What better way to end the year than a discussion of barcode hacks! Now go read this too.
Zebra Plastic Card Printers.
Zebra Plastic Card Printers come in a variety of styles and price ranges, including single-sided printers, dual sided printers, and security printers
Healthy Solutions for Healthcare.
The healthcare industry benefits from barcoding. Barcoding enhances patient safety and operational efficiency.
Seagull Scientific Products
Seagull Scientific BarTender is an industry-leading label design and barcode software. Seagull Scientific also develops true Windows printer drivers for bar code and thermal printers.
MC 9190G
The Ability To Satisfy Your Company Software Requirements.
Wireless Broadband
The unrivalled Motorola portfolio of Point-to-Point (PTP), Point-to-Multipoint (PMP), and Mesh Wide Area Network (MWAN), WLAN and VoWLAN solutions make governments, enterprises, and service providers more agile by helping them deploy voice, video, and data applications right where they need them.
Monday 31 December 2007
Friday 28 December 2007
Finally, a use for camera barcodes
We've been hearing about the "benefits" of 2D barcodes on cell phones for years now. Tickets, schmickets. That don't do it for me.But tying a physical object to its Wikipedia entry? That at least holds out some semblence of usefulness. And who brings this cell phone magic to the masses? Semapedia, who else.
Thursday 20 December 2007
Barcodes On The Brain
"The Szhk Biennale of Architecture for 2007 features a commissioned collaboration between members of idu architecture and [daz[. They will be producing a temporary book store and cafe; aptly titled ISBN and Barcode respectively."I keep trying to convince my family to get a second dog so we can name him RFIDo. Or maybe Modulo. Codabar?
Retailers Adapting New Strategy on Inventory
During the mid-season holidays, retailers are finding that they need to establish new strategies on inventories because their inventory may not support markdowns.
See full article
For more a free retail consultation, contact One Step Retail Solutions to schedule one today!
Leaner stockrooms mean less incentive to slash prices to get goods out the door. Expect fewer late-season sales touting 50% or more off original purchase prices. Not that some big sales won't be found.
Of course, the less an item is predicted to grow sales, the more likely retailers will slash prices. Jewelry, which Retail Forward predicts will grow sales just 1% over 2006, qualifies this year. And furniture, expected to see a 1% drop in sales, could be a strong markdown despite not usually being associated with gift-giving. -- from Forbes article, 11/29/07
See full article
For more a free retail consultation, contact One Step Retail Solutions to schedule one today!
Nothing like a barcode tattoo for the holidays.
We're proud to announce that JetCityOrange's barcode tattoo gallery has reached 60 photos by year end 2007.Thanks go out to the dozens of people who graciously alllowed JCO to post photographs of their barcode tattoos.
Tuesday 18 December 2007
Friday 14 December 2007
Finally! A good use for RFID
Someone asked me about RFID last night at dinner. I gave my standard response: "Who cares?" reflecting the lack of business opportunity it affords.Well. Now I've found a reasonable use for RFID: a door opener. Not just any door opener but one that can be controlled via one's cell phone or browser!
Wednesday 12 December 2007
Better Living Through Barcodes, part 642
Here at Super Top-Secret Barcode HQ we really do love barcodes. And to a (wo)man, we love to read. So the barcode bat-cave was all a-flutter when we stumbled across Zack Grossbart's fascinating How-To on organizing a home library. Good stuff.
Tuesday 11 December 2007
Gift Cards Are Good Business for Retailers
According to an online American Pulse survey, many Americans would rather give than receive. And, when it comes to giving, many just want to ensure that they get the right gift and avoid the recipient arriving at the returns window.
Read full article.
Visit One Step Retail Solutions about implementing a gift card program in your store.
Of the 4,069 respondents, 52.1 percent said they would rather receive a gift card or cash than gifts this holiday season. Of those, 29.6 percent preferred a gift card and 22.5 percent wanted cash.
The survey found that 45.4 percent received a gift of clothing that they didn’t like or wear last year, and 46.3 percent hate the hassle of returning gifts. Of the respondents, 22.7 percent would like to exchange gifts for things they would rather have; and 22.5 percent have "re-gifted" gifts received.
Concerning gift cards, 82.4 percent agreed they are a smart gift alternative for people they don't know well. But 10.5 percent admit they had "re-gifted" gift cards received; 13.5 percent have received gift cards that they've never redeemed; and 16.1 percent have received gift cards that they've only partially redeemed.
Read full article.
Visit One Step Retail Solutions about implementing a gift card program in your store.
Sunday 9 December 2007
Barcodes in the O.R. A good thing (I think...)
This article talks about surgeons losing sponges during operations. The solution? barcoding the sponges. Scan 'em in, scan 'em out.Sounds like a great idea. Maybe I should schedule my next operation there. Just don't tell me how many sponges are left inside hapless patients on an average day. I don't wanna know.
Monday 3 December 2007
A Barcode Web Site for the EU
Those in the European Union now have their own barcode website. In all 23 offical EU languages.Enjoy!
Azalea Software & Crystal Reports 2008 press release
We've all been holding our breath for months now but it's come to pass. Azalea Software's barcode software is bundled with Business Objects' Crystal Reports 2008. We just did a press release announcing this.Print Code 39 barcodes right out of the box. Print UPC, Code 128, Interleaved 2 of 5, and POSTNET barcodes by purchasing upgrades from Azalea Software.
Friday 30 November 2007
Azalea Software Announces New Barcode Websites
One of the joys of selling barcode software is having a growing network of barcode websites. To that end, Azalea Software is happy to announce the latest batch bar code web sites:UPCTools, C128Tools, C39Tools, I2of5Tools, and POSTools.And yes, there even more barcode-related sites coming!
Thursday 29 November 2007
Dec. Discounts on Retail Pro
Online shopping during Cyber Monday (Monday after Thanksgiving, known as Black Friday in retail outlets) surged 26%, indicating that the holiday season is off to a good start. The peak shopping days are expected to continue this season, both for online activity and brick and mortar retailers.
More than 42% of adults will shop online this holiday season, up from the 40% who shopped online last year, according to Consumer Reports. And Internet access at home will spend 11 hours shopping for the holidays. The poll also showed that the number of people planning to shop is up 4% from last year.
While it may be understood that this is a promising holiday season for retailers, if they are not prepared for a heavy shopping period, they could lose hundreds of thousands of dollars in lost revenue. A retailer not having integrated eCommerce with their point of sale software system is going to lose out on the success online retailers are having this season. Also, slow checkout can make customers walk out the door, and a robust point of sale software system, like Retail Pro, is equipped to prevent that from happening.
To assist retailers in getting a comprehensive POS software system One Step Retail Solutions is offering specials throughout December on Retail Pro – starting with a 30% discount on Retail Pro during Week One of December, with an additional 10% with the purchase of POS hardware. It’s the biggest discount of the month, so it’s a perfect time for retailers who need a better POS system to take advantage of One Step’s offer at the beginning of Dec.
Contact a sales representative at One Step today. Call 800-266-1328 or email sales@onestepretail.com.
Read article:
“More than 40% of adults plan to shop online this holiday season”
More than 42% of adults will shop online this holiday season, up from the 40% who shopped online last year, according to Consumer Reports. And Internet access at home will spend 11 hours shopping for the holidays. The poll also showed that the number of people planning to shop is up 4% from last year.
