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Brother expands new look labelling line up

QL-570 and QL-580N (network version) label printers added to popular range

OKI strengthens RED channel incentive scheme

OKI Printing Solutions has moved its channel partner incentive scheme, RED fully online and made it much simpler to use as a result

NEXCOM introduces VTC6000, the new Intel Atom-based fanless in-vehicle computer

Nexcom have launched an intelligent yet rugged telematics PC, which has been specifically designed for tomorrow’s in-vehicle computing applications

J2 Retail Systems launch new top-of-the-range integrated touchscreen

The 650 uses the most advanced PC technology to deliver the ultimate point-of-sale, point-of-service or point-of-information device

Epicor to support Microsoft Cloud Services initiative

Epicor Software Corporation announced at the Microsoft Professional Developers Conference 2008 its support of Microsoft’s cloud computing initiative Azure Services Platform

Nurse loses $400,000 to Nigerian email scammers

If you’ve got an email account then chances are that you’ve received one of these too

The channel can still stay active despite the credit crunch

Don't miss out on valuable opportunities to offer alternative solutions and build on new relationships

Opticon launches H-15 pocket-sized mobile computer

A new addition to the successful H series, Opticon’s H-15 pocket-sized mobile computer is designed for single handed operation

Belgravium, first choice for Findels ‘Kitbag’

Findel Direct recently chose the Toronto Full Screen Terminal to provide them real time visibility of their recently redeveloped warehouse

British Heart Foundation goes mobile with Codegate

Mobile data solutions specialist Codegate has announced that the British Heart Foundation is rolling out its mobilewarehouse stock management solution across its specialised Furniture and Electrical Stores nationwide

Eagle Technologies lands contract with DSGI

Eagle Technologies, a leading distributor of desktop printers, has won the contract to supply FTSE 100 company DSGi Business with Evolis card printers

Royal Mail selects Blackbay mobile worker solution to improve the customer experience for tracked services

Following successful trials, Royal Mail has chosen Blackbay’s Delivery Connect solution to provide a real-time mobility solution for the majority of Royal Mail’s tracked products

Hitachi unveils ‘next-generation’ midrange storage platform

Hitachi Data Systems has unveiled its next-generation line-up of midrange storage systems, the Hitachi Adaptable Modular Storage 2000 Series

BlueStar announces customers’ success with Business Development Giveaways

BlueStar has awarded nearly six figures’ worth of FUSION business revitalization services in 2008

New, UK In-Mould Labelling facility

Systems Labelling has launched its In-Mould Labelling facility in Runcorn North West England

Computerised conductors increased productivity and reduce costs

A good example for ‘hot applications’ in mobile computing is the Swedish National Rail system which carries more than 19 million people annually

New CCTV regulations could catch many companies out

GSS is warning that the effective security of many businesses could be compromised by the introduction of new regulations that came into force on October 31st, 2008

Highlights from RFID Europe 2008

IDTechEx's RFID Europe 2008 event, staged in Cambridge, UK, once again delivered an excellent show for all attendees

John McCain suffers fatal heart attack, claim drugstore spammers

There seem to be no depths too low for spammers trying to peddle their goods to the public.

Precision Dynamics Corporation acquires TimeMed Labeling Systems, Inc

The move is expected to expand the company’s patient safety solutions.

Lexmark launches dedicated programme to promote colour laser printing for business use

Until December 31, Lexmark will be running a dedicated series of initiatives designed to promote the responsible use of colour laser printing in business.

Sunbelt Software announces ‘Top Ten Spyware, Malware Threats’ for September

Sunbelt Software has announced the top ten most prevalent spyware and malware threats for the month of September

Datalogic wins award for self-scanning innovation

Frost & Sullivan has presented Datalogic Mobile EBS with the prestigious "2008 European Excellence in Information, Communication & Technologies Award" for Joya and Shopevolution.

Varlink adds TDS rugged data collection devices to its product range

Varlink has become a UK distributor for Tripod Data Systems, Inc.

Colourful future

A number of leading analysts within the printing & labelling sector give their views on a wide range of important issues; including brand consolidation, technological development and value-added opportunities for the channel

ScanSource Europe has been appointed an Authorised Distributor of Honeywell Batteries

Honeywell Batteries provides mobile power solutions for mobile computers, hand held data collection devices, printers, two-way radios, wireless telephones and uninterruptible power supply systems

New Fujitsu iScanner Improves Business Efficiency

Fujitsu Europe Limited has launched its newest network scanner edition – the iScanner fi-6010N

Avnet helps its European channel to increase business opportunities and revenue within enterprise mobility marketplace

Avnet Technology Solutions has launched a new Pan European reference guide

RIM to launch BlackBerry Application Storefront and BlackBerry Application Centre

Research In Motion has announced two major distribution initiatives for BlackBerry smartphone applications at the BlackBerry Developer Conference

Mojix Inc. introduces Mojix STAR System to European market

Mojix, Inc. has launched the European version of its Mojix STAR system, a UHF passive RFID system that is claimed to bring unprecedented levels of precision, scalability and return on investment to radio frequency identification applications

New direction for Citizen

Citizen Systems Europe announces a change of MD as of the 1st November 2008 with the appointment of Mr Yasuhiro Kiuchi

The latest e-mail spam techniques revealed

Researchers have detected a new wave of malicious spam promoting medication for sex life improvement, such as male enhancement drugs

Psion Teklogix UK appoints new MD

Psion Teklogix has appointed Paul Westmoreland as its new Managing Director UK - his brief is to maintain the company’s leading position in the UK’s mobile computing technology solutions market

Going green must be pervasive

Ovum recently attended a gathering at which a major IT vendor unveiled a ‘green’ initiative

Toshiba TEC launches new portable printers

Toshiba TEC Europe has launched two portable label printers the B-EP2 and the B-EP4

New barcode heralds major changes for retail store systems

A fundamental change is taking place in the world of bar codes, for the first time since bar coding was introduced to retail packaging over 35 years ago

Vocollect achieves 100% partner certification target in less than six months

Vocollect has announced that its EMEA partner network has successfully completed the Vocollect Voice Partner Programme

Ohio Secretary of State’s website hacked

Jennifer Brunner, Secretary of State of Ohio, has confirmed that her official website was hacked earlier this week by unknown intruders

Samsung launches small wireless four-in-one colour laser printer

Samsung Electronics UK has launched a four-in-one, wireless colour laser printer, the CLX-3175FW

DocuLex enables convenient colleague collaboration with archive studio content management software

DocuLex now enables convenient colleague collaboration ability with the company's Archive Studio content management software

Primera announces high-resolution barcode label printer

The LX200 utilises the latest in monochrome high-speed inkjet printing technology

European Association for Self-Service, EAFS, founded

The 27th of June 1967, the day the first ATM was installed at a Barclays branch in North London, may forever more remain the most important date in self-service

Handheld launches high precision GPS Kenaz

Handheld has launched the new Kenaz GPS receiver designed specifically for the TDS Nomad and Recon handheld computers

ScanSource Europe launches new website

The site has been completely refreshed and is now packed with even more information than before

BlueStar to distribute Janam’s XM65

Janam’s XM65 delivers advanced barcode scanning, a full-sized 3.5-inch color display, powerful computing performance and a fully rugged construction

Kodak’s Smart Touch document scanners improve productivity for SharePoint users with Atalasoft’s Scan-to-SharePoint solution

Through the simplicity of a single touch, businesses can rapidly and easily scan and send documents to Microsoft SharePoint

Code Red Distribution introduce a 600 dpi 4-inch thermal transfer label printer

Toshiba TEC distributor Code Red Distribution has introduced the brand new B-SX600 600 dpi 4-inch thermal transfer label printer for high-performance and specialised label printing

Budget anyone

Selling technology solutions is a difficult business: On one side, you have vendors pushing for more new business and on the other side: your customers, who love nothing more than a good bargain - but where does that leave you as a reseller?

Royal Mail selects Intermec CN3 Mobile Computer to improve service to customers

Intermec has announced that Royal Mail, the leading provider of mail and parcel delivery services in the United Kingdom, has awarded Intermec a contract to provide over 25,000 of its rugged, handheld CN3 mobile computers

Helenswood School goes wireless with Ruckus

Ruckus Wireless has installed a new wireless LAN at Helenswood Girls’ School in East Sussex, providing reliable Wi-Fi coverage for staff and pupils using school laptops

Vangard teams up with Clearview Software

Vangard Voice Systems, Inc. has teamed with Clearview Software International, Inc., to voice-power Clearview’s Co*Star Mobile terminal emulator, enabling a range of automated voice-powered applications

Viatel has announced the opening of a new high-powered data centre in Reading, Berkshire, UK

The ‘tier three’ data centre offers 600KW to 200 racks (16amps per rack), providing customers with the power to adopt the latest technology, whilst featuring metered billing

UMPCs: Handheld Mobile Computer Killer?

