There is no doubt that law enforcement is a dangerous profession. Just since the beginning of 2015, there have been 14 LODDs (line-of-duty-deaths) in the United States, and prior to that there were 121 LODDs in 2014. This number continues to rise year over year. While many of these LODDs involved gunfire, it is certainly …
All barcode scanners alike share the common purpose of reading barcodes & interpreting them into human-readable text. But not all scanners are created equal. Early barcodes were only linear (1D). As the technology has advanced, 2D barcodes have grown in popularity and require a different scanning method – creating the great divide between 1D (linear) …
It’s big, it’s there, and it’s probably cursed by every member of the IT department of your business: It’s your server. In my last post I covered the three main types of servers that you as a small business owner were likely to encounter. Today, I will be providing you with a quick reference to …
Since the 1990’s, mobile computers have adapted to changing technology and have benefited large-scale industries worldwide. As different industries began utilizing the power of mobile computers, the form factor of the devices began to change to meet specific industry needs. Below is a snapshot of the progression of mobile computers and how each form factor …
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There are a lot of instances where an Industrial Computer is purchased for one application but then is used for another. All is fine and good with doing so but one must know the PC’s capabilities before doing so. Not all software and application requirements are the same, so what works for one application might …
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The Zebra ZT400 Series thermal barcode label printers were announced in April and they started shipping in May, so this isn’t exactly breaking news, but I recently got around to taking a closer look at the changes from the existing Z Series printers and I’m liking what I see. The Z Series hasn’t been officially …
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The terms “Mobile Point of Sale” and “Mobile Commerce” have quickly established themselves in the world of retail. While some notable businesses have already implemented mPOS in their stores (like the Seattle Seahawks’ Pro Shop), there may still be some convincing to do to get other retailers on board. Well, let’s tackle that giant head-on. …
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Most industrial monitors, touch panel computers and panel PCs do include some mixture of I/O. In a lot of applications, the I/O required is more extensive than what most monitors can provide. A hardware solution I have found valuable to many customers over the years is a fully configured UNO Embedded Automation PC combined with …
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The idea that technology can revolutionize the way law enforcement manages data, resources, and enforce the law has fascinated us for many years – as such, many have speculated what that future will look like for law enforcement. Many are familiar with the film RoboCop, along with some of its more-quotable lines. In one scene, …
It’s very easy to go online or out to the store to look at and purchase a standard PC. Although these PCs will provide you with a myriad of software and application options, there are specific applications that they won’t be able to address. For that reason, I have included 10 important aspects to consider …