While it may be understood that this is a promising holiday season for retailers, if they are not prepared for a heavy shopping period, they could lose hundreds of thousands of dollars in lost revenue. A retailer not having integrated eCommerce with their point of sale software system is going to lose out on the success online retailers are having this season. Also, slow checkout can make customers walk out the door, and a robust point of sale software system, like Retail Pro, is equipped to prevent that from happening.
To assist retailers in getting a comprehensive POS software system One Step Retail Solutions is offering specials throughout December on Retail Pro – starting with a 30% discount on Retail Pro during Week One of December, with an additional 10% with the purchase of POS hardware. It’s the biggest discount of the month, so it’s a perfect time for retailers who need a better POS system to take advantage of One Step’s offer at the beginning of Dec.
Contact a sales representative at One Step today. Call 800-266-1328 or email sales@onestepretail.com.
Read article:
“More than 40% of adults plan to shop online this holiday season”
Wednesday 21 November 2007
Monday 19 November 2007
Online Retailers Plan Deals for Cyber Monday
In the Boston Globe article "Online Retailers Plan Deals for Cyber Monday," it states:
According to the National Retail Foundation’s 2007 Holiday Consumer Intentions and Actions Survey, conducted by BIGresearch, U.S. consumers will spend an average of $816.69 on holiday-related shopping and spend an additional $106.67 on special “non-gift” purchases during seasonal promotions and discounts offered by retailers. The total of $923.36 indicates an estimated 3.7 percent increase over 2006, according to the news release.
Another news article "Selling the Retail Season" states,
A Shop.org survey issued today said that 72.2This is the biggest shopping day of the year and marks the beginning of the retail holiday season. This 4th quarter shopping can account for 50% to 70% of retailers’ sales and profits for the entire year. Read full article.
percent of online retailers are planning a special promotion for Cyber Monday -
the Monday that follows Thanksgiving - up from 42.7 percent from two years ago.
According to the National Retail Foundation’s 2007 Holiday Consumer Intentions and Actions Survey, conducted by BIGresearch, U.S. consumers will spend an average of $816.69 on holiday-related shopping and spend an additional $106.67 on special “non-gift” purchases during seasonal promotions and discounts offered by retailers. The total of $923.36 indicates an estimated 3.7 percent increase over 2006, according to the news release.
Another news article "Selling the Retail Season" states,
Gift cards are expected to extend the holiday shopping season into 2008,Read full article.
according to Niemira. An estimated 30 to 40 percent of those receiving
gift cards are expected to redeem them in the week after Christmas and into
January.
Friday 9 November 2007
Redbeam Asset Tracking Solution
Streamline your fixed asset management process!
Fixed assets management is an accounting process that seeks to track fixed assets for the purposes of financial accounting, improved asset visibility, and theft deterrence.
Many organizations face a significant challenge to track the location, quantity, condition, maintenance and depreciation status of their fixed assets. A proven approach to tracking fixed assets utilizes serial numbered asset tags with bar codes for easy and accurate reading. The owner of the assets can take periodic physical inventories with a mobile barcode reader and then produce a report.
An off-the-shelf software package for fixed asset management such as RedBeam Asset Tracking can help your organization track valuable assets such as equipment and supplies. Asset tracking software allows companies to track what assets it owns, where each is located, who has it, and the cost and depreciation of each asset.
The powerful reporting functionality built into the RedBeam asset tracking solution provides dozens of useful reports, including assets by category and department, net book value of assets, assets past due, audit history, and transactions. As a result, companies reduce expenses through loss prevention and improved equipment visibility. They reduce new and unnecessary equipment purchases, and they can more accurately calculate taxes based on depreciation schedules.
The most commonly tracked assets are:
Office Equipment
Evidence
Medical Equipment
IT Equipment, for example laptops.
Vehicles
Files
Maintenance supplies
Educational materials
Software licenses
Videos
Tools
Instruments
Fixed assets management is an accounting process that seeks to track fixed assets for the purposes of financial accounting, improved asset visibility, and theft deterrence.
Many organizations face a significant challenge to track the location, quantity, condition, maintenance and depreciation status of their fixed assets. A proven approach to tracking fixed assets utilizes serial numbered asset tags with bar codes for easy and accurate reading. The owner of the assets can take periodic physical inventories with a mobile barcode reader and then produce a report.
An off-the-shelf software package for fixed asset management such as RedBeam Asset Tracking can help your organization track valuable assets such as equipment and supplies. Asset tracking software allows companies to track what assets it owns, where each is located, who has it, and the cost and depreciation of each asset.
The powerful reporting functionality built into the RedBeam asset tracking solution provides dozens of useful reports, including assets by category and department, net book value of assets, assets past due, audit history, and transactions. As a result, companies reduce expenses through loss prevention and improved equipment visibility. They reduce new and unnecessary equipment purchases, and they can more accurately calculate taxes based on depreciation schedules.
The most commonly tracked assets are:
Office Equipment
Evidence
Medical Equipment
IT Equipment, for example laptops.
Vehicles
Files
Maintenance supplies
Educational materials
Software licenses
Videos
Tools
Instruments
Thursday 8 November 2007
Barcode Madness!
LEGOs™ + lasers? A barcode scanner, natch.Barcode weirdo extraordinaire Scott Blake has some fun stuff up at YouTube:A lovely barcode rainbow from Rosistem- First barcoding website from Romania!And we're pleased as punch to hear that our surreal friends the Barcode Kitties have landed a Happy Meal™-type deal with Peruvian burger chain Bembos.
Monday 5 November 2007
Record sales of gift cards predicted
Press Release excerpts:
New technology for retail management of gift card programs through retail point of sale systems drive growth ahead of holiday season.
New technology for retail management of gift card programs through retail point of sale systems drive growth ahead of holiday season.
According to a National Retail Federation survey, gift cards have become the number one selling item at retail stores. With the adaptation of new technology for online management through POS retail system, rates of acceptance of integrated gift card program has skyrocketed.
The National Retail Federation reported that this year’s holiday gift card sales will reach record-high sales to $35 billion, continuing year over year at over 50% sales growth since gift card programs first rolled out in 2004 and 2005.
Retail chains also have made a big effort to upgrade to more sophisticated software such as Retail Pro at the point of sale to process gift cards. Retail Pro is a highly sophisticated point of sale software that includes the capability to integrate gift card programs.
Wednesday 31 October 2007
Barcode Printing in Crystal Reports 2008
Crystal Reports 2008 now features barcode support within this popular database reporting tool. What they didn't say when they announced Crystal Reports 2008 recently was that they've incorporated Azalea Software's barcode fonts into the product.While Azalea has offered a plug-in that works with Crystal Reports for many years, their barcode fonts are now tightly woven into the fabric of Crystal.[
Tuesday 30 October 2007
Some Days We Regret Outgrowing Recreational Drugs
We present you Seikodo Corp's Barcode Kitties. Your guess is as good as ours.And no, their whiskers don't scan, which hurts us down deep in our souls.
Monday 29 October 2007
Thursday 25 October 2007
Azalea Origami
Or would that be origami azalea. Either way, here's our company's namesake done in folded paper.And you thought we didn't have enough stuff to fill a blog named "Bar Code Nerds". Shame on you for not having faith in us!
