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SECO USA Acquires InHand Electronics, Inc
- By: Carlos Valeiras
- Published: Mar 10th 2020
- Categorized: Blog
SECO, a high-tech manufacturer of computer miniaturization and “ready-to-use” IoT integrated systems, with shareholder FII Tech Growth fund backed by Cassa Depositi e Prestiti, is pleased to announce that it has completed the acquisition of 100% of InHand, a Maryland-based leading provider of low-power rugged embedded systems and software to…
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SECO USA Introduces Its Third Generation Rugged Tablet – The Hydra-Q6™
- By: Carlos Valeiras
- Published: Jul 31st 2018
- Categorized: Blog
SECO USA proudly announces our third generation platform for custom tablet and display applications. The Hydra-Q6™ tablet incorporates the rugged features of our Hydra line of tablets with a flexible architecture for quickly prototyping and deploying your optimal tablet solution. SECO USA can provide customization to allow you to get to market…

Custom mobile devices for industrial vertical markets
- By: Carlos Valeiras
- Published: Jan 29th 2018
- Categorized: Blog
In the construction, oil and gas, transportation, military, medical, farming, or manufacturing fields – or many others – you perform very unique tasks for your job. You often use a generic commercial phone or tablet, and find the device is inadequate. Commercial off the shelf devices with an app might…

Tablet Economics: How Custom Tablet Prices and Development Stack Up Against Standard Tablets
- By: Carlos Valeiras
- Published: Jul 17th 2017
- Categorized: Blog
We are approached on a regular basis for a custom designed tablet for applications that require volumes of several hundred to several thousand units. Our Modified COTS approach leverages proven existing tablet designs to prototype and produce custom tablets that allow our customers to get to market fast and efficiently…

Why Security Is Critical to The Success of The Internet of Things
- By: Carlos Valeiras
- Published: Jan 11th 2017
- Categorized: Blog
The Internet of Things (IoT) connects machines, allowing remote control and data collection used to improve automation, real-time knowledge, efficiency, and convenience. The Industrial Internet of things (IIoT) is a class of the IoT where manufacturing and other critical infrastructure are interconnected for operational efficiency and to enable rapid response…

Security Challenges Posed by Internet of Things
- By: Carlos Valeiras
- Published: Jan 5th 2017
- Categorized: Blog
At one time, computers were the only devices connected to the internet. Not long after, smartphones connected through cellphone carriers. Wi-Fi enabled tablets and smartphones followed suit. Video game systems came with the capability to allow their users to play other players online, video streaming devices arose, and now people…
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How to Customize a Tablet for Better Security
- By: Carlos Valeiras
- Published: Oct 5th 2016
- Categorized: Blog
Android tablets are built on an open platform, unlike the iPad with its proprietary iOS, providing the opportunity for customization. One way that customization is possible is by enhancing security and reliability features. In fact, the security on an Android tablet can surpass the security on an iPad and other…

A Commercial Tablet Just Won’t Cut It for Your Medical Application
- By: Carlos Valeiras
- Published: Aug 5th 2016
- Categorized: Blog
It is tempting to want to purchase inexpensive, commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) tablets for use in medical facilities or to interface with medical equipment. Unfortunately, there are several technical, regulatory and security issues that could prevent you from doing that. Technical issues, FDA, and HIPAA security rules are just three potential…
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