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Border In A Box biometrics solution

		DECEMBER 2011 Following a year of R&D and field trials, Opentec is now shipping the innovative new 'Mobile Biometrics Collection Unit' (MBCU) to the Australian Department of Immigration & Citizenship (DIAC). Developed in partnership with global biometrics solutions provider Daon, the MBCU is unlike other transportable biometrics enrolment systems. It's not merely a collection of parts in a rugged carry case, but a fully integrated solution encompassing hardware, power management and security, as well as Daon's innovative DaonEnroll software, which provides the user interface. Built to Industrial Rugged levels, yet weighing less than 14kg (including transport case, accessories and consumables), it's been rated as the fastest and easiest system to set up and pack down, as well as the most compact, taking up less than 0.3 sqare metres (3 square feet) when set up in situ. This makes it ideal for border patrol, disaster relief, offshore immigration processing, or any other application where the ability to operate anwhere, anytime, is essential.

RPC 'Series 6' Notebook PCs now shipping

		SEPTEMBER 2011 Based on a design that has proven itself time and time again in 'ultra-rugged' applications ranging from battlefield command and control to railway loco management, the new 2.26GHz Intel Core 2 Duo based 'Series 6' RPCs are now available. With up to 8Gb of RAM, a 500Gb HDD or optional 256Gb SSD, a polarised, daylight readable LED back-lit LCD with optional touchscreen, and optional integrated GPS, the new RPCs are available in 13.3", 15" or 17" widescreen LCD models.

TrioMetrics now Combat Rugged & wearable

		SEPTEMBER 2011 The new generation TrioMetrics System is based on the recently released RPT 5 (see below), so is not only Combat Rugged and IP65 rated, but is fully wearable (can be attached to a belt or forearm pouch). Weighing less than 1kg and only 20cm wide, it features an integrated auto-iris imaging system, a high resolution capacitive fingerprint scanner and a high resolution camera with flash LEDs. An MRZ (Machine Readable Zone) OCR scanner module for reading e-passports and other appropriately formatted documents is also being developed for release in early 2012. Best of all, because it's based on a Windows 7 UMPC platform, it can operate as a tactical terminal or naviagtion device when not being used to collect biometrics and demographics data.

Opentec supplies Battlefield PCs to DoD

		JULY 2011 Since 2000, Opentec has been the only company selected to supply Combat Rugged notebook PCs to the Australian Department of Defence (DoD) for their Battlefield Command & Control System (BCSS) project. And when Defence updated their entire BCSS fleet in 2011, again, Opentec was selected. Selection was made simple by the fact that the Opentec RPC 13-M was the only rugged portable notebook computer that passed the Australian Armed Forces' rigorous and lengthy testing over a period of nearly a year. Not only did no other rugged computer make it through the trials, but no other supplier was able to resolve the vehicle mounting issues as simply and effectively as Opentec.

GD Itronix GD300 Wearable 3.5" UMPC

		DECEMBER 2010 We led the way in 2006 with the world's first Combat and Industrial Rugged PDAs with 4" touchscreens. Then recently, we brought you the world's first Combat Rugged wearable 5" UMPC. Now, we're bringing you the GD300 from General Dynamics Itronix, which is a lightweight, wearable, Android OS computer with a 3.5" touchscreen. This amazingly compact and durable device delivers power and flexibility for a range of defence, security, first responder and commercial/industrial applications where compact size and low weight is critical. Weighing less 230 grams and only 15cm wide, its IP54 rated and MIL-STD810G tested to Combat Rugged levels. With a 3.5" sunlight readable DynaVue touch-enabled WVGA LCD, its long battery life and optional commercial or military data radio interface kit enables it to be wirelessly networked even away from WiFi or WWAN networks.

RPT 5 Wearable 5" Combat Rugged UMPC

		NOVEMBER 2010 The RPT5 UMPC is more than just another UMPC. It's the latest in genuinely wearable, compact and rugged portable computing. Weighing 690 grams and only 20 cm wide, its IP65 rated and MIL-STD810G tested to Combat Rugged levels. It boasts a 5 WVGA sunlight readable touchscreen, a Windows 7 operating system, a 1.6GHz Intel ATOM CPU, 2Gb RAM, and large capacity PATA (up to 256Gb) or solid state (SSD) drives (up to 64Gb). Options include WLAN, 3G/WWAN, BT, GPS, fingerprint scanner and 2Mpixel embedded camera. Giga-LAN and tactical radio ports are also optional for applications requiring connectivity with in-field wireless or wired networks. Use it in portrait mode (like a PDA) or landscape mode (like a tablet PC) as required, simply by switching modes with one of the 7 backlit function keys, or in handheld or docked modes (via the desktop cradle), and discover how amazingly flexible this next-gen UMPC is.

IPC 13 Convertible Notebook UPGRADED

		JULY 2010 The IPC 13 now features a 250Gb HDD as standard. It also comes with a disc drive pre-heater, making it ideal for use in very cold environments such as cool rooms or freezers; or of course sub-zero outdoor environments. But it's the new long life batteries, that can deliver 5 hours-plus (or 8 hours-plus when coupled with the optional external battery pack) that make it an even better choice for mobile users on the go. What hasn't changed is it's amazingly flexible screen, which swivels in seconds to create a tablet, which can be used in portait or landscape mode with the flick of a switch. And the on-screen virtual keyboard and stylus or finger activated touchscreen makes it even more flexible. All starting at less than AUD$5,150 (GST incl)!