According to research recently completed by VDC Research Group, the market for Ultra-Mobile PCs is expected to exceed $300 million in 2008

1 in 5 mobile device owners still spilling their secrets

Research sponsored by Sims Lifecycle Services has shown that organisations are still disposing of their gadgets without removing personal information

Half of businesses unaware if staff are running virtual desktops

Unmanaged virtual computers can threaten corporate IT security

COMPUTERLINKS brings Tomorrow’s Solutions to UK resellers at its 2nd annual University Event

Giving resellers insight into hot revenue opportunities and how to gain competitive advantage in areas including virtualisation, mobility, bandwidth management, security and compliance

New - PowerScan D7100 Handheld Industrial Linear Imager

DEMO offer for ALL UK Resellers from Datalogic

VIDEO: O’Neil Printers & Safelite AutoGlass

A video case study of the O'Neil 4t Portable Printer in use at Safelite AutoGlass.

VIDEO: Future Store in Tönisvorst

Driving forward the modernization process in the retail sector, that is the goal of the METRO Group Future Store Initiative.

TallyGenicom introduces new high speed mono printer

TallyGenicom has announced a series of additional features to its robust, heavy-duty mono laser printer- the 9045N.

Extreme Networks launches new channel initiative In The UK

Extreme Networks has initiated a recruitment drive to attract new channel partners and is looking to recruit 15 extra resellers by the end of the year.

Datalogic announces the acquisition of Datasensor S.p.A.

Datalogic SpA has approved the acquisition of Datasensor SpA, a company 100% owned by Hydra SpA, controlling shareholder of Datalogic SpA

RFID - A guide to Radio Frequency Identification

Research Markets has launched a new guide aimed at providing an introduction to RFID technology

Avnet to distribute InfoGuard Advanced Encryption Solution

Avnet Technology Solutions and InfoGuard AG have announced a distribution agreement for the UK, the Netherlands, Germany and Austria

Xerox’s EIP platform grows as Paper River expands into Europe

Xerox partnership with Paper River and EIP application deliver new sales opportunities

Actuate launches OEM programme to drive success and revenue for ISV Partners

Actuate Corporation has announced a new OEM Quick Start programme designed to provide Actuate partners with an opportunity to improve their existing product offerings and generate opportunities for revenue growth

Databarracks Launches VDR - The New Era of Disaster Recovery

Virtual Disaster Recovery Service to Reduce Data Recovery Windows by 80%

Eurotech announces the new Low Power Proteus SBC

Eurotech has been working with Intel Corporation as an early adopter of Low Power Intel Architecture devices

Belgravium launch new Tablet PC

Belgravium is proud to introduce its latest generation, ruggedised web tablet, the Tokyo 3200 Series

Hammer and BridgeHead Software address European archiving market through distribution agreement

Storage distributor, Hammer, has signed an agreement to distribute a range of BridgeHead Software archiving products across Europe

Majority of companies use Data De-duplication to chase away Storage Inefficiency

Research by Storage Expo has found that 62% of companies use De-duplication to increase efficiency, reduce storage requirements and also costs

Finjan awarded new patent for security technology that protects computers from hostile downloadables

This patent further adds to Finjan’s extensive and comprehensive intellectual property portfolio in the security market

Minimise loss of stock with Ethernet technologies

Justice Security Kft, based in Budapest, Hungary, has developed a forward-looking automated solution to avoid such problems

Datalogic Mobile Handheld Terminals measure up at Dunelm Mill

Over 100 devices have been supplied to Dunelm Mill by Datalogic Mobile Partner Pen Mobile Solutions, an independent company in the Auto ID sector

GS1 UK launches Data Quality initiative

Sainsburys and Britvic co-chair industry forum to standardise product information

Third Generation Active RFID Bursts onto the Scene

The third generation has a number of remarkable new systems which have just become available

Overland extends distributed NAS solutions with new Snap Server 620 & enhanced, next-gen GuardianOS, replication and backup software

Zodo’s Bowling Attains Scalable Data Protection for 48-Camera Video Surveillance System

Xerox makes it simple for SMEs to manage documents with new content management application

Businesses of all sizes are experiencing information overload – the flood of papers, electronic documents and other forms of content that are circulated on a daily basis

Motorola introduces mobile biometric identification for handheld computers

Biometric attachment for Motorola MC70 and MC75 enterprise digital assistants delivers real-time, mobile identity management to government, public safety and enterprise security agencies

BakBone adds Hammer to its Channel Tool Box

BakBone Software has announced a new distribution contract with Hammer, effective across Europe

Who needs to steal data, when you can buy it on eBay?

The personal details of a million British banking customers were being sold on eBay through the auction of computer hardware that hadn’t been properly wiped

Konica Minolta launches top-end colour system

Konica Minolta Business Solutions (UK) Ltd has launched its next generation high-speed colour production print system

Midwich to push sales of Canon’s LFPs into new markets

Canon has announced an agreement with specialist distributor Midwich to sell its Large Format CAD/GIS and General Use Printers

Survey reveals Green IT challenges for UK businesses

* 60% of UK businesses plan to reduce carbon footprint in the next 18 months * 61% feel pressure to reduce carbon emissions * 67% of IT managers do not know how much power their data centre draws * Only 45% enforce shutting down computers at night

Cybercriminals utilise the latest Web 2.0 techniques to inject their obfuscated malware in PDF and Flash files

In its latest Malicious Page of the Month report, Finjan describes the malicious obfuscated code evolution, including examples of its increased sophistication and effectiveness

BÖWE BELL + HOWELL certifies Kofax VRS 4.2 image enhancement technology

BÖWE BELL + HOWELL has certified the latest version of Kofax's VirtualReScan (VRS) technology for its line of production scanners after an intense round of testing

Watch and win with Blackroc and Psion Teklogix

Blackroc Distribution, in partnership with Psion Teklogix, has recently launched a brand new online animated campaign

Visioneer announces the new Travel Scanner 100

New colour mobile scanner allows users to manage documents from anywhere

PlanOn launches ultra-portable Bluetooth printer

PlanOn, provider of scanning and portable computer solutions that enhance the mobile office, has launched PRINTSTIK, an ultra portable, Bluetooth enabled printer which introduces true mobility for users

Global positioning system technology inside the Datalogic JET PDA

Now been enhanced with integrated GPS technology, making it a ‘Full Optional’ Solution

3,000 mobile terminals for Globus specialist stores

The Skeye division of Hoeft & Wessel AG is supplying 3,000 mobile terminals to the company Globus Fachmaerkte (specialist stores) in Voelklingen/Saarland

BlueStar CFO Doug Bivins receives ‘CFO of the Year’ Award

BlueStar’s CFO was presented the award by The Cincinnati Business Courier

Colortrac's CopySmart Wizard makes Canon printer magic

Colortrac's CopySmart professional colour managed scan-to-copy software is now available with specialist printer drivers which support Canon's first 44" high-speed printers

Manual track and trace of garments made easier with new RFID reader

Datamars has expanded its RFID reader portfolio with the launch of the new high-frequency Mid-Range reader R-IN1300 MID

Logistic International cuts support costs by 92%

Logistics International PLC improves the IT and support services delivered to its clients by using B2M’s mprodigy mobile management suite to manage field-engineers’ equipment

Alleged Maserati hacker accused of trying to extort cash

A 60-year-old man has been arrested and indicted on charges of hacking into and attempting to extort money from the North American branch of luxury car firm Maserati

Honeywell introduces a wireless scanning workhorse for demanding industrial environments

Honeywell has announced its newest addition to the 3800 linear bar code scanner family to meet the needs of customers who require maximum durability from their bar code scanning solution

September 2008 digital edition

Analysis: Printing & Labelling ADC: Credit where it's due Print: Driving major benefits Document Management: Extend your reach Network technology: Benefits virtually guaranteed

IronPort ‘plugs crucial web-security gap’

IronPort Systems Inc., now part of Cisco, has enhanced the protection offered by its Web-security appliances with the addition of Exploit Filtering

Upscaled Procura Managed Service at Image Integrators

Retailers helped to combat the slowdown with Accounts Payable savings

ClusterScale signs major distribution deal

Bell Micro to distribute the ClusterScale product range of load balancing and storage solutions to its UK and International reseller base