One Step Awarded for Top Sales of Retail Pro
One Step Retail Solutions received the Global Business Partner of the Year Award from Island Pacific at the awards event in San Diego, CA this week. The awards event took place at the Wave House in San Diego and recognized One Step for achieving Top Sales of Retail Pro worldwide. “It is always important to be recognized for the accomplishments of the group as a whole. Receiving the honors of being the best Retail Pro Service Provider, for the US and World wide, acknowledges all the efforts made by everyone at One Step Retail. It reflects our dedication to our customers and their businesses. It is also nice to have that recognition from the other Retail Pro Dealers, our peers”, says Charles Wood Director of Tech services at One Step Retail Solutions. "
Darren Williams COO of Island Pacific and Ken Sapp VP Sales of Island Pacific presented the two awards to Alicia Kreisberg Chief Operating Officer of One Step Retail Solutions.
Wednesday 24 October 2007
NJ Company Offers "Cost-Saving" Alternative to RFID
Secure Symbology wants to keep your food, your pharmaceuticals , nay your very Homeland Security™ safe! Using barcodes, natch, and "proprietary machines" which run only a quarter million dollars. Each. "Secure Symbology's proprietary machines -- at a cost of $250,000 each -- imprint individual serial numbers on each package and shipping carton, allowing the manufacturer to follow the product on
Tuesday 23 October 2007
IDAutomation Newsletter: October 2007
by Nate Schubert
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New Products: Product Updates: New Hardware: Recent Press Releases: Additional Information:
More information about the IDAutomation Native Barcode Generator for Oracle Reports, including a download of the evaluation version, is provided at: http://www.idautomation.com/oracle/native/
More information about the IDAutomation USPS Postnet & Intelligent Mail Barcode Font Package, including a download of the evaluation version, is provided at: http://idautomation.com/fonts/postnet/ If the product was purchased and you would like to obtain the update, please refer to the Priority Support and Upgrade Subscription Renewal section of this newsletter.
IDAutomation.com has released a new version of their ActiveX controls to address a possible vulnerability caused by the use of insecure libraries inherit to ActiveX technologies. Under very specific conditions, the vulnerability could allow a DOS attack to take place on the effected system. The latest release of all IDAutomation’s ActiveX products implement secure libraries which eliminate the possibility of such attacks. This vulnerability also applies to the Windows DLLs and ActiveX Controls included in the PDF417 and DataMatrix Font and Encoder packages.
If the product was purchased and you would like to obtain the update, please refer to the Priority Support and Upgrade Subscription Renewal section of this newsletter.
We have just added new hardware to our inventory:
View our scanner index for other models to fit your needs:
IDAutomation's Priority Support and Upgrade Subscription allows you to receive the latest version of the product, unlimited phone support, priority Help Desk support during work hours and additional help desk support on evenings, weekends and holidays. If the Priority Support and Upgrade Subscription has not been purchased or is expired, it may be activated from the appropriate link:
If the Priority Support and Upgrade Subscription has been purchased:
If the purchase was made before December 2005 through RegNow/Digital River, please contact us with your order ID number and we will send you the updated download link.
If you have an active support agreement through our store, you will need to go back to our store online and go to “my account”: http://store.idautomation.com/login-st-order.asp. To login, you will need to enter your user name (your email address) and the password created at the time of order. When you log in, you should see your order and in the upper right hand corner, you will see a "My Downloads” icon link. This will be the location to download the update.
For customers who do not purchase the Priority Support and Upgrade Subscription, support is limited to our online knowledge base and the product support site. Product updates are only provided to customers with an active Priority Support and Upgrade Subscription.
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Friday 19 October 2007
UK Standards Body Does Musicians a Solid
GS1 UK, in conjunction with AIM and the BPI, will now distribute single GTINs to UK musicians and labels. This is great news for indie bands and DIY music labels who previously couldn't afford the zillion dollar price tag on a full GS1 membership. For £25 (fiddy American dollars) a year, the little guys can now produce and sell their songs in the same channels as the big guys.The question now is
Thursday 18 October 2007
Putting the fun(k) in function
MagCulture takes a peek at Wallpaper mag's barcode whimsy, and Esquire UK's fun barcode designs.Jetcityorange has a whole gallery devoted to DIY barcode art.Yes it's true, barcodes (and barcode nerds) are hipper than you ever imagined.
New Retail Pro Website
Yesterday One Step Retail Solutions launched its Retail Pro website featuring their premiere retail point of sale software - http://www.retailprosoftware.com/. With the same look and feel as the company's main website, this site primarily focuses on Retail Pro and the Retail Pro Shop Edition - a POS system that includes software, hardware, installation and training all under $5,000.
Visitors of our main site will still find the Retail Pro forum and blog, as well as an upcoming video tour of the product.
You can sign up for a free online LIVE demo of Retail Pro with one of our representatives, or contact a One Step consultant at (866) 266-1328.
Visitors of our main site will still find the Retail Pro forum and blog, as well as an upcoming video tour of the product.
You can sign up for a free online LIVE demo of Retail Pro with one of our representatives, or contact a One Step consultant at (866) 266-1328.
Friday 12 October 2007
The Idea That Never Dies
There will be a practical use for barcodes and cellphones. There will there will there will!
Thursday 11 October 2007
Using POS to Improve Customer Satisfaction
In a recent article posted at One Step Retail Solutions, "How POS Adds Up to Improved Customer Satisfaction," it states that a retailer can achieve insight into what they have on hand to target specific buying habits of their customers and drive them back to their store.
This is a great article, so check it out!
A retail business runs on accurate information or it doesn't run well. In its elastic ability to gather and store customer information and selectively retrieve it in hard copy or electronic reports, POS technology can help isolate existing clientele groups based on an almost infinite variety of business-dictated parameters in hundreds of ways. Accurate data based on criteria such as: location, sales history in dollar amounts, items bought, time of year, price range, age, sex, marital status, children, items favored, popular styles, sizes, colors, brands, etc. can help determine trends.
This is a great article, so check it out!
Wednesday 10 October 2007
EPOS Barcode Printers
Barcode Technologies offers a range of receipt and label printers suitable for all areas of retail.
Barcode Mobile Printers
Barcode Technologies offers a range of direct thermal and thermal transfer mobile portable label printers and receipt printers from Zebra, Toshiba TEC, Paxar Monarch
Barcode Industrial Printers
Barcode Technologies offers a range of Direct Thermal and Thermal Transfer Industrial barcode label printers from Zebra, Datamax, Toshiba TEC, Intermec, Paxar Monarch and SATO.
Tuesday 9 October 2007
Charming Dutch Treehuggers Mangle English, Utilize Barcode
You may not be aware of this, but our daily shoppings contribute to the worldwide disappearance of our ancient forests. If you don't want this, let your government know by sending the text message 'FORESTFREE" to 4411. From Greenpeace Netherlands
Monday 8 October 2007
Barcode Desktop Printers
Barcode Technologies offers a range of thermal transfer and direct thermal desktop barcode Printers. Suitable for light or industrial printing needs. Interfaces available include Parallel, RS232, RS485, USB, Ethernet, 802.11b and Bluetooth.
Friday 5 October 2007
Barcode Clubs
Whether you're in Munich or Melbourne, Dublin, Sacramento or Richmond, VA, there's a place for you to shake your moneymaker like a true barcode nerd.Also Greenville, NC, Edinburg, Texas, Bulgaria, Wales and London. Chances are you're within 50 miles of a barcode nightclub, cafe, bar, restaurant or lounge at this very moment. What are you waiting for?Happy Friday!
Tuesday 2 October 2007
666 in barcodes. NOT!
