May 2020

42Gears achieves Zebra Technologies validation
42Gears, a Zebra PartnerConnect Independent Software Partner, today announced that it has successfully completed Zebra Technologies' Validated Program for SureMDM, its mobile device management solution. This designation indicates to customers and partners that SureMDM was successfully tested — confirming its performance and functionality with select Zebra devices. SureMDM also supports Zebra's LifeGuard™ Over-The-Air (OTA) updates for Zebra's Android™ devices enabling customers to better secure and manage Zebra's enterprise-class Android-based mobile computing devices, increasing front-line worker productivity. [See 42Gears media release] -- Posted Thursday, May 28, 2020 by chb

Janam and Barcodes help the The Dentists Supply Company
As economies around the world slowly ramp up again, inventory management and supply chain issues will play an important role in the path to resume services, reactivate jobs, and catch up on demand. A case study by Janam, a leading provider of rugged mobile computers, shows how Janam and Barcodes, Inc. helped Nevada-based The Dentists Supply Company to set up a more efficient process for shipping and receiving products while optimizing inventory levels and maximizing space within the warehouse and distribution centers. [See Janam and Barcodes help the The Dentists Supply Company] -- Posted Monday, May 11, 2020 by chb

U.S. rugged device manufacturer Juniper Systems sees strong demand as global supply chains are impacted by COVID-19
While rugged device manufacturing giants are experiencing manufacturing shutdowns, supply shortage of parts, and extended product lead times, U.S. rugged device manufacturers like Juniper Systems are seeing strong product demand. "We've seen a lot of new resellers and users coming to us recently due to our unique short lead times," said Phillip Biggs, inside sales manager. "A lot of them tell us that other rugged tech manufacturers are months out on product because of everything going on." [See Juniper Systems media release] -- Posted Monday, May 11, 2020 by chb

First look: Datalogic's new Memor 20
There's huge opportunity in enterprise and industrial markets for state-of-the-art handhelds that look and behave like modern smartphones, but have more features and can handle a lot more abuse. That's what Datalogic is aiming for with their new Memor 20. We're taking a look at the Memor 20, what it is, and what it can do. [See description, analysis and specs of the Datalogic Memor 20] -- Posted Monday, May 4, 2020 by chb