Best practice in hardware maintenance

Derek Hutchinson, sales and marketing manager at Vista Retail Support, outlines how retailers should maintain their tills and keep them running smoothly to ensure customer service is maintained at all times

BT selects 2Wire intelligent gateways to connect first homes to super-fast broadband network

2Wire Gateways Deliver Access to 100 Mb/s Fiber-Based Network

Telegesis has the key for your next ZigBee design

Telegesis, provider of advanced ZigBee modules, has released an updated version of its Zigbee transceiver in USB stick form

Symantec target of rogue antivirus application

Poser Application Tries to Trick Users Into Purchasing Faux AntiVirus Solutions

Case Study: J2 and the Cipriani Restaurant

When it came to technology, the Cipriani management team wanted a system that would be discreet, would offer total reliability, and could cope with high transaction volumes

Konica Minolta ‘turns printing trendy’ with the launch of its new multifunction printing gadget – magicolor 4690MF

September 2008 sees Konica Minolta launching its new office gadget - an all-in-one machine to print, copy, fax & scan

SNIA announces SSSI

The Storage Networking Industry Association announced at the SNIA 2008 Storage Developer Conference the formation of the Solid State Storage Initiative

Mountains of Laptops & Mobiles Left in Taxis

Research shows that almost 31,544 mobile phones have been left in New York Yellow Cabs in the last six months

Psion Teklogix unveils NEO

The latest entry-level device for enhanced mobile productivity is Psion Teklogix's next-generation, lightweight, pocket-sized, rugged, handheld computer. Features include an angled display for optimal viewing during data capture and a brilliant colour touch screen. With its compact size and an 8-hour battery, NEO is designed for today's mobile workforce.

Datalogic Mobile extends its product portfolio with DLoG X-series industrial computers

Datalogic Mobile and DLoG GmbH announce the agreement of a global OEM contract on Sep 1st, 2008

Varlink makes it to CRN Channel Awards Shortlist

Varlink, the York based specialist Mobile Computing and Data Capture hardware distributor, has been short listed for a prestigious industry award for second year running

Seagull release version 9 of BarTender

BarTender 9.0 from Seagull Scientific Introduces a Variety of New Label Print Job Management Features

Gap Analysis service provides channel with head start on their ISO certification programmes

Intact Integrated Services has launched a Gap Analysis service to help channel partners clearly identify the different process steps they need to take to achieve ISO certification

Psion Teklogix and NetMotion improve access and workflow together

Psion Teklogix UK has entered a co-marketing agreement with NetMotion Wireless International to leverage the high degree of compatibility between the products offered by the two companies

Mobileworker helps horticulture company go greener

Codegate has announced that Flora-tec is deploying its mobileworker field service and workforce automation software

Healthcare to avoid global IT Budget crunch

Technology vendors are up against a struggle with IT budgets expected to fall

DataCore updates SANsymphony storage virtualisation platform

Now with enhanced CDP and thin provisioning, Support for faster 8GB FC SAN connections and new data migration services

Eurotech announces the new SBC based on the Intel AtomT processor

Eurotech has been working with Intel Corporation as an early adopter of Low Power Intel Architecture (LPIA) devices

Alterian integrates Web content management with email marketing

Alterian has completed the first stage of integration between the Web content management products - Immediacy and Morello - that it acquired as part of Mediasurface less than two months ago, and the Alterian Integrated Marketing Platform

Box Mobile & Motion Computing exclusively launch the Motion Semi-Rugged F5 Tablet PC

Motion’s new rugged F5 addresses issues encountered by mobile workforces

AIM Global Elects Intermec Executive

Industry Association Taps Pat Byrne for Board of Directors

Brother creates new market opportunities for the channel

Office tech specialist Brother is opening new market sectors for its resellers with the launch of its first ever range of A3 inkjet machines

Ingram Micro EMEA acquires Intertrade

Ingram Micro EMEA, the European, Middle Eastern & African operating division of Ingram Micro Inc. has signed an agreement to purchase all the shares of Intertrade A.F. AG

Datalogic Mobile announces new Kyman-GUN WM6 models

Datalogic Mobile further expands the Kyman product line with the availability of two new handled models, featuring Windows Mobile 6 and Extra Long Range (XLR) laser

fixITlocal goes on the road to highlight opportunities for resellers

The fixITlocal network is staging a series of events around the UK giving resellers an opportunity to hear about the full range of benefits that are now available to member companies

BlueStar announces New General Manager

BlueStar has announced the recent addition of Santiago Arias (pictured) to the BlueStar Latin America team

UAE bank customers shaken by spree of ATM card fraud

It has been a jittery week in the United Arab Emirates for several banks and their many customers

VIDEO - An RFID Success Story

Peter Lai, wo lead the project explains; "NGFE's main business driver throughout this project was to ensure 100 per cent accuracy in everything we ship to our customers."

Personal data losses 'set to continue' say top sellers of ex-corporate

High profile cases of confidential personal data finding its way into the public domain will continue, unless UK organisations start to use tried and tested processes for the removal of equipment once it has reached the end of active corporate service.

Box Technologies Partners with Power Products for Self Service Kiosks

The distribution agreement with Power Products will create opportunities for the complete range of Power Products Self Service solutions

Casio launch a new generation Industrial Handheld Terminal

Featuring Three WirelessCommunication Technologies and Digital Camera

Wavelink software to be pre-licensed on Datalogic mobile devices

This marks the first time a major mobile device manufacturer is shipping devices with a pre-licensed management solution

IT consolidation succeeds when built on strong foundations

Enterprises considering an IT consolidation strategy need to ensure that consolidation of systems management tools and infrastructure policies and procedures are included in plans

Motorola launches advanced predictive 802.11n planning tool suite

The Enterprise Mobility business of Motorola, Inc. has launched a robust 802.11n planning tool suite featuring predictive networking capabilities - Motorola's 11n LANPlanner

Agfa integrates OrthoView into IMPAX

Agfa HealthCare and Meridian Technique Ltd., have signed an agreement to integrate Meridian's orthopaedic digital planning solution, OrthoView, into Agfa HealthCare's IMPAX, for Orthopaedics solution

ZyXEL and C-MI partner in launch of new security reseller programme

ZyXEL Communications UK Ltd has launched its ‘Security Elite Reseller Programme’ by signing distributor C-MI Labs Plc

Box Technologies moves exclusively into Digital Signage with Mediatile

Box Technologies will handle distribution, support and services for MediaTile’s popular Digital-Sign-in-a-Box™, Kiosk-in-a-Box™, and Broadcast Portal products.

Survey shows recession dismissed IT staff will steal your secrets – if you let them

.... that’s the stark warning from privileged identity management specialist firm Cyber-Ark

AIM Global Announces Public Review of New Bar Code Specification

DotCode Document Available for Download and Comment

DEVELOP launches ineo+ 200: The easy path to colour printing

Although colour printing is now commonplace in business and private life, there is still a general feeling that professional-quality colour is expensive and difficult

Emerson Network Power announce price increases

Emerson Network Power has announced a price increase averaging 5%, affecting the cost of Liebert products

Vocollect strengthens management team with appointment of new European Managing Director

Vocollect, Inc., a world leader in Voice-Directed Work, has announced that Gary Glessner has been appointed Vice President and Managing Director of European Operations

BlueStar to distribute Zebra G-Series printers

BlueStar, a leading solutions-based distributor, has added Zebra Technologies’ new G-Series to its printer offerings

Wasp Barcode Technologies to expand its UK Channel Programme: WASPLINK

The WASPLINK reseller programme provides a full marketing toolkit, training and technical support

ScanSource Europe will now distribute Epson POS printers and customer displays in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxembourg in addition to the UK and France

“We are delighted to be able to distribute Epson products to resellers in these countries,” said Xavier Cartiaux, Managing Director, ScanSource Europe

Uniblue launches a brand new driver update management product

Uniblue Systems, the company behind Processlibrary.com, RegistryBooster and SpeedUpMyPC has launched the brand new product 'DriverScanner'

SupaTrak goes mobile

CMS SupaTrak, the highly successful vehicle tracking system developed by CMS Global Technologies in Swindon, is now even more mobile

Honeywell introduces specialty barcode scanners for pdf417 and high density linear barcodes

Honeywell has announced the introduction of two new versions of the globally-renowned 3800g linear barcode scanner

VIDEO: Honeywell Dolphin 9900 mobile computer

Rugged, ergonomic and feature-rich, a single mobile solution that eliminates the need for deploying multiple devices to the field.

LXE 8650 wearable Bluetooth ring scanner

Fast hands-free picking within a comfortable and reliable wireless data capture device.