OK. It used to be funny. Now it just underlines how ignorant you are. Every time I see some knave repeating the "666 the Mark of the Beast is in UPC barcodes" urban myth I just want to gag.Now repeat after me: 666 isn't part of UPC barcodes. Never was, never will be. There is no plot by Satan, the Devil, the Pope, or your ex- to use barcodes to a.) steal your soul, b.) further The Dark One's
Accept Gift Cards This Holiday
In 2006, gift cards surpassed Apparel as the #1 gift - they were second in 2005. NRF continues to expect 2007 sales to increase 4.8% over 2006.
Achieve more profits by accepting gift cards - now is the time to integrate your credit and gift card processing with Retail Pro. Right now Retail Pro customers get a 30% discount on PC Charge or Shift4 with our preferred processor. Limited offer - expires Oct. 31st.
The success of gift cards is well documented and now you can take gift cards on Retail Pro to increase revenues and eliminate the administrative hassles of paper gift certificates.
For more information, read about Retail Pro Payment Solutions.
To read similar article on gift cards, read Gift Cards Are Changing Retail.
Achieve more profits by accepting gift cards - now is the time to integrate your credit and gift card processing with Retail Pro. Right now Retail Pro customers get a 30% discount on PC Charge or Shift4 with our preferred processor. Limited offer - expires Oct. 31st.
The success of gift cards is well documented and now you can take gift cards on Retail Pro to increase revenues and eliminate the administrative hassles of paper gift certificates.
For more information, read about Retail Pro Payment Solutions.
To read similar article on gift cards, read Gift Cards Are Changing Retail.
Sunday 30 September 2007
Support the Burmese Protesters!
Azalea Software is proud to support the protesters in Burma (Myanmar). You should too.The monks are the moral voice of the citizens. The military leaders are repressive and need to step down. The violence must end. Lend your support!
Friday 28 September 2007
100% Barcode-Free Blogging
Yet another reason you wish you lived in Seattle and so freakishly cute you can't stand it.
Thursday 27 September 2007
New PR Manager
Paul Van Kleef has come to One Step Retail Solutions as the new PR Manager and brings with him a strong background in PR work. His experience includes PR and marketing for a consulting firm Hollander & Associates, a resort in Niagara Falls called Campark Resorts, the software company Diskkeeper, and an Internet-based classified company. Paul is also a graduate of a top Business School in Los Angeles, HCA International.
"I plan on working with One Step to get broadly known all the successes and functionality our product delivers to the retail market," says Paul.
Paul will start his Retail Pro V9 campaign to educate people about its new, improved upgrade. To reach him, you can contact him at (866) 266-1328 Ext. 4164.
"I plan on working with One Step to get broadly known all the successes and functionality our product delivers to the retail market," says Paul.
Paul will start his Retail Pro V9 campaign to educate people about its new, improved upgrade. To reach him, you can contact him at (866) 266-1328 Ext. 4164.
Wednesday 26 September 2007
Waiting Impatiently for HCCB
I was promised an amazing technicolor dreamcoat, man.I am shocked, shocked I tell you, that something from our Redmond neighbor would be slow to roll.
Friday 21 September 2007
Will RFID Replace Beloved Old PDF417?
Has PDF417 been supplanted by RFID?Pish and tosh, says I. In no small part because it resembles the coolest arcade game ever.
Friday 14 September 2007
Barcode rings, barcode jewelry
If I did wear jewelry, I might be tempted to wear a barcode ring.As it is, all I can deal with is a dogtag with a Buddhist mantra on it.
Wednesday 12 September 2007
Barcodes & dead people
Or at least "barcodes and one dead guy". Who isn't dead after all. But barcodes are involved.Heck, read the story for yourself.
Entire UK Population to be Branded
"For the state and your security you will be branded on the forehead with a barcode. There is nothing to worry about and it is totally painless."
Monday 10 September 2007
Retail Pro Partner Conference
One Step Retail Solutions will be attending the annual Retail Pro Partner & User Conference on Oct. 14-16, 2007 in La Jolla, CA. The conference will feature how to help retailers keep up with the constantly changing retail industry and explore the latest industry trends.
Retail Pro customers will also be attending the conference and be able to test the brand new functionality of Retail Pro V9, learn about other products such as Retail Pro Payment Solutions, Planning and Business Intelligence, how to stay competitve in the current retail environment, and meet other successful retailers from around the country.
Read more details about the conference.
Read about Retail Pro
Retail Pro customers will also be attending the conference and be able to test the brand new functionality of Retail Pro V9, learn about other products such as Retail Pro Payment Solutions, Planning and Business Intelligence, how to stay competitve in the current retail environment, and meet other successful retailers from around the country.
Read more details about the conference.
Read about Retail Pro
Wednesday 5 September 2007
Barcode CD rack
Oh Santa... I've been a pretty good boy so far this year. Haven't gotten caught doing anything terribly bad. So here's something you might instruct the elves to build for me this year: a barcode CD rack.I'm pretty sure I'll be the only kid in my neighborhood with one.
One Step on Inc. 5000 list
One Step Retail Solutions ranks No. 2832 on the first-ever Inc. 5,000 list of fastest growing private companies in America. From that list, there are other lists ranking the top companies by industry, in each major metropolitan area, and by dollar amount. One Step comes up No. 75 in the Top 100 by Metro Region for Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale, AZ.
The Inc. 5,000 includes the Inc. 500 but now provides an all-inclusive list of companies that are driving the U.S. economy. The Inc. 5,000 project unleashed more than 70 researchers, reporters, editors and interns to identifyf and profile the 5,000 fastest growing companies in Entrepreneurial America.
According to Inc., "The companies listed are the elite--the mere silver of the seven million or so companies in the U.S. that have employees."
One Step attained a growth rate of 117.9% between 2003 and 2006, and attributes its success to its business model.
See press release ...
The Inc. 5,000 includes the Inc. 500 but now provides an all-inclusive list of companies that are driving the U.S. economy. The Inc. 5,000 project unleashed more than 70 researchers, reporters, editors and interns to identifyf and profile the 5,000 fastest growing companies in Entrepreneurial America.
According to Inc., "The companies listed are the elite--the mere silver of the seven million or so companies in the U.S. that have employees."
One Step attained a growth rate of 117.9% between 2003 and 2006, and attributes its success to its business model.
See press release ...
Tuesday 4 September 2007
RFID implants in one's worker bees
As an employer part of me thinks that California's ban on mandatory RFID implants in workers limits my ability to monitor and manage my staff members.Then I remember, "Oh yeah. I believe in personal freedom and the right to privacy." Compounded by the fact that Azalea Software supports the Electronic Frontier Foundation.What a toss up. Draconian management techniques with a hint of sci-fi evil or
Tuesday 28 August 2007
Bark Codes
Aunt Paula swung by the office this week and mad artist that she is, she couldn't help but leave her mark on our white board.And we're glad she did.
Friday 24 August 2007
Retail Pro at Magic
One Step Retail Solutions has a booth with Retail Technology Resources Group (RTRG) at Magic next week, and is available for live consultations on POS systems. You can also see a live demo of Retail Pro.
Come to booth #ME936
See you there!
Come to booth #ME936
See you there!
Thursday 23 August 2007
Managing Vendors with Retail Pro
A retailer can get stand alone applications to manage various aspects of their retail business, yet integrated systems, like Retail Pro, remain the preferred and more efficient retail system.
