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News Release from: Virtalis
Edited by the Buildingtalk Editorial
Team on 29 April 2003
Virtalis Becomes Xybernaut Reseller
Virtalis Becomes Xybernaut Reseller VIRTALIS has become the reseller for Xybernaut wearable and mobile computers in Great Britain.
David Hendon, Virtalis's Virtual Reality hardware specialist, commented: "This is an exciting addition to our VR hardware portfolio The Xybernaut range integrates laptops, pagers, phones and PDAs to create a new class of powerful, mobile and wearable products that are robust and easy to use." Foremost in the Xybernaut range is the Mobile Assistant V, a wearable, Wintel-based computer that neatly replaces a host of computing and communications devices
This article was originally published on Buildingtalk on 11 Oct 2005 at 8.00am (UK)
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It has enough energy for a whole working day, as it has a 500 megahertz battery.
In the ultra light sphere, there is the MA TC, which, though it weighs only 900g, contains all the power of a complete PC.
It can be worn either with a belt or integrated in a vest, and it can also be carried.
Combined with a headset or a flat panel, the MA TC's hands free functionality means it is used mostly for inventories, inspections and maintenance.
With an estimated 137 million mobile workers worldwide, the market for wearable computers is growing relentlessly.
While it is estimated that the market is worth $600 million this year, the analysts Bear Stearns think that the sector will have grown to $3 trillion by 2005.
Companies who have implemented mobile computing on a large scale have found that work order is streamlined, with their workers feeling empowered from having up-to-date, critical information.
In addition, it was found that a significant amount of worker time was saved per day by the elimination of rework and that customer satisfaction ratings were enhanced. Request free introductory details about products from Virtalis ...
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