Your pet can wander off. So can your child. But are we ready to use the same RFID technology to put microchips in humans? I’ve heard all sorts of reports about radio frequency identification (RFID) microchips being used in people. One “news” article said that all European newborns will be injected with a microchip by …
From pets to people: Are we ready to be microchipped? Read More »
Welcome back to my series on the latest and greatest products from our technology partners! In case you missed it, I highlighted several new products from Honeywell Scanning & Mobility in Part 1. Today I am going to introduce 3 hot new products from Zebra Technologies, specifically designed for business use – a tablet, a …
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Tis the season when our brains are in “shopping mode.” We can’t watch tv, surf the internet, get the mail, or even leave the house without getting bombarded with tons of information about the great deals available on consumer products. So in the spirit of this product-mindset, I thought I would let you know about …
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Enterprises face a predicament when it comes to mobile devices: Should we use a rugged, enterprise-ready device that will stand up to the elements or should we use the popular Apple iPhone, a device that is not rugged but does offer familiarity and ease to many mobile workers? More and more, enterprises are leaning toward …
How iPhones & your Mobile Workforce Work Together with the Captuvo Sled Read More »
As I sit down to write this post on September 30, the unfolding EMV initiative (Europay, MasterCard, and Visa, the companies that originated EMV) is less than one day away from a major milestone in the US; liability shift. Most of us are at least aware of the new cards we’ve been receiving with integrated …
Q: Why should I read this article about EMV FAQs? A: If you don’t already know about EMV, not reading this article jeopardizes your job and possibly the survival of your company. It could cost you and your company a lot of money. If you have heard of EMV, I would still recommend that …
Q&A: Breaking Down Your Receipt Printer Options Q: Thermal or Impact? A: Thermal Most of the time, anyway. Thermal receipt printers are quieter, faster and not having to worry about ribbon cartridges means fewer consumables to manage. Thermal paper is your only consumable. *Hint: Make sure you don’t confuse thermal transfer with direct thermal. Thermal …
Spring has finally arrived! If you live in the Northeastern states like us L-Troner’s, then I’m sure you were probably starting to think it would never arrive. February was Rochester, NY’s coldest month…Ever. Can you believe that the average temperature was only 12.2 degrees? Brrr! But now that spring is here, my mind is on …
Spring Landscaping: Don’t Let Long Checkout Lines Get You Down! Read More »
“eMarketer forecasts that 55.0% of US internet users 18 and older will redeem digital coupons or codes via any device for online or offline shopping at least once in 2014.” – eMarketer May 2, 2014 I predict the expected number of users for 2015 is only going to rise. So how can retailers take advantage of …
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So, you have heard about Mobile Point of Sale (Mobile POS or mPOS). You have heard that it can do great things for your business and make your life easier. The next thought you may have is “Where do I start?” Well, there are four main considerations for your business..