The new improvements resurfaced 3.1 acres of cargo yard area at Pier 2, relocated the Harbors Division Office/Maintenance Facility and comfort station structures and made infrastructure improvements to lighting, fire-protection and drainage at an approximate construction cost of USD 7 million in state funds. Energy-efficient LED lighting fixtures were added to the cargo yard area, along with photovoltaic panels on the new structures to help reduce energy usage.

“The new container yard provides additional space for cargo containers and increases operational acreage here by twelve percent,” said HDOT Director Ford Fuchigami. “This additional capacity will help to keep up with the demands of our growing communities and improve the Big Island’s resiliency during natural disasters.”

Approximately 80% of all goods are imported into the state, and of that total, 98% arrives through their commercial harbors.

It extends the performance of the VERSO rugged computers already shipping, by providing even more compute power in the most compact and robust form-factor.

Mobile computing is rapidly becoming the preferred solution for users in many vertical markets, thanks to its convenience. However, while many Tablet computers provide access to fun or useful applications, the real power of mobile computing is having access to advanced software, often also used in the back office, while working in harsh environments.

Running powerful software applications requires powerful processors, something that many mobile computers aren’t able to offer due to size, heat dissipation or power restrictions. But through expert design JLT Mobile Computers has managed to increase the performance of the VERSO+ 10 range by integrating the Intel Core processor.

Thanks to JLT’s continued investment in R&D, the VERSO+ 10 range of mobile computers now provides the perfect combination of mobility, performance and robustness. By leveraging the power of the Intel Core processor, end-users effectively have the power of a desktop computer in their mobile environment.

This is the latest extension to the VERSO family of rugged mobile computers, which already includes the 12-inch and 15-inch versions. The VERSO+ 10 features a smaller profile than its close cousins, making it even easier to integrate into space-constrained vehicle cabins, without losing any of their benefits. These include built-in WLAN 802.11 ac/a/b/g/n dual-band and Bluetooth 4.0 connectivity with fully integrated and highly sensitive PIFA antennas, giving reliable Local Area and Personal Area communications in even the most harsh and demanding environments. An optional 4G LTE module can be added to provide Wide Area Communications if necessary and the dock can also accommodate Assisted GPS and GLONASS technology.

Thanks to its powerful Core processor, the VERSO+ 10 computer can support a wide range of operating systems including Windows 8.1 Industry, Windows 7 Pro and Windows Embedded Standard 7. With this latest development the VERSO+ 10 range is now available with either the Intel Core i5 processor or a dual-core Intel D2550 processor. The Core processor option offers 8GB DDR3 memory, while both processor options feature a 10-inch sunlight viewable XGA LED display with multi-touch projected capacitive technology. In-built storage comes in the form of a CFast drive and the computer features waterproof stereo speakers and support for HD audio. In both versions the power supply and battery back-up are fully integrated, and supported by JLT’s advanced QuickLock cradle, which significantly simplifies installation in a vehicle while preserving easy access for security purposes.

The overall dimensions of the VERSO+ 10 computer are 251mm (W) x 207mm (H) x 65mm (D), including dock. Total weight is just 2.7kg. Designed for harsh environments, the VERSO+ 10 computer can withstand operating temperature excursions of -30C to +55C, in 10-90% RH. Dust and water ingress is certified to IP65.