The top four players in the global rugged electronics market accounted for a massive 80% share in 2015. Transparency Market Research indicates that the status of these four companies, namely Panasonic Corporation, Xplore Technology Corp., DRS Technologies Inc., and Mountain Secure Systems is indicative of a highly consolidated market dominated by global companies. Rugged Electronics Market: Snapshot The market for rugged electronics, such as industrial computing and hand-held devices, hardware devices, and tracking devices, has grown considerably over the years owing to their application across a wide range of industries – from aerospace, defense, and healthcare to chemicals and power. The declining prices of rugged electronics and the rising demand for smartphones and tablets are expected to fuel the global rugged electronics market over the forecast period. The rugged electronics market is expected to expand at a strong CAGR of 9.6% during the forecast period of 2...