ATMs and banking hardware
SPC International buys, sells and supplies new, second user refurbished and re-manufactured ATMs, spare parts and modules made by the industry leading manufacturers including Wincor Nixdorf, Diebold and Fujitsu. Our world class workshops have test beds for all the major models and are able to repair, refurbish and test most modules. We are also able to supply refurbished Omron card readers, passbook printers and other banking hardware. Our customer base includes most of the major maintenance companies providing support for the leading financial institutions across the world. Our SPL (Spare Parts and Logistics) solution enables us to position spares in the USA, Canada (or any of the countries where we operate (including the UK, France, Slovakia and India) giving you access at short notice to the parts you need and providing a real network of stocking locations.
Use the product search feature in the left hand menu to search our stock by OEM, part number or description, it has fuzzy search capabilities so partial numbers and descriptions can be searched, just try it!
Field replaceable units (FRUs) available:
Printers - journal and receipt, thermal and dot matrixPick modules
Dispenser mechanisms
Displays - CRT and Flat Panel
Keyboards
Stacker modules
Power supplies
Card Readers - motorised, swipe and DIP
Control units and PC cores.
ATM component parts, belts, gears, rollers etc.
Our extensive range of spare parts include many Wincor Nixdorf and Diebold belts and gears required for servicing and repairing ATM modules.
Wincor Nixdorf XE V2X Card Reader PIM
Wincor Nixdorf CMD V4 Clamp
Wincor Nixdorf ID18 Card Reader
Wincor Nixdorf ND9G Printer
Wincor Nixdorf ND98D Printer
Wincor Nixdorf NG Extract ModuleXE CCDM PIM
Wincor Nixdorf XE Cash out cassette parts catalogue
Wincor Nixdorf NP06 Printer
Wincor Nixdorf SAT NG Presenter
Wincor Nixdorf XE TP07 Printer
Wincor Nixdorf XE V4 Extract Module XXX . V Dialing for dollars: Banks use smartphones to eliminate ATM cards
ant to see just how profoundly the smartphone can change a trip to the bank ATM?
Head to 70 W. Madison St. in Chicago.
Wintrust is riding a banking technology trend for 2015, according to Mercator Advisory Group. "We anticipate the increasing convergence of ATMs and mobile banking" in what's commonly called cardless cash access or mobile cash access, the Maynard, Mass.-based consulting firm said in its newly released report "2015 Outlook: Banking Channels."
To make the cardless-cash transactions possible on existing ATMs, the Wintrust machines are being outfitted with software from FIS, a technology provider to banks, retailers and payment processors. FIS said Wintrust is the first of its 1,600 mobile-banking clients to roll out cardless cash on a widespread basis.
Canadian-owned BMO Harris Bank, the Chicago-area's second-biggest bank after Chase, has been testing mobile cash technology with its employees and expects a "broader" rollout to customers in the first quarter of 2015, a BMO spokesperson said.
Wintrust, a $19 billion-asset institution with an older customer base, sees the technology as an avenue to develop relationships with its depositors' children, said Thomas Ormseth, senior vice president for noncredit services for Wintrust.
"Going forward, given the proliferation of smartphones and the user acceptance of the younger crowd, we need to be in that space," Ormseth said in an interview last month.
Here's how cardless cash machines work at Wintrust:
Consumers can use their Wintrust mobile app to preset how much money they want to withdraw from the ATM on future visits. Once they arrive at the ATM, they sign into the mobile banking app on their phone with their four-digit password. On the phone, they select the cardless cash option, which then opens the smartphone's camera. Then, on the ATM screen, the customer touches the "cardless cash" button, which creates a QR code, a square matrix-style bar code. Customers hold their smartphones over the QR code on the ATM screen, tap submit, and the ATM dispenses their cash. The receipt heads straight to the phone.
The consumer only needs to touch the ATM once — to pick the "cardless cash" option. The withdrawal takes about 10 seconds, compared with about 40 seconds for a traditional ATM withdrawal, Wintrust said.
Wintrust and FIS tout the security benefits of cardless cash.
First, they say the QR code that flashes on the ATM screen exposes no sensitive information but tells the phone to talk to the ATM. Because withdrawing cash with the phone is faster than using a card, the technology will appeal to security-conscious consumers who want to get their money out of an ATM as fast as possible.
Second, if the smartphone were lost or stolen, someone would need to know the password to the banking app to use the cardless cash option. Also, once a user logs in to the mobile app, it times out quickly, making it unlikely that someone who stole or found the phone would get to a Wintrust ATM in time to withdraw cash.
It also removes the threat of "skimming," because there is no card sliding in. Skimming devices typically use an electronic device attached to the ATM card reader. The device captures the code on the card's magnetic strip. The skimming device can also include a small camera that records personal identification numbers punched in by legitimate cardholders. The electronic information then is used to make fake bank and debit cards.
Wintrust had been testing the cardless cash feature with its employees starting in 2013.
As of Dec. 8, Wintrust mobile banking users had made about 60 withdrawals without problems.
Mercator, the consulting firm, also sees a future for ATMs with video capabilities, giving consumers the chance to talk to bank personnel working in other locations, including call centers on a Sunday.
Almost half, or 45 percent, of banking customers say they would try teller-assisted videoconferences in branches if they need help making transactions, Mercator said. That bodes well for banks investing in new generations of ATMs.
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XXX . V0 Financial Matrix: The Elite's Third System of Control
Whoever does not wish to render history incomprehensible by departmentalizing it – political, economic, social – would perhaps take the view that it is in essence a battle of dominant wills (elites), fighting in every way they can for the material which is common to everything they construct: the human labor force. (masses)” (parenthesis mine) In other words, the aristocratic elites (dominant wills) seek methods to control masses (human labor) production. labor.
With this perspective, I reviewed the economic field where I noted the classical economist were the first to identify the three factors of all production - labor, land, and capital.
for instance, wrote, “The Law of the Increase of Production Depends on those of Three Elements— Labor. Capital, and Land.” When I combined these two concepts together, it became clear that in order for the elites to control the masses production, they must do so through controlling the three factors of production - labor, land, and capital. Invariably, this theory of control is confirmed by history.
The Financial Matrix, in other words, is not the first matrix of control. On the contrary it is the third one based upon the three factors of production. In reality, most of the readers (assuming you didn’t sleep through history class) already know about the other two matrices of control - the Physical Matrix (human slavery) and the Land Matrix (feudal serfdom). Paradoxically, although Western Civilization’s founders (the Greeks and Romans) wrote about liberty and justice extensively, they hypocritically exercised a Physical Matrix to enslave their defeated foes. The slaves were forced to do the manual work in society since the classical civilizations thought physical work only worthy of slaves. This allowed the ancients the leisure to speak, write, and lead while the slaved toiled away in the Physical Matrix. Indeed, the preferred method of control throughout the classical period was the Physical Matrix until Christianity permeated the Roman Empire.
Christianity changed the social norms of the late Roman society. Whereas slavery for conquered nations was acceptable previously, Christianity taught that all men were created equal before an almighty God and that fellow-believers were all brothers and sisters in Christ. Of course, enslaving one’s brother or sister became increasingly difficult to justify (unfortunately, the same cannot be said for infidels). Thus, the Physical Matrix collapsed under its own weight. Naturally, with the loss of the Physical Matrix, the aristocratic elites sought another control matrix to replace it. With labor no longer controllable, moving to the next factor of production (land) seemed like a reasonable course of action and the Land Matrix was born - feudal serfdom.
The elites simply moved the matrix of control from the Physical Matrix to the Land Matrix. Because they owned all the land, the aristocratic elites (princes, kings, and lords) forced the serfs to pay rent to the lord who owned the land. The serfs, not strong enough to resist the powerful lords and having no other options simply complied. By surrendering around half of their agricultural production plus agreeing to work the lord’s fields several days a week, the serfs were permitted to live on the lord’s land. Although, the people were no longer slaves, they were not much better off since they had no freedom of movement and were taxed over 50% of their productive capacity. Feudalism may have ended slavery (Physical Matrix) in most of Europe, but only to turn the people into serfs (Land Matrix).
