Out of approximately 5,300 entries from 53 countries, the 60-member jury selected Advantech’s PWS-870 tablet to receive an award for impressively demonstrating superior value. The PWS-870 will be among 1,821 other products in the categories of Product, Communication, Packaging, Service, Professional Concept and Architecture, and Interior Architecture to be recognized withthe renowned iF label.

Aimed at logistics and fleet management applications, Advantech’s PWS-870 tablet is designed to facilitate real-time driver behavior management, enhance green fleet operation, and increase driving safety. For extended operations, the PWS-870 can be easily removed from the vehicle docking station with just one hand. An extension module with MSR and UHF RFID capabilities can be customized according to requirements.

Additionally, the universal cover features a handle, stand, bag, and hand strap that offer four hands-free carry options. The PWS-870 fully rugged tablet withapplication-oriented peripherals provides a comprehensive turnkey solution for intelligent fleet management in today’s IoT Era.

The PWS-870 tablet and application-oriented peripherals are also suitable for field service markets, such as public safety, utility, inspection, and construction. Built for rough handling in extreme environments, the tablet has been drop-tested, certified to military standards, and completely integrated. Besides being highly customizable to satisfy specific needs, the system’s high-brightness, multi-touch, sunlight-readable screen optimizes the user experience overall.

Furthermore, the integration of advanced communication technology, including 4G LTE and 802.11 ac, ensures unrivalled performance across a variety of infrastructures.

Following its official launch in 2015, Advantech’s PWS-870 fully rugged tablet has been eagerly adopted around the globe, including in Europe, U.S., China, Asia, and the Middle East. Most customers have praised the design concept and reported improvements in mobile worker management efficiency with use of the PWS-870 tablet. Advantech plans to continue developing and optimizing solutions for field services and logistics and fleet management to satisfy specific industry requirements.