ScanSafe blocks more malware in July 2008 than in the whole of 2007

In its Global Threat Report, ScanSafe reports that the total number of Web-based malware blocks has increased by 87 per cent in July 2008

Save time and energy with the new, Canon i-SENSYS

A mono laser All-In-One – with double-sided printing as standard

BlueStar now offers new Honeywell Dolphin 9900 mobile computer

The Dolphin 9900 from Honeywell, delivers a combination of seamless voice and data communication, and provides GPS-enabled location-based functionality for field service employees

DocuLex provides convenient content access with WebSearch 4.1 content management software

New features to the content management software include SharePortal, which allows the knowledge user to securely share content and collaborate with third party individuals or organizations without user logins

NASA hacker loses final extradition appeal

Gary McKinnon, the infamous NASA hacker, has lost in his attempt to get the European Court of Human Rights to hear his appeal against extradition to the United States

Dexterra launches new mobile security solution

Dexterra Inc. now offers a two-factor mobile security solution powered by the VeriSign Unified Authentication Service

Infor launches channel recruitment drive across EMEA

The campaign, which aims to significantly increase the number of Infor partners across Europe, Middle East and Africa, will comprise a series of road-shows to take place starting September 2008

Latest data loss bungles highlight the need to encrypt files and folders at source

The story that personal data of a million bank customers was found on a computer sold on eBay and the latest data loss bungle at the Home Office with thousands of criminal records on a USB key going missing, yet again highlights the need to protect sensitive data by encrypting it

Help Jonathan to raise money for the East Lancs Hospice

Jonathan Hutchings, Managing Director of Uniwell UK, takes the plunge in the Great North Swim, on behalf of the East Lancs Hospice in memory of a good friend Michael Higham who loved sailing on lake Windermere and who was cared for by the East Lancs Hospice

Virtualisation …opportunities for resellers in the next 12-18 months

IDC's 2008 European Server Virtualisation Survey found the rate of new servers being virtualised by existing virtualisation users will increase from 35% in 2007 to 52% by 2009

Brocade DCX Backbone supports KPN’s transition to Ethernet services delivery network

Brocade has announced that KPN has deployed two Brocade DCX™ Backbones in its Rotterdam data centre and plans to deploy four more in a mirrored facility in Groningen

Secure Computing’s Secure Web Protects Joy Global From Web 2.0 Threats

Secure Computing Corporation has announced that Joy Global Inc. has implemented Secure Computing’s Secure Web security appliance

Outsourcing and the retail sector

Dan Smith of Retail Assist, discusses the benefits of IT outsourcing and provides tips for success when selecting and working with a partner

CASE STUDY - A flourishing future for FloraHolland

To ensure ongoing business success, every flower cart is tracked by a bar code and an RFID system

Fluke Networks acquires intellectual property of Viola Networks

Fluke Networks has acquired the intellectual property of Viola Networks, including the technologies underpinning the popular and award-winning NetAlly product line

AM Labels introduces new Citizen CL-S700 printer

AM Labels Limited has just introduced a new Citizen mid-range printer to their already extensive range of printers, scanners and label applicators

Box Technologies Partners with Power Products

Box Technologies has announced a distribution agreement with Power Products to make available and develop opportunities for the complete range of Power Products Self Service solutions

TouchStar Technologies and ORTEC form Strategic Partnership

ORTEC is pleased to announce the formation of a strategic alliance with TouchStar Technologies, leading specialist within the mobile computing and wireless communication markets

Confidential data on every prisoner in England and Wales lost on USB drive

The British Home Office has confirmed that a USB memory stick containing the unencrypted personal details of convicted criminals has gone missing

Eurotech helps improve process control and error detection in automotive production processes

Process Control, error detection and correction is a critical part of the automotive manufacturing process

Intel appoints Hammer for Nordics

Intel and Hammer have announced that Hammer has been authorised on the Intel Server & Storage product line for the four Nordic countries

Tough New Competitor - Powerscan® PD7100

Code Red Distribution has announced the introduction of the new Datalogic rugged industrial linear imager

Dematic and Vocollect partner to deliver Voice-Directed solutions to international market

Dematic GmbH and Vocollect Inc. have announced a European distribution agreement that will see Dematic become a Distributor of Vocollect's voice applications across the region

BBC laptop theft – ‘Previous incidents should have served as a warning’

The BBC has confirmed that a laptop and several memory sticks containing names, addresses, phone numbers and holiday details has been stolen from a staff vehicle

Document Management is Crucial to Public Sector's Green IT Strategy

Following the publication of the Government’s Green IT strategy, ‘Greening Government ICT’, Lynne Munns, General Manager of Version One, stresses the important role document management systems must play in meeting Government targets

Two Technologies’ new ultra-rugged handheld computer works long hours in harsh land and sea applications

Two Technologies, Inc. introduces the Hydrus ultra-rugged and powerful hand held computer designed for long-term daily operation in the harshest working conditions

Baracoda’s scanners now in Scandinavia

Thanks to the RoadRunners, the Norwegian Post automates its parcel logistics and delivery operations

Sharp launches the MX-3100N and MX-2600N colour workgroup MFPs

Sharp has launched the next-generation of colour workgroup MFPs, which will offer businesses an affordable and high-quality colour service

BETT 2009 – technology in education event

Continuing to showcase innovative and revolutionary technology, BETT 2009 enables teachers, leaders, local authorities and decision makers to enhance their knowledge and gain insight into the latest advances in technology

BETT 2009 – technology in education event

BETT has proven itself to be a leading technology in education event over the past 25 years and 2009 is set to be a fine celebration of this milestone

JustSystems’ xfy achieves ready for IBM Retail Integration Framework status

JustSystems has successfully completed testing of xfy (pronounced ‘x-fye’), its document-based composite application for the IBM Retail Integration Framework

Don't let the credit crunch send you to jail

FAST survey reveals that 79 percent of company directors would be happy to avoid buying legitimate software licences to save money

Datacentre services company, ControlCircle, opens new UK Information Office for press & analysts

The datacentre services market is generating considerable interest and experiencing marked growth as an increasing number of companies look to shift from a distributed computing model to a centralised one to better manage IT assets

Extech to provides mobile printers for the new Pan-European Alliance, PROVIDIS

Extech Data Systems will provide mobile products for the new AIDC distribution Cooperative, PROVIDIS

Hackers disguise malicious email attack as news from MSNBC

The hacking gang who have been bombarding internet users’ inboxes worldwide with dangerous emails claiming to be breaking news from CNN, have changed their disguise

SASBoy delivers high performance and energy savings for fixed content

Nexsan has announced the availability of SASBoy, a high-density, Serial Attached SCSI storage solution

Marshal attains Microsoft Gold Certified Partner satus

Secure email and Web gateway security provider Marshal has attained Gold Certified Partner status in the Microsoft Partner Programme with competency in Network Infrastructure

Global survey shows IT channel seeing growth in RFID projects

The channel has said its customers are showing more interest in radio frequency identification technology, according to a new survey conducted by CompTIA

Hospital manager sacked over stolen laptop

Colchester University Hospital has sacked one of its managers following the theft of his work laptop containing the unencrypted names, postcodes and treatment plans of several thousand patients

Satisfaction Among Project Management Software Buyers Falls Short

Survey Shows Better Integration of People-Process-Tools Critical to ROI

Netintelligence launches channel recruitment drive

Internet security company Netintelligence is seeking partners to expand its indirect channel selling its award-winning portfolio of 'Software as a Service' solutions

APC expands product range for high density server and networking applications

APC by Schneider Electric has expanded the Enclosure and Rack Power Distribution product ranges, to enhance product options available to customers

Retail Assist secures renewal of IT outsourcing agreement with adams kids’

Retail Assist, has announced that its long-standing client, adams kids, has renewed its IT outsourcing relationship in a £multi-million, 5-year contract

Toshiba’s ‘Get the Disk’ game competition heats up as entries flood in

Toshiba Europe Storage Device Division has announced that entry numbers to its ‘Get the Disk’ game competition has already surpassed expectations

Esker partners with Fujitsu Imaging to help organisations quit paper

Esker S.A. has announced a new partnership with Fujitsu Europe Limited

CASE STUDY - Hellmann Worldwide Logistics relies on Printronix

Hellman uses printers in a range of application areas for smooth-running, fast and reliable flow of goods

Konica Minolta show theme is Black is Back

Konica Minolta has forged ahead recently with groundbreaking colour production print systems

Roy Castle Lung Cancer Foundation chooses Maxa Solutions’ charity software, CHARiot, to help develop business