Vendor management is just one element of a retail business. In a recent article, "Vendor Management for Small Retailers," it talks about working with vendors and swift replenishment. This has to be tied in with managing your inventory. Essentially, they go hand-in-glove.
That is why it is important that your relationship with vendors is mutually profitable. Take a look at the article and see if it helps put things into perspective.
One Step Retail Solutions
Vendor management is just one element of a retail business. In a recent article, "Vendor Management for Small Retailers," it talks about working with vendors and swift replenishment. This has to be tied in with managing your inventory. Essentially, they go hand-in-glove.
That is why it is important that your relationship with vendors is mutually profitable. Take a look at the article and see if it helps put things into perspective.
One Step Retail Solutions
Thursday 16 August 2007
Human Beings Barcoded: World Doesn't End
This one I can get behind. Of course now our Faceless Evil Overlords can track our every move but it's worth it if it means getting the correct meds, doncha' think?
Tuesday 7 August 2007
The Ever-changing Consumer
In a recent article "Connecting with a Fast-changing Consumer," it states:
Visit www.onestepretail.com for solutions.
In a wide-ranging keynote address at the recent IIR Shopper Insights conference, Marshal Cohen, chief industry analyst of The NPD Group, discussed the ever-changing consumer and how best to reach that moving target. What trends from those listed do you see as most important? What should marketers do - specifically - to capitalize on them?Click here to read article.
Visit www.onestepretail.com for solutions.
Tuesday 31 July 2007
Barcode Art Contest Winners
Because I run an online gallery of barcode-inspired artwork I see a lot of barcodes incorporated into larger pieces. It's my belief that barcodes have become a visual meme and are infused with connotations and implied meanings (www.jetcityorange.com/barcodes/BarcodesJargonSlang.pdf).I was unprepared for and pleasantly surprised by the entrants in photoshopcontest.com barcode competition. Fine art
Friday 27 July 2007
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Get the leading retail software RETAIL PRO SHOP EDITION installed on HP's top of the line POS hardware system for less than $5,000. Training included!
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Register for a free online demo.
Review information about Retail Pro features.
For details about support options, send email or visit website for more information.
For details about support options, send email or visit website for more information.
Thursday 26 July 2007
RFID Still Crap, Says Dublin Firm
So maybe they're a little more diplomatic than that but Heavey RF knows what time it is.RFID is still just a whizbang technology that may mutate into a practical product some day. Perhaps. Possibly. At some point. Maybe. (I'm in for $50 on March 12, 2016, if anyone's starting a pool).Until every kitchen-table home business can afford to produce them, and every corner bodega can afford to read
Wednesday 25 July 2007
New Executives Named
One Step Retail Solutions Names New Executives Following Highest Ever Sales in 2nd Quarter
OSRS, the long-time industry leaders in retail point of sale software technology, recently moved Dan Jablons to a new VP Business Development position and names Peter Pishko as VP Operations.
In the final runway of the 2nd quarter, OSRS stepped up to highest sales. Newly appointed as VP Operations at OSRS is Peter Pishko, former Director of Quality & Assurance. In his new position, he will be managing the company's national technical support center, retail consulting team and quality assurance division.
Former VP Operations Dan Jablons has been appointed as VP Business Development, and will be establishing strategic accounts.
With a strong sales team at OSRS and new strategies brewing in management, the year promises to wrap up with high numbers exceeding their target of $9 million in sales for the year.
Click here for full press release.
OSRS, the long-time industry leaders in retail point of sale software technology, recently moved Dan Jablons to a new VP Business Development position and names Peter Pishko as VP Operations.
In the final runway of the 2nd quarter, OSRS stepped up to highest sales. Newly appointed as VP Operations at OSRS is Peter Pishko, former Director of Quality & Assurance. In his new position, he will be managing the company's national technical support center, retail consulting team and quality assurance division.
Former VP Operations Dan Jablons has been appointed as VP Business Development, and will be establishing strategic accounts.
With a strong sales team at OSRS and new strategies brewing in management, the year promises to wrap up with high numbers exceeding their target of $9 million in sales for the year.
Click here for full press release.
Tuesday 24 July 2007
Barcoding critters
Taxonomists are considering barcodes as a tool in the struggle to create names for newly discovered plants and animals. Can a number encompass a being's beingness? Is 123,452,677 qualitatively worse than Brad, Thad, Tiffany or Chuck?
Saturday 21 July 2007
Now even cabs have barcodes
Riding a cab in New York is exciting enough. Riding a cab from the East Side to Union Square during the day during the week is an added thrill. Getting one of the new cabs with a video screen showing TV, ads, and a a moving map is pretty cool too. But nothing, and I mean nothing beats getting in a cab and finding a barcode staring at you. Know what I mean?
Thursday 19 July 2007
Barcode Technologies Mission Statement
BARCODE TECHNOLOGIES will help customers improve their operations and profitability through data capture solutions, using innovative technology that will instantly capture, process and transmit the data that is so vital to daily management decisions in scores of industries.
BARCODE TECHNOLOGIES systems eliminate time-consuming and error-prone tasks associated with manual data collection. By tracking your critical data and helping you control information flow, our packages, improve your business to run more efficiently and productively, thereby giving a powerful strategic tool to successfully compete in today's marketplace.
BARCODE TECHNOLOGIES packages, are designed to operate with existing information systems, and offered using bar code technology for all data capture needs.http://www.barcode-uk.com
Saturday 14 July 2007
Nothing to do with barcodes
This probably has nothing to do with barcodes but here in Seattle one of the 7-Elevens has been transformed into a Kwik E Mart. This is a promotion for the upcoming Simpsons movie.They're selling Simpsons tie-in merchandise so I guess there's a good chance that these items will have their own barcode. I wonder what company prefix they'll use?
Wednesday 11 July 2007
Best price on consumables
One Step Retail Solutions partnered with System ID Warehouse to provide customers with the convenience of fulfilling their consumable supply needs at low prices. SIW is unmatched in this industry and has been providing consumable supplies for over 20 years.
For custom needs, contact SIW supply experts at (800) 660-8395. To order, visit: www.systemid.com/onestep.
Friday 6 July 2007
Wait. There's more bad news!
Yesterday I recounted the story of a fugly barcode on a poor child's birthday present. Today I present another insult at said birthday soiree: an EAN in the USA. Yes, a foreign barcode on these here 'merican shores. I certainly hope WalMart isn't behind this. Gray market bastards...
Thursday 5 July 2007
Am I the only one who notices these things?
Little Audrey turned 4, had a party, and found this horrible barcode on one of her presents. The shame, and in front of all her little friends no less. What parent would knowingly foist this off on an unsuspecting pre-schooler? Why??
Tuesday 3 July 2007
Believe it or not, Azalea Software is sponsoring golf. Yes, "golf".
Azalea Software Sponsors Hope Heart Classic Golf TournamentFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 03jul07SEATTLE - Azalea Software is sponsoring a hole at this year’s 10th Annual Hope Heart Classic, July 30, 2007. While this is consistent with Azalea’s ongoing commitment to tithing and giving back to the community it’s noteworthy in that no one at Azalea has any interest in golf whatsoever.The Hope Heart
Monday 2 July 2007
UPCTools gets the nod
We know our Mom's are proud of us and what we do. It's always nice when someone else notices and speaks out too.UPCTools, our UPC barcode software, just got good marks from Top 10 Reviews.Wait til I tell Mom!
