One of the easiest ways to increase productivity is by supplying your mobile workforce with the tools they need no matter where the job may take them.  Motorola and Zebra have done just that with the RW 420 Print Station.  Designed to enhance mobile workforce efficiency, the RW 420 is a compact unit that houses a Zebra RW 420 mobile printer and is designed to hold a removable Motorola MC70 or MC75 device.  The RW 420 Print Station is rugged and easy to carry, making it the perfect solution for your mobile workforce and a variety of field mobility applications.  Check out this video from Zebra and Motorola to learn more about the RW 420 Print Station.

Let’s Get Mobile!  Contact DecisionPoint Systems, Inc. for additional information about the Zebra RW 420 Print Station.

Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) Solutions enable you to track, service and maintain assets no matter where they’re located.  Mobile computing greatly enhances asset management and allows you to better utilize resources, improve efficiency and reduce operational costs.  Ruggedized handheld mobile computers and the right software can improve a variety of key processes, including:

• Work order scheduling
• Inventory management
• Preventative/corrective maintenance
• Inspection
• Asset audits

The following are some typical characteristics of organizations that benefit from an EAM system with wireless mobile computing:

• You have 50 or more technicians servicing facilities, office equipment, machinery and fleets
• You use paper-based work orders
• Your technicians perform numerous jobs per day
• Your organization is spread across a large area or your workforce is widely dispersed
• Your workforce has minimal computer skills

If this sounds like your business, contact DecisionPoint to learn more about how you can maximize mobility and improve productivity.

Let’s Get Mobile!  Contact DecisionPoint Systems, Inc. for additional information about Enterprise Asset Management Solutions.

It’s time for another fun video featuring a mobile device withstanding a variety of ruggedness tests.  This video features a Motorola MC75 putting up with multiple drop tests, tumble tests and more.  Enjoy!

Let’s Get Mobile!  Contact DecisionPoint Systems, Inc. to learn more about rugged mobile devices like the Motorola MC75.

Windows Mobile 6.5 has many new enhancements including:

• The new Today Screen that provides the information you need most with a touch of a finger
• The new lock screen that displays messages and appointments when the phone is locked
• Conversation view for multiple emails and unified messaging
• New navigation tools to easily find the information you need
• Multiple viewing modes depending on your needs

Currently the Motorola MC9500-K and MC75A ship with Windows Mobile 6.5, but now you can upgrade your MC55 and MC75 to this new version as well.

Let’s Get Mobile!  Contact DecisionPoint Systems, Inc. to learn more about this upgrade or Motorola devices that ship with WM6.5.

In our March 16th post we explained how Mobile POS (Point of Sale) Solutions enhance customer experience and increase loyalty.  Today I’m sharing a great video from DecisionPoint’s software partner Global Bay that demos a mobile POS solution on a Motorola MC75 and Datamax O’Neil OC2 mobile printer.  Check out how easily payments can be tendered on-the-go!

Let’s Get Mobile!  Contact DecisionPoint Systems, Inc. for additional information about Mobile POS Solutions and other mobile solutions designed for retail environments.

In our Apr. 19th post we provided information about mobile identification solutions and the typical applications that utilize biometric data.  Motorola offers a biometric attachment for their MC75 mobile device that supports these applications and is as rugged as the device itself.  The attachment has two options−fingerprint sensor only or fingerprint sensor with a contact and contactless card reader.  The FIPS 201 certified fingerprint sensor provides high-quality images and the contact and contactless smart card readers are ISO compliant.  When combined with the MC75’s standard 2 megapixel auto- focus color camera, the Motorola biometric attachment provides everything you need in a device for a mobile identification solution.

Let’s Get Mobile!  Contact DecisionPoint Systems, Inc. to learn more about the MC75 or the biometric attachment.

Motorola recently announced the release of the MC75A−a premium rugged device that combines the best features from the MC70 and MC75 with new first-class features.  The MC75A offers new features and functionality and provides backward compatibility with MC70/MC75 accessories, peripherals and applications.  Features include:

• Motorola MAX Technology-MAX Locate, MAX Sensor, MAX Data Capture, MAX Secure and MAX Rugged
• MPA 2.0-the latest generation technology platform
• Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.5
• 3.2MP auto focus color camera
• Integrated GPS
• Interactive Sensor Technology (IST)

And more, all in the field proven form factor designed for voice and data applications inside and outside the enterprise.

Let’s Get Mobile!  Contact DecisionPoint Systems, Inc. for more information about the new Motorola MC75A .

DecisionPoint understands that field service technicians need real-time information in the field to efficiently and accurately complete their jobs.  That’s why MobileArc™ Field Services Solutions provide your mobile workforce with all the tools they need at their fingertips while keeping them connected to the back office.  The following success story provides more information about a DecisionPoint field services solution that helped one company realize the benefits of real-time information.

Customer Profile

Leading provider of lottery-based gaming systems

Solution Details

Deployed approximately 300 Motorola MC75 handhelds running an Astea field service application and a custom APN.

Work orders are wirelessly dispatched to service technicians for:

• New gaming equipment installations
• Change of equipment
• Repairs

Let’s Get Mobile!  Contact DecisionPoint Systems, Inc. to learn more about our mobile field services solutions.

DecisionPoint offers solutions for many different industries that include hardware, software and professional services.  Over the next few weeks I’ll be providing success stories from different industries that chose DecisionPoint solutions.  The following brief summary describes a solution that DecisionPoint provided a proof of delivery and yard management company.

Company Profile

Leading provider of portable storage and office units.  They market, service and distribute 270,000 units through company-owned branch locations in U.S., Canada, the UK and The Netherlands with over 2,100 employees.  The customer required a solution to maintain their inventory and manage their large workforce.

Solution Details

• 1,000 Motorola MC75 Handhelds that included: dynamic dispatch, asset tracking with embedded GPS, industrial turn-by-turn directions and breadcrumbing, proof-of-delivery with signature capture
• 750 Zebra mobile printers (receipt and report)
• 250 Zebra table top printers

This total solution increased productivity, efficiency and customer satisfaction.  Looking for these same benefits for your proof of delivery or yard management business?

Contact DecisionPoint Systems, Inc. for more information about enterprise mobility solutions.  Also, look for future posts featuring success stories from different industries.

It’s been awhile since we featured a video of a mobile computer putting up with abuse and I thought this one was pretty amazing.  Although listed as an MC75 in the video this is actually an MC70 being thrown in a fire.

Let’s Get Mobile!  Contact DecisionPoint Systems, Inc. for more information about rugged mobile computers.