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ClickSoftware Consulting Services

Tue, 19 Sep 2006 14:23:00 GMT

An essential part of every service optimization implementation is the team of consultants who use best practices and significant experience to maximize the effectiveness of the resulting solution.

Zebra® RW Series™ Mobile Printer

Thu, 27 Aug 2009 05:20:00 GMT

Designed for the Road Warrior, the Zebra RW 420™ is a mobile printer ideal for printing delivery receipts and invoices on the go.

Intermec PB51 Rugged Mobile Receipt Printer

Fri, 17 Jul 2009 08:21:00 GMT

The fastest choice for rugged mobile receipt printing, the PB51 delivers a clear advantage for workers on-the-go who need to produce invoices, delivery receipts, service estimates, mobile point-of-sale receipts, inventory management schedules and sales orders.

Trimble Yuma� Rugged Tablet Computer

Tue, 26 May 2009 13:15:00 GMT

The Trimble Yuma� rugged tablet computer is all you'll ever need. Conduct inspections, collect information, capture geo-tagged photos, communicate with headquarters, and transfer data in real time, all with the assurance that your information is protected. Send e-mail. Write a report. Find your way out of the woods. Stay out longer. It's the ultimate one-computer solution.

ARMOR X10 Rugged Tablet Computer

Wed, 29 Apr 2009 04:08:00 GMT

The all-new ARMOR X10 Rugged Tablet with Intel® Core Duo™ Mobile technology is one of the most durable, reliable and easy-to-use tablet computers on the market today.

Motorola Handheld RFID Readers

Fri, 27 Apr 2007 16:53:00 GMT

Give your workers the ability to capture a comprehensive range of data — from RFID tags and bar codes to images with this flexible multi-function device. Single device simplicity translates into simpler and cost-effective mobility architecture with fewer devices to purchase, support, and manage. And whether your workers are on the manufacturing floor, in the warehouse, on the loading dock, or out in the yard, the rugged design ensures reliable performance.

Product Sheet: 7530 Handheld Computer

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 14:18:45 GMT

The 7530 is designed to stand up to the harshest and most extreme environments and deliver the solution 'uptime' that users expect from Psion Teklogix devices. Rated at IP67, the 7530 is protected against dust and temporary water immersion: all at temperatures as low as -22�F (-30�C)!

DP&C Enterprises Unveils DP&C SmartFleet, The Next Generation Fleet Management Software Solution

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 08:30:00 GMT

DP&C Enterprises, a leading provider of supply chain solutions, has debuted DP&C SmartFleet, an innovative, next generation fleet management system that enables transportation and service providers to more effectively manage their mobile resources, while streamlining operational costs and enhancing customer satisfaction.

Vertex Standard Introduces Enhanced Portable Radios With Expanded Safety Solutions For Industrial/Commercial Markets

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 08:24:00 GMT

Vertex Standard Company announced a new series of portable two-way radios ideally suited for users looking for a means of efficient coordination to maintain productivity, jobsite safety and responsiveness to production problems or injuries.

Vertex Standard Broadens Portfolio Of Two-Way Radios With Enhanced VX-4500/4600 Mobile Radio Series

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 08:18:00 GMT

Vertex Standard Company has announced its newest mobile two-way radio series that offers expanded signaling and security features built-in.

Vertex Standard Announces Digital Radio Launch Plans

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 08:12:00 GMT

Vertex Standard Company officially announced recently it will offer a new series of digital land mobile radio communications based on two-slot Time Division Multiple Access (TDMA) 6.25 kHz efficient digital technology.

Wireless M2M Leaders Launch New Concept In Project Outsourcing

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 08:01:00 GMT

For the first time ever, companies launching new wireless products can go to a single source for everything from requirements definition, to project management, to design, validation, certification - even manufacturing. Introducing Connected Development.

Descartes Unveils New E-freight Solution For Air Cargo

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 10:52:00 GMT

IATA World Cargo Symposium - Descartes Systems Group, a federated global logistics network, unveiled its e-freight solution, Descartes e-Pouch, created specifically to address the International Air Transport Association (IATA) e-freight initiative and the needs of the air freight industry to automate and standardize the cargo shipment process.

Telenor Connexion Launches New Platform For Business Critical M2M Solutions

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 10:02:00 GMT

Less CO2 emissions, increased safety in traffic and improved life for patients is enabled by the recently launched technical platform solely built for reliable M2M data communication. Products, devices and vehicles are increasingly equipped with embedded mobile connectivity to further enhance product offering, enable new services and cut costs.

