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Avoid Costly Project Delays with Free Device Configuration
Configuration errors don't announce themselves until you're standing at a remote site, with the project deadline approaching fast. You've specified the right hardware. The equipment arrives, and you hit the field. But three hours later, your 4G modem is still...
Why a $1,500 Consumer PC Could End Up Costing You $9,000
A project manager specifies a $1,500 consumer-grade PC instead of a $3,000 industrial PC for a remote sugar mill installation. The spreadsheet looks good. The budget is in the black. But then it fails. It's a scenario the ESIS team sees play out all the time in...
EKI-2718 High-Density Switch Delivers One-Touch VLAN
The EKI-2718E-2CI industrial Ethernet switch from Advantech is designed to deliver reliable, high-performance networking in demanding industrial settings. Featuring 16 ports and 2 GE Combo Fast Ethernet ports, the EKI-2718E-2CI provides versatile connectivity to...
Free Configure & Test with ESIS PCs and Modems This Month
At ESIS, we are offering our Ready2Run Configure & Test Service free this month with every purchase of an industrial PC, panel PC, serial modem or CYCON SMS controller.* The lead-up to Christmas is always a race to get projects finished, commissioned and signed...
5 Mistakes to Avoid When Choosing Panel PCs for Harsh Sites
When panel PCs fail on site, the cost is far greater than a replacement unit. Delays, repeat site visits, overtime labour, integration rework and stakeholder frustration all add up quickly. In sectors such as water and wastewater, utilities, transport, mining and...
New ARK-1125 Palm-Sized Box PCs for Smart Automation
The ARK-1125 series is a new line of palm-size fanless box PCs powered by Intel’s latest N200 and X7211E processors. The ultra-compact, ruggedised units from Advantech are designed to operate in a wide temperature range (-30 ~ 60°C) and despite their small size (133...
Last Chance to Save on Vital Windows 10 Pro Upgrade
Microsoft officially ended support for Windows 10 Pro on October 14. That means no more security updates, patches or bug fixes — ever. If you’re still running Industrial PCs on Windows 10 Pro, they’re now a live security risk, with potential for compromise, downtime...
Panel PCs Built to Last: What Engineers Should Look For
A panel PC might look like a simple touchscreen with a computer behind it — but getting the specification right is critical. From touchscreen type and IP rating to brightness and vibration tolerance, every detail affects how reliably the PC performs in the field. If...
Leverage AI in Field Operations with new Getac S510AD Laptop
The new S510AD rugged laptop is the latest Getac device to meet Microsoft’s stringent Copilot+ PC requirements, joining the B360 Plus laptop, F120 tablet and next-generation UX10 tablet. Powered by AMD Ryzen™ AI 5 340 / 7 350 processors, AMD Radeon™ 800M graphics, and...