The ZX70 7” fully rugged Android™ tablet is just the right size with a thin and light, ergonomic design that’s easy to hold in one hand, making it the ideal solution for improved mobile productivity. The ZX70 provides the best battery run time performance in its class for mission-critical field operations. Rugged to the core, the ZX70’s design is optimised for a wide variety of configurable features and no-compromise ruggedness.
GCWC Transforms Operation & Maintenance of Water Supply Network on the Nile with Getac ZX70 Fully Rugged Tablets
In the popular imagination, the River Nile is synonymous with the origin of Egyptian civilization. Throughout history, the Nile flooded its banks on an annual basis, irrigating the fields and covering them with fertile soil. Benefitting from these water resources was what enabled Egypt to flourish.
In modern times, water management on the Nile has become a matter of national security. It may come as a surprise to learn that water resources can be scarce on a river that is a contender for being the longest in the world. One reason is Egypt’s rapidly growing population, which is putting a strain on the country’s fresh water supply.
Egypt has an annual water deficit of several billion cubic meters. The United Nations has warned that Egypt could face a water crisis as early as 2025. Another complication is the fact the 6,650-kilometer long river flows into Egypt from other nations. This means Egypt’s water supply is always at risk of being cut off at the source. All the factors point to a common conclusion: modernizing water management on the Nile is of paramount importance
The Greater Cairo Water Company (GCWC), the capital city’s public water utilities company, needs a way to modernize and digitize operation and maintenance of the water supply network. Addressing this challenge in the past took time and tremendous effort, which led to inefficiency and increasing cost of operation. Moreover, this line of work requires solutions rugged enough to withstand the splashes and spills that come naturally in the day-to-day tasks.
Client's Challenges
GCWC’s line of work requires solutions rugged enough to withstand the splashes and spills that come naturally in the day-to-day tasks.
More about problem
GCWC needed a way to alert field workers of ruptured pipes and direct them to the nearest valve to shut off the leak. During the wet season, they need to deploy drainage trucks to flooding roads or ditches. Ultimately, their goal is to equip every technician with a smart rugged device with accurate and up-to-date information that digitizes water management, which will help Egypt protect this precious natural resource.
Data collection and communication was done manually with pen and paper. Because of this, field engineers often had to return to base, study maps and charts to pinpoint the source of the problem, then head out again to effect repairs. Longer delay meant more time, more effort, and more resources were expended while the problem persisted. There was also a greater chance of human error, which would cause further delays.
Our Solution
Working with Egyptian partners Allies Investment Group (AIG) and Intercom Enterprises, Getac provided GCWC with ZX70, the Android-based 7” fully rugged tablet.
GETAC ZX70
More about the solution
The ZX70 is certified to MIL-STD-810H and IP67 standards, meaning it can withstand heavy rain and splashes from leaking pipes in addition to host of other environmental hazards. The LumiBond®2.0 display is sunlight-readable, which is especially important in this area of the world. Advanced touch modes allow the highly responsive touchscreen to be used in the rain, while wearing gloves, or with a stylus. The ZX70’s high-capacity battery provides enough power for a full shift. The tablet can also be mounted on an office or a vehicle dock to recharge or connect to additional peripherals.
The ZX70’s powerful processor, 4GB LPDDR4 memory, and up to 64GB of hard drive storage enable it to run the software solutions that GCWC needs to get the job done. Wi-Fi and 4G LTE internet connectivity features, paired with an optional GPS, pave the way for communication and GIS solutions. The 8M pixels webcam and the 12M pixels auto focus rear camera can be used for video calls if tech support is needed. MDM software and other apps were integrated into the device to bring digitization to Cairo’s vast network resources (pipes and gauges).
Natural resources are abundant, but it’s still better to use everything efficiently. With Getac ZX70, response teams in the field can be notified of a problem, mobilize to effect repairs, and report the results to headquarters. All this without having to return to the home office, which was what they had to do when all they had were old hand-drawn maps.
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