In late August, Hurricane Harvey made landfall in the Southeast coast of the US and the Caribbean. A lot of people were affected by the wind, flood, and the destruction that it had caused. Disaster victims were left without homes and power.

Barcodes, Inc. worked on a few office fundraisers, including a coin drive and additional monetary donations, in order to help the people that were affected by the devastations. In addition to monetary contributions, our employees also contributed to the food and blood drive to help the victims of Hurricane Harvey and Irma.

We are happy to announce that Barcodes, Inc. has raised $1000. We would also like to issue a big thank you to our partners, Janam (provider of rugged handheld mobile devices) and Unitech (provider of barcode scanners and mobility) who matched our donations, which brought us to a total of $3,000 raised and donated to the American Red Cross Disaster Relief. Red Cross will use donor dollars to provide meals, shelters, and health services for individuals and families affected by the hurricanes.

We hope that this will help our friends in need at this time and we will continue our efforts in our fundraising activities to do more and help others in need.

The uptick in EMV usage has increased yet again since 2015’s liability shift. Of the credit card transactions made on Black Friday this year chip-on-chip usage went up from 55% in 2016 to 73% this year, according to Cayan. Magnetic Stripe usage went down from 34% to 18%. This is a good sign as this will likely continue the decline of in-store card fraud because of the safety that chip cards provide.

It’s clear that EMV is here to stay and something that should be included in any standard POS Terminals. Not having an EMV POS terminal could risk the loss of potential clients. See below for some options on EMV equipped POS terminals.

UIC – PP791

• Versatile Payment PIN Pad
• Integrated Magnetic stripe, IC card reader and Contactless reader (NFC ready)
• Ethernet or Wifi+Bluetooth Integrated
• High Performance and Security
• EMV Level 1 & Level 2, PCI 3.1 and TQM

Ingenico – iPP350

• Plug and play, PIN and pay
• Secure and easy to install
• EMV Smart Card Reader
• Compact design
• Flexible connectivity
• Comprehensive services

MagTek – eDynamo

• Secure card reader authenticator for Magstripe and EMV
• USB or wireless Bluetooth connectivity
• Ergonomic design simplifies card swiping
• No cable to interfere with reader grip
• Over 1000 card swipes between charge
• Triple DES encryption, DUKPT key management, Tokenization, Authentication, Dynamic Data
• Built-in lanyard attachment
• For use with iPhone, iPad, Android, or Windows devices.

For any questions or a quote on any of your POS needs contact us at Barcodes, Inc.

Do you work in a warehouse or a harsh environment? Do you need a device that can provide you mobility and enough power to last a full work shift?  When working in a tough environment you will need a tough mobile device to help you on your daily tasks. Providing the choice of a Windows or Android operating system, the Honeywell’s CN75 and CN75e offers a wide range of flexibility with future proofing capabilities for application migration. It is specially designed for mobile field service workers who needs the ruggedness and accessibility while on the go. With smart battery technology that provides enough power to last a full work shift, there will be no down time during your operation.

Key Benefits:

• Flexible OS Support- Supports Windows Embedded Handheld 6.5 and Android 6.0 Marshmallow operating systems for flexible application support and migration.
• Broad Network Coverage- Flexible network technology provides optimal network coverage and a superior solution for implementing least-cost routing strategies
• Withstands 2.4m (8ft) drops to concrete IP67
• Powerful, Integrated Barcode Scanning- Advanced barcode imaging technology with motion tolerance for snappy scanning
• Broad Enterprise Compatibility- Full compatibility with printers, software, communications

Great for any types of operation from pick pack and ship, inventory, warehouse management, field services, transportation, and data collection.

For any questions or a quote on any of your scanning needs contact us at Barcodes, Inc.

The next evolution in the Skorpio product line is here with the Skorpio X4. Featuring a high performance multicore 1 GHz architecture that offers amazing speeds when running Windows Embedded Compact OS and allows easy upgradeability to the Android OS. Running out of memory won’t be a problem with the standard 1 GB RAM and 8 GB Flash. With the largest high-visibility 3.2 inch color graphics display in its class, the Skorpio X4 will help users work more efficiently. Available in three different keypad options, a 50 key alphanumeric keypad, a 38 key functional keypad, and a 28 key numeric keypad, choose the keypad that best suits your needs.

The Datalogic mobile computer is suitable for mobile commerce solutions in the retail environment both in-store and back-end receiving applications. The rugged mobile computer comes with an IP64 protection class and a 6 ft (1.8 m) drop resistance. User’s will have the choice of either 1D or 2D imagers featuring Datalogic’s patented Green Spot technology for good read feedback.

Features:

• Large high visibility color display with touch screen.
• Wide Band Audio for improved speech recognition (Android only).
• Choice of Microsoft Windows Embedded Compact 7 or Android v4.4 operating systems.
• TI 802.11 a/b/g/n radio with CCX v4 and featuring MIMO antenna technology.
• Bluetooth wireless technology v4.0 with BLE (low energy) on Android models.
• WEC7 units include: Wavelink Avalanche pre-installed and pre-licensed, Wavelink TelnetCE pre-installed and prelicensed on Pistol Grip units, Pal pre-installed, and Upgradable to Android 4.4.
• Attachable handle (and orderable pre-installed)
• EASEOFCARE Service Plans offer a wide range of service options to protect your investment, ensuring maximum productivity and ROI.

