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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 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 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 Intermec ‘delivers new standard’ in plug-and-play scanning The auto-adapting SR30 handheld bar code scanner 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 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 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 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 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 Till security and better staff management for THE BAR NEYLAND Thanks to a state-of-the-art, touchscreen EPoS system from J2 and Haven 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 Ricoh launches Barcode Scanning Digital Camera Camera embeds barcode data into high-resolution images

RFID Basics for Retailers Leading retailers and their consumer goods supplier trading partners are beginning limited use of RFID systems in their operations and are announcing plans for expansion. Despite the promise that the technology holds, limitations with the initial RFID implementations have made the experiences to-date mixed. Related White Papers NiceLabel RFID Technology - White Paper Providing an introduction to RFID technology and explains the difference between Smart Tag and Bar Code labeling. Mobile Wireless Printing using Pocket NiceLabel - White Paper Describes how to print labels from Windows CE compatible terminals. RFID Technology In Retail Imagine a technology that could slice the time it takes a retailer to measure inventory, one that could provide accurate information about a single item as it moves from manufacturing through a store and then on to post-sales support. Introduction to Bar Code Technology For any business in this fast changing world, the importance of collecting and processing information on a timely basis is essential. This document gives an overview of bar code technology and how to use it. Practical Uses for RFID Technology in Manufacturing and Distribution Applications Learn how RFID systems can help solve logistical problems that affect manufacturing and distribution. Your business will become more efficient and profitable. Understanding the Gen 2 Smart Label Supply Chain: What Retail Supply Chain Professionals Need to Know Sheri Phillips, IBM Supply Chain Consulting; Peter Bloch, NCR Corporation – Systemedia Division; Tammy Stewart, Texas Instruments This white paper details the Gen 2 smart label manufacturing processes to make retail supply chain professionals aware of the lead time requirements and how important their initial input is in keeping the supply chain demand-driven. Reading between the lines: Bar code basics Modern automated warehouses, conveyor belts and manufacturing facilities increasingly require the implementation of identification systems. Bar Coding Basics White Paper A white paper to educate you in the basics of bar coding, direct and thermal transfer, the differences between laser, dot matrix, and thermal printing, and more! RFID Is A Double Edged Sword Most of the controversy surrounding the deployment of RFID is centred on the technology's impact on personal privacy. However, according to a paper published this week by Wireless Healthcare, RFID also represents a threat to retailers deploying the technology in customer facing applications. Print Edition Digital Editions IT Reseller Magazine is available to read online anytime. It's absolutely FREE too! Archived issues: Click Here Quick Diary Dates