GETAC SELECT SOLUTIONS CELEBRATES THE JOURNEY OF EVOLUTION
Since its establishment, Getac’s commitment to excellence has made Getac Select a reliable solution for a wide range of industries. While we looked at the importance of teamwork for success in 2023, this year, we invite you to join us in celebrating the evolution of our solutions and the spirit that fuels our partnerships.
Dive into content that unpacks the dynamic essence of evolution. It's not just a process for Getac but the force that empowers us to forge enduring connections with our valued customers and partners. Let us embark on this journey that transcends business boundaries and highlights the impact we can make together on vital issues like Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI), sustainability, and workplace health and safety.
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Threads of Sustainability
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THREADS OF SUSTAINABILITY WEAVE EVOLUTION
In the evolving landscape of societal progress and technological advancement, businesses endeavor to prioritize sustainability. This underscores the crucial need to reassess the alignment of adopted technologies with global environmental standards, and highlights the importance of making informed decisions about energy consumption and implementing waste reduction initiatives, presenting a pivotal opportunity for businesses to evolve and advance in sustainability.
Getac is proud to support our esteemed clients, and partner with Sustainability Magazine and One Tree Planted, to catalyze transformative progress through innovative means. From concerted actions combating soil pollution, to the utilization of innovative green materials, sustainability leads the way towards a prosperous and eco-friendly future.
How can the strategic adoption of rugged tech empower companies, particularly those operating in high-risk industries, to effectively reduce their carbon footprints? Join us this year as we delve into the pivotal role of rugged solutions in shaping a greener tomorrow.
GREEN COMMITMENTS WOVEN INTO OUR OPERATIONS
Driving Sustainable Progress through Ecosystem Collaboration
STREAMLINED SOIL MONITORING HELPS KUWAIT Address Gulf War-Era Pollution
Getac is proud to partner with Ziltek, an Australian-based specialist in soil measurement technology, in an initiative aimed at restoring soil quality in Kuwait post-Gulf War. Despite the conflict ending over a quarter-century ago, its repercussions are profound, leaving large swathes of Kuwait heavily contaminated.
The RemScan technology, developed by Ziltek, is crucial to the Kuwait Environmental Remediation Program (KERP), spearheaded by the Kuwait Oil Company. This initiative is a leading example of sustainable environmental recovery efforts. Featuring a field-portable device that quickly measures soil oil content, powered by the Getac T800 fully rugged tablet, 17 RemScan units are actively employed in the project. From site characterization to bioremediation monitoring, RemScan is integral at all stages, providing in-field soil measurements across 148 mi² of contaminated land. This technology greatly enhances operational efficiency, aiding in the remediation of over 34 million yd³ of soil.
The Getac T800 tablet offers a user-friendly interface for data collection, analysis, and reporting, ensuring efficient and effective remediation toward optimal land rejuvenation. It supports targeted remediation strategies, adapted to various soil types and contamination levels. The rugged design of the device ensures continuous operation and minimal downtime in the harsh conditions of Kuwait’s remediation sites, as RemScan delivers real-time measurements for determining the extent of oil and chemical contamination.
This project underscores the significance of technological innovation in environmental restoration and serves as a beacon for sustainable practices worldwide. It overcomes the limitations of cost and time associated with traditional laboratory analysis methods by providing scientists on-site with the data needed for timely, informed decisions about soil treatment. By offering precise, real-time, and cost-effective measurements, RemScan, in collaboration with Getac, plays a pivotal role in addressing Kuwait’s environmental disaster, with wide-reaching implications for the country’s future.
CO-CREATING ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT among demanding industries
At Getac, our dedication lies in providing products with extended lifespans, ensuring outstanding total cost of ownership (TCO), while prioritizing sustainability across all facets of our operations. As environmental concerns take center stage, businesses are placing greater emphasis on ESG factors. They're actively adopting environmental certifications and making sustainable choices, like incorporating post-consumer recycled (PCR) materials into manufacturing processes. By collaborating with like-minded organizations, we are steadfast in our dedication to pioneering new actions that prioritize sustainability.
