Glacier Computer as Reseller of UL 913Class I Div I Tablets
Glacier Computer will now offer Aegex solutions for hazardous industries in the U.S., including oil and gas, chemical, utilities and others that require ruggedized, intrinsically safe equipment. The company will carry the Aegex10 Intrinsically Safe tablet, a Windows 10 enterprise tablet that is globally certified for use in the most explosive hazardous locations worldwide. The Aegex device is the …Read More
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Leading the Way with Supply Chain and Logistics Solutions
Glacier is proud to announce its participation in ProMat 2017 at McCormick Place in Chicago. ProMat 2017 is the premier showcase of material handling, supply chain and logistics solutions in North America. Glacier is a leader in rugged computing solutions for the supply chain. You can find Glacier at Booth #N114 where we'll be featuring the new Kodiak forklift computer. This cutting edge fixed …Read More
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Is There a ‘Wolf’ Feeding On Your Warehouse?
You’ve heard the story. Big wolf. Little pigs. Three houses. Guess what? They were Warehouses for bricks, lumber, and yes—straw. The big bad wolf? That was inefficiency eating away at the bottom line. It was becoming a serious problem. They’d each taken it on the chinny-chin-chin and were huffing and puffing about improving profits. A much-needed equipment upgrade to go with their Warehouse …Read More
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You Might Not Know This But Goldilocks Grew Up to be a Warehouse Manager
You might not know this but Goldilocks grew up to be a warehouse manager...And yes, she tried to save money by using so-called rugged or semi-rugged tablets when the bean-counters couldn’t bear the price of a truly rugged device. But that ended up costing as much or more in repairs and downtime because the work was “too hard” and the units were “too soft.” Then she discovered the KODIAK …Read More
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The KODIAK Forklift Computer Just Got Better
The only rugged industrial computer on the market that will run Windows 7.x, 8.x, 10.x, WES7, Linux, Android, or Windows CE out of the box just got better. The 10.4" LED Display has been joined by a 12.1" version. The 12.1″ LED 500 NIT display has 1000:1 contrast ratio and 178/178 viewing angle. And like it's 10.4" brother it includes multi-touch technology and allows for gloved operation. A …Read More
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Glacier Celebrates Xplore Tech’s 20th Anniversary
Glacier Computer is a proud Authorized Reseller of Xplore Rugged Tablets. AUSTIN, Texas—August 23, 2016— Xplore Technologies Corp. (NASDAQ: XPLR) today marks the start of its 20-year anniversary celebration. Since 1996, Xplore has exclusively engineered and delivered the most complete line of purpose-built rugged tablet technologies on Earth. According to VDC Research, out of all of the mobil…Read More
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You’ve Got a Rugged Environment – Glacier’s Got a Solution
Did you know that Glacier Computers are found in ports around the United States? We help port managers put logistics solutions at their operator’s fingertips. Your "Marine Operating environment" may not be a port but if proximity to lakes, rivers, streams, fog, high humidity, or even clumsy coffee drinkers pose a threat to your hardware and your operation, Glacier has a solution. We can help yo…Read More
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Helping City Furniture Maintain Superior Efficiency
Modern Materials Handling Magazine published a piece about the durability of rugged computer terminals used by City Furniture, in Florida. Ricky Maharaj had this to say about the Everest E2000 CE systems they were using. “In a fast-paced, rugged environment, operations depend on equipment that is durable, able to sustain rough usage, and can maintain superior efficiency.” Glacier engineers wo…Read More
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The Siren Song of Lift-Mounted ‘Rugged’ Tablets
In Greek mythology, the Sirens were dangerous yet beautiful creatures, who lured nearby sailors with their enchanting music and voices to shipwreck on the rocky coast of their island. In Tablet Mythology the iPad revolution lured warehouse managers and IT specialists toward an emerging rogues gallery of "rugged" tablets as a 'more affordable' next-gen productivity solution. But lifts by their ver…Read More
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Tech Tuesday on Wednesday – October 28th, 2015
This week on TTOW we've got BOEING's new electromagnetic Pulse Weapon for the US Air Force, a completely automated stair-climbing wheelchair, some of the most detailed moon maps ever, and an extreme tourism opportunity you may want to start saving for (pictured above). First up, some "boom-boom" without the boom. The US Air Force and BOEING have announced" an electromagnetic pulse weapon, cap…Read More
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Tech Tuesday on Wednesday – October 21st, 2015
This time around we've uncovered more cool smartphone tech, trolling with an un-liftable Thor's hammer, a device that allows the blind to hear the deaf, and video of a self-driving DeLorean named MARTY. First up? We keep running in to affordable smartphone tech that is simply amazing. If you missed last week's TTOW we found a way to turn your phone in to a radar gun. This week check out how to use…Read More