Panasonic Announces New Mobility Devices Ideal for Retail Warehouse and Back-Office Management at NRF 2017
January 13, 2017 at 01:00 pm
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Panasonic will highlight a number of new technologies at the 106th annual National Retail Federation (NRF) Big Show, including two new Toughpad tablets, the FZ-A2 Fully Rugged 10.1” Android tablet and the FZ-Q2 2-in-1, the latest additions to its Toughbook® product family. Both new solutions are ideal for retailers of various sizes and provide the flexibility for applications ranging from warehouse operations management to line-busting customer service to retail kiosks and build upon the company’s 30+ years of experience in the retail sector. The company will highlight its growing wide range of rugged devices for retail, including: NEW Toughpad FZ-A2 Fully Rugged 10.1” Android Tablet - The FZ-A2 offers powerful enterprise class features including the latest Android 6.0 Marshmallow operating system with Android for Work’s Enterprise Security built-in. At just two pounds, the FZ-A2 tablet is lightweight for easy portability while still offering one of three integrated configurations each equipped with optional features, including an integrated barcode reader for retail kiosk or warehouse and distribution applications, a Smart Card Reader for enhanced security, and an additional USB for increased peripheral device connections. The optional forklift or vehicle mount and desk-top cradle accessories, combined with the tablet’s thin, portable form factor, provide the flexibility for retail workers to use the tablet as a handheld or mount the device for delivery and route driving. NEW FZ-Q2 2-in-1 Toughpad Tablet - The 12.5” FZ-Q2 is designed for the mobile retail worker and comes standard with a full size backlit keyboard to enable easy completion of heavy data entry tasks and can be easily detached to provide users with a lightweight, portable tablet. The spill-resistant keyboard uses a direct, non-wireless interface with the tablet to ensure reliable connectivity in a variety of environments, including retail kiosk applications. In addition, optional cradles and mounts are available for forklift mounting in retail warehouse environments, light vehicle use or for desktop mobile POS solutions. Toughpad FZ-N1 and FZ-F1 Handhelds - As the lightest fully rugged handheld tablets, these 4.7” Android Lollipop and Windows devices feature a quad-core Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ processor, delivering industry leading performance along with a purpose-built design and rugged credentials that live up to the brand’s heritage. Ideal for retail applications, the FZ-N1 (Android) and FZ-F1 (Windows) feature an angled rear-facing barcode scanner for warehouse and direct store delivery applications, in addition to vehicle use such as mounted on a forklift for streamlined efficiency. The lightweight handhelds also feature 10-point capacitive multi-touch with rain sensing and glove touch mode and optional stylus pen as well as a warm-swappable long-lasting battery that will ensure the device lasts a full shift. Toughpad FZ-E1 and FZ-X1 Handhelds - The 5” FZ-E1 (Windows) and FZ-X1 (Android) handhelds bring together the best of a handheld tablet, phone and barcode reader with enterprise grade security and durability. With hot-swappable batteries that last 14 hours, these devices are ideal tools for a host of usage scenarios, including delivery and routing, inventory management and work order management in back-office retail applications.
Panasonic Holdings Corporation (formerly Panasonic Corporation) specializes in manufacturing and marketing of consumer electronic equipments. Net sales (including intragroup) break down by family of products as follows:
- domestic equipments, appliances and audiovisual equipment (42.5%): lighting devices, photovoltaic devices, wiring devices, health and care devices, furnishing materials, air conditioning and ventilation equipments, air purifiers, refrigerators, air conditioners, washing machines, dryers, vacuum cleaners, irons, microwaves, fans, cooking appliances, dishwashers, TVs, digital cameras, audio and video equipment, fixed telephones, showcases, etc.;
- electronic and electromechanical components (13.2%): relays, switches, power supply systems, industrial motors and sensors, capacitors, coils, resistors, materials for electronic circuits, semiconductors, LCD panels, etc.;
- automotive multimedia equipment and electronic accessories (12.4%);
- avionics, industrial automation, communication and entertainment systems (10.8%): in-flight entertainment and communication systems, electronic component assembly machines, welding equipment, projectors, professional audio-visual systems, computers, tablets, mobile communication systems and equipment, etc.;
- energy storage systems (8.9%): cylindrical lithium-ion batteries, dry batteries, primary/secondary lithium batteries, nickel-metal hydride batteries, lithium-ion batteries, energy storage modules and systems;
- other (12.2%).
Net sales break down geographically as follows: Japan (43.2%), China (13.4%), Asia (14.7%), Americas (18.7%) and Europe (10%).