In this episode of The Getac Podcast: All Things Rugged, I sat down with Brad Decker, who leads Getac’s demo installs and fleet refresh programs, to discuss something that doesn’t get nearly enough attention: ergonomic vehicle docking solutions and their impact on first responder safety, comfort, and performance.

Brad shares real-world stories from the field—officers dealing with back pain, gear mounted in all the wrong places, and the physical toll of long shifts in poorly designed vehicles. We dive into how small adjustments, like repositioning a screen or raising a seat, can make a huge difference. And we break down why professional, well-thought-out installs aren’t just nice to have—they’re absolutely essential when lives are on the line.

If you’re managing a fleet, focused on officer wellness, or want to understand what separates a great docking installation from a painful one, this episode is for you. It’s a practical conversation about what matters when your team depends on their tech to do the job right.

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Managing a mobile workforce isn’t easy, especially when teams are spread out across large service areas and depend on their devices to get the job done. Whether IT struggles to troubleshoot issues remotely or field workers need real-time updates in high-pressure situations, having the right Mobile Device Management (MDM) strategy in place can make all the difference.

In this episode, I sat down with Mikhail Ishkhanov, Senior Director of Product Strategy and Sales Enablement at SOTI. Mikhail’s journey at SOTI started back in 2012 on the support team, and over the past decade, he’s led multiple teams, helping businesses solve real-world mobility challenges.

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If you’re an IT leader, operations manager, or anyone dealing with mobile devices at scale, this conversation is packed with practical insights you can use.

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In this episode, we explore the evolving landscape of automotive after-sales service and the crucial role technology plays in building trust. Today, it’s not just about repairs—it’s about transparency, efficiency, and reliability at every touchpoint.

Join us as we explore how Getac’s rugged automotive solutions are transforming service centers, empowering technicians with faster diagnostics, streamlined workflows, and real-time customer communication. From eliminating guesswork to ensuring seamless service experiences, we’re redefining what it means to deliver service you can trust.

Tune in to discover how technology is driving the future of customer confidence in automotive service centers.

In this episode, we sit down with Rakesh Patni, a leading expert in AI and industry transformation at IDC, to explore how AI and generative AI are reshaping enterprise operations, boosting productivity, and driving the next wave of digital transformation.

With AI redefining how businesses operate, what does the future hold for rugged industries? Tune in to find out!

They discuss the critical role of body-worn cameras, in-car video systems, and rugged laptops in enhancing officer safety, operational efficiency, and real-time situational awareness. As law enforcement faces increasingly complex challenges, AI-driven automation, seamless connectivity, and mission-critical hardware equip officers with the tools they need to perform in high-pressure environments.

Tune in to discover how rugged innovations are shaping the future of public safety.

In this episode of the Getac Podcast - All Things Rugged, I spoke to Tim Hansen – Director of Sales with TG3 Electronics. TG3 Electronics is a leading supplier of engineered input solutions. That includes keyboards, touchpads, trackballs, joysticks, and other input devices. In this episode, Tim and I discuss the role rugged keyboards play in public safety organizations such as police, fire, and EMS.

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Public safety vehicles, such as police cruisers, fire trucks, and ambulances, travel with a plethora of mission-critical equipment essential to emergency and non-emergency response situations. Vehicles carry everything from rugged computing technology to officers, civilians, and other cargo-related items.

Choosing the correct mounting and docking solutions is just as important as choosing the right computing equipment. Especially during a high-speed pursuit, a mobile computing device can quickly become a dangerous projectile if not correctly mounted.

With the International Association of Chiefs of Police Show (IACP) in Dallas just a few days away, I thought it made sense to discuss the role that docking solutions play in the public sector. I recently sat down with David Skiver – From Havis's product team – a leader in mobile workforce docking solutions.

In this episode, Dave and I discuss everything you need to know about rugged computing docking stations for police, fire & EMS.

This will be a great episode you won't want to miss.

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Rugged computers are engineered, designed, and built at their core to work and survive in extreme or harsh environments. However, an organization sometimes requires a customized mobile computing solution for a specific use case or mission. 

Most rugged computer manufacturers are not in the business of customization. And while Getac offers a variety of pre-configured Select SKUs engineered for specific industry use cases, there are instances when a select SKU just isn’t a perfect match for a particular use case, and a Customized solution is really needed. 

What if an organization has a critical need and the size/scope of the project isn’t a large-scale deployment, and the solution isn’t standard to COTS Rugged products?

I recently sat down with Joe Schweon – of Pro Custom Group, the market leader in the customization of COTS rugged laptops, rugged notebooks, rugged servers, and tablet products.

In this episode, Joe and I discuss how PCG makes customized rugged computing solutions possible for many customers and deployments, even as little as a one-unit deployment. This is a great episode you won’t want to miss. 

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How does an organization measure ROI (Return on Investment) when it comes to recouping revenue from a technology deployment and how does total cost of ownership (TCO) (Total Cost of Ownership) fit into the equation?

I recently spoke with an independent industry analyst who specializes in Financial Modeling and Technical Operations, with an emphasis on predicting how rugged technology helps or hurts the workforce over time. Jason constructs program-specific analytics models out of publicly available data and privileged information from a variety of computer vendors and OEMs

In this episode, we discuss  TCO + ROI as it relates to technology deployments in enterprise organizations. Whether you are in the middle of a technology deployment or just thinking about it – you won’t want to miss this episode.

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The Internet at The Speed of Light - Part 1

Access to data is critical to our daily lives. It is said that every day, 2.5 quintillion bytes of data is created. Google processes more than 20 petabytes of data daily, which includes 3.5 billion search queries.

5G technology can increase data transmission speed by up to 100 times, and decrease latency from 20 milliseconds to one millisecond. As technology continually evolves, it is safe to say that the way we transmit and receive data will need to evolve too.

I recently spoke with Alistair Banham and Bill Galione, from pureLifi and Randy Phifer of Getac. We discussed what I consider a game changer in wireless connectivity called LiFi.

pureLiFi is one of the companies that is bringing the next generation of wireless communications to the market. LiFi uses light rather than radio frequencies to transmit data and promises to augment, enhance, or transform wireless networks with the market's most secure and reliable wireless communications.

This is part one of a two-part episode. If you like what you hear, please consider subscribing to the channel, and you can find relevant links in the description below thanks for listening, and I hope you enjoy this episode.

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