During the late middle-ages, the reintroduction of gold and silver changed the economics of feudalism. The serfs no longer needed to live on the lord’s land in order to survive. Instead, serfs began moving to the growing cities where in the city air, the bakers, butchers, and candlestick makers could live free by selling their services for money. They, in turn, could then use their accumulated money to purchase other necessary items to survive. This development freed the serfs from the land and the subsequent economic losses caused the Land Matrix to collapse. Both the Physical and Land Matrix were now history, however, there was still one other factor of production left, namely, capital. Not surprisingly, for nearly four hundred years (from the early 1500’s through the early 1900’s) a battle raged between the elites and the masses to determine whether money would be set by the market (gold standard) or set by the controlling elites.
It’s important to remember that money was not created by the state. Rather, as Mises points out, entrepreneurs created money by trial and error through realizing that gold and silver could be exchanged for current production at any time. Money simply was a measurement of exchange value ratios. Indeed, the rediscovery of gold and silver money led to an explosion of middle-class wealth as people were rewarded for producing more. The gold standard ensured justice for the masses against elites attempts to manipulate the exchange values of monetary system. Because gold is a fixed-quantity and difficult to mine, inflation was low and predictable, whereas the increased division-of-labor caused by the capitalistic system to create more wealth for more people than at any time in recorded history. The gold standard, in short, ensured justice for all by checking the elites desire to create a Financial Matrix by controlling capital.
Unfortunately, however, the elites will not rest until they build a matrix to control the masses wealth. Hence, at the turn of the 20th century, the state and its elite cronies, broke through the gold-standard barrier and created the Financial Matrix. Through using fiat money (money not backed by gold or silver), the elites flooded the marketplace with bogus exchange values causing rapid inflation and rampant injustice. The Financial Matrix was birthed through a web of fractional-reserve banking (FRB), increasing national debts, and increasing taxes. One can recognize the extent of the monetary injustice caused by the Financial Matrix when studying what inflation has done to the value of the US dollar. For instance, the value of one dollar in 1913 is now worth less than four cents today. Or, said differently, one needs 25 dollars today to buy what one dollar purchased in 1913.
Inflation, however, is just one of the many injustices associated with the Financial Matrix. When inflation is combined with the increased personal and national debts (which result in an increase in taxation), one can see why the masses across the civilized world struggle to make ends meet. Indeed, the government-sponsored fractional reserve banking (FRB) system allows banks to partner with the central bank to create the majority of society’s money out of thin air. That’s correct, the FRB system permits banks to loan money into existence while the borrower must pay this fiat loan back with money he must earn through production.
In essence, artificial dollars are created without any real production and then loaned to people who must pay back the loan with interest from real production. Absurdly, the FRB system allows banks to create fake units of exchange that must be paid back by the borrower with real units of exchange plus interest. This is why the FRB system is the root of the new matrix of control and why the Financial Matrix is the most effective form of elites control ever developed. Moreover, the crony-capitalistic FRB system sets the low-interest rates which create the boom/bust cycle plaguing modern society. And, to add insult to injury, once the FRB system fosters the predictable boom/bust cycle, the boom is credited to the ingenious money controllers while the bust is blamed on the free markets. Apparently, its a loaded game of heads and tails where heads means the elites win and tails means the masses lose!
Although economists the caliber of Ricardo, Mises, and Von Hayek have insisted the FRB system is fraudulent and unstable, it survives through the masses ignorance and the elites support. Perhaps British Monetary Reformer, Michael Rowbotham, described the fraudulent nature of the FRB system the best when he wrote:
The creation and supply of money is now left almost entirely to banks and other lending institutions. Most people imagine that if they borrow from a bank, they are borrowing other people's money. In fact, when banks and building societies make any loan, they create new money. Money loaned by a bank is not a loan of pre-existent money; money loaned by a bank is additional money created. The stream of money generated by people, businesses and governments constantly borrowing from banks and other lending institutions is relied upon to supply the economy as a whole. Thus the supply of money depends upon people going into debt, and the level of debt within an economy is no more than a measure of the amount of money that has been created...
In effect, today’s Financial Matrix relies upon millions of people voluntarily selling themselves into financial slavery. For when one combines artificially-low centrally-controlled interest rates to the FRB system, one has an irresistible combination that leads consumers and entrepreneurs to borrow money into existence. This money-creation, however, leads to the inflation. The inflation causes the boom/bust cycle when prices skyrocket. At this point, the consumers and entrepreneurs default on the loans they can no longer service and the bust wipes out the inflated values created during the boom. Not surprisingly, the boom/bust cycle occurred twice during the Greenspan-controlled central banking era. In both cases, the artificially-controlled low interest rates fueled the consumer’s appetite for speculation and “easy” profits. The internet bubble increased the Nasdaq nearly by a factor of five during the boom between 19995 and 2000, but it then preceded to collapse by over 60% between 2000-2001.Regrettably, controllers seem to be perpetual optimist go from failure to failure without learning anything. As a result, when the twin-towers came crashing down, Greenspan repeated the same policy which caused the previous boom/bust cycle. This time, however, money poured into the housing markets and prices shot upwards of 50% in just a few short years. Not shockingly, the mortgage companies sought to maximize profits by helping everyone qualify for a home mortgage, even those who didn’t have steady jobs. The increase in mortgages exploded the money supply which further fueled higher priced houses and mortgages. The housing bubble was blowing up. Predictably, however, when the non-qualified borrowers could not make their mortgage payments, the housing bubble collapsed, the money supply collapsed, and the financial house of cards nearly followed them, but for government bail outs.
Above all, however, is the loss of house equities that have occurred since 1950. Disgracefully, the Financial Matrix has gutted the home-equity percentages (amount of value owned after subtracting all mortgages), decreasing home-equity percentages (percentage of ownership free from house loans) from over 80% to just over 30% today. This indicates that the Financial Matrix has gutted nearly 50% of the USA’s $25 trillion housing market in the last 60 years! That’s correct, nearly $12.5 trillion dollars (almost as much as the total USA national debt) lost by US citizens without so much as a whimper.
Americans sense something isn't right, but few have a clue what it is, let alone how to fix it. Indeed, both the Occupy Wall Street and Tea Party movements formed as protests against injustice and exploitation. Protests without plans, however, usually leads to rebellion and peasant rebellions have a poor historical track records in generating positive change. Instead, the masses must learn to exit the Financial Matrix through a disciplined plan of financial defense and offense. This is why we formed LIFE Leadership and why we created the Financial Fitness Program - to teach people how to exit the Financial Matrix without violence. Remember, one is not coerced into the Financial Matrix, but rather enticed.
To me, the Financial Matrix is eerily similar to Neo’s discovery of the matrix in the movie called The Matrix. In several scenes, Morpheus reveals to Neo that the world is not as it seems. That a matrix controls the masses whether they are working, playing, or sleeping. The matrix is, “the world that has been pulled over your eyes, to blind you from the truth.” Neo, needless to say, asked what truth Morpheus was referring to and learns, “That you are a slave, Neo. Like everyone else, you were born into bondage, born into a prison that you cannot smell or taste or touch. A prison…for your mind….Unfortunately, no one can be… told what the Matrix is… you have to see it for yourself.” Morpheus places two pills before Neo and explains that if Neo takes the blue pill he will live an illusion and never escape the matrix, but if he takes the red pill, he will learn the truth about the matrix and learn how to set himself free.
If you, like Neo, have been searching for answers, the good news is: the search is over. The blue and red pills have been placed before you. Do you take the red pill, read the rest of the book, and learn how deep the rabbit hole goes or do you take the blue pill, set down the book, and believe the illusion of whatever you want to believe. Your destiny hangs in the balance. Choose wisely.
XXX . V00 RETAIL ATM PROCESSING
NationalLink specializes in processing financial transaction for ATM owners and manages thousands of ATMs nationwide for banks, credit unions, merchants, as well as ATM operators/deployers with a complete turnkey program.
The platform supports dial-up ATMs as well as new emerging technologies such as IP, CDMA, wireless, and leased-line ATMS.
We have an extremely high transaction-approval rate because of our superior nationwide and international banking connectivity.
We process bank cards from all over the major networks including but not limited to Visa, MasterCard, Discover, American Express, PLUS, Pulse, NYCE, CU24, Quest, Star as well as all State EBT programs that supports ATM withdrawals.
NationalLink’s processing services insures maximum network uptime for our customers with virtually no downtime. We provide the most reliable interface in the industry with direct connectivity to most networks, thus ensuring higher transaction approval rates and fewer denials.
