The Apple iPhone has become such a staple mobile device in the world today that it’s no wonder businesses are trying to put it to use in any application they can. When it comes to enterprise-level requirements, the iPhone does come up short on ruggedness and scanning capabilities though. Lucky for us, Honeywell’s Captuvo SL42 Series is the key to bringing consumer-grade iPhones into the enterprise.

For organizations that want to extend the performance and longevity of the popular Apple iPhone device to increase productivity, better engage customers, and capture data to drive real-time decision making at the point of activity; Honeywell’s Captuvo SL42 Enterprise Sled for Apple iPhone 6/ iPhone 6 Plus is the perfect solution.

The SL42 targets mobile frontline workers who require real-time connectivity to business-critical applications and superior barcode scanning performance to improve productivity and better serve customers whether on the floor, on the road, or in the field.

• Quickly and accurately focuses, illuminates, and reads hundreds of barcodes per shift, even when they’re damaged, poorly printed or on a mobile screen.
• Scans direct mark barcodes and other standard 2D barcodes, including AAMVA North American driver’s licenses and document – simply add optional TotalFreedom™ scanner software plug-ins.
• Rugged specifications extend the iPhone’s lifecycle and eliminate the more frequent replacements required for consumer devices alone.
• Extends your iPhone’s battery life so it can last a full shift and beyond.
• Designed for quick battery replacement, so you don’t lose valuable time taking care of customers.

Honeywell’s Captuvo SL42 enterprise sled transforms the popular iPhone 6 smartphone into an enterprise ready solution that speeds business agility and lowers total cost of ownership. The SL42 targets workers on the move who require real-time connectivity to business-critical applications and superior barcode scanning performance to improve productivity and better serve customers whether on the floor, on the road, or in the field. From a leader in barcode scanning technology, the Captuvo for Apple iPhone 6 and Apple iPhone 6 Plus quickly and accurately focuses, illuminates, and reads hundreds of barcodes per shift, even when they are damaged, poorly printed, or on a mobile screen.

Honeywell’s Captuvo SL42 series is the right solution to help enterprises reduce device acquisition costs, empower employees, increase productivity, reduce downtime and improve the customer experience.

• Second-to-None Scanning – Increases productivity and throughput with an integrated and easy-to-use imager that provides aggressive scanning of linear and 2D bar codes.
• EasyDL Software – Reduces transaction time by 95% by automatically parsing bar code data found on government-issued identification cards for age verification or automatic electronic forms for loyalty, membership or credit applications.
• Powers iPhone -Provides up to 60% additional power versus a competitive solution, ensuring maximum uptime for mobile users in the field.
• Protective Housing – Provides added durability to the iPhone, resulting in a solution that is expected to lower the failure rate of customers versus those using competitors’ sleds by as much as 80%.
• Optional Security Mechanism – Secures the Apple iPhone in the sled via unique screws, improving overall durability while reducing the likelihood of theft of the iPhone.

According to a report recently published by Good Technology, iOS activations accounted for 73% of global device activations in Q4 2014. The introduction of the Apple iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus have been pivotal in driving the market share upswing for iOS, as enterprises take advantage of leveraging the hallmark user interface and broad availability of enterprise-class apps to deliver engaging and unique customer experiences.

For enterprises looking to extend the capabilities of Apple’s latest consumer-preferred devices, Honeywell is pleased to announce availability of the Captuvo SL42 for iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus. Designed to transform the popular smartphone into an enterprise-ready solution, the Captuvo SL42 for Apple iPhone 6 and Apple iPhone 6 Plus targets mobile frontline workers who require real-time connectivity to business-critical applications and superior barcode scanning performance to improve productivity and better serve customers whether in the office, on the road, or in the field.

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