Panasonic System Solutions Company of North America, Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America has recently announced productivity+, a suite of Android support solutions to futureproof rugged mobile deployments for customers transitioning to the Android operating system. Productivity+ is a multi-faceted offering that features hardware, software and professional services. Adding to this Android offering, Panasonic announced the newest addition of the TOUGHBOOK A3 device to the Panasonic family of rugged devices for Android.

“Panasonic is fully committed to customers transitioning from Windows CE to Android. Whether enterprise, federal government, public sector, utilities or manufacturing, industries built upon the support of the mobile workforce likewise need support to modernize mobile devices,” said Magnus McDermid, Senior Vice President Mobility Solutions at Panasonic System Solutions Company of North America. “The technology ecosystem that powers these industries is complex, but Panasonic provides comprehensive support tailored to the needs of our customers and current market demands, which allows them to seamlessly transition to Android and update their rugged mobile device deployments.”

Designed to address the demands of today’s diverse mobile work environments, the new TOUGHBOOK A3 offers features that are tailored to the needs of the mobile workforce, including outdoor viewable screen and Panasonic’s patented rain-touch functionality. With a 10.1 inch screen and 6 foot drop rating, the TOUGHBOOK A3 is suited for users across industries to tackle tough jobs.

Panasonic’s productivity+ features software solutions for mobile device development, deployment and sustainment for customers. Productivity+ offers the ability to rewrite applications, configure device settings and define user access for Android devices. The platform supports mobile deployments across industries with features that enable IT managers to configure, deploy and sustain devices. End-users are able to operate devices securely to protect proprietary data and ensure devices are always updated and ready for work.

About Panasonic Corporation of North America

Newark, NJ-based Panasonic Corporation of North America is committed to creating a better life and a better world by enabling its business-to-business customers through innovations in Sustainable Energy, Immersive Entertainment, Integrated Supply Chains and Mobility Solutions. The company is the principal North American subsidiary of Osaka, Japan-based Panasonic Corporation. One of Interbrand’s Top 100 Best Global Brands of 2019, Panasonic is a leading technology partner and integrator to businesses, government agencies and consumers across the region.