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New GPS based mobile data solution from Ryzex hits the spot with Courier Systems
31 August 2007
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Courier Systems, London’s leading independent Sameday courier company, is deploying a real time mobile data solution running on the Intermec CN3 mobile computer, supplied by technology service company Ryzex PLC.
With a fleet of over 250 motorcycles, vans and pushbikes and access to a further 1,200 vehicles nationwide, Courier Systems’ runs a 24/7 x 365 operation.
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It’s a complicated, high volume delivery business with a wide variety of services, ranging from sameday nationwide deliveries, to niche market technical couriers and film distribution services. Although already equipped with handheld devices, the company needed to gain constant visibility of the location and status of its drivers and riders 100% of the time and its current solution was letting it down, preventing it from giving its customers live tracking.
Ian Oliver, Managing Director at Courier Systems, explained “We needed a device with integrated GPS that was rugged enough to cope with all weather conditions when used on the bikes. Our previous system used a separate Bluetooth GPS device and our drivers were dropping off the radar when the two devices became unpaired.”
The ability to capture a variety of data electronically in the field, such as barcodes, signatures and colour photographs were also important requirements. Courier Systems needed to be able to scan barcodes on the films that it delivers, capture signatures on screen for proof of delivery and take pictures of damaged goods to support its technical courier business. Ryzex recommended the Intermec CN3 as it offered all of the functionality required enabling drivers to carry a single device for all their data capture and communication needs.
Ryzex is supplying Courier Systems with 100 Intermec CN3 mobile computers with integrated GPS, Bluetooth and WiFi (802.11g), GPRS and a 1D barcode scanner. The devices will run NX, the mobile data application developed by DA Systems, Ryzex’s software partner, which meets the specific needs of the transport, logistics and courier markets.
NX runs on the CN3s giving drivers the ability to capture and transmit time and co-ordinate stamped information back to the office over the GPRS network, as well as providing comprehensive driver activity and sensor-based telematics data.
With GPS and satellite navigation functionality built-in, driver status and location will be visible via real time mapping in the control room and on the web for Courier Systems’ clients, who can view the progress of the Courier Systems’ vehicle delivering their consignment.
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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