Pat Tisdale, Director of Retail manager at Roy Castle Lung Cancer Foundation said: “We required a real leap forward in getting information to help us grow the business"

BlueStar gives away $50,000 in business solutions

BlueStar recently held a successful Executive One-on-One Cocktail Reception at RSPA’s RetailNOW show

Don't get hacked off at the Olympic Games

China hosts 31.3% of all web-based malware

Horizon announces ‘White Label’ Professional Services to support ShoreTel channel

Resellers can sell quality PS to their customers ‘badged’ as their own

Survival of the fittest

In a downturn, winning business internationally could be a key survival tactic

JD Williams and Spirit go shopping for new mobile computers

Companies with large warehouses need to be able to identify and move stock with speed, reliability and accuracy

Code Red Distribution announces new and improved website

Code Red Distribution, Sussex based specialist distributor of mobile computing and Auto ID products is pleased to announce the re-launch of their website

Infosecurity adviser says there are greater intrusions to fear than the DNA database

Mike Barwise, from Infosecurity Adviser, the online forum run by the Infosecurity Europe team, has revealed he is less concerned about the privacy issues that the National DNA Database creates than other planned government files

‘Entente Cordiale’ as J2 expands into France

Specialist manufacturer of PC-based touchscreens, LCD touchscreen monitors and point-of-sale hardware, J2 Retail Systems, has announced its expansion into the French EPoS market

British Library goes paperless

The British Library is electronically storing and approving over 3,000 purchase invoices each month with Version One's document imaging technology, DbArchive

Eurotech’s new Low Power ISIS & PROTEUS using the Intel AtomT processor

Eurotech has been working with Intel Corporation as an early adopter of the Low Power Intel Architecture

Free Seminar For Supply Chain Professionals - 12th November 2008

‘Recession-Busting Strategies For The Supply Chain’

APC announces trade-off tools

Web-based applications that simplify the data centre decision making process

Motorola centralises remote management for enterprise mobile devices

The Enterprise Mobility business of Motorola, Inc. has announced the availability of its Mobility Services Platform 3.2

Jacada signs Mmaterial contract with global retailer

Jacada Ltd have announced that it has entered into a material agreement with a new customer, a global retailer headquartered in the United States

2008 - Kodak Document Imaging Products Brochure, Digital Edition with video presentations

With almost 80 years of expertise and a legacy of document imaging innovation and almost twenty years in digital imaging, Kodak offers the broadest range of scanners and integrated imaging equipment on the market. Click now and take a look at the latest brochure on-line

Aeromark’s Optimatics and Workflow DynMX solution help steamline business process

Lantec is rolling out Aeromark’s integrated Optimatics and the recently launched Workflow DynMX solution to its 175 field engineers

Genesis launches hosted MS CRM 4.0 for mobile

Mobile data solutions provider, Genesis Communications, has launched Microsoft Dynamics CRM 4.0 as a hosted service available on mobile devices

Zebra Partner Programme Offers Growth Opportunities for ScanSource Europe Resellers

ScanSource Europe resellers working in the unattended printing market are set to benefit from the new strand of Zebra’s PartnersFirst programme

Was terrorist email sent from home user’s unsecured wi-fi?

Anyone who has been following the international news in the last week or so, will be aware of the horrendous bombings that have taken place in India

Motorola introduces WLAN mesh-enabled access point for hazardous environment duty

The Enterprise Mobility business of Motorola, Inc. has announced the latest member of its outdoor access point product family

Healthcare attire supplier implements wash proof, totally traceable label system in the UK & China

Buckley Lamb is a manufacturer of healthcare attire with a customer base in the UK, throughout Europe and, more recently, in China

McAfee agrees to acquire Reconnex

McAfee, Inc. has announced a definitive agreement to acquire privately owned Reconnex for $46 million in cash

The booming business of active RFID and RTLS

The RFID business is quintupling in value in the next ten years but the Active RFID business is growing about ten times

VIDEO - Zetes BHS Case Study

BHS video Case study, showcasing Zetes Nucleus In Store and Stock Audit Solutions.

Wavelink Partnership with Datalogic Mobile Brings Together Industry Leaders in Mobile Software and Hardware

Wavelink Corporation and Datalogic Mobile today announced an industry leading strategic alliance

IBC EUROFORUM: Auto ID Tradeshow EURO ID 2009

5th International Trade Fair and Knowledge Forum for Automatic Identification

IBC EUROFORUM: Auto ID Tradeshow EURO ID 2009

5th International Trade Fair and Knowledge Forum for Automatic Identification

UK SMEs waste more than £42.2 million per day in revenues looking for documents

Searching for documents is costing SMEs a staggering £42.2million per day in lost revenue, according to independent research released today

O’Neil introduces the microFlash 2te mobile printer

O’Neil Product Development, Inc. has launched a new, extremely small, rugged and reliable 2-inch wireless portable thermal printer

Varlink announces new wristband printer

Varlink is pleased to introduce the new HC100 wristband printer from Zebra Technologies

New NiceLabel Developer Series 5.2 released

Take advantage of SDK benefits to master global markets and escalate in mobile applications development!

Partners Celebrate Success at Version One Partner Day

Champagne corks were popping at Version One's recent Annual Partner Day at Nottingham Racecourse after the document management and imaging software author handed out eight awards in recognition of its partners' achievements over the past twelve months

The Economist Group selects invoice automation from Image Integrators

Image Integrators Limited, has revealed that The Economist Group has selected its software for supplier invoice process and workflow automation

I.R.I.S. scores at Digital Consumer Channel CIS 2008

I.R.I.S. Group has been nominated for “Best Product Innovation” at the Digital Consumer Channel CIS, the defining event for the retail channel in Russia & CIS held last week in Moscow

AIM Global Taps Industry Expert to Lead Organization into the Future

Dr. Clive Hohberger of Zebra Technologies Elected New Board Chairman.

RFID and Extended Capabilities

Rich Bravman, of Intelleflex Corporation talks about extended capability RFID, its potential applications and the state of the RFID market.

Siemens develops indirect channel model

Distribution approach adopted to provide enhanced support and service to partners, increase market share and enable partners to win more business

Logistics International uses and resells B2M's mprodigy

B2M Solutions has signed Logistics International PLC as a certified reseller of its mprodigy mobile management system

ScanSource Europe expands UK office space

In order to better serve its customers, ScanSource Europe has doubled its office space in the UK in Hull and Crawley

Albyn Housing Society chooses Kodak’s i1420 scanner technology to handle Highland Housing Register applications

25% reduction in time taken to process paperwork means properties occupied faster

Increased use of spam spreads malware

PandaLabs has detected an increase in spam combined with social engineering to spread malware

Datalogic introduces ‘a new concept of 2D imager’

Datalogic Automation has announced the availability of the Matrix 200 2D imager

Rapidly broadening interest in RFID

Being an enabling technology, like paper or the wheel, though somewhat more recent, RFID is now being applied ever more broadly

Staying focused – a few guidelines to growing a business when finding clients is becoming more difficult

Unless there is a significant change in attitude by the business community as a whole, it is likely that we will talk ourselves into an economic downturn

BlueStar announces New Latin America Marketing Manager

BlueStar, a leading solutions-based distributor for Auto ID, Point-of-Sale, RFID, and Mobility products, has announced the recent addition of Anastasia Semeraro (pictured) to the BlueStar Latin America team

EPoS case study - THE IMPERIAL WAR MUSEUM

Read how Imperial War Museum moved to software from Cybertill and EPoS tills from J2 Retail Systems to run the retail operations at their five visitor venues

Avnet Technology Solutions launches new series of storage solutions

Avnet Technology Solutions Ltd has launched a series of packaged Storage Solutions to help business partners in the UK offer simplified storage solutions to customers

Secureseal appointed UK and European VAR for asset tracker

Secureseal has signed a landmark agreement with Axonn, a US-based pioneer in global satellite tracking technology

Sophos proxy blocking allows channel to keep school networks secure

Sophos has announced new key features to its managed WS1000 web security appliance that enable organisations to keep pace with evasive end-user tools, and the latest threats to security and compliance

Lantronix launches improved website

The new site offers a simplified interface to help visitors better understand the full range of Lantronix’s products and platforms

Toshiba and Avapac save time and money for the Erotica Show

The Erotica trade show and exhibition has reduced costs, ticket printing times, long queues at registration and curtailed the opportunity for forgery by introducing the B-SA4TP printer from Toshiba and LABTIC software from Avapac

Resellers flock to ScanSource Europe Partner Tour

The first two dates of the ScanSource Europe Partner Tour proved a huge success, with more than 150 resellers present at each location