Invengo Announces RFID Distributor For Southern Europe And Strikes Gold With New Jewelry Tag

Fri, 05 Mar 2010 09:55:00 GMT

Invengo Technology Corporation, one of the World's largest RFID manufacturers, follows its European launch at the ID World International Congress in Milan, with the announcement that it has formed a distribution agreement with Miles Technologies of Barcelona, Spain.

LXE Announces Its HX3 Voice-Directed Mobile Computer

Fri, 05 Mar 2010 09:40:00 GMT

LXE Inc., the rugged mobile computer division of EMS Technologies, Inc., and Genesta, a leading provider of data collection solutions for industrial, transportation, and logistics applications, announced recently the availability of Genesta's SyVox Client on LXE's HX3 voice-directed wearable computer.

RFID Market To Reach $5.35 B This Year

Fri, 05 Mar 2010 09:18:00 GMT

Despite the economic doldrums which required downward adjustments to ABI Research's RFID forecasts for 2009 and 2010, the outlook is good for steady growth through the next five years, according to new market data just released by the firm.

ViryaNet Announces That Its Stock Can Be Quoted On The Over-the-Counter Bulletin Board

Fri, 05 Mar 2010 05:27:00 GMT

ViryaNet Limited a leading provider of software solutions that optimize business processes for field service management, recently announced that the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) has cleared The Vertical Group's request to submit priced quotations of ViryaNet's Ordinary Shares on the Over-the-Counter Bulletin Board (OTCBB), effective March 4, 2010.

WORKABOUT PRO 3 Rugged Handheld Computer

Fri, 05 Mar 2010 05:20:00 GMT

The needs of businesses are changing almost daily, creating a demand for a fleet of handheld computers that can keep up. Introducing the latest innovation from Psion Teklogix - The WORKABOUT PRO 3.

Datasheet: WORKABOUT PRO 3 Rugged Handheld Computer

Fri, 05 Mar 2010 05:20:00 GMT

The needs of businesses are changing almost daily, creating a demand for a fleet of handheld computers that can keep up. Introducing the latest innovation from Psion Teklogix - The WORKABOUT PRO 3.

TOA Technologies Appoints Former ONO CEO Richard Alden As Its European President

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 10:15:00 GMT

TOA Technologies, a leading provider of SaaS solutions for mobile workforce management, recently announced the appointment of Richard Alden, the former CEO of leading Spanish cable operator ONO, as President of its European operations.

CipherLab 9600 Series Industrial Mobile Computer Receives Product Innovation Award

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 10:05:00 GMT

CipherLab, a leading innovator in Automatic Identification and Data Capture (AIDC) for the retail, warehouse and distribution markets, recently announced that its 9600 Series Industrial Mobile Computer has won a 2010 Product Innovation Award.

Psion Signs Agreement For BT Global Services To Be A Reseller

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 06:46:00 GMT

Psion recently announced that it has signed a reseller contract with BT Global Services, for the IT and networking services giant to resell Psion's products as part of its BT Field Force Automation solutions to enterprise and public sector customers.

Psion Launches "Ingenuity Working," An Online Open Community For Customers, Partners And Developers

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 06:43:00 GMT

To support the significant evolution in its business model, Psion recently launched "Ingenuity Working," an open and online community to bring its developers, partners and customers closer together in support of three new initiatives.

Psion Launches The New WORKABOUT PRO 3 - The Fastest And Most Modular Device On The Market

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 06:39:00 GMT

Psion, a global provider of mobile computing solutions, recently announced the new Workabout Pro 3. The new model has been developed incorporating some of the ideas revealed today as the company unveils a radical overhaul of its business model with a move to "Open Source Mobility" (OSM), an open innovation philosophy which means it can co-create solutions with its partners and customers.

Psion To Revolutionize Rugged Mobile Computing

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 06:33:00 GMT

Psion recently announced "Open Source Mobility" (OSM), a substantial evolution of its business model, with the objective of dramatically reducing customers total cost of ownership, creating the best possible fit with customer requirements, creating new business opportunities for developers, resellers and partners, and enhancing Psion's ability to grow and develop its business.

Philips Respironics And Cinterion Wireless Modules Win Prestigious GSMA Award For Best Embedded Mobile End-to-End Service

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 10:32:00 GMT

Royal Philips Electronics and Cinterion Wireless Modules, the global leader in cellular machine-to-machine (M2M) communication modules, announced recently that the Philips Respironics System One sleep therapy solution won the prestigious Best Embedded End-to-End Service Award, part of the GSMA�s Embedded Mobile Competition.

Motorola Tops New ABI Research Passive UHF Handheld RFID Reader Vendor Matrix Ranking

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 10:19:00 GMT

Motorola Inc. has been ranked at the top of the latest Vendor Matrix released by ABI Research.