To mitigate the impact of e-waste and reduce energy consumption, rugged technology that withstands challenging environmental conditions plays a major role in delivering long-term solutions to the world’s most pressing problems. Join experts from Getac, Greemas, and Sustainability Magazine — leaders in rugged tech, eco-materials, and sustainability trends, to uncover what truly defines rugged technology and how it fits into a sustainable ecosystem. This webinar aims to empower industry professionals with knowledge essential for navigating the evolving landscape of rugged technology and its pivotal role in achieving sustainability objectives. Find out more about the experts and watch the webinar below.
Chih-Wei Wang
Product Manager, Getac
Chih-Wei Wang, Product Manager at Getac excels in steering innovative products for rugged mobile devices. With a robust background encompassing over four years as an EMC Engineer, she possesses extensive expertise in wireless broadband products, IoT sensors, gateways, and rugged PCs.
Before joining Getac, Chih-Wei worked as a project leader and led diverse projects to showcase exceptional commitment to Electronic Product development. Holding a Master's degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from the University of Leeds, she brings a blend of academic prowess and practical experience to her role at the forefront of cutting-edge technology.
Peter Chu
General Manager, Greemas
Peter Chu serves as the General Manager at Greemas, overseeing the development and production of PCR-based resins for consumer electronics, servers, TV housings, and automotive applications. With over two decades of experience, he has demonstrated a strong commitment to polymer materials research in academic and industrial environments.
Under his guidance, his team has successfully executed diverse projects, including the utilization of high fiber content resins and continuous fiber reinforced thermoplastic composites for laptop housings, the establishment of waterborne painting lines, and the production of eco-friendly resins like biodegradable polymers and PCR-based materials. Peter Chu holds a Bachelor of Chemical Engineering from National Tsing-Hua University and obtained his PhD in Applied Chemistry from National Chiao-Tung University.
Neil Perry
Group Content Director, Sustainability Magazine & BizClik Media Group
Neil Perry is the Group Content Director at Sustainability Magazine and the BizClik Media Group with two decades of multimedia experience. Neil covers a wide range of topics including sustainability, technology, and business insights with his expertise in the sectors. He has worked across regional and national brands for Global Radio, as a bulletin presenter, broadcast voice coach, mentor and news editor. Neil moved into visual broadcasting in 2014 helping to establish one of the first local television channels as an assistant news editor, and executive producer of a topical discussion program.
JOIN US TO ACHIEVE A GREENER TOMORROW, ONE TREE AT A TIME
From May 15th to May 31st, for every view of the sustainability webinar on Getac’s official YouTube, Getac will plant 2 trees via our official sustainability partner One Tree Planted for you. Watch now!
*Getac will match donations for up to 5,000 trees until May 31st 2024; 1 tree may require $1 to $2 USD subject to the project region.
*July 2024 Update - Getac confirms the planting of 280 trees through One Tree Planted in 2024 to support post-fire reforestation along the Southwest Coast of Guatemala, Central America.
Navigating Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) : The Intersection of Rugged Tech and Sustainability
According to the IDC Industrial Rugged Devices Survey 2023, industries continue to evolve and strive for ESG/sustainability, rugged devices play a pivotal role in enhancing carbon emission tracking, improving productivity, enabling cost savings through waste reduction and energy consumption.
The survey underscores that 35% of organizations perceive the durability of rugged devices as extending their lifespan, thereby diminishing the frequency of replacements and reducing e-waste. Additionally, 43% recognize the potential of rugged devices equipped with advanced sensors and connectivity features to collect operational data, enabling more informed decision-making regarding energy consumption and waste reduction strategies.
Download the IDC InfoBrief today to discover how rugged devices drive innovation and actively support the creation of a more environmentally sustainable future.
OUR ONGOING EFFORTS TOWARD A GREENER FUTURE
Getac has collaborated with international and local non-profit groups such as One Tree Planted and PLANT-MY-TREE® to facilitate tree planting initiatives across the US, Europe, and Asia. This endeavor seeks to contribute to reforestation projects globally, particularly in areas where ecosystems have suffered from past forest fires.
By joining hands with our partners and customers, this journey signifies our continuous endeavor to diminish carbon emissions, and we eagerly look forward to advancing on this path towards a more sustainable future.
LIKE TO JOIN US TO PLANT MORE TREES?
Your contributions can make an impact to reforestry projects worldwide, where much of the ecosystem has been impacted by forest fires in the past few years.
Every $1 - $2 USD donated plants 1 tree*, and all proceeds raised will go directly to One Tree Planted.
*1 tree may require $1 to $2 USD subject to the project region