The platform supports dial-up ATMs as well as new emerging technologies such as IP, CDMA, wireless, and leased-line ATMS.
We have an extremely high transaction-approval rate because of our superior nationwide and international banking connectivity.
We process bank cards from all over the major networks including but not limited to Visa, MasterCard, Discover, American Express, PLUS, Pulse, NYCE, CU24, Quest, Star as well as all State EBT programs that supports ATM withdrawals.
NationalLink’s processing services insures maximum network uptime for our customers with virtually no downtime. We provide the most reliable interface in the industry with direct connectivity to most networks, thus ensuring higher transaction approval rates and fewer denials.
For the business owner who wants an ATM without the headaches of managing its operation, NationalLink has a free ATM placement program*, all you need to do is supply space and power and NationalLink will do the rest.
Under this program, the business owner receives a portion of the surcharge which is the amount you charge the customer per ATM transaction. If your business falls under one of these categories, call us at 866-286-2466 or fill out the contact form and we will install an ATM at no cost to you:
Under this program, the business owner receives a portion of the surcharge which is the amount you charge the customer per ATM transaction. If your business falls under one of these categories, call us at 866-286-2466 or fill out the contact form and we will install an ATM at no cost to you:
- Malls and Shopping Centers
- Gas Station, C-Store or Truck Stops
- Grocery Stores
- Hotels
- Casinos and Bingo Halls
- Amusement Parks
- College / University Locations
- Hospitals
- Special Events (Festivals, Concerts)
- Any location with heavy foot traffic
Chained Dollars
NationalLink’s Vault Cash Program is designed to satisfy the requirements of today’s demanding market. As ATM owners know, money costs money, thus keeping the right amount of cash in an ATM is critical to the success of any deployment. Our proven Cash Management system allows us to initialize and track the flow of cash between banks and armored carriers to reconcile information at each step of the process.
Using the most successful ATM software program, NationalLink applies predictive techniques and forecasting to control cash in ATMs.
Our Cash Management system allows us to initialize and track the flow of cash to and from the banks and armored carriers and reconcile information at each step of the process. Our turn-key system includes:
NationalLink’s Vault Cash Program is designed to satisfy the requirements of today’s demanding market. As ATM owners know, money costs money, thus keeping the right amount of cash in an ATM is critical to the success of any deployment. Our proven Cash Management system allows us to initialize and track the flow of cash between banks and armored carriers to reconcile information at each step of the process.
Using the most successful ATM software program, NationalLink applies predictive techniques and forecasting to control cash in ATMs.
Our Cash Management system allows us to initialize and track the flow of cash to and from the banks and armored carriers and reconcile information at each step of the process. Our turn-key system includes:
- Arranging cash sources from our partner funding banks.
- Order cash using real-time projections based on actual ATM activity.
- Providing cash insurance.
- Resolving all maintenance issues.
- Contracting with Armored Companies to vault cash in ATMs.
- Schedule and coordinate all cash loads with both the funding bank and the armored carrier.
- Monitor ATM activity in real time and calculate average daily outstanding balances.
- 24 call center for ATM locations and users
Benefits of Branding:
The fact is, people want quick and easy access to their cash. With more convenient ATM locations, members will have this quick accessibility and peace-of-mind. This peace-of-mind will drive more frequent deposits while increasing depositor volume.
NationalLink ATMs currently operate in a number of retail, grocer, and hospitality locations across the United States and its surrounding territories. Using our existing locations as a platform to market your brand while serving your existing customers surcharge-free, you can also expand your footprint without a large capital investment.
Custom on screen messages, exterior wrapping, and lit surroundings are a few ways that NationalLink can aid in expanding your institution’s reach.
NationalLink will tailor a co-branding program that fits your needs including the following features:
- Protect existing areas of influence
- Penetrate new markets
- Expand ATM network
- Enhance convenience to both prospective and current customers
- Boost bank brand awareness
- Attract and retain lifetime banking relationships
The fact is, people want quick and easy access to their cash. With more convenient ATM locations, members will have this quick accessibility and peace-of-mind. This peace-of-mind will drive more frequent deposits while increasing depositor volume.
NationalLink ATMs currently operate in a number of retail, grocer, and hospitality locations across the United States and its surrounding territories. Using our existing locations as a platform to market your brand while serving your existing customers surcharge-free, you can also expand your footprint without a large capital investment.
Custom on screen messages, exterior wrapping, and lit surroundings are a few ways that NationalLink can aid in expanding your institution’s reach.
NationalLink will tailor a co-branding program that fits your needs including the following features:
- NationalLink owns and operates the machine, thus eliminating the equipment costs altogether.
- NationalLink will service and remotely monitor the ATMs to ensure maximum up time without distracting branch employees.
- Cash will be loaded and managed by NationalLink (unless otherwise specified by the location) via NationalLink’s Cash Management Team.
- On-screen advertisement and exterior marketing.
- Surcharge-free transactions for all bank cardholders in all expanded ATM locations, including MoneyPass and AllPoint.
STILL NEED AN EMV CARD TERMINAL? WE'VE GOT YOU COVERED.
EMV® is a global standard for credit and debit payment cards based on chip card technology” taking its name from the card schemes Europay, MasterCard, and Visa that developed it.
The standard covers the processing of credit and debit card payments using a card that contains a microprocessor chip at a payment terminal. The U.S. is in the process of moving towards this technology that is currently used in places like Canada and Europe because it increases the level of security and reduces potential fraud when processing transactions.
The standard covers the processing of credit and debit card payments using a card that contains a microprocessor chip at a payment terminal. The U.S. is in the process of moving towards this technology that is currently used in places like Canada and Europe because it increases the level of security and reduces potential fraud when processing transactions.
Automated Teller Machine
Since its inception in the 1960’s, the Automated Teller Machine, otherwise known as the ATM, has allowed individuals to perform financial transactions quickly and efficiently without the need of a human bank teller. With the advent of online and mobile banking, the ATM has long past the time when it was looked at as a major innovation. But the truth is the ATM greatly impacted how financial institutions are able to go about their business and still is an indispensable part of the business today – the ATM is still used more often than the branch, website, or mobile apps for consumer banking needs (Banking 2020). The advent of the ATM also led to important innovation in hardware, software and security technology, along with mentioned mobile and online banking platforms.As it turns out, the ATM is not done innovating itself. According to a recent report from ATM Industry Association (ATMIA), there is a lot of exciting advancements and new functionality currently being integrated into the ATM and more coming in the near future. Advancements like solar power, social media capabilities, gift purchases, lottery ticket purchase capability and integration with mobile phones are all innovations being incorporated into the ATM.
Cloud Computing
Cloud computing, put simply, is the storing and accessing of data and programs over the Internet. Cloud innovation is revolutionizing the enterprise and the roles of the CTO and CIO. In the past, many technical professionals saw the Cloud as a means to cutting costs. However, the cloud has had a great impact on speeding innovation. Hardware provisioning, sys-admin, security, access control, backups, new release installation -- all this administrative overhead diverts resources, and the time needed to innovate more. Cloud computing can enhance continuous delivery cycles with faster startup times and low overhead operating environments.In the past few years, we have seen cloud truly move beyond hype to a technology that has become embedded and vital to organizations. Business leaders have begun to recognize that the cloud is about more than reducing costs and enhancing efficiencies and can be incorporated into the overall business strategy to spur faster time-to-market and help better orchestrate businesses. According to 451 Research, the cloud computing will reach a market size of $19.5B by 2016.
Big Data
The amount of data in the business world has exploded. Analyzing these large data sets has become an extremely important tool to finding new avenues of productivity growth and innovation for organizations. Due to the increasing volume and detail of information captured by enterprises, the rise of multimedia, social media, and the Internet, every industry is now dealing with the implications of big data. Big Data uses analytics to identifying patterns, manage risks and tackle previously unsolvable problems and has been credited with everything from improving business performance to contributing to political campaigns, sporting victories and medical breakthroughs.One group of individuals that has been greatly affected by the rise of Big Data are marketers. Marketers are overrun with data, but the Big Data revolution has the potential to help them reach and engage with customers and consumers in new ways through data analytics and metrics. Big Data can allow organizations to move beyond basic demographic to target and address the individual - gaining a more complete picture of a target audience can provide insights as to how to engage the customer in innovative ways.
