According to figures published by International Data Corporation (IDC), the overall tablet market in Western Europe remained challenged in 1Q15, declining 10.5% year over year with total shipments totaling 8.5 million units. The contraction, however, was mainly the result of sluggish consumer demand as the expansion of tablets in the commercial space accelerates with volumes increasing 51.3% from the same period last year.
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Auto Windscreens streamlines operations with IFS Applications
May 13, 2015
IFS has announced that Auto Windscreens, the automotive repair glazing company based in the UK, has deployed IFS Applications in a full refresh of handheld devices used by technicians in the field.
Datalogic launches Magellan 9300i and Magellan 9400i scanners
May 13, 2015
Datalogic has announced the launch of the newest additions to its Magellan family of fixed scanners – the Magellan 9300i and Magellan 9400i scanner/scale with 100% full digital imaging capabilities.
Honeywell empowers global businesses with mobile solution supporting both Windows and Android
May 13, 2015
Honeywell offers the first in a series of next-generation mobile workforce solutions – the Dolphin 75e mobile computer, a sleek and easy-to-use hand-held device that gives enterprises the flexibility to choose either the Windows Embedded 8.1 Handheld or Android 4.4 KitKat platforms.
Cognex introduces its next generation fixed-mount barcode readers
May 13, 2015
Cognex Corporation has announced availability of the DataMan 150, 260 and 360 series fixed-mount, image-based, ID readers.
Electronic security tag for protecting valuable shipments
May 13, 2015
In collaboration with its EU project partners, VTT has developed an electronic security tag, which can used to protect valuable shipments and enhance product safety in the future.
SATO printer interface achieves certified integration with SAP Auto-ID Infrastructure
May 13, 2015
SATO, the global provider of Auto-ID solutions that empower workforces and streamline operations, has announced its SATO XML-Enabled 4.0 printer interface has achieved certified integration with SAP Auto-ID Infrastructure 7.1.
The true value of digitalisation - Frost & Sullivan's GIL programme expands further
May 13, 2015
More than 90 per cent of corporate and public sector executives believe that digital technologies will disrupt their existing business model in the next 2 to 3 years.
SITS Group goes for Gold
May 13, 2015
One of the UK's leading cloud consultancies has been awarded gold standard certification from a top storage provider.
Slick Back Office Systems central to the challenge of digital disruption
May 13, 2015
Digital disruption and the rise of challenger brands mean that the traditional banking sector needs to focus on delivering an exceptional customer experience to survive