Warm garments are essential for warehouse workers to perform daily operations in the cold, the same goes for mobile computers. Mobile computers must be built to perform under these demanding condition.

Moving a standard mobile computer in and out between normal and cold areas is extremely hard on the device even if it’s ruggedized. Short term: the LCD screen fogs up, batteries won’t release enough energy and processors may not perform optimally. Long term: Screens and housing will become brittle and repeated condensation can cause internal components to corrode, short-circuit, and fail.

If you work in an environment that is typically exposed to cold temperatures, consider the devices below:

Motorola‘s Omnii XT15f Mobile Computer

• Lorax Scanner
• 1/2D options
• 11 a/b/g
• Bluetooth
• Windows CE 6.0
• Condensation Resistant Chiller Model is built for -4º F / -20º C
• Condensation Free Arctic Model is built for -22º F / -30º C
• Screen defroster option

Honeywell’s CK75 Cold Storage Mobile Computer

• Cold storage
• Windows or Android OS option
• Standard or extended range scanner
• 11 a/b/g/n
• 2D scanner (scans both 1D and 2D)
• Standard Unit is built for -4º F / -20º C
• Cold Storage Unit is built for -22º F / -30º C

Thriving in cold conditions requires the ability to adapt to the environment. Being prepared with the right resources and equipment can lower operating costs by increasing productivity and decrease equipment down time.

For any questions or a quote on any of your mobile computing needs contact us at Barcodes, Inc

At Barcodes, Inc our extensive Zebra portfolio boasts industry-leading printer products. With Zebra’s Barcode and RFID printer solutions you’ll have a printer capable of smarter ways to track labels and manage assets with the ability to produce labels, receipts, documents, or cards on-demand. Are you optimizing your printer’s efficiency? Are you using the right Zebra Printer for the right job?

The ZXP Series 9 card printer has selectable print modes that’ll allow users to easily optimize for print quality or print speed. The new fine print mode slows the printing process down slightly in order to deliver photo-like image quality. Reduce printer downtime with Near Field Communication technology and QR Codes that give you instant access to printer information and support. With the ZXP Series 9 card printer the user will have the ability to view printer settings, status, and manage a large number of networked remote printers from anywhere in the world using Zebra’s optional PrintMonitor. The ZXP 9 is ideal for government, retail, hospitality, education, and service bureaus.

The HC100 Wristband Printer makes it easy to print individual wristbands on demand. All users have to do is drop in the wristband cartridge and start printing high-quality wristbands. With an easy-to-load feature, minimal action is required from the user. The printer detects the wristband type and size and will automatically calibrate the settings for optimal print quality and reduce waste. With faster print speeds, wait lines at the point of entrance are reduced, improving the customer experience and staff productivity. The HC100 is ideal for hospital patient identification as well as guest identification at hospitality venues, amusement parks, sporting events, zoos, etc.

The ZQ500 Series are a set of rugged mobile printers. With the ability to withstand repeated drops to concrete from up to 6.6 feet (2 m). The mobile printers come with large buttons and a user-friendly interface making it easy to operate. The ZQ500 series comes in two options the ZQ510 3 inch (72 mm) and the ZQ520 4 inch (104 mm). The set of mobile printers meet IP54 rating for resistance to dust and liquids that are common in mobile environments. The ZQ500 series is ideal for transportation, retail, and manufacturing.

Delivering you the product is just a start. From staging to implementation along with support, click the video below and see how Barcodes Inc can help you with a whole solution.

For any questions or a quote, contact Barcodes Inc for a dedicated solution provider.

The Dolphin 75e alone is a versatile multimodal device that can deliver significant operational gains and flexibility for the enterprise. With a sleek and pocketable design this handheld mobile computer is still durable enough for tough work environments featuring an IP67 rating for protection from dust and water and can withstand multiple drops to concrete of 4 feet (1.2 m). With flexible support for either Windows 10 IoT Mobile Enterprise or Android 6.0 Marshmallow, enterprises will have the option to choose which OS best suits their needs. The Dolphin 75e comes with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 processor with 2.26 GHz quad-core CPU that enables more robust application performance at better speeds and power efficiencies.

Combine the Dolphin 75e with the 8620 Ring Scanner and the comfortable watchband style armband and you’ll get yourself the Dolphin 75e Wearable Solution, a solution that will help increase productivity and throughput. The ergonomic ring scanner is based on an industry grade imager that provides high-performance scanning of linear and 2D barcodes. With Honeywell‘s Adaptus 6 imaging and decoding technology the 8620 Ring Scanner provides fast decode speeds, excellent motion tolerance and improved scanning performance on poor quality or damaged barcodes. With new soft rubber finger straps that are very comfortable and impervious to moisture so as to not absorb sweat. With quick and interchangeable finger straps that allow for easy cleaning and the ability for each user to have their own straps as to not share between shifts.  Using the rugged, enterprise-class Dolphin 75e mobile computer with purpose-built wearable accessories provides a new approach to enabling hands-free operations.

Windows CE and Embedded Handheld End of Life Cycle

Designed to fit in the palm of your hands, the Janam XM70 is a real task master that can survive all- day use in challenging environments. Made to deliver maximum return on investment, it is equipped with future proof mobility that provides support for Android and Microsoft Windows Embedded 6.5 OS. Check out the video below to see how the XM70 can give you more power and flexibility in your daily operation.

Put our knowledge and experience to work for you, contact us at Barcodes Inc for any questions or quotes.