American Transmission Co. Improves Response Time, Accuracy With ESRI Technology

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 10:14:00 GMT

As the owner and operator of the high-voltage electric transmission grid serving a four-state area, American Transmission Co. (ATC) needs to quickly dispatch field crews to the exact locations of power-flow disruptions to minimize outage times and help keep the lights on for homes and businesses.

PocketJet 3 Plus With Bluetooth

Mon, 03 Mar 2008 05:04:18 GMT

At barely over 10" long and 1 lb. in weight, the PocketJet 3 Plus with Bluetooth fits easily into your briefcase, computer bag, or can be quickly mounted in any vehicle or small work area. Using advanced Direct Thermal Printing Technology, the Brother PocketJet 3 Plus with Bluetooth eliminates the need for messy and expensive ink, toner, or ribbons. The addition of Bluetooth provides a simple, reliable cable-free printing connection of up to 100 meters (approximately 300 feet) to a variety of laptop and handheld Bluetooth-enabled devices.

White Paper: Looking Beyond Acquisition: Total Cost Of Ownership And The Role Of Enterprise-Class Devices

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 19:16:00 GMT

For companies investing in mobile technology, consumer-grade PDAs and smart phones have undeniable appeal. At one-half to one-third the price of enterprise-grade hardware, buyers may be tempted to accept the high failure rate, thinking they would have to replace a consumer-grade device three times over (which feels unlikely) before they could justify the cost of buying a more rugged, enterprise-class device. By Motorola

White Paper: Mobile Field Service Best Practices

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 19:13:00 GMT

According to the online IT encyclopedia Whatis.com, a "best practice" is a technique or methodology that, through experience and research, has proven to reliably lead to a desired result. By Motorola

White Paper: The ROI Of GPS For Mobile Field Workers

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 19:07:00 GMT

Today's field service workers are everywhere. They can be found working out of their vehicles throughout our cities, suburbs, and rural areas. Whether the field employee is a driver doing pick-up and delivery, a repair tech who is handling a long list of service calls, or even a home health care worker dealing with housebound patients throughout the day, their interactions with customers can have far-reaching consequences. By Motorola

White Paper: Transforming Field Service Operations: Drive Costs Down And Service Levels Up With Mobility

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 04:36:00 GMT

The impact of the field service function can be felt throughout the business. When field service organizations operate at less than maximum effectiveness, many areas of the business are impacted - including customer satisfaction, service and retention levels as well as overall profitability. Achieving maximum productivity involves streamlining and automating processes to reduce or even eliminate the large volume of paperwork traditionally involved. By Motorola

Tech Update: What's All The Smart Grid Buzz About?

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 05:58:00 GMT

Since last year's federal stimulus announcement, Smart Grid has been all over the news. What does this news really mean, and how will Smart Grid initiatives impact your business? By Sarah Howland, Integrated Solutions magazine

Tech Update: SaaS Solutions Simplify Field Service

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 05:49:00 GMT

With Web-based solutions more widely accepted than ever before, SaaS (Software-as-a-Service)- based field service solutions have become an attractive alternative for many companies. By Brian Albright, Integrated Solutions magazine

Case Study: Government Contractor Deploys RFID

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 05:39:00 GMT

This government contractor has initiated a passive RFID (radio frequency identification) pilot that is expected to improve inventory tracking and streamline warehouse operations. By Brian Albright, Integrated Solutions magazine

Case Study: GPS, AVL Cut Operating Costs

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 05:27:00 GMT

A Web-based AVL (automatic vehicle location) system is saving this towing company nearly 50% in wireless communications costs and improving service delivery. By Brian Albright, Integrated Solutions magazine

Resource Article: The Evolution Of DSD

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 05:05:00 GMT

Today's DSD (direct-store-delivery)/route accounting solutions are more affordable than ever and can help improve sales and inventory accuracy. By Brian Albright, Integrated Solutions magazine

White Paper: The Advantages Of 2D Imaging

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 04:16:00 GMT

Bar code technology has increased efficiency and accuracy in a wide variety of manufacturing, retail, service, logistics and warehouse applications over the past four decades. By Datalogic Mobile

Executive Outlook: Converged Mobile Devices Necessitate MDM

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 06:41:00 GMT

Over the past few years, adoption of converged mobile devices has soared. While these devices provide many business benefits, poorly managed devices can cause costly liabilities. By Mark Gentile, President and CEO, Odyssey Software Inc.