The right advertisement for Psion Teklogix’ iKôn PDA

With so many field-based workers, mobile communications play an important role in Insert’s business

British Red Cross selects Cybertill EPoS software

Nationwide roll-out to 330 stores in 2008

New Facebook profile design marred by security slip-up

Privacy breach exposed users' hidden dates of birth

Byblos applies Avery Dennison RFID tag system to reduce 30 per cent in stock and 65 per cent wait time in cash desks and inventory

Byblos, a book retailer in Portugal, has deployed the RFID technology in its new 4500 square-metre store in Lisbon, Byblos Amoreiras, to track over 350,000 books, games and videos

New Xerox DocuMate scanners ‘ease office workloads’

Visioneer has announced two new easy-to-use scanners that help users boost office productivity by scanning, emailing and copying documents at the touch of a single button

New 8-channel UHF Multiplexer by FEIG Electronic

With the new 8-channel UHF Multiplexer ID ISC.ANT.UMUX, several UHF antennas can be connected to one UHF Reader

B2M joins Psion Teklogix in alliance partnership

Leveraging the synergies between the two companies, the partnership will provide the market with a complete solution for managing mobile technology

Fujitsu Services equips new £44m Tier 3 data centre

Aperture Technologies provides its biggest UK client with VISTA 400/500 for greener, more efficient, cost-effective infrastructure management at its state-of-the-art new data centre site

e-delivery team on green IT procurement

As the world’s Green IT frenzy continues, e-procurement specialist Peter Robbins talks to key members of the Department for Work and Pensions’ EDT, Delivery and Transformation Group

Printing with Bluetooth

Bluetooth is enabling end users to increase productivity and minimise costs, by eliminating the need for inconvenient, costly, and potentially hazardous cables

Varlink announces launch of new G-Series desktop printers by Zebra Technologies

Varlink, the York-based mobile computing and data capture specialist distributor has introduced the new G-series direct thermal and thermal transfer desktop printers from Zebra Technologies

Belgravium appoints new UK Director of Sales

Belgravium Ltd, a market leader in enterprise mobile computing solutions, has announced the appointment of Peter Marsh (pictured) to the position of Sales Director

LOOKING FORWARD TO SELF SERVICE EXPO EUROPE 2008 & THE DIGITAL SIGNAGE SHOW EUROPE

Now in its 3rd successful year, KioskCom Self Service Expo Europe is quickly becoming the European business portal for the latest in self service and kiosk technology

IT Reseller reviews LXE's new 8650 wearable Bluetooth ring scanner.

If you’re looking for a solution that offers fast hands-free picking within a comfortable and reliable wireless data capture device, take a closer look LXE's ruggedised Bluetooth ring scanner.

The global rise in digital devices and the associated hunger for data is triggering a tremendous boom in the storage media market

The market, however, has changed in recent years ......

Smith & Nephew ensures product labelling compliance with Ultimate from Episys

Smith & Nephew has deployed an integrated labelling solution, Ultimate™ Suite from Episys to ensure industry-leading labelling

Box Technologies & Datalogic Scanning – new retail partnership

Box Technologies has announced a new retail distribution partnership with Datalogic Scanning Inc, the third largest AIDC business worldwide

New RFID mini-chip revolutionises personal garment identification

Datamars announces the launch of 'PersonalChip', one of the smallest and thinnest high frequency RFID laundry tags on the market

Aeromark tracking solution helps enhance customer service and SLA performance

SPG Ltd, a leading retail refrigeration services company, has successfully deployed Aerotrack, a vehicle tracking solution from Aeromark

BlueStar announces European acquisition

BlueStar, a leader in solutions-based distribution of Auto ID, Point-of-Sale, RFID, and Mobility products, has acquired the assets of PSD-PrintScan—a German-based distributor of Automatic Identification products in Europe

National Film Transport Logistics provides track and trace service to the Film Distribution Industry based on Skillweb’s 2020ePOD

Skillweb, a leading supplier of innovative mobile computing solutions for the logistics industry has provided a full track and trace managed service to National Film Transport Logistics

Microsoft issues security fixes, but warns of unpatched Word flaw

Vulnerabilities discovered in SQL Server, Exchange Server and Windows

Recruitment Process Outsourcing market booms despite economic downturn

RPO is growing rapidly and has the potential to be a multi-billion dollar market, taking advantage of the trend towards single process deals in human resources outsourcing

Square One doubles parcels business

Square One Distribution has doubled its parcels business thanks to an innovative e-commerce website developed by NetDespatch

Voxware expands presence in Europe

New Office Opened to Serve Growing Partner and Customer Community

Storage Expo - Oct 2008 - London

Storage Expo, the UK’s definitive event for data storage, information and content management, provides the opportunity to compare the most comprehensive range of solutions and services from leading suppliers

Kyman: another mobile computer joins Datalogic Mobile’s Windows Mobile 6 family

New models of Kyman mobile computers, are now available to satisfy the needs of the market in terms of mobile communication, interoperability, development and third party application compatibility

E-procurement systems 'sharpen the focus on corporate social responsibility'

Corporate Social Responsibility programmes are having a greater impact on the way in which companies select and trade with suppliers than ever before

More malicious attacks on the threat horizon, warns ISF

The Information Security Forum is warning of an increase in malicious threats including attacks from organised crime and industrial espionage, along with a rise in mobile malware and Web 2.0 vulnerabilities

Xerox DocuMate 262i scanner - test results

‘excellent value’, says Buyers Laboratory Inc.

Ryzex extends its services across Europe

Ryzex has announced the extension of its service team to include a network of 2,500 specialist wireless engineers

CommVault announces strategic partnership with Magirus

CommVault has announced that Magirus International will now offer CommVault® Simpana software as part of its storage and data management portfolio

Zebra secures payments for G4S

G4S Cash Services (UK) has adopted Zebra Technologies’ MZ mobile printers for use by couriers

Avnet Technology Solutions awarded Gold Distributor Status by Fujitsu Services

Avnet Technology Solutions has been recognised as one of six Fujitsu Gold Distributors as part of the 2008 Fujitsu Services’ Supplier Management Programme

FalconStor introduces VTL OpenStorage Option for integration with Veritas NetBackup OpenStorage API

FalconStor VTL OpenStorage Option, qualified by Symantec, provides management simplicity and high speed throughput via Fibre Channel connectivity

Handheld Europe introduces new rugged tablet computer

Handheld Europe has launched the new Algiz 10 rugged tablet computer

VIDEO: IT Reseller reviews the new Honeywell Dolphin 9900 mobile computer

Rugged, ergonomic and feature-rich, a single mobile solution that eliminates the need for deploying multiple devices to the field.

4th of July malware attack targets holidaying American computer users

Independence Day brings dawn attack on computer users

Shape shifting malware threat reported by Swiss cybercrime operation

Geoff Sweeney (pictured), CTO with Tier-3, the behavioural analysis IT security specialist, has echoed remarks made by the head of the Swiss cybercrime operation

DocuWare and ABBYY cooperate

Focus on Optimising Processes

BlueStar to distribute the Tx700 and Tx800

BlueStar, the solutions-based distributor for Auto ID, Point-of-Sale, Mobility, and RFID products, is distributing LXE's T700 and Tx800 vehicle mount computers

New NiceLabel 5.2. available

With over 500 upgrades, its more powerful than ever!

HONEYWELL ACQUIRES METROLOGIC INSTRUMENTS

Honeywell have completed its acquisition of Metrologic Instruments, Inc., a leading manufacturer of laser and mobile imaging and remote scanning, for approximately $720 million.

Honeywell have launched its new Dolphin® 9900 Mobile Computer

Combination of Robust Features and Ergonomic, Rugged Design Optimized for the Industrial Mobile Worker

Beaverbrooks relies on Vodat International to stay ahead on customer service

Beaverbrooks, a prestige retail jeweller, is reporting substantial business benefits after upgrading its network solution from Vodat International

Handheld expands to the Italian market

Handheld Europe has announced its expansion into the Italian market with the start of a new subsidiary, Handheld Italia Srl.