Containerization
The roots of containerization can be traced back to the late 18th century when coal miners in England would use horse-drawn wheeled wagons built with ironwork to carry their loads. Modern containerization is just short of 60 years old and was marked by the innovation of the intermodal container that could be efficiently loaded onto ships from trucks and would hold securely on long sea voyages. The result was a thick corrugated steel box that incorporated a twistlock mechanism atop each of the four corners, allowing the container to be easily secured and lifted using cranes. The patented design introduced the international standardization of shipping containers and in the six decades since its first voyage, 90% of non-bulk cargo worldwide is moved by containers stacked on transport ships.Containerization and the ability to have one container, with the same cargo, transported with minimum interruption via ships, trucks and trains simplified the whole logistical process of shipping and has been one of the most important innovations in transportation and international trade. Containerization was able to dramatically reduce the expense of international trade, while at the same time, increasing its speed and efficiency.
Barcode
The first barcode patent was handed out in 1952. But it wasn’t until 1974 when a pack of gum was purchased at Marsh's Supermarket in Troy, Ohio that the first Universal Product Code (UPC) that we recognized from our trips to the market today was actually put into use. Between those events, barcode technology was used in a variety of industries – from railcar identification to post office vehicle tracking. After a few years of growing pains, the use of barcodes for UPCs became wildly successful. Within 6 years, 8,000 stores per year were converting to the system. Barcode scanning offered stores many benefits, not the least of which was the detailed sales information acquired by the new systems allowing for greater responsiveness to customer needs. Stores saw a 10–12% increase in sales and a 1–2% decrease in operating cost. In total, it was shown in the that the return on investment for a barcode scanner was 41.5%.The introduction of the barcode also laid the groundwork for the use of Big Data, targeting and identification that retailers are now able use to provide a greater understanding of individual consumer shopping patterns. It is an area that continues to innovate and is consistently being incorporated into new technologies such as mobile and social.
Beyond retail, you can find barcodes being put to use in many different environments including; healthcare and hospital settings, wildlife tracking, mail, ticketing, etc.
ERP
Enterprise resource planning (ERP) is business management software that allows an organization to manage and integrate all facets of an operation, including product planning, HR, development, manufacturing processes, sales and marketing into one solution to streamline processes and information across the entire organization.Gartner came up with the term ERP in 1990. But the idea of ERP has been around for over 50 years when software engineers created programs to monitor inventory, reconcile balances, and report on status. The solution evolved over the decades to encompass more manufacturing processes and eventually expanded to back-office functions like accounting and human resources.
The ERP solutions of today have evolved to include business intelligence while also handling "front-office" functions such as sales automation, marketing automation and ecommerce. ERP systems are used by a broad range of industries—from wholesale distribution to ecommerce. With an ERP solution, employees have access to accurate information that enables them to make better decisions faster. Not only that, but ERP software helps to eliminate redundant processes and systems, dramatically lowering the cost of doing business overall.
XXX . V0000 Top 10 Inventions in Money Technology
Some significant technologies like vending machines, travelers cheques, and slot machines didn't make the list because they were developed in the late 1800s. Our goal was to focus on the innovations from the last century, narrowing the list significantly.
Other technologies developed in the 1990s didn't make the list because most have not reached the level of impact that the following items have.
1.) The Electronic Cash Register - 1906
Although banks have been able to move currency electronically for decades, only recently has the average consumer had the capability to use electronic transfers in any meaningful way. The increasing power and decreasing cost of computers - coupled with advancements in communication technology that make global interaction available at vastly reduced costs - have together made the digital transfer of funds a reality for millions of individuals around the world. As a result, we are now witnessing the early stages of development of the digital economy.
It wasn't until 1927 when the first armored car robbery occurred. The Flatheads Gang was responsible for this robbery near Pittsburgh, PA. It was reported that $104,250 was taken in the heist.
Prior to World War II, few retailers sold on credit, and those that did confined their credit business to well-known customers. Creditors kept their own accounts and engaged in information exchanges with each other, sharing lists of names known to be poor credit risks. The first bureaus were non-profit cooperatives, owned by the merchants who participated. A national association called Associated Credit Bureaus was organized in 1937.Sensing a need for standards, Fico Credit-scoring was invented in 1956 by two Stanford mathematicians, Bill Fair and Earl Isaac. They correctly guessed that lenders didn't really want credit "history"; they wanted point-accurate prediction. By crunching the right numbers, Bill and Earl could come up with a figure between 300 and 900 which would precisely forecast an individual's future creditworthiness.
Up until about 1970, the records were kept manually in paper-based filing systems. In 1970 there were approx. 2250 credit reporting companies in small cities all across the country.
SOCIAL IMPACT:Today there are three main credit reporting systems – Equifax, Experian and Trans Union. Each of these has a large number of smaller, affiliated credit bureaus. As of 1998, ACB had 591 member credit bureaus around the U.S., selling 600 million credit reports annually.
Don Wetzel was the co-patentee and chief conceptualist of the modern automated teller machine, an idea he said he thought of while waiting in line at a Dallas bank. At the time (1968) Wetzel was the Vice President of Product Planning at Docutel, the company that developed automated baggage-handling equipment. The other two inventors listed on the patent were Tom Barnes, the chief mechanical engineer and George Chastain, the electrical engineer. It took five million dollars to develop the ATM. The concept of the modern ATM first began in 1968, a working prototype came about in 1969 and Docutel was issued a patent in 1973. The first working ATM was installed in a New York based Chemical Bank.
The first ATMs were off-line machines, meaning money was not automatically withdrawn from an account. The bank accounts were not connected by a computer network to the ATM. Therefore, banks were at first very exclusive about who they gave ATM privileges to, giving them only to credit card holders with good banking records. Wetzel, Barnes and Chastain developed the first real ATM cards, cards with a magnetic strip and a personal ID number to get cash. ATM cards had to be different from credit cards so account information could be included.SOCIAL IMPACT:Since surcharges became legal in 1996, the number of ATMs has increased by more than 200,000, to a total of 352,000. Banks and other institutions have installed more ATMs in the past six years than in the previous quarter century.
These days, ATMs outnumber bank branches by more than four to one. Cruise ships have ATMs. The U.S. Navy started putting ATMs on warships in 1988 to make cash accessible to sailors, and 144 ships now have them. Americans do more than 1.1 billion ATM transactions a month -- which breaks down to 26,000 transactions a minute.
The credit card industry actually began in the United States in the 1930s when oil companies and hotel chains began issuing credit cards to customers for purchases made at their own gas stations and hotels. During World War II, heavy expenditures were used to aid the military and government. As men went to battle, the commercial industry shifted its focus onto the war effort. However, after the War ended, as reunited families and a U.S. economy shifting its focus back to the consumer industry the buying public became more attuned to using credit again.
A second type of credit card, the bank credit card, was introduced in the 1950s. During this decade, several financial franchises evolved to form today's major credit card companies. In 1951, The Franklin National Bank in New York introduced the first real credit card. On August 16, 1966, a group of banks collaborated together to form what is now MasterCard International.
Bank of America issued the BankAmericard (now Visa), the first bank credit card later in 1958. They were first promoted to traveling salesmen (more common in that era) for use on the road. By the early 1960s, more companies offered credit cards, advertising them as a time-saving device rather than a form of credit. American Express and MasterCard became huge successes overnight, and by the mid-'70s, Congress had to begin regulation of the credit card industry by banning such practices as the mass mailing of active cards to those who had not requested them.
Today, Visa, MasterCard, and American Express are some of the most recognized brand names in the world.SOCIAL IMPACT:The social impact of the credit card cannot be under-estimated. Credit cards have allowed consumers to carry debt, something that previously required a bank loan – a much more intensive process than a credit-card approval. Credit cards have been the primary instrument that fueled international consumerism and high consumer debt, each of which has spurred multiple trickle-down industries and, for an entire class of citizens, a financial trap that is the defining characteristic of their personal choices, including jobs, travel and in some cases, survival. But because of the ease of getting credit and the intangible nature of credit card money, the credit card has also led to unprecedented personal bankruptcies.