Saturday 30 June 2007
Busted by the barcode
Hey, we've all thought of this scam before. It was the first joke my friends made when I started writing barcode software years ago. "Yeah, I'm gonna go shopping with you. You can make new barcodes and get everything for free!"Let's set aside the moral, ethical, and spiritual issues for a moment. I can make more money selling barcode software than I can steal using barcodes to rip stores off. Big
Monday 25 June 2007
Retail Pro Version 9 Ready
The latest version of Retail Pro - Version 9 - is now ready for install. The new version advancements represent the most significant and monumental progression in this application suite in nearly two years.
Most notable is the new inclusion of the Oracle based platform, a superior architecture delivering maximum performance and scalability not before achievable. The relational database can scale virtually without limits as a business grows.
See full details and download brochure.
Most notable is the new inclusion of the Oracle based platform, a superior architecture delivering maximum performance and scalability not before achievable. The relational database can scale virtually without limits as a business grows.
See full details and download brochure.
Friday 22 June 2007
Another questionable barcode "innovation"
Like we need this barcode gadget in our kitchens. Read the freakin' label and then push the freakin' buttons. Sheesh...
Wednesday 13 June 2007
Launching of barcode-uk.com
BARCODE TECHNOLOGIES have long been established as and remain a highly successful service orientated solutions provider, supplying, you, their customers with unrivalled experience and a unique ability to implement the latest technologies into your business in a streamlined and structured manner.
The traditional BARCODE TECHNOLOGIES focus has been to provide their customers with a total solution, based on a set of well known hardware products. The launch of the web store at www.barcode-uk.com allows BARCODE TECHNOLOGIES to provide increased responsiveness to customers, more flexibility and lower costs together with round-the-clock access to a wide range of mobile technology alongside existing hardware and software products as well as service contracts and spares.
BARCODE TECHNOLOGIES's considerable experience in this area will make this new approach to supplying products very successful and allows small businesses and large corporations to access the latest barcode products at an affordable price.
Hardware manufacturers contracted to BARCODE TECHNOLOGIES remain the best in the business and customer confidence in their range can be seen in the manufacturers continual investment in new and innovative barcode data capture products and services.
Promotions on leading brands such as Motorola/Symbol, Zebra, Hand Held Products/HHP, RedBeam, Tosihiba TEC, Intermec, Datalogic/PSC, Datamax, Paxar Monarch, Metrologic, Cipherlab, Baracoda, SATO, TGP, Opticon and Seagull Scientific, Cisco, Fargo, nFive, ScanTech ID, will also be advertised through the website, passing on vital product information and therefore continually enabling the customer to benefit from any price advantage.
Online purchasing will remain secure at all times and be backed up by telephone assistance providing sales advice to help customers make the right decisions. Fax and email enquiry services will always be available to customers who prefer to use them.
Wednesday 6 June 2007
Big Lessons from Small Retailers
In Hub magazine Tim Dorgan's article "Little Guy Lessons" brings to light some interesting ideas focused around small, innovatiave retail chains. Using strategies that shake up the mega-retailer, the smaller stores win over with unique customer service, creative merchandising, niche-marketing, and solid vendor relations.
Along this same line is Dan Jablon's article "Giant Tools for Would-be Giants" where he looked into the technology used by one particular large retail chain, 7-Eleven, and how smaller retailers could use technology to the same advantage that 7-Eleven does.
Today, word has it that Wal-Mart is slowing down and cutting back on new store openings to focus on "fixing problems at its current stores; in effect, stop competing with itself."
Maybe some of the big guys could learn from the small guys?
Along this same line is Dan Jablon's article "Giant Tools for Would-be Giants" where he looked into the technology used by one particular large retail chain, 7-Eleven, and how smaller retailers could use technology to the same advantage that 7-Eleven does.
Today, word has it that Wal-Mart is slowing down and cutting back on new store openings to focus on "fixing problems at its current stores; in effect, stop competing with itself."
Maybe some of the big guys could learn from the small guys?
Tuesday 5 June 2007
barcodes & cell phones
I've been more than a little skeptical about cell phones being used to scan barcodes. I just don't see the usefullness of it beyond the gee-whiz geek factor. Besides, if it was such a great idea the market would have matured to the point where there'd be one or two dominent players by now.Well, I'm rethinking it all. For one, I don't think that there's any one implementation. In fact, it may
Tuesday 29 May 2007
Barcode Tattoo
The police in Northern Ireland are looking for a man with a barcode tattoo. Have they checked my gallery of barcode tattoos yet?The arm is atypical. The back of the neck seems to be the de facto standard location. Me? I'm decidedly un-inked.
Thursday 24 May 2007
IDAutomation Newsletter: May 2007
by Nate Schubert
| Contents: |
Product Updates:
Linear Native Barcode Generator - for Microsoft Access (IDA36)
Linear + 2D Native Barcode Generator - for Microsoft Access (IDA37)
Hardware Updates:
IDAutomation Plug 'n Play USB Barcode Wand - new lower price $99
Knowledgebase Updates:
Reading barcodes off LCD Monitors
Additional Information:
How to renew your Priority Support and Upgrade Subscription
Recent Press Releases
Linear + 2D Native Barcode Generator:
| Microsoft Access Native Barcode Generators: |
The Native Barcode Generator for Microsoft Access has been updated to include new graphic drawing routines, improved compatibility for low resolution printers, USPS OneCode support and orientation parameters. This new product also eliminates the issue of horizontal lines that could sometimes appear in the barcode symbols.
The Native Generator is an object that may be easily inserted into an Access Report to create barcode images. Once installed, no other components or fonts need to be installed to create barcodes; it is the complete barcode generator that stays in the report, even when it is distributed or accessed from a server.
The Linear version includes the supported linear symbologies of Code 39, Code 128, UCC/EAN-128, MSI, Interleaved 2 of 5, PostNet, USPS OneCode and the 2D version includes the linear barcodes plus PDF417 and Data Matrix symbologies
More information about the IDAutomation Native Barcode Generator for Microsoft Access, including a download for evaluation, is provided at: http://idautomation.com/access/native/.
If the product was purchased and you would like to obtain the update, please refer to the Priority Support and Upgrade Subscription Renewal section of this newsletter.
Note: The demo versions of these products may be used for evaluation purposes only.
| IDAutomation Plug 'n Play USB Barcode Wand: |
The W3USB wand connects via a USB port, perfect for laptops and PDA devices. It contains its own built-in decoder so information scanned appears as if it had been typed from the keyboard.
For more information about the IDAutomation Plug 'n Play USB Barcode Wand, please visit: http://www.idautomation.com/wands/w3usb.html
This scanner can be shipped internationally for an additional cost.
| Knowledgebase Articles: |
| Product updates and Priority Support and Upgrade Subscription Renewal |
IDAutomation's Priority Support and Upgrade Subscription allows you to receive the latest version of the product, unlimited phone support, priority Help Desk support during work hours and additional help desk support on evenings, weekends and holidays.
If Priority Support and Upgrade Subscription has not been purchased or is expired, it may be activated from the appropriate link:
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Linear Native Barcode Generator - for Microsoft Access (IDA36)
http://store.idautomation.com/access_native_barcode_sub.asp - Linear + 2D Native Barcode Generator - for Microsoft Access (IDA37)
http://store.idautomation.com/access_native_barcode_2d_sub.asp - Links for all products
If Priority Support and Upgrade Subscription has been purchased:
If the purchase was before December 2005 through RegNow/Digital River, please contact us with your order ID number and we will send you the updated download link.
