Xplore Secures Additional Order with Major Telecommunications Provider for Two Rugged Tablet Platforms

AUSTIN, Texas--()--Xplore Technologies Corp. (NASDAQ: XPLR), manufacturer of the world’s broadest range of high ­quality rugged tablet computers, announced today it has secured an additional order for its Xplore Bobcat and XSLATE B10 fully rugged tablet computers from a major telecommunications provider. The telecommunications provider deployed the Bobcat and XSLATE B10 tablets in 2014 and 2015, and recently placed a follow-up order, bringing the total number of Bobcats and XSLATE B10s to more than 7,000 tablets. The additional $300K purchase order of Bobcats, B10s, and accessories is for the company’s southwest region to accommodate new hires.

The tablets are used by field service technicians in the construction and engineering divisions, who are responsible for building the company’s network. Cable splicers and their managers use the tablets on-site when attaching cables to equipment and splicing both copper and fiber cables together. With the Xplore Bobcat and Xplore B10 rugged tablets, technicians can perform a number of tasks, such as accessing and electronically editing and annotating work prints, time reporting, ordering facility reports and supplies, and obtaining GPS driving directions.

“The additional orders from this telecommunications customer proves that both the Bobcat and XSLATE B10 are ideal mobile technology platforms for field technicians,” said Mark Holleran, president and chief operating officer for Xplore. “Both are certified for 4G LTE usage around the world, providing field technicians with the mobility and reliability required for critical telecommunications business operations. Equipped with a robust set of features, the Bobcat and B10 tablets deliver increased mobility, greater efficiency, and significant cost savings for our customers.”

The Xplore Bobcat and XSLATE B10 are lightweight, yet fully rugged, 10.1” tablets that provide ultra-mobility, superior connectivity, and maximum protection. Both weigh only 2.4 lbs. and are IP65 and MIL­-STD-­810G rated to protect critical data under the most demanding conditions. Available with a range of Intel® processors, the Bobcat and XSLATE B10 are each engineered to deliver high­-performance mobility via full version Microsoft® Windows® 10 / 8.1 / 7 operating systems. The tablets offer up to 20 hours of hot­-swappable battery life, maximizing time in the field and boosting productivity.

For more information on Xplore and its fully rugged tablets, please visit www.xploretech.com.

About Xplore Technologies

Established in 1996, Xplore Technologies Corp. is the #2 provider of rugged tablet PCs worldwide. With its recent acquisition of the Motion product line, the company now delivers the broadest range of rugged Windows and Android tablets available in the market. The company’s award­ winning tablet PCs are among the most powerful and longest lasting in their class – able to withstand nearly any hazardous condition or environmental extreme – and are purpose ­built for the unique workflow demands of critical industries including oil & gas, utilities, telecommunications, government, military, public safety, manufacturing, distribution, and healthcare. Xplore's products are sold and serviced on a global basis across the Americas, Europe, Middle East, Africa, and Asia Pacific regions. For more information, visit the Xplore Technologies website at www.xploretech.com. Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn and YouTube.

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