Wallace Flint was the first person to suggest an automated checkout system in 1932, and although Flint's system was economically unfeasible, it was an important step toward the bar codes we have today. 40 years later, Flint, as vice-president of the National Association of Food Chains, supported the efforts which led to the Uniform Product Code (UPC).
In late 1940's the supermarket industry approached Drexel Institute of Technology, Philadelphia, to find out a solution to automate their check out counter. At that time checkout counters used to take long time in clearing the customers and used to make lot of mistakes in data entry. Though the dean declined the project, a mechanical engineering Instructor Mr. Norman Joseph Woodland and his friend Mr. Bernard Bob Silver took up the project themselves, and in 1952 they were issued a joint patent.
Later Joseph Woodland took a position in IBM to develop the automated check out counter using his invention. In 1959 he succeeded to make the prototype, but the feasibility studies led him to recommend that the project be dropped. Later Philco Corporation bought the patent from Woodland and Silver. Philco Corporation later sold this to RCA Corporation. Mr. Francis Beck of RCA Corporation fabricated an automated check out counter and co-authored the patent with counter.
Finally in July 1972, Kroger's in Kenwood, Ohio became the first fully automated Supermarket. In 1973 one of Beck's prototypical checkout stands was donated to the Smithsonian's National museum of American History. On June 26th 1974, a jumbo box of Wrigley's Spearmint gum with today's UPC code became the first consumer item ever scanned signaling the beginning of Barcode world.SOCIAL IMPACT:The bar code has spawned the data mining industry by allowing unprecedented information about the movement and sales of products. This information has allowed the evolution of production-on-demand, a reduction in inventory cost and insight into delivery chains, purchasing patterns and myriad other logistical measures.
The miniaturization of electronic components in 1978 made it possible to mass produce Smart Cards for general release. Since then, the demand has grown considerably, to a stage where Smart Cards can now be found on every continent throughout the world.SOCIAL IMPACT:The smart card allows for much more complex information to be stored locally, including allowing the movement of currency from the center (credit card centralized network) to the edges (stored value on the card). Although Smart Card usage has caught on in several applications, the biggest social change is yet to be felt, as more and more transactional information will be stored locally.
In 1961, UC Berkeley Professor Richard Mattessich conceptualized the development of the computerized spreadsheet first in a paper "Budgeting Models and System Simulation" published in The Accounting Review, July 1961 and later in two books Accounting and Analytical Methods and Simulation of the Firm Through a Budget Computer Program which contains, among others, print-out illustrations and the computer program written in FORTRAN IV by two of his research assistants, Tom C. Schneider and Paul A. Zitlau.
However Mattessich's work was of little influence, and Bricklin proceeded to build the first viable product in the spreadsheet arena, making him the "father" of the electronic spreadsheet.
Dan Bricklin was developing a spread sheet analysis for a Harvard Business School "case study" report and had two options – either do it by hand or use a awkward time-sharing mainframe program. Bricklin thought there must be a better way. He wanted a program where people could visualize the spreadsheet as they created it. His metaphor was "an electronic blackboard and electronic chalk in a classroom."
By the fall of 1978, Bricklin had programmed the first working prototype of his concept in integer basic. The program helped users input and manipulate a matrix of five columns and 20 rows. The first version was not very "powerful" so Bricklin recruited an MIT acquaintance Bob Frankston to improve and expand the program.
About 1 million copies of the spreadsheet program were sold during VisiCalc's product lifetime.
The market for electronic spreadsheet software was growing rapidly in the early 1980s and VisiCalc stakeholders were slow to respond to the introduction of the IBM PC that used an Intel computer chip. Beginning in September 1983, legal conflicts between VisiCorp and Software Arts distracted the VisiCalc developers, Bricklin and Frankston. During this period, Mitch Kapor developed Lotus and his spreadsheet program quickly became the new industry spreadsheet standard.
The next milestone came with the introduction of the Microsoft Excel spreadsheet. When Microsoft launched the Windows operating system in 1987, Excel was one of the first application products released for it. When Windows finally gained wide acceptance with Version 3.0 in late 1989 Excel became Microsoft's flagship product.SOCIAL IMPACT:Individuals and businesses are now able to do much more sophisticated financial planning, research and development of scenarios. Numbers can now be represented by formulas, allowing information in the spreadsheet to change across the document with the change of one value.
The algorithm came out of work by Ronald Rivest, Adi Shamir, and Len Adelman (the term "RSA" is derived from the initials of their respective last names) at MIT's Laboratory for Computer Science in 1976-77.
The group had been inspired by earlier work at Stanford University by Whitfield Diffie and Martin Hellman, who were pursuing multi-user cryptographic techniques.
Rivest was struck by the idea while nursing a headache on a couch. Rivest devised the system based on the notion that it is easy to multiply two large prime numbers to create an even larger number, but hard to start with the big number and find the prime factors. Encrypted communication relies on each party having a public key and a secret key. By obtaining someone's public key, it's possible to independently agree upon a formula that lets you exchange encrypted information.
Before they could present the system, however, Rivest was contacted by an employee of the National Security Administration, who warned him that if he presented the cryptography scheme at an upcoming conference, he risked violating the 1954 Munitions Control Act. The act prohibited exporting knowledge about cryptography, and since foreign nationals would be at the conference where he was scheduled to present, he could well be exporting prohibited encryption technology. MIT was able to resolve that issue with the NSA, which later said that the employee who contacted Rivest was acting on his own.
MIT decided to patent the algorithm, but because it had been published before the patent was applied for, it couldn't get foreign rights to it. MIT received the patent on September 20, 1983, and granted an exclusive license to the company, RSA Security.SOCIAL IMPACT:Encryption is the sine qua non for the exchange of private information via public information networks, including the Internet. The battle between the rights of the individual and the responsibilities of the government are hinged upon how much of the exchange of information is available to regulatory and oversight arms of the government.
Probably the most revealing part of doing this research was seeing the lag time between the technology first being developed and general market acceptance. In the case of the ATM machine, the lag time was over 50 years. We often wonder about the technologies that didn't make it onto the radar screen - the big things that simply faded from existence before they were able to get any real market feedback.
Several new technologies are making significant inroads into the money world. Micropayment technologies, prepaid credit cards, mobile payment systems, and biometrics are industries on the verge of success. Public policy decisions, general economic conditions, financial backing, and the sheer determination and resolve of the startup team are the primary factors that will separate the winners from the losers as we move forward.
ATM malware attacks: Head them off at the BIOS
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ATM operators do have resources to protect their terminals against cyberattacks, though. ATM Marketplace talked recently with Sam Heiney, director of global product solutions at Netop about one approach, "secure remote control," and learned that, in addition to safeguarding the BIOS against unauthorized access, it can increase uptime and efficiency in an ATM fleet.
Q: What security issues are you generally addressing with customers?
A: Where we tend to key in is more of the software related attacks and we are seeing a substantial amount of malware that targets ATMs.
Oftentimes that malware is injected physically by trying to access USB ports or, especially on older equipment, trying to gain access to those machines to inject that malware.
[Our concern] as a remote control company is making sure that the network vulnerabilities are sealed up … we continue to see attacks on the BIOS.
Finding a toolset that allows you to change the password, change the settings and secure the BIOS of those machines is important to a lot of those customers.
Q: What attacks are deployers seeing along those lines?
A: Usually people are ripping up the machine to try and access ports or CD drives or USB drives. And then they're installing software, they're trying to get that machine to power cycle so they can access the BIOS — and then the malware attacks come in and they try to reprogram the machine and get it to boot from a black box.
And you can effectively infiltrate the machine and access the hard drive or you can infiltrate the machine through the network connectivity and access the computer to program it or get it to reboot and power cycle into a different boot sequence. Then you can do a lot of damage.
Q: How does remote control help with malware threats?
A: There is no one silver bullet, [but] one of the tools that financial institutions use to manage their ATM fleets is remote support — remote control. Our goal and our focus is in making sure that you take the remote access and the remote control vector — that threat vector — out of play.
Your remote support tool falls into that class where you want to make sure that anyone who accesses the machine is authenticated — that they are who they say they are.
Then you want to log everything they do when they were there so that you can go back and review what happened and when and then that remote support tool will actually become useful in your investigation of any events or incidents that did happen.
Secondarily, a remote access tool gives you the ability to go in and start digging into trace logs and event logs and trying to find out in real time what is happening on that machine. That's a pretty powerful tool for the security team.
