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Mobile GIS 25 Sept 2013 Azri Zain Panasonic Toughbook (Panasonic Systems Asia Pacific) AGENDA • • • • Trends and the Future of Mobil GIS GIS Mobility Technology Challenges Overcoming challenges Solutions Trends and The Future of Mobile GIS • Growing recognition of geospatial data among corporations and industries – Demand for accurate and up-to-date geospatial data will increase. • Push to provide access to both imagery and applications to end‐users anytime, anywhere. • More independent and higher-level mobile workforce – more decision making activities on the field. • IaaS (Infrastructure as a Service) - Analysis and reasoning based on data forming part of Spatial Data Infrastructures. • Linked Data concept – very much like documents are linked on the World Wide Web. No more data island concept. • Social networking and entertainment integration with GIS functionality GIS Mobility Technology Trends • Increased demand for high-resolution imagery. • Cloud based computing. • Wireless connectivity dependency. • Low-cost tech sensors. • Free and open source software will continue to grow. • Real-time, on-site, paperless updates. • PC based software for peripheral control and management. Moving from proprietary equipment towards open systems and non-proprietary Mobile Terminals connected to low-cost sensors GIS Mobility Technology Challenges Current trends demand more detailed data and more accurate decision making in the fastest way possible. A GIS Professionals will have to delivery all this in harsh environments/conditions, punishing to the equipment, with minimal support and communication infrastructure. • Reliability • Usability, practicality • Connectivity, integration, compatibility • Security Reliability - Ruggedness “We are on location to do important work, efficiently and with minimum cost – not to baby-sit equipment and devices” • Withstanding the elements – Rough environments – Weather • Unintentional abuse • Maintenance and Support in remote locations? Usability “My device can withstand rain, drops and shocks. But I cannot complete my work because my gloves are too thick and the screen is wet!” • • • • • • • Usability of input devices in extreme environment Display readability in extreme environment Practicality – weight and form factor Security Battery life Performance Hygiene Connectivity and Integration • Wireless connectivity • Peripheral and device integration • Software compatibility Security • Data Security and Integrity • Communication Security • Open security protocols Overcoming Challenges – Panasonic 7 Key Technologies Panasonic’s 7 Key Technologies High Visibility Security Lightweight Thermal Management Wireless Long Battery Life Ruggedness We can fulfill all conflicting requirements in the same unit. In-house development from design to manufacturing Solutions Panasonic’s line of rugged laptops designed to withstand vibration, drops, spills, extreme temperature and be usable in harsh environments. Product Range Fully-Rugged Semi-Rugged Business-Rugged Fully-Rugged CF-31 FZ-A1 CF-19 JT-B1 CF-H2 CF-U1 FZ-G1 Semi-Rugged CF-C2 CF-53 Business Rugged CF-SX2 CF-AX2 Thank You