If you have an active support agreement through our store, you will need to go back to our store online and go to “my account”: http://store.idautomation.com/login-st-order.asp. To login you will need to enter your user name (your email address) and the password created at the time of order. When you log in, you should see your order and in the upper right hand corner, you will see a "My Downloads” icon link. This will be the location to download the update.
For customers who do not purchase the Priority Support and Upgrade Subscription, support is limited to our online knowledge base and the product support site. Product updates are only provided to customers with an active Priority Support and Upgrade Subscription.
| Recent Press Releases: |
- Product Update: Barcode Label Software Package
- Product Update: Interleaved 2 of 5 Barcode Font Package
- New Product: Universal Barcode Font Advantage™
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Wednesday 16 May 2007
New Interleaved 2 of 5 Font Updates
by Nate Schubert
For Immediate Release:
For Immediate Release:
Contact:
Marketing
IDAutomation.com, Inc. ®
http://www.idautomation.com/
550 N. Reo Street; Suite 230
Tampa, FL 33609 813-514-2564
E-Mail: admin@idautomation.com
May 16, 2007
IDAutomation.com announces the updated release of their Interleaved 2 of 5 Font Advantage Package.
(Tampa, FL.) IDAutomation.com announces the updated release of their Interleaved 2 of 5 Font Advantage Package. Now included in this product are two sets of bearer bar fonts, both human readable and non human readable versions. The purpose of the Bearer Bar font is to increase reading reliability by helping to reduce the possibility of misreads or short scans that may occur when a skewed scanning beam enters or exits the bar code symbol through its top or bottom edge. These bearer bar fonts are created from the ITF-14 Symbology Specifications provided by the EAN International and Uniform Code Council. Updates in the package also include improved support for Windows Vista.
Pricing for the license starts at $139. A royalty-free Developer License costs $790. For more information about the Interleaved 2 of 5 Font Advantage Package and to download a evaluation package, please visit: http://www.idautomation.com/fonts/interleaved2of5/. In addition to the Interleaved 2 of 5 Font Advantage Package, IDAutomation provides barcode fonts, components and software applications that support several barcode types. IDAutomation.com, Inc. has been marketing products for businesses since 1996 and is privately held. For more information, visit their website at http://www.idautomation.com/.
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New Barcode Label Software Updates
by Nate Schubert
For Immediate Release:
For Immediate Release:
Contact:
Marketing
IDAutomation.com, Inc. ® http://www.idautomation.com/
550 N. Reo Street; Suite 230
Tampa, FL 33609
813-514-2564
E-Mail: admin@idautomation.com
May 15, 2007
IDAutomation has released a new update to their Barcode Label Software
(Tampa, FL.) IDAutomation.com, Inc. has released a new update of their Barcode Label Software, is an advanced, easy to use, WYSIWYG bar code label printing software application that prints barcodes, text and graphics on standard laser or inkjet printers, in addition to labels on thermal transfer bar-code printers. The newly released version 2006 R2 includes enhanced database functionality and improvements, improved compatibility with .NET Framework 2.0 and a fix for Code 128 Auto when using the incremental function.
Ordering information and an evaluation version may be downloaded from http://www.idautomation.com/labelsoftware/. A single user license for the Barcode Label Software costs $139 and a Site License costs $1990. IDAutomation.com, Inc. also provides linear bar code fonts, ActiveX Controls, JavaBeans, Java applets, MICR fonts, OCR fonts and barcode scanners. IDAutomation.com, Inc. is a member of the Better Business Bureau, has been marketing ID automation products for businesses since 1996 and is privately held. For more information, visit their website at http://www.idautomation.com/.
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Retail Security Snapshots
Inventory loss...
Free business analysis for retailers to learn how to improve security. Call 866-617-8181 or send email.
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Statistics provided by The Retailers' Association indicate an annual inventory loss of over $37 billion nationwide for theft from employees, shoplifting, vendor fraud and administrative errors.
The National Retail Security Survey discovered that nearly half of all losses can be attributed to employee theft, adding up to billions of dollars annually.According to the Vice President of Loss Prevention for the National Retail Federation based in Washington, DC, Joseph LaRocca, it's estimated that only about one out of every eight or nine cases of scams and fraud are reported to the state's consumer protection office.
Free business analysis for retailers to learn how to improve security. Call 866-617-8181 or send email.
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Thursday 10 May 2007
Netflix, POSTNET barcodes, and I don't know what all.
Odd. I noticed that two Netflix envelopes ready to go back had different addressing and FIM bars. POSTNET barcodes are in two different places as well. Anyone else out there seeing this too?
Tuesday 8 May 2007
Thursday 3 May 2007
Retail Teamwork in STORES mag
In the May issue of STORES magazine is an article featuring Retail Teamwork, "Just Sports Scores Big with New Replenishment System."
"[Kevin] Palmer says that Just Sports, which replenishes its stores overnight from a warehouse no more than three hours away from any of the stores, urgently needed a computerized system that would let it keep track of the inventory at the warehouse... Just Sports is completely dependent on the warehouse to replenish what each store has sold the day before. In researching possible solutions, Palmer and Just Sports president Kelly Roberts found Clearwater, Fla.-based Retail Teamwork, which was developing an integrated, all-in-one solution for specialty retailers."
Retail Teamwork is the product of Michael Mauerer, the creator of Retail Pro and other retail software, and was released in January of this year. Mauerer developed the software with an SQL database and a live data stream, making it the first live system in its price range. This streaming technology allows retailers to get data in real time without polling, and enables them to respond quickly.
Read a full review of Retail Teamwork...
Visit www.onestepdata.com for details and information about the Retail Teamwork software solution.
Wednesday 2 May 2007
IDAutomation Newsletter: May 2007
by Nate Schubert
| IDAutomation Announces the Release of their New Native Barcode Generators: |
More information about the new versions of the IDAutomation Native Barcode Generators, including a demo to download, is provided at:
- Crystal Reports Version: http://idautomation.com/crystal/native/
- Microsoft Access Version: http://idautomation.com/access/native/
Note: The demo versions of these products may be used for evaluation purposes only.
| IDAutomation PDF417 Font and Encoder Update: |
More information about the PDF417 Font and Encoder Package, including a demo to download, is provided at: http://www.idautomation.com/fonts/pdf417/
If the product was purchased and you would like to obtain the update, please update your priority support for the IDAutomation PDF417 Font and Encoder (Part #: IDA24): http://store.idautomation.com/pdf417_font_encoder_sub.asp
Tuesday 24 April 2007
Dear Santa...
I confess to sporting a "Got beer?" doormat myself. Indicative of what will find within. But Santa, please oh please, bring me this barcode doormat.I promise to be a good boy this year. And not like last year's "good boy" either. We all agreed certain bounds and protocols were broken. But this year, I'm gonna shine!No, really.OK, OK. Some what if I'm sorta good this year? Can I have a barcode rug
Thursday 19 April 2007
Event for Retailers in San Francisco
Microsoft and One Step Data present ...
“A Day in the LIfe of a Retailer
and the problems they face”
A fun and interactive day addressing situations and challenges that retailers deal with. FREE!