StorMagic expands its outreach in Europe with new pan-European channel partnership

StorMagic, a fast-growing developer of iSCSI SAN management software, has partnered with leading European storage reseller transtec AG in a move that will see the company strengthen its outreach to end users

Kofax Document Exchange Server achieves compatibility with Ricoh products to offer expanded front-office capture capabilities

Kofax plc has announced that Kofax Document Exchange Server has achieved compatibility with multifunction products from Ricoh

NHS Trust chooses Salford Software to manage staff identity

The Mid Yorkshire Hospitals NHS Trust has awarded a contract worth in the region of £80,000 to Salford Software for the provision of Novell Identity Manager

Calor to enhance fuel delivery with TouchPC Kestrel

Calor’s ‘total quality’ approach recently involved the successful upgrade of the “Calor Cylinder” fuel delivery system

Chinese scientists shortlist StreetMapper for 3D City mapping project

The Chinese Academy of Sciences Shenzen Institute of Advanced Technology has short-listed mobile mapping system, StreetMapper, to support an active research project on Digital City

Popular tennis websites struck in latest malware attack, Sophos warns

Tennis fans at risk as hackers infect websites during Wimbledon tournament

Mobile phones ‘set to save $600 million for aviation industry’

Research by SITA shows that the world’s 3.2 billion mobile phones could be transformed into indispensable air travel tools within five years

BakBone expands Oracle capabilities and continues to make data protection a simple process for customers

BakBone Software continues to enhance its breadth of technologies and bring powerful, easy-to-use products to market with the newest release of NetVault: Backup Application Plugin Module for Oracle

New MASERGY Partner Alliance Programme Increases Compensation Payouts for All Channel Sales

Enhanced compensation plan combines upfront and ongoing residual payments

June 2008 digital edition

Special Report: Getting connected ADC: Full support on hand Print: Battling ID card crime Document Management: The third wave Network technology: Virtualised security

Nordic ID launches the Morphic into the UK – Go Wi-Fi with RF600 applications

Nordic ID UK distributor, Worldwide Solutions, is pre-launching the new Nordic ID Morphic into the UK Market

Crownlea Group implements new document management system

Eastman Kodak Company has announced that Crownlea Group is installing the latest version of Filestream’s EDM software, along with 40 simplex Kodak i30 workgroup scanners

Aruba and Riverbed announce solutions for mobile workers and the server-less remote office

Aruba Networks, Inc. and Riverbed Technology, Inc. have announced a joint solution that allows mobile and remote users to achieve LAN-like access to data and applications wherever they work or roam

Lexmark improves signage printing for retailers

Lexmark has partnered with Episys, a signage vendor, to help retailers print up-to-date pricing and promotional signage in-store

Third win confirms J2 as system of choice for cinema sector

‘Hat trick’ for J2 Retail Systems, as Cineworld signs up for nationwide EPoS replacement programme

APC and TAC Management Platforms to integrate with IBM Software to provide customers with energy efficient data centre solutions

APC by Schneider Electric has announced plans to integrate APC and TAC software management platforms with IBM Tivoli Monitoring energy management software

ITESOFT launches end-to-end solution for invoice processing in Oracle E-Business suite

ITESOFT, a leading producer of electronic document capture and automatic processing solutions, has launched an end-to-end solution for supplier invoice processing in Oracle environments.

The largest shows ever, with more implemented business discussions

A record 1,551 exhibitors and 118,876 visitors converged in Tokyo for eight concurrent IT exhibitions

Eurotech introduces DuraCOR 1000

Eurotech Ltd’s DuraCOR 1000 series of products are an ideal solution for applications ranging from advanced video capture and compression using MPEG4 and JPEG-2000

Honeywell's Adaptus Imaging Technology chosen for HP scan-and-print handheld

Honeywell has announced that its Adaptus Imaging Technology 5.0 was selected as the data collection technology in the HP Handheld sp400 All-in-One (AiO) wireless device

Hospital laptops stolen containing information on 20,000 patients

Six stolen laptops highlight need for strict control on data

New European EPC/RFID implementation guidelines published

GS1, the global not-for-profit standards and solutions organisation, has developed a European guide to help companies plan and prepare their EPC/RFID deployments

Star Micronics names Top Distributor for 2007

BlueStar, distributor of Auto ID, Point-of-Sale, Mobility, and RFID products, has been recognised by Star Micronics America, Inc. as its 2007 Distributor of the Year

Nationwide selects EDM Group for 'Scan on Demand' Document Management

Document management solutions provider EDM Group has announced that Nationwide Building Society has chosen EDM Group's Scan on Demand business solution for flexible access to archived customer data

New research reveals UK’s top 100 retailers’ concerns over spiralling data centre energy costs

On average, top UK retailers are overspending by £1.25 million a year on the power needed to run their data centres which can equate to 50 per cent of total data centre costs and 10 per cent of their total energy bills

O’NEIL OFFERS ENHANCED SECURITY AND ENCRYPTION PROTOCOLS ON ALL 802.11-EQUIPPED PORTABLE PRINTERS

Advanced Capabilities for Security and Encryption of Data Provides More Security Options, PCI DSS Compatibility, a Consistent Platform, and a Unique Framework for Protecting Future Application and Installation Requirements

Extreme Networks solutions chosen for office building of the future

Extreme Networks has announced the integration of its core-to-edge BlackDiamond, Summit X250 and X450 switches into Targetspace’s revolutionary Baskerville House managed office space in Birmingham by one of the UK’s leading Integrated Services Communications provider essensys.

Equinix Datacentres enable Camelot to deliver cutting-edge UK National Lottery for the next 10 years

Equinix Inc. has announced that Camelot will deploy operations for its new communications network in one of Equinix’s European datacentres

NVIDIA rewards the channel

NVIDIA is piloting a brand new incentive scheme for the channel which credits resellers in the UK with cash rewards based on their purchase of NVIDIA products

Datalogic Mobile achieves SAP Certified Integration status

Partners now guaranteed compatibility with all SAP solutions

Motorola completes Iceland’s Public Safety Network

Motorola, Inc. has completed the roll-out of Iceland’s nationwide public safety communications network, on behalf of Neydarlinan 112, in just 12 months

Toshiba launches its fastest ever colour multifunctional products

Toshiba Tec UK Imaging Systems Ltd has launched its new multifunctional products, developed specifically to enable users to print, scan, copy and fax faster, and to a very high quality

Brocade extends data centre performance

Brocade has announced a series of data centre fabric switches and server HBAs that deliver a new level of end-to-end data centre networking performance

IVT announces 'extended-range' Bluetooth products

IVT has launched its new 'extended-range' Bluetooth portfolio of products for fixed-mobile convergence

Accu-Sort announces new systems for tire industry

Accu-Sort Systems has launched a suite of solutions for the special demands of reading bar codes in the tire manufacturing industry

Intermec ‘delivers new standard’ in plug-and-play scanning

The auto-adapting SR30 handheld bar code scanner

Sophos assists Computer Crime Unit in bringing botnet master to justice

Notorious Hacker and botnet controller sentenced to 41 months in prison and fined $65,000

Sciamed appointed by Psion Teklogix as supplier for Scotland and North East England

Barcode and data capture specialist Sciamed has been appointed by Psion Teklogix as its first Premier Partner for sales in Scotland and North East England

JLT takes offers dual-core processing power for in-vehicle computing

Rugged mobile computing pioneer JLT has extended the potential of its vehicle mounted terminal range by integrating the latest in power-house processing

Call recording market set to grow ten-fold

Increasing legal requirements and a need to improve management control, boost productivity and cut operating costs, will drive major growth

Handheld Europe Introduces Algiz 13 rugged notebook computer

The Algiz 13 is a convertible notebook computer which means that users can use it like a tablet or flip the screen for a more typical laptop configuration

Vibrant RFID markets

The global RFID market continues its rapid growth as record orders up to $0.5 billion each are serviced

Zycko expands further across EMEA

Just a few months after the opening offices in Italy and Benelux, Zycko is continuing its global expansion - this time launching offices in Madrid, Munich and Stockholm

APC offers redundancy and increased capacity with Parallel Smart-UPS VT Units: Compact Three-Phase Power Protection

APC by Schneider Electric has announced the availability of parallel capability for its APC Smart-UPS VT three-phase power protection line

MiniFrame launches next generation PC

Innovative multi-user software is new kid on the virtualisation block

New service programme by Datalogic Mobile

With the launch of the new service programme, EASEOFCARE, Datalogic Mobile takes care of its customers’ business, offering a complete range of post-sales services to promote full coverage while reducing paper work and complexity

ONStor in strategic alliance with Fujitsu

ONStor Inc. has entered into a strategic alliance with Fujitsu Computer Systems Corporation and has certified the Fujitsu ETERNUS4000 and ETERNUS8000 storage systems

Codegate Mobilecourier tracks 2 million APC Overnight parcels in real time

Mobile data solutions specialist Codegate has provided UK independent courier network, APC Overnight, with its Mobilecourier automated proof of delivery and signature capture software solution

Mayrise mobile keeps streets in top condition

Bournemouth Borough Council has implemented a state-of-the-art highways mobile information system from Mayrise Systems

FalconStor develops storage replication adapter

FalconStor Software Inc has developed a storage replication adapter for VMware site recovery manager to enable automated disaster recovery and instant access to critical applications

Beauty contest winner becomes latest victim of online phishing fraudsters

Miss Scarborough has £10,000 stolen from her bank account by phishers

New handheld RFID reader for mobile computers

Intermec has introduced the IP30 add-on RFID reader, a compact, globally-certified solution for adding mobile RFID read/write capability to the latest generation of Intermec mobile computers

Interface adds Cipherlab to Auto-ID line-up

Just 8 months after the launch of its auto-ID unit, value-add distributor, Interface, can now offer UK auto-ID resellers a complete solution to target large organisations

How much is your EPOS data worth?

