Xata Corp. announced it has added eight new tablets and smartphones that are certified to work with its Xata Turnpike fleet management solution.
According to the company, with more than 85 devices certified to run Xata Turnpike, Xata is providing technology that fleets of all sizes and owner-operators are choosing to help them improve compliance, reduce costs and increase customer satisfaction.
"The days of multi-thousand dollar, difficult-to-install and proprietary platforms are fading away," said Christian Schenk, vice president of market development and product marketing for Xata. "A tablet by definition is a portable device that operates completely independent of other hardware or cradles, and doesn’t require a three-hour installation. The Xata Turnpike solution self-installs in minutes and operates with a mobile device seamlessly without any bulky harnesses or cradles."
Unlike competitive "portable computers," Xata said its software is optimized to run on all form factors and supports many operating systems, including the industry-leading Android.
The eight new devices now certified to run Xata Turnpike are: Acer Iconia a500 tablet on the AT&T network; ZTE Optik tablet on the Sprint network; Huawei MediaPad 7 tablet on the AT&T network; Samsung Galaxy Note smartphone/tablet on the AT&T network; Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 tablet on the AT&T network; Pantech Element tablet on the AT&T network; Kyocera DuraPlus smartphone on the Sprint network; and Motorola Droid X2 smartphone on the Verizon network.
"Bringing our award-winning solutions to these cutting-edge devices enables us to better meet the diverse needs of our growing list of customers," Schenk said. "Whatever their on-the-road mobility needs, Xata Turnpike runs on a mobile device that can help provide better value and functionality."
