Raven Industries Releases New Connectivity Tool for Ag Operations
December 15 2020 - 07:00AM
Business Wire
Virtual Thumb Drive™ through Raven’s CRx™ Field
Computers Seamlessly Syncs Information Between the Office and
Field
Raven Industries, Inc. (the Company; NASDAQ:RAVN) announced
today the release of Virtual Thumb Drive™ (VTD™), the latest tool
in Raven Applied Technology’s expansive CRx™ field computer product
suite. VTD’s powerful addition to ag operations is enabled through
the Slingshot Services and Logistics platform. Available for order
today in Russia, Europe and Latin America, this solution brings
greater reliability in over-the-air data transfer for ag
operations.
This software advancement seamlessly and quickly connects the
office to Raven’s CRx field computers: CR7™ and CR12™. Raven’s CRx
products offer lightweight field computers to any cab with
extensive field-planning and job execution capabilities. VTD’s
introduction into this product suite ensures operators have the
information they need to confidently complete their job. VTD’s
over-the-air access from the office to the field gives flexibility
to send jobs, update information and receive job status to make
informed decisions for the operation.
“Raven’s commitment to bring agricultural solutions to the
market on a global scale is attributed to our service first
mindset,” said Frank Dorenkamp, International Business Director for
Raven Applied Technology. “We have heard across the world that
reliable connectivity from the office to the field is an ongoing
challenge. Our team is listening to the needs of farmers from
Russia to Brazil, and we are proud to release VTD as a part of our
Slingshot platform. Slingshot bridges the gap from the field to the
office, increasing productivity, confidence and accuracy.”
Raven’s Slingshot Services and Logistics platform is the leading
technology solution to connect ag equipment to an operation’s
offices for efficient, aligned and accurate work. Through a tiered
subscription approach, customers can receive the unique
connectivity solution to fit their needs. Slingshot services offer
a full spectrum of performance and control for an ag operation.
Alongside VTD, the Slingshot platform gives operations:
- The ability to access coverage and guidance information between
multiple machines in the same job.
- Machine operation, idle and transit time data, accessible
24/7.
- Complete visibility to where equipment and assets are located
and what tasks they are completing.
VTD is now available in Russia, Europe and Latin America through
a Silver or Gold Slingshot subscription package. Learn more at
https://ravenprecision.com/vtd.
About Raven Industries, Inc.
Raven Industries (NASDAQ: RAVN) provides innovative, high-value
products and systems that solve great challenges throughout the
world. Raven is a leader in precision agriculture, high-performance
specialty films, and aerospace and defense solutions, and the
company’s groundbreaking work in autonomous systems is unlocking
new possibilities in areas like farming, national defense, and
scientific research. Since 1956, Raven has designed, produced, and
delivered exceptional solutions, earning the company a reputation
for innovation, product quality, and unmatched service. For more
information, visit https://ravenind.com.
About Raven Applied Technology
For decades, Raven Applied Technology has been committed to
maximizing operational efficiencies through its innovative
agriculture technology. The company’s autonomous product suite,
Raven Autonomy™, is an extension of that core. From field computers
to sprayer and planter controls, GPS guidance steering systems,
logistics technology, and autonomous solutions — Raven provides
precision agriculture products designed for ag retailers and
growers to remain competitive and profitable into the future. Learn
more at https://ravenprecision.com.
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Thijs Esselink, Raven Europe Regional Sales Manager Raven
Applied Technology +31 (0) 227 549300
thijs.esselink@ravenind.com
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