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Mobile banking and payments is considered a promising area, in which near-field communications (NFC) is widely viewed as the pinnacle. NFC promises to turn the mobile phone into a secure credit card by enabling the exchange of data between devices over about four inches of distance. While companies work out the kinks to make it attractive for all members of the ecosystem, including carriers, radio frequency identification (RFID) tags that can be affixed to the mobile phone are cropping up as a temporary solution – one that Aite Group senior analyst Nick Holland says is extremely flawed.

“This is seen by the people who put the stickers out as some interim technology that will magically get us to NFC, whereas what is really required is a solid business case for NFC and a level of merchant penetration for contactless payments that makes NFC viable,” Holland said. “This, as far as I’m concerned, is a step in the wrong direction. This is not something that will accelerate NFC. If anything, it’s going to be a distraction.”

Companies including Blaze Mobile, MasterCard, First Data and, as of today, Alcatel-Lucent and Tetherball, are among those using RFID stickers to bridge the gap to NFC. Alcatel-Lucent (NYSE: ALU) announced today its touchatag venture will work with Belgacom mobile and micro payments company PingPing, to create an open model of application development for contactless cards and mobile payments. Through the partnership, Belgian consumers can use one contactless card or sticker to launch mobile payments or other mobile applications.

Star Micronics America is proud to announce that Microsoft’s Dynamic Retail Management System (RMS) supports Star’s HSP7000, the company’s multifunction printer series. Microsoft RMS offers small and mid-market retailers a complete point-of-sale (POS) solution that can be adapted to meet unique retail requirements.

“Star Micronics has always played an innovative role in the printer industry. Our participation with Microsoft RMS is the most recent example of that role,” said Michael Hanson, vice president of Star Micronics America. “It is a truly innovative platform that brings a number of advantages to POS systems; including simplifying the setup, deployment and management for small to mid-size businesses. We believe Star’s line of receipt printers is an ideal complement to RMS as the printers bring additional benefits to point of sale applications.”

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Star Micronics America Compatibility with Microsoft Dynamics Retail Management System

Star Micronics America is proud to announce that Microsoft’s Dynamics Retail Management System (RMS) supports Star’s HSP7000, the company’s multifunction printer series. Microsoft RMS offers small and mid-market retailers a complete point-of-sale (POS) solution that can be adapted to meet unique retail requirements.

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Janam’s XG100 was designed specifically for scan-intensive, extended shift use in warehouses, distribution centers, loading docks and other demanding environments. The XG100 is the only rugged gun-shaped mobile computer with its battery positioned inside the pistol grip. This lowers the product’s center of gravity and makes it light and balanced in the hand which maximizes worker comfort and productivity.

Janam Technologies LLC is a provider of rugged, handheld computing devices for mobile workers. Janam combines deep industry knowledge with advanced technologies to deliver products and accessories that increase productivity, reduce costs and improve customer satisfaction. Specialising in purpose-built mobile computers that scan barcodes and communicate wirelessly, Janam develops products for mission-critical applications in retail, healthcare, hospitality, manufacturing and logistics.

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Harrisburg, Pa – June 2, 2009 – Tyco Electronics’ Elo TouchSystems, the global leader in touch technology, makes multiple things possible with an expanded touch portfolio. Broadened touch capabilities bring a new realm of performance and functionality to the user experience. The newest Elo technologies deliver benefits that have been only partially achieved before by other touch technologies. Bringing multi-touch capabilities to the widely accepted mainstream IntelliTouch surface acoustic wave (SAW) touch technology is an example of the innovation and performance customers depend on from Elo TouchSystems products.

The new touch capabilities will be exhibited at Computex at the Taipei World Trade Center in Taipei, Taiwan, June 2- 6, 2009. Computex Taipei is the largest computer exhibition in Asia and the second largest in the world. Demonstrations of IntelliTouch multi-touch will be conducted on the popular Elo 2239L 22-inch open-frame touchmonitor in the Mythology Tech Express Booth #L1104. Mythology Tech Express, an Elo TouchSystems customer, specializes in the retail market with point-of-sale solutions. The new technology will be available for purchase on the Elo 22-inch open-frame touchmonitor or as components later this year.
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Now available in a white bezel option, the Pioneer POS StealthTouch-M7 offers the versatility to meet the needs of virtually any application. The state-of-the-art 17″ touchcomputer provides more and faster connectivity: a Broadcom 10/100/1000 BaseT network, 1 Parallel, 4 Serial, 6 USB, plus 12 volt and 24 volt poweredUSB ports that eliminate the need for an additional power supplies.

