News | May 15, 2007

CYBRA Releases Next Generation Of Auto-ID Label Software

Source: Field Technologies Magazine

MARKMAGIC 6 AVAILABLE NOW FEATURES ENHANCED RFID SUPPORT; NEW FAX SUPPORT; NO PAIN ALL GAIN TRADE UP

YONKERS, NY, May 14, 2007 — CYBRA Corporation, the developer of MarkMagic™ Bar Code Labels, RFID Tags and Electronic Forms Software for the IBM System i server today announced that new MarkMagic 6 is now shipping and available for download at www.cybra.com.

Responding to the growing application requirements of its customers, CYBRA incorporated a host of forms management features, new printer drivers, usability enhancements, and a way for users of other System i bar code label software to easily convert to MarkMagic and take advantage of the advanced features the CYBRA software offers.

Among the features included in the new release are:
  • Additional RFID Support — MarkMagic 6 includes enhanced control of RFID field types and formatting to meet evolving industry standard compliance specifications, including EPC Gen 2 and DOD to help customers meet their RFID needs now and in the future.
  • New MarkMagic Administration Menu provides increased security and control over several MarkMagic operations. This new menu lets users to limit the use of the i5/OS Command Line and edit object authority for precise control of who has access to various MarkMagic functions and objects. Other menu choices include Product Setup and Licensing, MarkMagic User Libraries, Version Control, and Utilities.
  • Fax Support Added — CYBRA added fax support to the PDF e-Mail Option. In addition to being able to produce PDF documents containing searchable text and readable bar codes that can be sent as e-mail attachments, the documents can now be sent via fax as well. This new capability works in conjunction with IBM’s Fax/400 product.
  • New JMagic Functionality — Among the enhancements included in the new JMagic 6 WYSIWYG client designer is an all-new look and feel with improved menus, additional bar code field control, and a powerful Lasso Tool. Select multiple fields on the JMagic canvas by simply clicking and dragging the mouse across the screen. Once selected users can nudge a group of fields with arrow keys, delete, copy or drag with the mouse.
  • Fax Support Added — CYBRA added fax support to the PDF e-Mail Option. In addition to being able to produce PDF documents containing searchable text and readable bar codes that can be sent as e-mail attachments, the documents can now be sent via fax as well. This new capability works in conjunction with IBM’s Fax/400 product.
  • Support for Paxar/Monarch Pathfinder Ultra 6039 — MarkMagic 6 includes support for this innovative Scan, Print, and Apply Handheld Label Printer. MarkMagic and the Monarch Pathfinder Ultra Printer provide System i flexibility for labeling applications such as markdowns, item identification, cross docking, carton routing, UPC printing, and other consumer goods manufacturing and retailing needs.

“We are responding to customer requirements for advanced, yet easy-to-use Auto-ID and forms software,” says Harold Brand, president of CYBRA Corporation. “The new functions in MarkMagic 6 enable customers to implement advanced bar code and RFID applications without costly custom programming.”

About CYBRA
An IBM Business Partner, CYBRA Corporation of Yonkers, New York, is a world leader in bar code and RFID technology for IBM midrange systems. CYBRA is represented by a network of value added resellers throughout the United States and has international sales and support offices in the United Kingdom and in the Middle East.

MarkMagic™ Bar Code Labels, RFID Tags and Electronic Forms Software has been selected as the bar code print engine of such leading System i software developers as Manhattan Associates™, Infor/SSA Global™ and VAI™. MarkMagic, with the included JMagic™ Java Client Designer, is available for a 30-day evaluation period. CYBRA Corporation is located at One Executive Boulevard, Yonkers, NY 10701. Product information is available toll free at 1-800-CYBRA-88. CYBRA’s web site is located at www.cybra.com, and the company’s e-mail address is: info@cybra.com.