Why Android Will Soon Rule
Rugged Mobile Computers are exactly what you might think… a handheld, battery-powered mobile device, with a small display and often times equipped with Wi-Fi and/or
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The Rise of Android in the AIDC Market
Historically, the mobile device and AIDC market has typically been dominated by Windows®. However, in recent years there has been an increasing demand by end-users
The Disposable Society
When I was a kid, my parents had a great, big console TV… one of those old glass tube types (CRT) mounted in a huge
To Key or Not to Key?
When I was a kid, I used to marvel at watching my Mom run a “10-key adding machine”, a device that has gone the way
The Millennials Are Coming… Are you ready?
The concept of “self-service” in a retail setting is certainly nothing new or revolutionary. Self-check-out has been around for some time and has been so
Consumer Grade Devices? Don’t sip the kool-aid…
There’s a lot of chatter lately about the pros and cons of using consumer grade devices (CGD’s) in commercial and industrial applications. Specifically we’re talking
Using Technology to Offset Rising Employee Costs
Retailers, are you reading the headlines? The need for self-service technology is rising. “Obama team to expand overtime coverage” –(USA Today) “Louisville’s minimum wage hike survives
And then there were 5…4…3…
One of the driving factors behind any free market economy is competition. More competition in any given market means more choices for the consumer, keeps
Built-For-Purpose Means Built-To-Last
There’s an old adage that says “Always use the right tool for the job”. A butter knife might make a decent screwdriver in a pinch,
Introducing the DC Console
AML announces introduction of the new DC Console, an application generator that allows users to modify existing DC Suite applications or create new applications from
Choosing the Best Warranty for your AML Device,
Whether you are purchasing new AML handhelds to upgrade your current system or implementing a new system entirely, one important thing to consider when making
Small Business Manufacturers and Barcoding: What You Should Know
Small business manufacturers have a few different reasons for not instituting the use of barcodes. Some might not see how barcodes can increase the profitability
Leveraging Technology in the Small Business
In this day and age, technology is no longer a choice for businesses. In order to succeed, technology must be embraced. The time has passed
Small Businesses: Are You Tracking Your Inventory?
Most small businesses require some sort of inventory in order to operate. Having inventory and selling it for a profit are essential to the growth
Don’t Let Your Small Business Become a Statistic
Small businesses account for more than 50% of employment in the United States, and businesses with at least one employee other than the owner have
The 3 Most Common Challenges of Inventory Management
When most people think of inventory management, they think of someone counting and sorting boxes. In reality, managing the inventory is much more complex. It
Barcoding Trends
Over the years, new technologies have forced businesses to change the way they operate; a business that is unwilling to adapt is a business that
Understanding and Preventing Inventory Shrinkage
Every business that sells or manages products must have an inventory. Simply having an inventory, though, is pointless if it is poorly managed. Understanding which