Q: What's the value of remote access in the network environment?
A: It's not just remotely accessing that device through a LAN or WAN or a wireless network, it's actually controlling it and seeing it and remotely — it's as if you were sitting in front of it [while you're] a thousand miles away.
If you have a security issue, Microsoft, Android, the Linux community they all will come up with patches. And you want to deploy those patches. But then, after that deployment, which oftentimes can happen across your network, you then want to make sure that it took. Did the patch get installed correctly? Are there any faults or errors or issues?
And having a remote support tool means that instead of rolling a truck out to each and every location, I can check those from my office.
Q: How is the service delivered and implemented?
A: You have tools that enable you to use the resources you've already deployed. And that means if you have a LAN or WAN environment that's closed, great, you have completely closed on-premises remote support. If you have a virtual private cloud, then that tool should also be able to adapt so that you can use that architecture.
Most of the financial institutions are not doing all the support and service for their ATM fleets. They are relying on external partners to help accomplish that. So having a tool that can securely access your network from a different network is also really important.
Q: How can a remote security tool ensure against intrusion via a third-party breach?
A: The best defense has to do with authentication and authorization. You want to make sure that the remote user is who they say they are.
Then you want to authenticate them with, typically, a user name a password. And for PCI, you need to have a second factor — a hardware or software token, or an SMS — something else as a part of the authentication.
Once you've proven that you are who you say you are, you then have the permissions issue. What should you be able to do when you access that machine?
Being able to authenticate and then authorize that user and having different roles and permissions for users is really a requirement to effective remote security.
Q: How large does a network need to be to cost-justify the service?
A: The first question I ask people is, "Do you ever need to roll a truck? Do you ever need to send someone out to that machine?" If it's not physically present and you have to go and access it somewhere else, then having a tool that can help you remotely becomes pretty powerful.
Q: Any final thoughts?
A: I think that a lot of organizations want to talk about not just security, but also about "How do I pay for that security?" The way you do that is by having a tool that supports your security need, but also generates efficiency, productivity and decreases your cost.
We have a large regional bank in Texas and they have several hundred ATMs in service. They were able to claw back 1,600 to 2,000 hours of uptime for their ATM fleet just by using a remote support tool.
It allows them to maintain a high level of uptime and availability on their ATM fleet and that means better customer engagement, more services through those ATMs and better profitability.
If you can give people a better return on the hardware investment; if you can make your support team more efficient, and meet your security burden, then I think you have a winning solution.
Bar Code Equipment Brands
Top Bar Code Equipment Brands
 | AirTrack Scanners, Label Printers and Supplies AirTrack is an industry-leading manufacturer of enterprise asset intelligence hardware that enable businesses to capture and manage data about their assets, people, and transactions to improve productivity and provide an enhanced customer experience in a variety of industries, including retail, manufacturing, transportation and logistics, hospitality, warehousing, and others. AirTrack's technology portfolio of scanners and printers, as well as fully compatible labels and ribbon, incorporate industry-leading capabilities at highly competitive price points and fully backed by robust warranty service. |
 | AirWatch Software In 2006, as smart devices entered the enterprise and employees required access to corporate information, the AirWatch leadership team strategically pivoted the company’s focus to the management of any mobile device, including the apps and data on the device. The team believed that the consumerization of IT would completely revolutionize the way companies do business and they were right. In February 2013, AirWatch secured one of the largest Series A funding rounds in history at $200 million. One year later, AirWatch was acquired by VMware for $1.54 billion. Today, AirWatch is a core component of the VMware End-User Computing strategy and powers VMware Workspace ONE. With the combined power of AirWatch and VMware, organizations now have access to a complete solution that enables true business transformation. |
 | AWID AWID combines proprietary and best-available technology with design expertise in antenna, radio frequency (RF), and communication systems to create the best of the breed RFID products and offer professional engineering services. AWID excels at providing RFID knowledge for myriad applications and satisfying customers' challenging requirements. |
 | Barcodes Barcodes is North America's leading provider of barcode, mobile computing, and RFID solutions. Since 1994 we have worked hard to earn a reputation for being dedicated, reliable, and customer-oriented. Additionally, we are product experts with deep experience in field mobility, inventory and point-of-sale solutions. |
 | Brother Printer and Copier Brother International Corporation is a premier provider of products for the home, home office and office. Their U.S.A. corporate office, located in Bridgewater, New Jersey markets many industrial products, home appliances, and business products. Brother also provides top lines of printers and facsimile machines in the U.S. and is the leader in electronic labeling. Brother and its subsidiaries employ over 1,100 people in the Americas. |
 | CyberPower CyberPower Systems (USA), Inc. designs, manufactures, distributes, and sells a comprehensive suite of high quality, innovative products for IT professionals and astute consumers. Products include uninterruptible power supply (UPS) systems, power distribution units (PDUs), surge protectors, mobile chargers, and connectivity devices—all engineered to exceed international safety and environmental standards. CyberPower has a fully staffed Research and Development department, employs more than 2,500 people (with approximately 100 engineers), and owns more than 90 patents. |
 | Datalogic Scanner and Hand Held Computer Datalogic's family of hand-held readers includes contact, instinctive, distance, 2D and mobile versions fulfils customers' needs by providing devices that increase productivity, while easing the operator's job. |
 | Datamax-O'Neil Printer and Portable Printer Datamax-O'Neil is a trusted global provider of stationary and portable label and receipt printing solution products that enable manufacturing and supply markets to capture the benefits of automated product identification and automated legal and financial transactions. The Datamax family of desktop printers coupled with O'Neil's complete line of mobile printers provides printing solutions for any industrial, corporate, or enterprise environment. |
 | Dymo Printer and Labeler Dymo is fast-becoming the worldwide leader in providing innovative labeling solutions that help people organize and identify their world: home, office or worksite. Dymo offers a complete range of products, from simple embossers, manual label makers and desktop products to industrial portables and computer-connected products. Dymo label makers offer diverse functionality, including bar code, address checking and much more. |
 | Elo Touch screen Monitor Elo Touchscreens are reliable, accurate, clear, responsive, and easy to install and use. Elo Accutouch is activated with finger, gloved hand or any input stylus. AccuTouch technology is the workhorse of resistive touchscreens, providing unsurpassed performance in POS, industrial, medical, and transportation applications. Touch the screen with a finger, gloved hand, fingernail, or object such as a credit card, and you'll receive a fast, accurate response every time. Elo Accutouch CRT color touchscreen monitor is available in a variety of sizes, interfaces and screens. |
 | ENS Payment Terminal Mounts Pivot. Swivel. Tilt. Rotate. When you need to put a move on it, ENS quality and attention to detail make all the difference. ENS designs their products with no metal-to-metal contact on moving surfaces for reliably smooth operation. And you have the convenience of setting the tilt and swivel tension in the field. |
 | Epson Receipt Printer Epson Printer are fast and reliable for any POS application. |
 | Generalscan Barcode Equipment Generalscan is the leading AIDC (automatic recognition and data acquisition) comprehensive value added sales service provider and important supply chain management solutions and equipment provider, it is one of the few domestic two dimensional barcode company have core knowledge property rights. We provide professional one and two dimensional barcode automatic identification system, machine vision system, mobile computing and wireless network system, including enterprise management system (such as WMS, TMS, MES, EAM or ERP etc) integrated service, and also providing real-time tracing, warehouse management system and fixed asset tracking system. Their business model is including hardware and software sales, system integration, software development, technical support, field service and so on. |
 | Honeywell Scanner, Hand Held Computer & Verifier Honeywell provides portable power solutions for handheld scanners, handheld computers, printers, and vehicle mounted computers. With quality that is regarded as the best in the world, Honeywell scanners are durable and reliable for retail, specifically designed for manufacturing, and healthcare operations. Honeywell handheld computers are ideal for field mobility, warehousing, and logistics operations. Honeywell acquired Handheld, Metrologic, LXE, and Intermec, who were all leading scanning, mobility, and printing manufacturers in the industry. Choose a Honeywell scanner, handheld computer, or barcode printer below, or contact one of our sales representatives for a quantity discount. |
