Dynabook Europe GmbH has announced an update to its dynaEdge AR (Assisted Reality) solution with the launch of the dynaEdge DE200, the next generation of its high-performance Windows 10/11 Pro mobile edge computing device.

Developed for industries like manufacturing, inspection, logistics, maintenance,  healthcare, and education, dynaEdge AR, now with 4G LTE integration, provides a significant opportunity to drive digital transformation in even more remote working environments such as first responders, field service and other areas.

The edge computing market has accelerated substantially over the past year, driven by factors including Covid-19, and as a result over half (52 per cent) of IT decision makers regard purchasing decisions around edge computing to be more important now than pre-pandemic. At the same time, most employees (70 per cent) believe that AR will cause either slight or significant disruption to their industry.

It is perceived as the most disruptive emerging technology, ahead of AI, the IoT, and cybersecurity according to GlobalData. This in turn is driving innovation and adoption around edge infrastructure, with IDC projecting an 800 per cent increase in the number of apps at the edge by 2024.

“Over the last 20 months, mobile edge computing and smart glasses solutions have become integral to many industries,” said Damian Jaume, President, Dynabook Europe GmbH. “Indeed, our latest research has found that 63 per cent of IT decision-makers plan to deploy smart glasses in their organisation over the course of the next three years, suggesting that wide-spread adoption will continue to rise. Work trends are evolving rapidly, and the latest dynaEdge AR solution is evidence that we understand what our customers need to operate in a hybrid working world”.

The new dynaEdge AR solution is designed to provide lightweight, hands-free functionality for mobile working, and improve efficiency, connectivity, and security for the enterprise in today’s constantly evolving working environments. It accelerates diagnostic and repair scenarios, information sharing and collaboration, information capture and data processing – even in the most remote locations.

The new enhancements – including 4G LTE, latest 11th Gen Intel Core Processors and Edge AI – enable full mobility while maintaining security for the corporate environment with the device’s secure operating system:

• Faster connection with 4G LTE integration: wherever there’s a 4G signal, the worker can be connected - without tethering to a phone or relying on a WiFi signal. 

• Smart vision with Edge AI: it improves camera visuals with image stabilisation, brightness compensation and object tracking. It also enables the processing of video streams to be completed before the recipient receives visuals.

• Improved charging and battery life: offers up to 6.5 hours of battery life and includes a universal Type C charging connector which can be extended with an optional power bank, enabling front-line workers to achieve all-day operation.

• Advanced power: provides enhanced power and full performance through a choice of the latest 11th Gen Intel Core i3, i5 and i7 processors.

• Maximum end point security: running on Windows 10/11 Pro, the dynaEdge DE200 supports Active Directory, in conjunction with two-factor authentication including PIN to secure end user data.

Formerly operating as Toshiba Client Solutions Co. Ltd, Dynabook Inc is now wholly owned by Sharp Corporation.