Ideally suited for healthcare, the M7 can be easily wall mounted and has a depth of less than 3 1/2″. The StealthTouch-M7 also offers wireless RF 802.11 for mobile applications that utilize a cart and a built in webcam to allow for remote patient interface. For applications that require added security, the webcam also offers facial recognition plus an integrated privacy filter to protect sensitive patient information.

The M7 is spill resistant and offers a variety of add-ons including a magnetic stripe or barcode slot reader, biometrics fingerprint reader, 10″ LCD dual display, and proximity RFID reader.

Innovative Solutions for the Mobile Workforce that Redefine Work Flow and Enhance Service and Delivery Performance

EVERETT, Wash.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Jun. 3, 2009– Intermec (NYSE:IN) today introduced the CN50 and CN4 – the most advanced, rugged 3G Wireless WAN (WWAN) mobile computers for field mobility applications. The CN50 includes 3.75G WWAN HSUPA radio technology in a small, lightweight, ruggedized form factor providing mobile workforces in postal, field service, transportation, and delivery operations with the industry’s highest performance mobile computer. The CN4 is the ideal mobile computing solution for operations requiring support for fully-rugged front line transactions, including commercial transportation, store delivery, and demanding field service applications. Both products enable customers to leverage enterprise mobility applications with higher data exchange requirements, and offer a range of features designed to maximize mobile worker productivity, uptime, and on-the-route service capability.

“The CN50 is the smallest and most technologically advanced rugged mobile computer on the market today,” said Héctor Calva, chief information officer of Coca-Cola Femsa. “As an organization that accounts for almost ten percent of Coca-Cola’s global sales, our mobile workers need a rugged mobile computer that will make their workday more efficient and enhance the customer experience. The capabilities of the CN50 will revolutionize our delivery operations and enable us to increase the amount of sales transactions we complete.”

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Meeting the challenges in the current state of the economy, PioneerPOS announces the release of the Stealth-M5/LX, a rugged 15″ all-in-one touchcomputer. Using best of breed components including an Intel processor and Microsoft Windows, M5/LX offers better performance and more connectivity, including a Intel 1GHz processor, gigabit network, 6 usb ports, 1 parallel port, and 4 serial ports.

PioneerPOS Stealth M5/LX specifications

PioneerPOS Stealth M5/LX

Microscan has just announced two new products that will be available in early June.

HS-1 Linear CCD Scanner

The HS-1 is an ideal low cost handheld barcode reader for reliable decode of linear barcodes in common applications such as printed black and white labels.

HS-1 Linear CCD Scanner specifications

HS-2D Handheld Imager

The HS-2D is a low cost handheld imager for decoding both barcodes and 2D symbols in common applications. It reads symbols in any orientation, includes a built-in dual LED targeting system for quick and easy data capture, and is designed to withstand rugged industrial environments.

HS-2D Handheld Imager specifications

Datalogic Scanning is pleased to announce the new Gryphon I GM4100 cordless linear imager. This new imager is the ultimate solution for applications in retail and light industrial environments where mobility is required. Featuring the Datalogic STAR Cordless System, the most reliable radio in the market, the Gryphon GM4100 imager provides full flexibility in the workplace, providing scalable solutions from simple point-to-point to point-to-multipoint applications and eliminates the restraints caused by cabled devices. An optional display with a 3-button keypad provides battery status, radio coverage indicator and enables operator interaction with the host system.

Extremely versatile and durable, the Gryphon GM4100 cordless linear imaging readers are the ultimate solution for applications in retail and light industrial environments where mobility is necessary for improved productivity. Mobile communications also eliminate the restraints caused by cabled devices, providing a safer and more efficient environment for employees.

Read more in the Datalogic GM4100 specifications sheet