5 Reasons Consumer Devices Don't Make The Grade

Enterprise Mobility

Knowing what you need from a mobile device and getting it are two very different things. Once you have taken the time to analyze your requirements you are often still faced with a key choice: Consumer-grade devices or purpose-built enterprise devices. Read our blog which outlines five reasons enterprise devices win out every time.

Windows CE and Embedded OS end of support in 2020: what does it mean for businesses?

Since Microsoft announced in early 2016 that they will end support for Windows CE and Windows Embedded operating system (OS) by 2020, businesses are now being forced to look elsewhere. Windows Embedded OS would be widely utilised on most handheld devices, everywhere from retail, healthcare, logistics and manufacturing for supply chain and inventory management tasks and, much more. 

Improving productivity in hazardous areas with the right ATEX device

Manufacturers who work in hazardous environments understand the steps and measures that need to be taken to ensure the safety of all of their staff. For instance, defining the classification of each hazardous area and supplying the right ATEX equipment and devices to suit all zones. 

Track the patient journey throughout their stay in the hospital with PatientID wristband

Today’s hospital environment is more hectic than ever with an increase of patients needing to be admitted to hospitals. This has put enormous pressure on hospital staff, both administrative and medical, to ensure that patient information is correct when they are being admitted. 

Complete visibility throughout the production line with work in progress solution

The visual factory solution gives real time information on production levels, using digital screens on the factory floor provides all staff with real-time updates on production targets and mobile workstations ensure staff on the move also have access to this vital information.

Give your shelves some edge

Bring more engagement in-store with Electronic Shelf Labels (ESL), this small digital display that enables retailers to display pricing in real time without the need to manually updating the labels.  

RFID Apparel Supply Chain from beginning to end

Find out about the multiple applications for RFID technology in the retail apparel supply chain from the manufacturer to distribution and finally to the retailers find out the benefits RFID tracking has at each part of the supply chain process.

Achieve supply chain visibility in retail with the right technology

With an ever-changing retail environment, customers today demand real-time information on stock availability in the store, warehouse and even online. Enormous pressure is put on retailers to ensure they have implemented the right solutions and technologies that will allow them to gather stock information more accurately.

VisionID and GS1 Ireland - ShelfLife article feature

We were recently featured in ShelfLife magazine for our new platinum partnership with GS1 Ireland. GS1 standards are the most widely used supply chain standards in the world. With over 2 million organisations across the globe use GS1 Standards today, to identify, capture and share information about their product, services, locations and assets.

Skills Gap in Automated Manufacturing Facilities

With the rapid growth in industrial automation, many manufacturers recognise the need to upskill their internal team in the use of machine vision and ID applications. Our Cognex training has been developed to meet the needs of our clients, with a view to offering world-class practical training in the management of Cognex systems.

The Definitive Barcoding Solution

Barcode scanners and readers have become a core component in the efficient running of manufacturing facilities, warehouses, healthcare organisations and retailers across the globe. Linear barcodes 1D are still in use in a variety of applications but Data Matrix or 2D barcodes are becoming more popular as they can store more data in a flexible manner.

The future of healthcare is going digital

The HSE have made a big investment in an IT project called the IPMS (Integrated Patient Management System) that provides a single system to manage patient medical records across 20 acute hospitals in Ireland. This replaces the old process of manually obtaining information from patients on their medical history, or handwritting patient wristbands which, was not only time-consuming but, was open to human error and lead to errors in patient care.

Cognex Vision Systems

Cognex is a global leader in automated manufacturing processes, having invested over $200 million since 1981. Everyday over 1 billion items that are manufactured in factories around the world are monitored by Cognex machine vision technology.  Take the pen on your table, the phone in your pocket and even the money in your wallet whether you knew it or not it’s possible they have all been automatically inspected using Cognex Vision Systems.

National Manufacturing Event 2017

Post analysis of the 2017 National Manufacturing Conference & Exhibition which was held on the 31^st of January 2017.  The event had over 250 stands with thousands of people in attendance from a variety of backgrounds in the manufacturing and supply chain sector.

Improve Efficiencies in Your Service Fleet

VisionID helps businesses to drive productivity efficiencies by harnessing the latest technologies. For any business with a mobile workforce or a service fleet, mobile technologies and cloud solutions give business managers a significant opportunity to improve work practices and gain better visibility on what’s happening on the ground at any moment in time; ultimately improving customer service and cutting costs.

The Ultimate Plastic ID Card Printer

Zebra ZXP Series 9

If your organisation issues ID cards, then you may have had a poor experience with ID card printers previously, such as poor print quality print, the risk of forgeries, an in-efficient production process, excessive cost per card and unnecessary waste.

Visibility in Commercial Life

We are all well aware that today’s world is infinitely more connected than previously and this new level of connectivity is transforming the way businesses work. It’s easy to get bogged down in tech terms but how can we best translate these technologies into commercial life and how can your organisation optimise the opportunity?

Increase Supply Chain Effciency Through Innovative Technology

The MC9200 is the next generation in the MC9000 Series, the industry’s gold standard for mobility in inventory and asset management in the most demanding environments from the warehouse floor to the dock door.

Wireless Networks in Industrial Spaces

A WLAN allows access to the internet without having to connect to a physical access point. The demand for WLANs is fuelled by the growth of mobile computing, such as laptops and personal PDA’s, and a need to have a quick and easy way to get connected. Having a WLAN is now an inexpensive and reliable method of gaining internet access compared to old style networks which require numerous cables and access points.

RFID Applications in the Supply Chain

Opimise manfacturing operations, factory visability & traceability standards through RFID technology.  Track assets and inventory levels in real time from goods in to goods out.

Manufacturing 2020 – Perfect Vision

Optimise Production with Insights from Technology

The term”2020” is associated with perfect eye sight and VisionID believes it’s an ideal phrase to use in the context of deploying the right technology in your manufacturing facility – both to have the right strategic vision to take the business through to the year 2020 and to have clear visibility on your day-to-day manufacturing processes.

“Track And Trace” Tech in Production Lines

Commercial Benefits for Manufacturers

Given today’s highly commercial marketplace, most manufacturers are looking at cost-effective ways to improve productivity and gain an edge over competitors.

Building customer loyalty with a better shopping experience with technology

There are three important areas to consider when improving customer experience in store.

In-store experience: Old vs New

Retail technology has changed the shopping experience over the past few years as retailers need to recognise that in order to compete with online stores they need to offer their customers a better in-store experience to keep them coming back for more.