 | iimak Ribbon IIMAK is a global leader in the development, manufacturing and distribution of printing, imaging and marking consumable supplies. IIMAK’s thermal transfer ribbons, inkjet inks, direct thermal films and related products are focused in markets such as Automatic Identification and Data Capture (barcode), signage and graphics, and packaging. |
 | Ingenico Signature Capture Pad Ingenico provides retail merchants with reliable, secure electronic transaction terminals designed to speed customer check-out while reducing the merchant's overall cost of business. Ingenico has solutions for the small independent merchant right through to the large, multi-national, multi-lane merchant requiring customized software and hardware installations. Ingenico products and services are used by banking, retail, petroleum, transportation, healthcare industries and governments to ensure the secure acceptance and flow of electronic commerce. Today, more daily transactions in the USA originate on Ingenico terminals than any other brand. |
 | Intermec Printer & Intermec Scanner Intermec is not only a manufacturer of fine bar code label printers it also specializes in turning those bar code labels into the information you need to make your company run. Intermec currently offers products that include batch handhelds, windows Ce devices, wireless LAN, pen based computers, printers, vehicle mounted computers, RF handhelds, RFID technology and software. |
 | Metrologic Scanner Metrologic is now part of Honeywell. Metrologic Scanners from Metrologic Instruments, Inc. are part of a broad line of barcode scanners, high-speed automated data capture solutions, and holographic and vision-based technologies. All Metrologic scanners read Code 93 symbology. |
 | Microscan Fixed Scanner, DPM Scanner, Barcode Verifier, and Machine Vision System Microscan Scanners have achieved worldwide recognition as innovative bar code scanners and decoders for automated systems and leads the field of miniaturized high speed fixed mount bar code scanning. |
 | Motorola Scanner and Hand Held Computer Motorola is an industry-leader in data capture technology that tailors to various industries, including retail, manufacturing, transportation and logistics, hospitality, and healthcare. With a comprehensive product offering, Motorola is capable of being your one-stop shop for barcode scanners, handheld computers, RFID readers, tablets, and wireless access points/controllers. Check out our top products and full portfolio of Motorola equipment. |
 | PAX PAX Technology Limited is a leading international supplier of secure electronic payment terminal hardware and transactional software services. PAX has comprehensive product lines, strong R&D capabilities, global presence and is ranked as one of the top 3 global payment terminal solution suppliers. |
 | SATO Printer Sato manufactures thermal transfer & direct thermal Barcode label printers. |
 | Sierra Wireless Wireless Hardware With a 20-year history of innovation in the wireless space Sierra Wireless has been first to market with many technology solutions for global customers. Their innovative products and solutions already connect thousands of businesses to critical data and millions of people to information. Customers trust them to develop products and services that get them to market faster and can in turn, help save lives, reduce carbon emissions, and make neighborhoods safer. |
 | Star Receipt and Portable Printer Star Point of Sale Printers are the industry leader in thermal and impact receipt, kitchen, kiosk printers. All Star printers are backed by a one year manufacturer warranty. |
 | Unitech Scanner, Keyboard & More Unitech was founded in 1979 in Taipei, Taiwan, to provide the local market with customized microprocessor-based automation systems. For the past eighteen years, Unitech has been focusing on automatic data collection products and services to enhance productivity and efficiency. |
 | VeriFone Payment Terminal & Printer VeriFone is leading the industry in the delivery of solutions that add value to the point of sale, resulting in improved merchant retention and the generation of new sources of revenue for its partners and customers. |
 | Zebra Label and ID Card Printer Zebra delivers innovative and reliable bar code and specialty label printing solutions to businesses and governments in 90 countries around the world. |
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 | 3Com Bluetooth Adapter For spontaneous connections between your notebook PC and other Bluetooth devices, as well as "light" network access, choose this Bluetooth PC Card. |
 | 3D Systems 3D Printers and Scanners 3D Systems provides the most advanced and comprehensive 3D digital design and fabrication solutions available today, including 3D printers, print materials and cloud-sourced custom parts. Its powerful ecosystem transforms entire industries by empowering professionals and consumers everywhere to bring their ideas to life using its vast material selection, including plastics, metals, ceramics and edibles. |
 | 3M Touch Systems Touch screen Monitor 3M-MicroTouch Touch screen Monitor CRT Touch screen Monitor provide solutions for a broad range of applications including point-of-sale, hospitality, and retail. An economical choice, 3M-MicroTouch Touch screen Monitor CRT monitors bring you a reliable, high value Touch screen Monitor solution. MicroTouch CRT monitors offer integrators the size options and touch technology needed to meet their customers' needs. Available in 15", 17" and 19" sizes, these touch-enabled monitors are UL, FCC, and CE compliant. |
 | Aboundi Aboundi, Inc. is the leading company providing POS/Retail/Hospitality, Small to Medium-sized Businesses (SMB), Multi-Dwelling Buildings (MDU), Municipalities and Enterprises with commercially advanced and yet cost effective deployment solution encompassing the existing/ legacy copper wiring as their networking infrastructure. |
 | Acer Tablet Computer Acer designs environmentally friendly products and, with its vendors, has established a green supply chain. The brand's PC-centric product offering includes notebook and desktop PCs, servers and storage, LCD monitors, projectors, and smartphones and tablets. Sub-brands include the consumer-focused Aspire series, and commercial sector TravelMate and Veriton series. |
 | Adtran Wireless Switch and Access Point Adtran is a leading global provider of networking and communications equipment with an innovative portfolio of more than 1,600 solutions for use in the last mile of today's telecommunications networks. Widely deployed by carriers, distributed enterprises and Small- and Medium-sized Businesses (SMBs), ADTRAN solutions enable voice, data, video, and Internet communications across copper, fiber, and wireless network infrastructures. ADTRAN solutions are currently in use by every major U.S. service provider and many global ones, as well as by thousands of public, private and governmental organizations worldwide. |
 | Advantech-DLoG Rugged Industrial PCs, Computers & Tablets Advantech DLoG provide high-quality industrial computers and solutions for the entire supply chain – from production to goods distribution including transport and storage to retail shops. Advantech DLoG product range includes the industrial PCs, vehicle mount terminals and tablets from Advantech-DLoG developed and manufactured in Germany as well as products from parent company Advantech. |
 | Aerohive Wireless Access Points and Switches Aerohive is a cloud networking company that provides comprehensive access solutions for the mobile first enterprise. Built from the ground up for today's challenges, Aerohive sets new standards for how to address these global trends that are impacting every organization with a unique and powerful combination of distributed networking intelligence, known as our Cooperative Control architecture, and an industry leading cloud services infrastructure. This allows Aerohive to deliver secure, enterprise-class access to every site-from a large campus or headquarters to remote branches and even single teleworker offices - with consistent, predictable service and maximum security. |
 | Afinia Label Label Printers Afinia Label was founded in 2009 to offer specialty printing solutions with best-in-class support at accessible prices. Their parent company, Microboards Technology, has been offering media duplication products since 1989. This gives us a rock-solid foundation of technical expertise, and decades of experience providing the best possible customer service. Afinia's specialty printing solutions include high-speed label printing and label finishing, with products available in 55 countries. |
 | Agora Hand Held Computer Holsters and Protective Boots Agora Leather Products, founded in 1985, is dedicated to providing simple solutions to the complex packaging problems faced by manufacturers, resellers and end users around the world. Agora has established itself as the industry leader in the design and manufacturing of products for commercial hand held computer industry. Agora case products are used daily by hundreds of thousands of people around the world in applications including route accounting, meter reading, inventory control, warehouse distribution, and many more. |
| | AirTrack Scanners, Label Printers and Supplies AirTrack is an industry-leading manufacturer of enterprise asset intelligence hardware that enable businesses to capture and manage data about their assets, people, and transactions to improve productivity and provide an enhanced customer experience in a variety of industries, including retail, manufacturing, transportation and logistics, hospitality, warehousing, and others. AirTrack's technology portfolio of scanners and printers, as well as fully compatible labels and ribbon, incorporate industry-leading capabilities at highly competitive price points and fully backed by robust warranty service. |