Uniwell Systems offers comprehensive web based reporting system for as little as £1 per day

Evolis to strengthen sales in Asia

Evolis, the European plastic cards personalisation solutions provider, has announced the opening of a representative office in Japan.

Vox pop highlights virtualisation becoming a 'green reality'

A recent poll has revealed that nearly 68% respondents now recognise the significant green computing benefits that virtualisation can provide

B2M Solutions gives channel partners the ability to add greater value

B2M Solutions has responded to the demands of mobile line of business users with its mprodigy mobile management suite, giving its channel partners greater opportunities to add value to their mobile deployments

UK remains nation of ‘hard copy hoarders

Research shows people prefer paper proof of purchases

MMF Cash Drawer teams with BlueStar for CFF fundraiser

BlueStar teamed up recently with MMF Cash Drawer to raise money for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation's "Great Strides: Taking Steps for a Cure."

iCore signs reseller agreement for IBM Asset and Service Management solutions

IT management consultancy iCore has signed its first reseller agreement with DNS Arrow for IBM Maximo asset management solutions and IBM's service desk product, Tivoli Service Request Manager

In Russian with love

Datamax M-Class Mark II printers now offer Russian language messages on their front panel display to enhance the operator experience

From the Warehouse to the Pharmacy with vo-CE and Wi-Fi

Each department’s activities are controlled with maximum efficiency from the relationship with suppliers and material acquisition to production phases, stocking and distribution, thanks to use of advanced technology

ScanDoc selected to sell powerful business software

ScanDoc Ltd has been approved as a Laserfiche value-added reseller in time to sell their most anticipated and talked about suite of products ever, Laserfiche 8

Riverbed Announces More Powerful Central Management Console

CMC 5.0 Provides Network Administrators with Visibility, Simplified Management and Centralised Security Management

22 suspected computer hackers arrested in France

Gang alleged to have to have broken into corporate networks in France, Russia and Iceland

Genesis on track for success with new product launch

Mobile data specialist Genesis Communications is continuing its ambitious growth strategy with the launch of a new range of asset management services

Integration with CODA’s Dream software

Urban fashion retailer, All Saints, automates purchase invoicing with Procura from Image Integrators

Honeywell launches Dolphin 7600 mobile computer with GSM technology and Windows Mobile 6

The added technologies empower users with wide area networking capability and improved tools for fast and secure mobile application use

Till security and better staff management for THE BAR NEYLAND

Thanks to a state-of-the-art, touchscreen EPoS system from J2 and Haven

Countryside Council for Wales controls Document Mayhem with TOWER Software

Government's statutory advisor on natural beauty manages rate of information growth with TRIM Context electronic document and records management system

VIDEO: ScanSource Europe’s Partner Tour comes to the UK

Over 200 resellers attended the event, held at the Williams Formula One Conference Centre in Oxfordshire. IT Reseller was also at the event to bring you this special video report.

Avnet Signs Printer Distribution Agreement

Avnet Technology Solutions has entered into a Pan-European distribution agreement with Datamax/O’Neil

Handheld expands into Latin America

Handheld has announced its continued global expansion by joining forces with Latin America distributor, SC Technologies

WHSmith PLC is expanding its use of Voice-Directed Work deployment

This follows the impressive benefits the company has seen during the past four years of using VoiteQ's voice solutions, based on the Vocollect Voice offering

DocsCorp and DocAuto, Inc. form strategic alliance

DocsCorp, a leading PDF integration workflow solution provider, has formed a new strategic alliance with DocAuto, Inc., the leading developer of software applications for the Interwoven WorkSite platform

BlueStar distributes LXE Bluetooth Ring Scanner

BlueStar, a solutions-based distributor for Auto ID, Point-of-Sale, Mobility, and RFID products, is distributing the LXE 8650 Bluetooth Ring Scanner, a barcode scanner with hands-free mobility

Pegaso PDA by Datalogic Mobile now available with Windows Mobile 6.0 and E-GPRS

Datalogic Mobile has announced the availability of Windows Mobile 6.0 and E-GPRS communications for the Pegaso PDA

Tandberg signs agreement with Micro-P

Tandberg Data has signed a distribution agreement with Micro-Peripherals to service the UK market

Fraudsters spam out Trojan Horse as China earthquake news story

Following phishing attempts, cybercriminals turn their attentions to infecting computers

Bill Nix Joins BlueStar as Director of Global Channel Marketing & Sales

BlueStar, the leading innovator in solutions-based distribution for Auto ID, Point-of-Sale, RFID, and Mobility products, is proud to announce the recent addition of Bill Nix to the BlueStar team

IMMERSIVE DISPLAY UK LAUNCH REVOLUTIONARY NEW 3D AUDIO VISUAL BILLBOARD AT THE EXHIBITING SHOW 2008

A cutting-edge audio visual company are using the Exhibiting Show 2008 to launch their revolutionary new range of 3D digital hemispherical and spherical advertising signs

Employees in the Netherlands and Nordics ‘are more routinely working on wrong or out-of-date files’

The findings from a new independent survey reveals that when it comes to computer file management, the habits of employees in the Netherlands and the Nordics are worse than their peers in the UK and Republic of Ireland!

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Intel have launched Intel® Technology Provider, an extension of their very successful Intel® Channel Partner Programme designed specifically for reseller salespeople

Pavers selects Epson's IR-700 for point of sale

Pavers has implemented Epson's advanced Intelligent Register - the IR-700 and software from Eurostop

BakBone Introduces NetVault: Report Manager Pro

BakBone Software now offers NetVault: Report Manager Pro, an update to BakBone's NetVault: Report Manager solution

Ricoh launches Barcode Scanning Digital Camera

Camera embeds barcode data into high-resolution images

Deacom enhances Document Management system for manufacturers

Deacom, Inc. has announced the addition of the DEACOM document linker to the DEACOM Integrated Accounting and Enterprise Resource Planning Software System

Riverbed partners to provide best-of-breed network visibility

Riverbed Technology is expanding its partner ecosystem and alliances with select visibility partners within the Riverbed Technology Alliance

AG Group hits the mark with print and copy overhaul at Longley Park Sixth Form College

College achieves significant print and copy cost savings through combination of Canon multifunctional printers and software solutions

Datalogic introduces new industrial-strength scanners

Datalogic Scanning Inc. has launched the PowerScan D8500 2D handheld imager

Intermec PW50 printer brings maximum convenience to direct store delivery applications

Intermec introduces the PW50, a rugged workboard printer that provides a convenient, integrated solution to simplify operations for workers in Direct Store Delivery, Home Delivery, and Field Service applications

The Metrologic Genesis from DED

Ready to use straight out of the box, Metrologic’s MS7580 Genesis presentation area imager is engineered to decode all standard 1D, PDF and 2D codes

Frost & Sullivan recognises Insightix’s differentiating approach in the network access control industry

Based on its recent analysis of the network access control industry, Frost & Sullivan has presented Insightix with the 2008 Global Frost & Sullivan Award for Best Product Differentiation for a Network Access Control Solution

Japanese P2P virus writer convicted, but escapes jail

Malware displayed anime characters as it wiped movie and music files

GGP mapping system helps highway authorities improve road works management

GIS company GGP Systems has launched a new system to help minimise traffic disruption caused by street works on Britain’s roads

APC by Schneider Electric expands KVM switch

Expansion includes virtual media, up to eight IP users and 32 ports

Are you an ‘animal’ at the printer?

Are you like a Parrot and need colour in everything regardless of cost? Or are you a Cheetah and need everything at speed? Or perhaps you are a Panda or Polar Bear and are happy with everything in black and white?

Motorola Trials TETRA Network Underground during War Game Simulation at The Wieliczka Salt Mine

Motorola Inc. has announced its trial of a TETRA (TErrestrial Trunked RAdio) communications network in Poland, within the chambers of the Wieliczka Salt Mine, 130 metres underground!