Rapid and reliable information networks are essential for todays highly mobile and dynamic military operations. Mobile information technology provides capabilities that are vital for both projection and protection.
The use of tablet technology has grown rapidly as the advent of custom application software, innovative hardware accessories, and rugged durability come together to reimagine what portability looks like.
With the navys logistical capabilities placed at the utmost importance in todays digital age, military-grade tablets play a role in a wide variety of uses including logistics, fleet management and warehouse inventory processes both on the base and in the field. There are many reasons why DT Research rugged tablets are preferred by the navy, however, one of the main reasons is that they offer the most significant potential for developing and adapting mobile computer applications while ensuring continuity and high-level security for naval operations.
3 Reasons the US Navy Depends on DT Research Rugged Tablets
- Common Access Cards (CAC)
Data breaches are a common occurrence today. Common Access Cards are authentication cards that are issued to military personnel, government and state employees, and contractors. The card is used to control access to areas and informationwithin naval facilities. Having a CAC reader helps to protect the navys sensitive information guarding it against potential data breaches on the base. CAC readers ensure personnel with specific security clearances have access to specific information within the network, while contractors or other personnel who do not have high-level security clearance are prevented from restricted files. Data integrity is strengthened with the use of automatic building/base access control systems, communication encryption, and computer access.
2. Fleet Maintenance and Repair
Maintenance and repairs are imperative for keeping the military ready to deploy for missions. Rugged tablets are utilized to track maintenance and repair needs of all fleets both on and off the base. When a particular item needs repairs on a ship, it is imperative that all teams are aware of that ship being immobile and the length of time, to ensure it does not get scheduled for deployment or used until all required repairs are completed. To ensure the health of every vehicle, maintenance must be regularly scheduled, with the use of rugged tablets all scheduled repairs can be seen in real-time by appropriate personnel to ensure accurate timelines and scheduled deployments can run efficiently.
3. Supply Chain and Base Logistics
Supply chain and logistics for the military heavily relies upon fast-tracking of base supplies and real-time communication to enable more accurate and timely decisions, where speed and exactness are crucial. Rugged tablets aid personnel responsible for managing the inventory in base warehouses by scanning all shipments as they enter the warehouse to confirm the content of the packages, monitor for damaged goods and update inventory logs as the inventory comes into the warehouse. Rugged tablet software also has the capability of tracking when the inventory of specific products are low and updating the appropriate staff to ensure inventory is ordered when needed to prevent shortages.
Arriving and departing shipments are monitored and tracked throughout the entire process to ensure accurate delivery schedules. Food and supplies are crucial for navy personnel, especially when out to sea. Rugged tablets streamline the process of managing inventory levels, allowing personnel to properly coordinate the efforts needed to run base logistics.
DT Research provides military-grade tablets manufactured with durability and built-in systems that meet the specifications, applications and security needs that are vital to military operations success. The capabilities of rugged tablets to keep abreast with the changing innovation in technology for efficient warehousing inventory and on-base security needs of our military provides a benefit to the navy and other military branches.