Focus Area: Business IT and Analytics

Contact

Edward S. Aponte
greg.kelly@us.panasonic.com
443-205-5352

NAVIGATING CRITICAL MISSIONS WITH CONFIDENCE
The U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) is the cornerstone of America’s maritime safety and security, operating in some of the most demanding conditions to protect national waters. As administrators of the Aids to Navigation (AToN) system, the USCG ensures the safe navigation of over 25,000 miles of waterways, providing mariners with reliable tools to navigate treacherous environments. From search-and-rescue missions to law enforcement and national security operations, the Coast Guard’s ability to adapt and perform depends on rugged and reliable mobile technology.

Panasonic Toughbook

Problem Statement:

Coast Guard aviation maintenance teams operate in environments that consumer and non-ruggedized hardware was never designed to survive.

  • Salt water, sand, vibration, and extreme temperatures drive device failure mid-task
  • MRO workflows depend on continuous uptime. Screens that go unreadable and devices that go offline stop work
  • Consumer devices fail 3x the rate of purpose-built rugged hardware, driving higher long-term costs
  • Procurement decisions made on upfront price create total cost of ownership consequences that compound over time.

Technology Solution Statement:

Panasonic TOUGHBOOK® rugged laptops and tablets are purpose-built for Coast Guard aviation maintenance environments. MIL-STD-810H certified and 72% more reliable than other rugged devices, TOUGHBOOK consolidates MRO workflows, digital manuals, and diagnostics onto a single platform, with fleet-wide device visibility and endpoint security managed through TOUGHBOOK Total Defense. Hot-swap batteries sustain continuous operations without access to power. Modular xPAK expansion supports legacy radio compatibility and custom OS imaging. TAA-compliant and available on SEWP and other contract vehicles.

Benefits Statement:

When hardware is purpose-built for the environment, the operational and financial case is clear:

  • 72% more reliable than other rugged devices
  • Lower long-term repair, replacement, and downtime costs
  • 5G connectivity up to 14x faster than 4G
  • TOUGHBOOK Total Defense provides device visibility, configuration health, and endpoint security across the fleet.
  • TAA compliant components meet federal acquisition requirements