Solution Series: GPS Fleet Tracking Reduces Liability And Risk

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 06:29:00 GMT

Albuquerque Publishing Company (APC) is a provider of newspaper advertising sales, production, printing, circulation, and distribution for The Albuquerque Journal and The Albuquerque Tribune. It is the largest publishing company in the state of New Mexico. By Integrated Solutions magazine

Feature Article: RFID Meets GPS

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 04:55:00 GMT

Dole has combined RFID (radio frequency identification) and GPS technologies to enhance its food traceability, which protects the company and improves consumer safety. By Sarah Howland, Integrated Solutions magazine

Datasheet: Panasonic Toughbook® H1 Field Handheld Tablet PC

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 18:15:14 GMT

In your world, getting the job done means being on the move. The new rugged Panasonic Toughbook® H1 Field handheld tablet PC is the ultimate productivity tool for mobile workers.

Psion Teklogix 8530 G2 Vehicle-Mount Computer

Mon, 26 Feb 2007 15:19:00 GMT

The 8530 G2 is a Windows CE .NET based vehicle-mount computer that is perfect for shop floor data collection. Engineered to deliver maximum performance in the harshest mobile environments, it is ideal for warehouses, ports, yards, and wide-area mobile applications. The 8530 G2 is similar to the 8525 G2 but with a detachable keyboard and full VGA screen.

LP3 — Portable Thermal Label Printer

Wed, 25 Feb 2009 10:26:00 GMT

The retail floor is no place for downtime. Constantly reloading labels or paper, or getting a flashing low battery light in the middle of a markdown is simply unacceptable.

G24 GSM/GPRS/EDGE Module

Wed, 24 Feb 2010 20:22:00 GMT

The G24-Edge is a robust, RoHS-compliant cellular wireless module that enables virtually seamless connectivity for today's fastest-growing M2M applications.

About Motorola M2M

Wed, 24 Feb 2010 18:48:53 GMT

Motorola, the wireless pioneer, is known around the world for innovation in communications and is focused on advancing the way the world connects.

Service Gateway 2.0 Enterprise Software

Mon, 21 Dec 2009 04:12:00 GMT

Enfora's Gateway enables accelerated deployment by quickly building connectivity from your assets to Enterprise IT to your existing enterprise applications. The gateway provides a complete view of your devices, enabling proactive asset management. It also supports popular enterprise software such as MS SQL Server, MySQL and Oracle.

Enfora

Fri, 18 Dec 2009 14:27:00 GMT

Enfora is a leading provider of wireless networking solutions that enable enterprises to access, analyze and leverage information from their geographically dispersed assets.

Feature Article: Labatt's Mobile Printing Moneymaker

Wed, 01 Dec 2010 21:28:00 GMT

Labatt Breweries is using mobile computing and mobile printing to streamline its route accounting processes. The company recently upgraded its mobile printers to save approx. $75,000/yr. By Brian Albright, Integrated Solutions magazine

Tech Update: RFID Heads To The Yard

Wed, 01 Dec 2010 21:23:00 GMT

This article describes how RFID and GPS are allowing distributors to better track assets in the yard (yard management). By Brian Albright, Integrated Solutions magazine

Executive Outlook: M2M's Impact On Behavioral Economics

Wed, 01 Dec 2010 21:10:00 GMT

Mike Ueland is VP & general manager of Telit Wireless Solutions explains how M2M (machine-to-machine) technology enables economic incentives and influences positive consumer behavior. By Mike Ueland, VP & General Manager of Telit Wireless Solutions

Case Study: Remote Service System Brings Customers Closer

Wed, 01 Dec 2010 21:05:00 GMT

Agilent Technologies improves customer performance with remote monitoring. By Brian Albright, Integrated Solutions magazine

Dolphin® 7900 Series Mobile Computers

Thu, 01 Nov 2007 13:57:00 GMT

The Dolphin 7900 mobile computer from Honeywell now featuring integrated GPS technology, delivers an unparalleled combination of functionality, and industrial-grade durability for mobile data collection applications. Its compact, ergonomic, rugged design provides the ease of use and operational reliability needed to excel in robust mobile applications such as package delivery, field service, route accounting, transportation, warehousing, retail, and industrial/manufacturing.

Astea Alliance: Field Service

Sat, 06 Jan 2007 20:29:00 GMT

Alliance Field Service delivers the efficiency gains sought by service organizations for higher customer satisfaction and retention, lower operating costs through call avoidance, higher revenue recovery, and increased asset utilization.

Mobile Resource Management And Fleet Software Solutions From Intergis

Fri, 29 Jan 2010 03:56:00 GMT

Intergis is the leading single source for mobile resource and fleet management solutions for all size organizations in a variety of industries.

AT&T M2M

Tue, 12 Jan 2010 17:18:00 GMT

Machine-to-Machine (M2M) is a set of networking and IT technologies connecting the world's physical systems: shipping and logistics; industrial automation; commercial buildings and residences; vehicle telematics; handheld devices; computers; consumer products and more. Billions of possible endpoints are awaiting connection through M2M.