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Datalogic mobile computers climb mountains
At the Mondial du Ski et du Snow exhibition, Datalogic Skorpio™ mobile computers ensure that the new equipment and accessories loan system works efficiently, maximizing the number of tests.
Recently founded in Annecy, France, Laurent Vernaz’s company, which
specializes in IT development and consultancy, is involved in event and
trade-fair management. The Les Deux Alpes ski resort, organizers of the
17th Mondial du Ski et du Snow exhibition, wanted to introduce a new
test management system at this unique European event.
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This event gives visitors the chance to try out, free of charge and before
the season starts, all the new equipment and accessories for the following
winter, e.g. skis, masks, goggles, helmets, etc. Le Mondial du ski et du
Snow needed to find a way of managing the flow of equipment and
accessories carefully and efficiently. Laurent Vernaz contacted Debonix,
which supplied him with a high-tech flow management solution able to
keep complete track of equipment and accessories on site.
For this event, a mobile data collection system was needed that would be
able to operate in difficult environments and to withstand adverse weather
conditions. When implementing the solution, major environmental
restrictions were encountered: altitude of 3200m, temperatures of close
to -12°C, wind speeds of up to 60 km/h, extremely difficult installation
conditions, lack of humidity and therefore large quantities of dust.
To maximize the number of tests and to simplify flow management, Jam
France, a Datalogic Mobile partner, persuaded Debonix to look at
Datalogic Skorpio™. This mobile computer is compact, lightweight and
rugged, as well as having IP64 protection and all the features necessary
to ensure the event passes off as well as possible. In the interest of
efficiency, nine Datalogic Skorpio™ computers were used: the staff
scanned visitors’ passes at the entrance to the exhibitor’s village and
each visitor’s data was recorded before entering. Data was gathered quickly thanks to the generous touch screen of Datalogic Skorpio™ mobile
computers and patented “green spot” technology, which provides visual
confirmation that the code has been scanned properly.
On leaving the village, the principle was the same: visitors would show
their passes to register the equipment they had taken out on loan. Once
tested, they presented their pass and the equipment taken out on loan so
that it could be registered as returned. This system enabled equipment to
be taken in and out, and all outgoing and incoming items to be identified.
Stand exhibitors also used Datalogic mobile computers to enter the personal
details of each visitor who used the service for identification purposes. The
Datalogic Skorpio™ touch screen made this process faster and easier.
All this meant that, at the end of each day, it was possible to know what
equipment had been tested, who had tested it and what tests had been
recorded during the event. The Datalogic Skorpio ™ also kept track of
what equipment had not been returned. In total, the nine Datalogic
Skorpio™ computers at the event recorded about 10,000 tests in the
space of six days.
Able to offer excellent performance and to withstand difficult weather
conditions, Datalogic Skorpio™ were not only particularly easy and quick to
install, but they also ensured that the flow of equipment
during the exhibition was as simple and smooth as possible. No cables
were needed, just a charger, a Wi-Fi system and a charging stand. The
Datalogic Skorpio™ allowed operators to move freely within the entire area
at an altitude of 3200m due to its wireless communication capability.
To conclude, Laurent Vernaz emphasized that using the Datalogic Skorpio™
has helped reduce queues and eliminated the concerns linked with the
equipment loan system. Enthusiastic about the positive and encouraging
results obtained on this occasion, Laurent Vernaz is now considering
extending the equipment and accessories flow management system to ski
hire stores.
Datalogic mobile computers
climb mountains
At the Mondial du Ski et du Snow exhibition,
Datalogic Skorpio™ mobile computers ensure that the new equipment and
accessories loan system works efficiently, maximizing the number of tests.
Handheld signs agreement with SJ
Handheld Scandinavia AB has
signed an agreement with SJ (Swedish Rail) regarding the delivery of mobile computers for all of SJ´s train conductors. Handheld´s new product M3 eTicket has been chosen by SJ to replace the present system for electronic ticket management.
Anniversary celebrations
Handheld Europe today announces
Over 350 Psion Teklogix customers, partners and prospects from across the globe
gathered in Paris recently to celebrate the mobile computing and wireless communications
solutions provider’s 40th anniversary.
Psion Teklogix Unveils Its Rugged PDA – iKôn
iKôn Video Release
Paris, France Signifying the dawn of a new era in the PDA marketplace, Psion Teklogix (LSE: PON), a global provider of solutions for mobile computing, wireless data collection, imaging and
RFID, announced itsreturn to the market it pioneered over 20 years ago, launching today its newest product, the rugged PDA – iKôn.
Keep your data locked away while on the move
Telford, England, 18th October, 2007 - GETAC Inc., a leading, specialist rugged
mobile
computer manufacturer,
has today launched the new P470, a secure and rugged notebook designed to provide
mobile users peace of mind when taking their work and valuable data on the move.
Paypoint Selects Cipherlab CCD Scanner
CipherLab, a leading manufacturer of Automated Identification and Data
CipherLab, a leading manufacturer
of Capture (AIDC) hardware, has announced that it has won a deal with PayPoint to
supply its 1100 series CCD scanners for use with PayPoint Terminals located in shops
nationwide.
Psion Teklogix at SME 2007
Among the highlights on Psion Teklogix’s stand at the forthcoming
Service Management Europe exhibition (SME 2007) will be a new lone-worker tracking
system.
UnIQue ID takes the headache out of mobile data and voice
For many companies, integrating
mobile telephony into mobile
data applications can create
administrative and logistical headaches. UnIQue ID, the automated data capture and
mobile computing specialist, has teamed up with one of the UK’s leading mobile airtime
resellers and is now offering to take the effort out of buying and managing mobile
airtime for data and voice applications.
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