At the beginning of the year, VDC Research Group listed 2D imagers as one of the top 5 trends for the bar code solution market in 2011, saying that “mobile marketing initiatives and continued investment in both retail and industrial use environments will be key drivers for 2D imaging solutions in 2011.”  And VDC expects the investment in 2D imagers to outpace laser scanners and linear imagers in the coming years.

There are several key factors driving the growth of 2D imagers, one in particular is to address anticipated application requirements.  The use of 2D symbologies has increased and 2D imagers “future proof” investments by providing a flexible scanning solution.  Businesses looking to provide more information and documentation will find that 2D imagers capture more types of data, such as:

• Images that can be associated with data
• Signatures
• Mobile bar codes
• Videos

Let’s Get Mobile!  Contact DecisionPoint Systems, Inc. to learn more about 2D imagers.

Facilities management encompasses a wide range of functions to ensure that commercial and institutional buildings are functional and safe.  Keeping track of work orders, inspections and assets can become quite cumbersome when done manually.  Mobile and wireless technologies improve facility management operations by enabling the accurate tracking of work orders, inspections and assets in real-time.  Mobility extends crucial job specific information to mobile workforces and keeps them connected to back office data while on-the-go.  Mobile workers can access:

• Tasks
• Job information
• Inventory status
• Material management
• Maintenance procedures and repair manuals

And much more!

Let’s Get Mobile!  Contact DecisionPoint Systems, Inc. to learn more about mobile solutions for facilities management.

According to Juniper Research, the total mobile coupon redemption value will reach $6 billion in 2014, nearly double the $3.4 billion in 2010.  Mobile bar code programs save customers time and money by extending promotions to their mobile phones, the one item that is rarely forgotten at home.  In the past we’ve discussed the benefits that mobile coupons provide to retailers, but they’re also being used to drive sales in hospitality.

In the fast paced environment of quick serve restaurants it is critical to keep register lines moving.  Mobile bar codes are captured quickly and there is no need to search for paper coupons or plastic loyalty cards.  Quick Serve Restaurants have begun utilizing mobile bar codes to replace items such as:

• Paper coupons
• Game pieces
• Loyalty and gift cards

And mobile bar codes are also being used to provide consistent brand awareness to drives sales.

Let’s Get Mobile!  Contact DecisionPoint Systems, Inc. to learn more about mobile bar code programs and the hardware designed to capture these bar codes.

In a previous post I provided information about how vehicle telematics enables the effective management of fleets.  In addition to reducing fuel consumption and tracking vehicle maintenance to save fleets money, telematics is also being used to reduce costly insurance premiums.  I recently read an interesting post on the SmartVan that stated “some telematics companies are working in tandem with insurance companies to produce detailed analytical driving behavior reports that can be used to customize insurance policies for consumers and commercial fleets.”

Fleet Management Solutions with vehicle telematics provide detailed driver information that can be used as proof of good driving.  Driving patterns, speed, hard braking and more is captured in real-time and can be used to reward safe fleets with discounted premiums.

Let’s Get Mobile!  Contact DecisionPoint Systems, Inc. to learn more about Fleet Management Solutions.

Last week I provided information about the new DS457 Fixed Mount Imager from Motorola and its ability to scan virtually any type of bar code.  Today you can check out this video to learn even more about the DS457 and how it increases efficiency and productivity in retail, hospitality and manufacturing.

Let’s Get Mobile!  Contact DecisionPoint Systems, Inc. for additional information about the DS457 series.

With a growing variety of bar codes being used today, it is necessary to have one solution that can scan virtually any type of code. The hands-free Motorola DS457 Fixed Mount Imager can scan 1D and 2D barcodes, as well as Direct Part Marks and mobile bar codes. Mobile bar codes are being used for a variety of applications such as mobile ticketing, mobile boarding passes, mobile loyalty cards and mobile coupons. The DS457 delivers high-volume scanning for all of these applications and many more—while saving space.

The sleek design makes the DS457 ideal for POS applications and can even be mounted under the counter. The small form factor is also useful for embedded kiosk applications and manufacturing conveyor lines.

Check back next week to learn more about the Motorola DS457.

Let’s Get Mobile! Contact DecisionPoint Systems, Inc. to learn more about bar code scanners that provide fast and accurate scan rates for a variety of bar codes.

In our June 28th post I provided information about Zebra’s new QLn mobile printer.  Today I’d like to share this brief video that showcases some of the new features of the QLn320 that lower operation costs and enhance print quality.

The QLn is ideal for retail applications such as on-the-go shelf labeling and improves employee efficiency and productivity by providing a reliable solution that lasts an entire shift.

Let’s Get Mobile!  Contact DecisionPoint Systems, Inc. to learn more about our end-to-end mobile printing solutions and Zebra’s innovative QLn series of mobile printers.

Yesterday DecisionPoint Systems announced the release of the much anticipated Grapevine Push-to-Talk client for the Android operating system.  Grapevine Push-to-Talk is a cloud-based, worry-free Software as a Service (SaaS) product. There are no servers to set up and maintain, just improved communications.

The new Grapevine Android client builds on the success of the Windows Mobile client that DecisionPoint announced in February 2011 and the Blackberry client that was announced in August 2011. The Android client is interoperable with the Windows Mobile and Blackberry clients. This fulfills the needs of customers requiring instant communications between field workers equipped with rugged Windows Mobile devices and managers with consumer devices.

For more information read the entire press release here or download a copy here.

Let’s Get Mobile!  Contact DecisionPoint Systems, Inc. to learn more about Grapevine Push-to-Talk.

Yesterday I provided information about the new mid-sized MK3000 Micro Kiosk from Motorola Solutions.  As promised, today I’m providing additional information about the powerful self-service applications the MK3000 supports.  Check out the video below to see how you can improve customer service and enhance the shopping experience with the MK3000.

Let’s Get Mobile!  Contact DecisionPoint Systems, Inc. for additional information about our end-to-end kiosk solutions.

Motorola Solutions recently announced the addition of the new MK3000 to their family of powerful Micro Kiosks.  While the MK500 Micro Kiosk has a smaller footprint and the MK4000 Micro Kiosk fulfills the need for a larger display, the MK3000 is a new mid-sized kiosk that features an 8 in. WVGA display.

The slim MK3000 is ideal for retail, hospitality and healthcare applications.  Key features include:

• Advanced scanning technology-including mobile bar codes with the 2D imager
• Support for voice and Motorola’s Total Enterprise Access Mobility (TEAM) solution
• 3 USB ports to add peripherals such as printers, mag stripe readers and more
• Standard VESA mounting is easy to install

Visit us again tomorrow to learn more about the rich self-service applications you can provide to customers with the MK3000.

Let’s Get Mobile!  Contact DecisionPoint Systems, Inc. for additional information about Micro Kiosks solutions.