May 22, 2007
2 sessions:10:00 am - 12:00 pm
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
at Microsoft Corp
The Landmark at One Market, Ste. 200
San Francisco, CA 94105
Register to attend this informative and fun event today!http://www.onestepdata.com/ms-event52207
For more information, call (866) 617-8181. Ext. 4125
Download free report "5 Biggest Challenges Retalers Face Today"http://www.onestepdata.com/email/free-report.php
“A Day in the LIfe of a Retailer
and the problems they face”
A fun and interactive day addressing situations and challenges that retailers deal with. FREE!
May 22, 2007
2 sessions:10:00 am - 12:00 pm
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
at Microsoft Corp
The Landmark at One Market, Ste. 200
San Francisco, CA 94105
Register to attend this informative and fun event today!http://www.onestepdata.com/ms-event52207
For more information, call (866) 617-8181. Ext. 4125
Download free report "5 Biggest Challenges Retalers Face Today"http://www.onestepdata.com/email/free-report.php
Friday 13 April 2007
Barcode, the game!
Well barcodes are everywhere, from tattoos to street art, but a barcode game???Things get weirder every day, now don't they?
Thursday 5 April 2007
Training Seminar
Release the profit potential of Retail Pro with a mastery of reporting techniques, strategies, and execution!
Retail Pro Reports Seminar
April 25th, 8:00am - 5:00pmat Ingram Micro Centerin Santa Ana, CA. Speaker: Dan Jablons
What percentage of Retail Pro's capabilities are you using right now, today, in your business to increase your sales and profits?
Accurate reports that give detailed information about your business will increase your sales, your profits, and your bottom line; but only if you know how to use them. Right now the data to increase your sales, to exceed your profit forecasts and to reach your growth goals is in Retail Pro waiting for you to pull it out and use it!
From Inventory Control to Loss Prevention to Merchandising in your stores, accurate reporting is vital to maximizing your sales and profits. You can get this information from Retail Pro; if you first know how to get it and then how to use it correctly.
This is an amazing opportunity to be in a very intimate setting and get the personal training, knowledge, and expertise of not just one of our amazing Systems Consultants; but of Dan Jablons, Vice President of Operations for One Step Data. You will be able to take what you learn at this event, understand how to apply it to your business, and immediately reap the rewards.
Limited seating! Register to attend this highly informative seminar today! Early-bird registration is $495 for the first person per company, $295 for additional person in company by April 13th; $695 after April 13th, $495 for additional person in company.
Click here to register.
Read full details of this seminar! Click here.
The Easter Bunny does barcodes. Honest.
My how things have changed since I was a kid. Now the damn Easter Bunny is doing barcodes too. When will it stop? Will it ever end??
Thursday 22 March 2007
Barcodes? It's not just me. YouTube too!
I know, I know. All y'all think I'm singularly obsessed with barcodes. Well, what if I am? At least I'm not alone.A quick cruise through YouTube turned up multiple barcode-related videos. Don't believe me? Check it out:video 1video 2video 3video 4See? It's not just me. Others too.
Saturday 17 March 2007
Barcodes Turn Up Everywhere
I'm not a big fan of consumer barcode applications but the RecyleBank seems to have a truly useful use.
Thursday 15 March 2007
Search Amazon by ISBN Number
ISBN-13 barcodes are the current standard for book barcodes, replacing the older Bookland barcodes. The big deal? ISBN numbers are now 13-digits making ISBN-13 barcodes GTIN-compliant. Yea!If you need to convert the older 10-digit ISBN numbers to 13-digit ISBNs you can do so online.Speaking of doing things ISBN-like online, how about searching Amazon by ISBN number? Pretty kewl, ehhh?
Monday 12 March 2007
Barcode tattoos, GooglePigs, and zonkdogfology
Congrats to JetCityOrange for collecting and displaying no less than 40 photos of barcode tattoos in an online photo gallery.This is consistent with our thesis that barcodes have become cultural memes, part of our collective visual vocabulary.BTW, the word of the day is "zonkdogfology", as in "GooglePig. Funny.
Monday 5 March 2007
Azalea Software unveils new barcode web site
Azalea Software, those barcode software folks in Seattle, have a new barcode web site. Taking advantage of Google hosting, this growing bar code resource is available in multiple languages and highlights Azalea's barcode printing and bar code fonts.The company FAQ alone is worth the visit. Compliments Azalea's about us page.
Thursday 1 March 2007
Loss Prevention Conference
Loss Prevention Auditing & Safety is the premier retail loss prevention conference in the industry. Some of the key topics include:
- Organized Retail Crime
- The Evolution of Loss Prevention
- Building Partnerships within an Organization
- Shortage Analytics
There are more than 35 educational sessions and these are just a few. To find out more about the entire program with session descriptions, visit their website www.retail-leaders.org.
To find out about how our retail consultants can help you with loss prevention, email One Step Data or visit website www.onestepdata.com
RFID, the home version
It should be no surprise that I'm no fan of RFID. Sounds like Walmart is learning the same lesson (the hard way).Now you too can play with RFID in the privacy of your own home. Amaze your friends, win the school's science fair, harass your sleeping roommates. All with the RFID home kit. So strange I couldn't possibly be making this up.And if that ain't weird enough for you, how about a RFID
Barcodes, as in "opera"
Regular readers are probably familiar with this gallery of barcode-inspired artwork.Whilst trolling for new material, imagine my surprise when I came across barcodes in an opera costume. Not just any opera but "The Queen of Spades".Additional proof that life is stranger than fiction.
Thursday 15 February 2007
Another barcode web site
Never one to leave well enough alone, Azalea Software has launched yet-another barcode web site. UPC, ISBN-13, Code 128, Code 39, and all the rest.
Friday 9 February 2007
Here we go...
It will come as no surprise to regular readers that I ain't no fan of cell phones as barcode scanners. Methinks it's a "solution" chasing a non-problem. I always ask myself "does my mother need [fill in the blank]?" 9 times outta 10 the answer is no.So things get interesting when one thinks through the potential implications of patents & licensing being thrown into the mix.I still say if this is
Monday 22 January 2007
Old wine in new bottles
Now call me crazy but doesn't the IntelliScanner look an awful lot like the Symbol CS1504??Didn't Symbol all but shutter their consumer barcode scanner division years ago? Cuz no one bought into it? Cuz no one cared??Now honestly. How many of you feel like your life is empty and meaningless because you don't a.) carry a barcode scanner on your keychain and b.) scan and catalog everything you own?
Thursday 18 January 2007
RFID tattoos for cows
All I can say after reading this article is THANK GOD I DON'T EAT MEAT.Regular readers all know that I'm no fan of RFID. I do however love barcode tattoos.I'm going to file this little tidbit under technology chasing a non-issue or a solution in search of a problem or simply misguided nerds.
Friday 5 January 2007
Those new RFID-enabled passports
If you have a newly issued US passport, you have an RFID-enabled passport. Wanna kill the RFID chip? Here's how.Reminds me of the old saying, "Every problem is a nail if the only tool you have is a hammer."Me? My passport application is sitting here on the table in front of me. Looks like I missed the cutoff and my soon-to-be-issued passport will have hammer bait in it.
Wednesday 3 January 2007
UPC barcode thievery
Now this is the way not to use a barcode to commit crime. When I first started writing barcode software several friends suggested we go shopping together with home-made barcodes.I quickly realized that I could make more money selling barcode software than I could using barcodes to steal. Plus I get to sleep better at night.
Tuesday 2 January 2007
And the winner is... RFID!!!!
If I had a dollar for every time I read an article about how RFID is going to take over the world, I wouldn't have to sell barcode software.Tongue in cheek humor acknowledged.
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