Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. MobileDemand is a provider of rugged Tablet PC mobile computer systems headquartered in Hiawatha, Iowa with manufacturing facilities in Taiwan. The products are built for use by mobile workers in harsh environments to survive falls, extreme temperatures and exposure to liquids. The company specializes in complete mobile automation systems by integrating data collection technologies including barcode scanning, numeric keypad, credit card reader, color photography, GPS and touch screen in its PC tablets. MobileDemand was founded in 2003 by Matt Miller. At that time, the company specialized in manufacturing portable, rugged Tablet PCs with laser-based bar code scanning for the wholesale beer sector. With the introduction of smaller Rugged Tablet PC systems and accessories, MobileDemand expanded to a wide variety of vertical markets that employ a mobile workforce including hospitality, manufacturing, military, public safety, retail, transportation and logistics, and warehousing. Under Mr. Miller's leadership, the company has grown to 10 full-time employees in the company's headquarters. US-based software partners are responsible for 76 percent of MobileDemand's sales.