Rethinking Rugged Mobility for a Dynamic Geospatial Future

NUAR Changes the Game for Field Operations
NUAR represents one of the most significant shifts in field operations in decades. By providing instant access to accurate, standardised data from more than 600 asset owners, it replaces a slow, fragmented process that once required multiple requests and days, sometimes weeks, of waiting. 

Field teams can now access real‑time underground asset information on site, enabling faster, safer and more informed decision‑making. But this leap forward also raises the bar around the hardware required to support it.

To fully unlock NUAR’s potential, field workers need devices capable of running advanced digital mapping tools smoothly, displaying high‑resolution geospatial data in all weather conditions, and maintaining reliable connectivity in remote or challenging environments. They also need hardware that can integrate seamlessly with other operational systems and support future NUAR enhancements as the platform evolves.

With datasets continuously expanding and new features emerging, devices must be powerful enough to handle increasing demand without the need for premature upgrades.

Field Hardware Must Evolve with Data
This is why procurement leaders in surveying must consider the next hardware refresh very carefully. Choosing underpowered devices, or those that won’t last several years, will severely impact field performance. This can increase unplanned downtime, and service and maintenance costs.

NUAR is fast becoming the national standard for safe digging and underground asset management. Therefore, the devices used to access it must be robust, reliable and built for the demands of field work.

Choosing Purpose-Built Hardware is Crucial
For surveyors, the working environment adds another layer of complexity. From harsh weather to remote terrain, field conditions quickly expose the limitations of consumer‑grade devices. Battery life, GPS accuracy, screen visibility and physical resilience all become mission‑critical factors. To extract value from geospatial intelligence in real time, teams need technology designed specifically for the realities of fieldwork.

This is where Panasonic TOUGHBOOK stands alone. Devices such as the G2 or 33 are purpose‑built for geospatial operations, offering superior usability, reliability, productivity, and long‑term cost efficiency compared to consumer-grade devices. These are critical pillars for effective field performance.

We understand that every survey is unique. Panasonic delivers customised ‘COTS+’ solutions, deployment support, and managed services from its service and solution hubs in the UK and mainland Europe.