Global American

Hi, I’m Teri Heatherington, the Controller for Global American, and I handle and oversee all Global’s accounting functions. I’ve always worked in a manufacturing and technical environment, and I especially like the small business atmosphere, so that’s what brought me to Global 18 years ago this month. I immediately loved it here! I was hired […]

As of this year, Cisco estimates that over 30 billion devices are connected to the internet, the cloud and to each other. That number is expected to balloon to over 75 million within the next five years. As this number rises, it opens new possibilities for pre-Internet of Things (IoT) devices, such as CAN bus. […]

Last month, Microsoft ceased updating or providing support for their very popular Windows 7 Operating System. While Microsoft and its partners like Global American had enough notice, it’s still been a difficult pill to swallow for Embedded PC users. Launched in 2009, Netmarketshare reports suggest that Windows 7 may still be used on 39% of […]

Hi, I’m Gary Shalek, your Senior Tech and RMA Lead at Global. Thirteen years ago, I walked in the front door and filled out an application and it’s been full steam ahead since. I was hired as a Hardware Tech and, back then, we were building a lot of slotted SBC Assemblies and working with […]

Hi, my name is Andrea and this year I celebrated my eleventh year at Global. My position has changed and grown since that day in 2008 when I was hired to work with Cathy as Sales Administrator. My day-to-day is pretty crazy as I wear many hats. In addition to processing sales orders and handling […]

This time of the year, we New Englanders are very accustomed to inclement weather. With our average winter temperatures hitting -6°C, our mind is on Embedded Products that can sustain the elements. If you’re lucky, you’re living someplace more temperate, but any PC (board or peripheral) that is housed outdoors or with limited airflow, dissipation […]

Hello! My name is Dustin Barclay and I am a Hardware Technician at Global American Inc. I have been working here for almost three years, and it has been an amazing experience. I have always had an interest in computers and built my first one with my grandfather when I was 10 years old. Ever […]

You’ve received that email or call from your supplier announcing the EOL status of your board or PC. You know the one, it goes something like this; “I regret to inform you that Intel has discontinued the chip on your board….” What do you do now? A million things run through your brain, including the […]