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Star Micronics and MMF POS Cash in on mPOS Solution
MMF, a leading supplier of cash drawers and accessories, has chosen Star to help strengthen its mobile POS (mPOS) cash management solution. Star’s DK-AirCash units will enable wireless control of MMF cash drawers, including the Advantage ADV-INABOX Drawer as well as the VAL-u Line Series drawers.
MMF’s Advantage ADV-INABOX Drawer is a robust printer-driven 24V Cash Drawer with Star Interface Kwick Kable bundled all INABOX. This package also comes standard with the patented LockIt feature, a hidden locked compartment beneath the currency till for safe storage of larger bills. In addition to its Advantage ADV-INABOX Drawer, MMF’s VAL-u Line Series 13” x 16” and 13” x 13” drawers (Electronic 24Vdc version) offer customers a cost-effective and compact cash management solution with durable construction and high-quality standards.
Marva Maid Dairy Expand their Reach with Mobile Route Accounting
Application: Proof of Delivery
Marva Maid Dairy’s advances in route accounting and delivery confirmation help expand company’s reach.
Executive Summary
Marva Maid Dairy was looking for new mobile devices for their route sales representatives. The devices needed to be rugged to withstand the day to day delivery schedules, and integrate with their existing software platform to allow all systems to interact and communicate effectively. Needing a better way to manage their delivery schedules and confirm receipt of shipments by their customers, Marva Maid started looking for a partner who could assist them in mobility and route accounting. Barcodes Inc successfully developed a solution deploying a rugged mobile project that works effortlessly with the existing platform.
Penske Eliminates PCI Compliance Risk with Advanced Payment Devices
Industry: Transportation & Logistics
Application: Payment Processing & Asset Management
Barcodes Inc’s value added services teams deploy, maintain, and service thousands of payment devices for Penske’s nation-wide rental network.
Executive Summary
Penske Truck Rental was looking to eliminate PCI compliance risk within their business and reduce the number of lost or ineffective devices by implementing a revamped hardware and services platform across the 3,300 corporate and agent rental locations. Due to the complexity of the Penske rental network and number of devices deployed, Penske wanted a systematic way to track and manage the devices, as well as deliver repair and spare pool management services. In addition, Penske required a solution provider to develop software which would reduce the need for paper and allow electronic signature capture as well as integrate the terminals with the existing Penske backend systems. Barcodes Inc, through coordination with a software provider, was able to deliver the solution and work with Penske as an ongoing value added partner.
Tricor Courier and Cargo Captures Real-Time Delivery Confirmations With Mobile Technology
Industry: Logistics
Application: Proof of Delivery & Route Accounting
Tricor Courier and Cargo captures real-time end-user delivery confirmations by putting the power of mobile technology directly in the hands of its front-line delivery team.
Executive Summary
Tricor Courier and Cargo wanted to automate and expand their capabilities in delivery services. They were in need of a paperless confirmation solution consisting of a mobile computer for signature capture as well as a mobile printer for on-location receipt confirmation for their customers. Barcodes Inc was able to deliver a mobile solution which provided immediate confirmation of receipt by their customers and improved efficiency across the entire delivery network.
Wasp Launches Three New Scanners – WLS9600, WLS8600, WDI4600
Wasp has announced the launch of its new line of barcode scanners. The WLS9600 and WLS8600 are designed for fast-paced barcode scanning, while the WDI4600 is intended for 2D barcode scanning.
Wasp’s new line of barcode scanners are aimed to withstand industrial environments, providing customers with high-quality scanners that can easily read barcodes at an increased speed. All scanners come with a two-year warranty.
Dedicated Operating System for AIDC?
Automatic identification and data capture (AIDC) and the technologies surrounding it have become commonplace on warehouse floors and in supply chains throughout the world. From convenience stores to major supermarkets or from global shipping centers to your local post office, chances are you’ve seen a handheld device that can instantly scan and share information through phone lines or through a wireless connection.
When thinking about the operating systems behind these devices, one might come to a conclusion that a single operating system would dominate the installed population. The reality is that there are three major variants that are in use in the AIDC space:
- Legacy Operating System — A platform that continues to be used in spite of its obsolescence and incompatibility with modern equivalents.
- Mobile Device Operating System — A mobile device OS generally built to support functions (keyboards, email, text messaging, etc.) and features commonly available on mobile consumer devices.
- Dedicated Handheld Operating System — A operating system specifically developed to support functions necessary for AIDC use (retail floor, warehouses, manufacturing, etc.).
10 Industry-leading Enhancements and Upgrades for the Zebra ZXP Series 7 Card Printer
Zebra’s fast and reliable ZXP Series 7 card printer now offers 10 industry-leading enhancements and upgrades to provide customers with even more options to meet their card printing needs. Known for its photo-quality card printing in medium- to high-volume applications, the ZXP Series 7 card printer provides maximum performance at an exceptional value.
Customers can easily and conveniently upgrade their existing ZXP Series 7 printers to benefit from new options designed to enhance print quality and card protection, provide additional security, reduce waste and minimize downtime.
Datamax-O’Neil Introduces the p1725 Printer for Wide-Width Label Applications
Datamax-O’Neil has introduced the p1725 Performance Series printer which offers 7-inch wide label printing and offers a revolutionary patented design that simplifies setup, operation, media loading and integration. The p1725 automatically adjusts itself to maximize print quality and increase printhead life, while the color touchscreen display eases daily operation and maintenance. The unique auto-load feature virtually eliminates label waste, and by utilizing the industry standard HP compatible PCL print language and Linux operating system, the p1725 is easily integrated into SAP and other ERP network environments.
ASAP Systems Announces Healthcare Industry Expansion with Passport Inventory System to Track Medical Inventory and Assets
A high volume of organizations within the healthcare industry relies on ASAP Systems’ inventory and asset tracking system, Passport, to quickly and easily track inventory to save time and money and improve stock management performance. Healthcare organizations such as hospitals, pharmaceutical companies, medical enterprises and clinics gain immediate efficiency using Passport for top-notch inventory control of medical equipment, consumable medical supplies, and material and document management coordination.
With Passport, managing healthcare supplies becomes an automated process to save time, reduce shrinkage and allocate resources in the most proficient way. Medication and supplies are easily and accurately tracked in Passport using batch-lot numbers with expiration dates; thus, improving performance in batch-lot inventory management. In addition, healthcare organizations are able to track other inventories such as standard, serialized and serialized with quantity to reduce unexpected shortages and reduce time to receive and consume inventory.
Evolis to Bundle CardPresso Software with Zenius and Primacy Printers
Evolis has announced the integration of the cardPresso software solutions within the Evolis poffering. cardPresso is a world-class vendor of card design software solutions, with a key focus on innovation. This move aims at expanding the functional scope of the Evolis product offering. cardPresso is an expert in advanced software solutions dedicated to card personalization. The cardPresso software is proven to be versatile and easy-to-use, offering advanced graphic features to design, print and encode badges.
From April 2014 onwards, the basic edition of cardPresso will be shipped with the Zenius and Primacy printers, Evolis’ blockbuster printers that stand as the ultimate choice in many international requests for proposals. Available in 6 different editions and 18 languages, cardPresso manages card personalization by the unit or in runs, leveraging an internal database, the import of data files in various formats (txt, xls, xlxs and csv) and ODBC links. QR codes and barcodes can be printed while smart card and RFID encoding is fully supported. cardPresso supports Windows and Mac operating systems.