AIDC

This is the place to be to learn about AIDC! Automatic identification and data capture (AIDC) technology helps end-user customers increase efficiency, reduce data entry errors, keep track of inventory and better manage their assets. This section of blogs focuses on helping you provide affordable (and profitable) AIDC solutions to your customers.

SS Technical Article: Ordering an Application from AppSource

by ScanSource Technical Services October 23, 2011 AIDC
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Installing an Application from ScanSource’s AppSource While there are multiple ways to download, license and install applications from AppSource, this walkthrough is meant to guide you through the first one, making sure you don’t miss any steps. Go to ScanSource’s AppSource and login by clicking on Enter Reseller Zone. If you are a ScanSource reseller [...]

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SS Technical Article: Installing an Application from AppSource

by ScanSource Technical Services October 23, 2011 AIDC
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Installing an Application from ScanSource’s AppSource Before we get started in Studio connect your mobile computer to your PC and establish a connection either via ActiveSync (XP) or Windows Device Manager (Win 7). If you need help with this process please see the documentation for your mobile computer available at the manufacturer’s website. Studio uses [...]

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4 Benefits of a Self-Checkout Solution from NCR

by Thomas Peery October 18, 2011 AIDC

In recent weeks, two regional US grocery chains have announced they are removing self-checkout from their store locations.  Both retailers indicated they are removing self-checkout in order to provide better customer service. These announcements have created quite a buzz among the media and internet world. The articles that have resulted are mixed but the overall message [...]

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LXE VX7: Will It Support a USB Scanner?

by ScanSource Technical Services October 4, 2011 AIDC
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No. Tethered scanners are only supported on the RS232 COM ports. Both COM1 and COM3 are standard DB9M. By default, COM1 has power on pin 9 already enabled to support a scanner. COM3 has power available but it is turned off by default. The VX7 does have an available standard USB A port (via dongle [...]

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For the Love of Tablets

by Mark Morgan September 19, 2011 AIDC

Everyone is talking about tablets – the enterprise, consumers, vendors, resellers and ScanSource employees.  And now Chris Rezendes shares his insight about the extraordinary demand that tablets are generating – both rugged and commercial grade.  Chris explains why they are so unique and how they are creating another avenue of growth for ScanSource partners.

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Managed Service & Support – Getting it Right and Why it’s So Hard

by Kevin Price August 23, 2011 AIDC

The managed service movement has been changing the way information technology is acquired, consumed, and managed for some time. However, so far it has had little impact on enterprise mobile computing, AIDC, or POS technology sectors. Today it is most commonly applied to servers, desktops, storage, and networking. The customers that have embraced it are [...]

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The ubiquitous barcode is celebrating a birthday today. Bravo for the barcode!

by Greg Dixon June 24, 2011 AIDC

Such a pronouncement caused me to do a little research. That’s natural for a guy like me.  I research every geeky thing that anyone can think up, including how to barcode a pig, and now the birth of the barcode itself.  As it would happen, I’ve had quite a history of my own with my [...]

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Are You Leaving Potential Dollars Out of Your Datalogic Sale?

by Nathan Lord June 18, 2011 AIDC

So, have you ever been out to eat and your server walk up and ask, “Can I interest you in a nice glass of free water?”. How about, ”Would you just like to dine on our free chips and salsa tonight?”? No, of course not! As soon as your tail hits the chair they are asking you if [...]

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3 Benefits of eCitation Solutions for Law Enforcement: Print Tickets, Deliver Efficiency

by Katharine Peery June 2, 2011 AIDC
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The Huntsville Times recently ran an article on how the Huntsville, AL Police department plans on using upwards of $862,000 in federal grant money on new equipment, technology, and training.  In conjunction with the Madison County Sheriffs and District Attorney’s office (with whom they will split a small percentage), the money will bring much needed [...]

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Motorola MC17: Can the Cradle be Used for Communication?

by ScanSource Technical Services May 29, 2011 AIDC
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Although the manual seems to indicate that the cradle can be used for communication as well as charging, as of 4-09 we have confirmed with Motorola that this is an error in the documentation. The only way to communicate to the MC17if via the DIRECT Developer’s Cable (SYM-2510137401R) coupled with a standard USB (type A) [...]

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