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04 May

The Great Debate: Barcodes vs RFID

Barcodes have been a time-tested method for many different aspects of how a business functions. From asset control to patient care to inventory tracking, barcodes are imbedded into businesses. They’ve been the best way to conduct business for a very long time, and up until recently, the only real question was whether to use 1D or 2D barcodes and readers.

But technology is always changing, and even the reliable barcode was bound to be challenged by a worthy competitor. Though RFID, and the utilization of radio frequency to track objects has been in use for decades, it’s only recently become popular for everyday uses. But is it worth the hassle of switching an entire infrastructure build on barcodes to a new technology?

May 4, 2017 4:57:13 PM By Felicia Jordan Trending,

12 May

Top Things to Consider for Your Brewery Taproom POS

Opening a new business requires making a ton of decisions but many of the decisions are directly connected to the industry and your business plan. Other decisions involve topics that you are not very familiar. One topic that you may be struggling with is selecting which point of sale (POS) system is right for you.

May 12, 2017 4:27:56 PM By Felicia Jordan Trending,

19 May

Quartermaster Software for Police Gear and Supply Management

Law enforcement agencies are service organizations with a special set of challenges. They operate in a high-visibility, high-stakes environment. They’re accountable to the public for what they do and for the tax money they spend. And they have to deal with many factors they can’t control, from criminal behavior to social, political, and community issues.

In that kind of climate, organization and management are crucial—especially when it comes to equipment and supplies. Law enforcement professionals need to know they’ll have the right items, in the right places, in sufficient quantities to do their jobs.

May 19, 2017 12:48:08 PM By Felicia Jordan asset management, police, government, police gear, quartermaster police, , Government,

09 Jun

How To Get the Most Out of a Digital Building Directory System

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Considering adding a digital directory to your building lobby? Digital directories are a great investment–they'll enable you to display property rental and listing information and communicate important announcements and information with building visitors through a medium that 76% of respondents to a Neilsen survey said has higher message recall than online ads.

Jun 9, 2017 2:47:23 PM By James Korte digital directory, digital building directory, building directory, 22miles, samsung digital signage, Digital Signage,

09 Jun

Why Every Scanner You Buy Should Be 2D

Technology advances so fast that it is nearly impossible to keep up with all of it unless it’s your full time job. For those of us who aren’t always immersed in the tech world, it seems that as soon as we upgrade, there is something better being released. For businesses, it is very costly to continually replace hardware. This means they typically are not early adopters of new technology, and instead wait to see it implemented and proven by others, or thoroughly tested by their own team. While this is a good approach, at some point the decision has to be made as to when the upgrade should happen. If you have not already started, now is the time to begin installing 2D scanners throughout your business. Justifying the cost of new technology is typically done by proving it can improve efficiency or provide new function. 2D scanners provide both to your business along with future-proofing yourself.

Jun 9, 2017 3:15:58 PM By Felicia Jordan Trending,

14 Jun

The Top Ways a WMS Elevates Warehouse Ops

Your warehouse management system (WMS) is the brain of your distribution operation. Choosing the right WMS for your business is critical for ensuring optimal warehouse operations and keeping your customers happy. Whether you are installing your first WMS or upgrading to a new solution, it is important to match the features and functions of the solution to your warehouse needs and the needs of your customers/trading partners.

Jun 14, 2017 10:56:26 AM By Appware Staff Warehousing,

23 Jun

The Complete Guide To Choosing a Receipt Printer

Point of sale technology isn’t always exciting – but you may not want your POS system to attract attention, you might just want it to work. That’s especially true of devices that your customers interact with, like card readers, pin pads… and receipt printers.

Even in a digital world, printed receipts aren’t going away any time soon. Many older shoppers prefer them, and a significant number of people of all ages don’t want to share the email addresses retailers need to issue electronic receipts. Generating a paper receipt is essential to completing most transactions, so finding the right receipt printer is essential to building a customer-friendly POS system.

Jun 23, 2017 10:10:11 AM By Felicia Jordan Trending,

23 Jun

The Advantages of Digital Signage vs. Static Signage

Technology is developing at a rapid pace. These innovations are moving strongly towards the digital world, in just about every vertical. While signage and billboards have been around for many years, they’ve have begun to regain popularity in the past few years, thanks to digital displays. With the cost of displays and TVs coming down, small and large companies alike are shifting to digital signage to replace traditional, static signage methods.

When compared to static and traditional print advertising and billboards, digital signs have a number of benefits. Digital signage has the ability to attract more attention effectively compared to traditional signage methods, because they draw more attention to themselves, and provide an opportunity for interaction. To enjoy these benefits, always consider what your business needs may be, and what your end business goal is in order to develop proper content to present the best message to your customers.

Jun 23, 2017 12:50:19 PM By Felicia Jordan Trending,

07 Jul

4G Failover: How It Works

If you’ve owned a business, you’ve undoubtedly grappled with interruptions in your internet connection. However, if you’re planning to open a retail or restaurant business, this is certainly an issue you’ll want to plan to deal with.

It’s a nightmare scenario for business owners. Your point of sale system stops working, and you’re forced to inform customers that they must pay in cash. If you choose, you could instruct your staff to manually write down credit card numbers, but this exposes your business to huge liability issues due to non-PCI compliance. From there, the only other option is to regretfully tell customers they need to go elsewhere to make their purchases, costing your business money and running the risk of angering loyal customers.

Luckily, there’s a way to prevent this debacle – it’s called cellular failover.

Jul 7, 2017 12:56:29 PM By Appware Staff 4G failover, cellular failover, failover router, Trending,

13 Jul

Why You Should Consider Adopting Mobile POS

To remain competitive, great companies are continually finding new ways to innovate. They strive to delight customers in new ways and drive new revenue streams. These companies understand that increasing customer service will make them more profitable. Adding new technology is one avenue that many companies use to reach more customers and stay ahead of their competition.

Jul 13, 2017 10:34:59 AM By Felicia Jordan Trending,