9th February 2010
Datamax-O'Neil acquires Extech Data Systems Division
Datamax-O'Neil has acquired Extech Instruments' Data Systems Division, one of the world's leading developers of portable printers for enterprise-wide applications. The aquisition represents the first step in Datamax-O'Neil's long-term external growth strategy to gain market share and strengthen it's position in the Auto-ID market. Datamax O-Neil provide world leading thermal label printers and portable printers. For more information on their range of printers, please click [here].
28th January 2010
Datalogic Mobile release MCL Client for the R-7 terminal
 Datalogic Mobile have announced that an MCL Client is now available for use on the R-7 mobile terminal, a part of the R-Series.
MCL development tools are used to develop complex data capture applications with greater speed and accuracy, when simple terminal emulation is not an option.
MCL is used to design the front end transaction screens for wireless RF terminals and uses a standard ODBC/SQL connection to the host system database using shared tables to provide a real time system for warehouse and shop floor users. The Datalogic R-7 is a 7 inch rugged, mobile computer suitable for use on forklift trucks. For more information on MCL or the R-Series, call us on 01200 441977.
7th January 2010
Supreme Imports upgrade to Dexterity for Sage 200
 Long standing customer of Barcode-IT, Supreme Imports have brought forward the upgrade of their system from Sage Line 100 to Sage 200 in order to support growing order numbers in 2010. As a result of this, Supreme are also upgrading their Dexterity solution to the latest Sage 200 compatible version. The upgrade will take place over the next few months and give Supreme the latest features and benefits to grow their business during 2010. Supreme Imports are a world leader in the distribution of branded batteries and supply 20% of the UK market. The implementation of Dexterity WMS improved the pick accuracy of their system to 99.9%! To read full details of Supreme Imports journey so far, click [here] and watch this space for the results of the upgrade.
December 2009
 Dexterity certified for VMware
Dexterity WMS is now fully tested and certified to operate in a Virtual Machine environment (VM). Many companies are making plans to migrate to VM using either VMware or Microsoft VM solutions. Dexterity WMS and Dexterity for Sage 200, are both now available for use in VM with customers now having build Dexterity from scratch in a VM or having cloned an existing Dexterity server into VM. VMware seems to be the product of choice at the moment and customers report few if any issues with the migration to VM. For more information or a technical update on what this can mean for your business, please give us a call.
September 2009
Dexterity for Sage 200 Partner Program
Barcode-it has announced a full partner program for Sage 200 resellers. Dexterity for Sage 200 has been packaged in a special Sage 200 version and is being offered through Sage 200 partners. Sage 200 is a powerful mid-marketplace accounting and ERP solution, which greatly benefits from the extended Warehouse Management capabilities of Dexterity for Sage 200. Go to Dexterity page
27th August 2009
NiceLabel now with Microsoft Gold Certification!
NiceLabel is proud to announce that it has received Microsoft Gold Certification. To meet the highest standards of the certification program, Microsoft tested NiceLabel for security, reliability, and compatibility standards. Few Barcode labelling products are even submitted for Certification by Microsoft, never mind receive Gold!
Gold Certified Partners represent the highest level of competence and expertise with Microsoft technologies, and have the closest working relationship with Microsoft. The certification reflects the NiceLabel team's continuous effort to offer the best barcode labelling solutions to NiceLabel users and the market. Go to Nicelabel page
August 2009
 End of an era at Printronix
Robert A Kleist, Bob to his friends and customers, has stepped down as the CEO of Printronix after starting the company 35 years ago. Bob and some friends invented the Line Matrix technology on which Printronix was founded in a garage in California in 1974 and grew the company to over $200M at its peak in the mid 80's. These days Printronix has diversified into a multi-technology printer vendor, with sales of Line printers still forming a major part of the business. Bob will now take up a role as Chairman of Printronix inc. and we wish him well.
20th July 2009
DLoG ultra rugged Truck mounted PCs and terminals.
 Barcode-IT have added the full range of DLoG vehicle mounted PCs to its line up of truck terminals. Designed for use in the harshest of environments, DLoG PCs are perfect for many of the warehouse applications Barcode-IT specialise in, offering IP 67 rating on all models and full Windows XP pro or embedded OS. Cold stores and deep freeze applications are particularly well catered for with the DLoG PC able to withstand -30C, click [here].
16th May 2009
Datamax-O'Neil announce discontinuation of W-Class printer
 Datamax-O'Neil has announced the discontinuation of their W-Class range of thermal printers effective as of the 30th June 2009. The W-Class range has been replaced by the H-Class range, which offers complete comparability with existing Datamax W-Class populations but are higher performance printers. Parts will be available for the W-Class printers until 2011, so existing populations will still be supported and maintainable. For more information on the new H-Class printer range, click [here].
 1st April 2009
Zebra launch new EM 220™ mobile receipt printer
Zebra has unveiled their latest portable barcode printing solution. The Economy Mobile 220 (EM 220™) is ultra small and lightweight ideal for quick, on-demand receipt printing. Easy to carry in either a pocket or on a belt, the EM 220™ is durable and lightweight without sacrificing performance. With optional Bluetooth wireless connectivity and a magnetic card reader, the mobile printer enables users to accept credit cards at the point of sale and within customer sight – improving accuracy, workforce efficiency, customer satisfaction and sense of security. Ideal for onboard transportation ticketing, law enforcement, retail queue busting and hospitality service applications. Available from mid-April. For more information on this mobile receipt printer click [here].
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