Opentec RPT 7 Fully Rugged 7" UMPC

		JUNE 2010 With ever growing numbers of organisations needing to take deliver significantly improved productivity for their field based staff, many are looking to deploy PC based solutions into the field, as PDAs often just don't deliver what's needed. But space and weight remain an issue for many, as does device durability. At Opentec we're continuing our focus on the development and deployment of UMPCs - Ultra-Mobile PCs - that deliver PC performance, but in compact, durable formats. The new RPT 7 is another in this new category of small form factor devices, that delivers desktop PC performance in a device you can hold in one hand for extended periods; or vehicle mount as required. With a widescreen 7" touchscreen and an Intel 1.6GHz ATOM CPU, it delivers amazing value as well as impressive processing performance. With optional GPS, WiFi and 3G, it's perfect for life in the great outdoors.

Drover 10.4" Vehicle/Semi-Rugged Tablet PC

		MARCH 2010 Part of our expanded 'I&C' (Industrial & Commercial) range, the newly released Drover is, we think, the most compact, feature-rich 10.4" tablet PC on the market. Packed full of features, it's ideal as a thin client or in stand alone roles in everything from POS to warehouse to in-vehicle applications. With optional barcode and magnetic stripe scanners, GPS and 2 Megapixel camera, as well as 3G connectivity, the Drover is amazingly light (at just 1.4kg) while being rated as Semi-Rugged. It's also an amazing price, starting at less than AUD$3,000 (GST incl)!

IPC 13 Fully Rugged 13.3" Convertible Notebook

		FEBRUARY 2010 Part of our expanded 'I&C' (Industrial & Commercial) range, the IPC 13 delivers many of the features that made our RPC Series notebooks renowned amongst Australian defence force users for their superior durability, as well as the features being demanded by commercial and industrial users, all merged into a compact and more aggressively priced unit. With a 13.3" touch-enabled LCD with a swivel lid that allows the unit to be quickly converted to a tablet PC, it offers RUGGED performance at an industry beating, 'best-in-class' price, starting at less than AUD$5,150 (GST incl).

Rugged Fully Rugged Multi-Modal Biometrics

		SEPTEMBER 2009 Opentec is now the only Australian company offering both PDA-based and ATOM UMPC-based multi-modal biometrics ID solutions. The DuoMetrics System is designed for security and law enforcement, where fingerprint/latent fingerprint and facial scanning is sufficient for quick ID or suspect enrolments. The TrioMetrics System is the world's only 'military rugged' system based on an ATOM UMPC that delivers a stand alone ID and enrolment solution that includes fingerprint/latent fingerprint, slap scan, facial and iris scanning; and that features a unique 'Biometrics Engine' that allows NIST-standard EFT and EBT files to be compared to proprietary databases in the palm of your hand, anytime, anywhere.

'Openfire' RmPT 5-M 5" Mil Rugged UMPC

		SEPTEMBER 2009 At the heart of the newly released TrioMetrics System (see below) is the amazing, ultra-compact UMPC (Ultra-Mobile PC) codenamed the 'Openfire' RmPT 5-M. At only 135mm wide, and weighing in at less than 750grams, it's a full PC, running either Windows XP Pro or Windows 7 on an Intel ATOM 1.6GHz CPU. This is a purpose built, 'military rugged' device designed to add real value in the field in mission critical operations. But what would you expect from the rugged portable computer company that's helped the Australia Armed Forces deploy rugged computing solutions into the field since 1994!

'FLEXkit' Mil-Rugged UGV/Robotics Control System

		AUGUST 2009 THE NEW 'FLEXkit' System is a revolution in unmanned ground or marine vehicle controls. It replaces existing stand-alone radios, amplifiers and antennae to deliver the closest thing to an Unmanned Systems Common Operator Control Unit (COCU) architecture currently available. And because it's based on our 'Military Rugged' RPC 15 notebook, it's a true 'plug-&-play' platform that's built to survive in the most extreme environments, just like the unmanned vehicles it was designed to control.

'19/2 System' Mil-Rugged LAN-In-A-Box

		JULY 2009 Designed for Defence applications, the newly released Openfire '19/2 System' delivers plug-n-play networking in a compact, yet fully ruggedised format. Suitable for vehicle installation or mounting in a transport case, the system can be 19" rack mounted, or individual components can be bulkhead/surface mounted. What makes it unique is that it's a fully integrated solution, designed for networking on the move, where less space, weight, energy consumption and heat output is required, and optimum flexibility and reliability are demanded.

'RPDA 6' Mil-Rugged PDA with 4" LCD

		Based on the RPDA 5's oustandingly durable chassis, but now with a Mobile 6 operating system PLUS optional 3G/3.5G (HSDPA/UMTS) phone/data, the RPDA 6 Series sets the standard for top-end durability and flexibility in a compact yet feature-rich format. Also now standard is the ULTRA 'ultra-rugged' touchscreen that will resist years of impacts and abrasion, making this arguably the most rugged PDA on the market. Yet despite all this, the RPDA 6 remains competitively priced compared to less rugged commercial-grade PDAs; and very aggressively priced compared to other vendor's defence-grade PDAs. Best of all, our Sydney-based engineering team can create custom modifications and integrate with 3rd party electronics for specialised requirements. Ideal for industrial, field service or military roles, this is one tough little customer. Perfect for handheld or vehicle applications; with belt or forearm pouches to enhance portability.

Prices quoted are:
- in Australian Dollars ($AUD$)
- inclusive of 10% Australian Goods & Services Tax (GST)
- for base models; total price will vary if additional options & accessories are selected
- exclusive of freight & extended warranties, etc
- correct as at December 20, 2009

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