| | AirWatch Software In 2006, as smart devices entered the enterprise and employees required access to corporate information, the AirWatch leadership team strategically pivoted the company’s focus to the management of any mobile device, including the apps and data on the device. The team believed that the consumerization of IT would completely revolutionize the way companies do business and they were right. In February 2013, AirWatch secured one of the largest Series A funding rounds in history at $200 million. One year later, AirWatch was acquired by VMware for $1.54 billion. Today, AirWatch is a core component of the VMware End-User Computing strategy and powers VMware Workspace ONE. With the combined power of AirWatch and VMware, organizations now have access to a complete solution that enables true business transformation. |
 | Automatic Identification Systems Since 1985, AIS has aimed to serve customers by delivering the benefits of our AIDC technologies, primarily barcode and RFID. The benefits have usually included unprecedented accuracy, productivity, and instant availability of important management data. We have helped many companies, large and small. AIS is an AIDC Subject Matter Expert (SME). |
 | Aldelo POS Software Aldelo is one of the leading restaurant software providers in North America. Its software is used in over 20,000 installations worldwide. |
 | Alien RFID Reader and RFID Tag Alien Technology continues to accelerate and support the adoption of RFID technology through its numerous partnerships with applications software, middleware, and hardware companies and through the RFID Academy, which provides comprehensive training in RFID technology and development. With a manufacturing facility in Morgan Hill, California and a planned expansion facility in Fargo, North Dakota, Alien offers industry-leading manufacturing capacity to meet the rapidly growing market demand. |
 | Allegion Access Control Allegion helps keep people safe and secure where they live, work and visit. With more than 25 brands sold in almost 130 countries across the globe, specializing in security around the doorway and beyond. Create smarter access control for your business with smart card and traditional proximity technology, as well as multi-technology readers. |
 | AlphaCard AlphaCard designs customized ID solutions that meet a wide variety of needs and budgets. These solutions typically come in the form of complete photo ID systems that include an ID printer, supplies and software, making it easy for any organization to design and print high-quality ID cards for a variety of applications. |
 | Alvarion Telecommunications Products With more than 3 million units deployed in 150 countries, Alvarion is the world's leading provider of innovative WiMAX and wireless broadband network solutions, designed to enable Personal Broadband to improve lifestyles and productivity with portable and mobile data, VoIP, video and other services. Alvarion is leading the market to Open WiMAX solutions with the most extensive deployments and proven product portfolio in the industry covering the full range of frequency bands, with both fixed, nomadic and mobile solutions. Alvarion's products are designed to enable the delivery of personal mobile broadband, business and residential primary broadband access, corporate VPNs, toll quality telephony, mobile base station feeding, hotspot coverage extension, community interconnection and public safety communications. |
 | AML Hand Held Computer AML has an outstanding reputation for superior product performance. AML products are manufactured in the United States and include wireless data collection terminals, CommandLink application design software, portable data terminals, Easy Assets software, LabelWorks bar code labeling software, cordless bar code scanning systems, and a broad selection of bar code decoders/readers. All of which are consistent, high quality products that provide years of reliable service. |
 | AOPEN Founded in 1996, AOPEN is a major electronics manufacturer, specialized in ultra-small form factor computing for both home and business applications, and digital signage, from hardware to software and services. |
 | APC UPS & Surge Protector As a global leader in power availability solutions, APC sets the standard in its industry for quality, innovation and support. |
 | APG Cash Drawer APG Cash Drawers manufacturers a wide variety of standard and custom cash drawers with thousands of domestic and international customers. APG Cash Drawer products are used in a variety of applications including: fast food, hospitality, fine dining, gasoline service stations, mass merchandising, convenience stores, lottery terminals, and general retail applications. |
 | Apple Tablet Computer |
 | Apriva Smart Card Reader Founded in 1999, Apriva is the leading wireless solutions provider integrating the hardware, software and network infrastructure required to develop and deploy high-performance high-reliability solutions in the Point of Sale (POS) and Secure Mobile Messaging markets. Apriva offers end-to-end solutions for Point of Sale that make it easy and cost-effective to develop, deploy and maintain highly secure and reliable business critical mobile applications. |
 | Arbor With more than 10 years of embedded and networking expertise, Arbor has the time-tested ability of providing board-level to system-integrated solutions with well-defined manufacturing processes and seasoned long-term availabilities. Arbor's Embedded & Networking Computing solutions have been successfully applied into the fileds of transportation, e-Service, medical, manufacturing automation, telecommunications, networking, information system and military. |
 | Archelon Archelon Enclosures is a Division of Motivational Systems, Inc. (MSI). Established in 1975, MSI's portfolio of products and services has grown tremendously over the last 35 years. With vast expertise in environmental graphic sign programs (residential and commercial), scale models, weekend service and interactive display programs; MSI serves customers coast-to-coast with Divisions throughout the Southwest and the Corporate Headquarters located just south of downtown San Diego, California. |
 | Aruba Data Networking Device Aruba is the global leader in distributed enterprise networks. Its award-winning portfolio of campus, branch/teleworker, and mobile solutions simplify operations and secure access to all corporate applications and services, regardless of the user's device, location, or network. This dramatically improves productivity and lowers capital and operational costs. |
 | ASAP Inventory Software and Asset Tracking Software For over 20 years ASAP Systems has been providing proven solutions for automated data collection and tracking of assets, items and inventory to some of the world's premier enterprises in virtually every major industry. ASAP Systems brings tremendous depth in consultative solution expertise and an exceptional, combined solution of software and barcode equipment to companies looking to manage the inventory aspects of their business. |
 | AsReader, Inc Barcode Scanners and RFID Readers/Writers AsReader offers compact, handheld devices that allow users to read barcodes and UHF or HF RFID tags from their iOS devices ranging from the iPhone SE/5/5s, 6/6s, 6Plus/6sPlus, iPod touch 5th&6th Generations, iPad Mini1/2/3 and the iPad Air2/iPadPro9.7. Using the Lightning Connector, AsReader modular docks are forward-compatible with future iOS devices. In addition to iPhone, AsReader supports Android devices by special order. With a completely open-source and royalty-free SDK, as well as many free Apps in the App Store, your device is ready to use "right out of the box". |
 | Asus A leading enterprise in the new digital era, ASUS designs and manufactures products that perfectly meet the needs of today's digital home and office, with a broad portfolio that includes motherboards, graphics cards, optical drives, displays, desktop and all-in-one PCs, notebooks, netbooks, servers, multimedia devices, wireless solutions, networking devices, tablets and smartphones. |
 | ATM Since 1984, ATM Software Solutions (Formerly ATM Tech Solutions), as a software and systems development company has provided PC-based, Barcode and RFID tracking and imaging systems to companies worldwide. All ATM software has been designed to streamline the process of document, inventory and asset management, specializing in applications for tracking Records, Inventory, Assets and Access Control. |
 | ATP Established in 1991, ATP has accumulated many years of experience in the design, manufacturing, and support of high performance, highest quality DRAM modules and NAND flash storage products. ATP focuses in mission critical applications such as industrial/automation, telecom, medical, and enterprise computing where high levels of technical support/expertise, consistency of performance, and manufacturing quality are required. |
 | Audio Messaging Solutions Telecommunications Products Founded in 1986, Audio Messaging Solutions is one of the nation's leading providers of professional messaging and music solutions. With over 20,000 customer sites in the field, AMS is uniquely qualified to fulfill your custom requirements. Whether it's message on hold, overhead music and messaging, professional voice mail or IVR greetings, AMS provides the staff, resources, and experience to satisfy your requirements. AMS continues its commitment to innovation, technology, affordability, and service. When it comes to audio for your business, look to the talented team at Audio Messaging Solutions for flexible service programs, industry leading quality, and cost effective solutions to your business audio needs. |
 | AudioCodes Telecommunications Products AudioCodes Ltd. enables the new voice infrastructure by providing innovative, reliable and cost-effective Voice over Packet technology and Voice Network products to OEMs, network equipment providers and system integrators. AudioCodes provides its customers and partners with a diverse range of flexible, comprehensive media gateway, server and processing technologies, based on VoIPerfect - AudioCodes' underlying, best-of-breed, core media gateway architecture. The company is a market leader in voice compression technology and is a key originator of the ITU G.723.1 standard for the emerging Voice over IP market. AudioCodes voice network products feature media gateway and media server platforms, which function as core gateways or CPE voice gateways for packet-based applications in the wireline, wireless, broadband access, and enhanced voice services markets. AudioCodes enabling technology products include VoIP, CTI and call logging communication boards, VoIP media gateway processors and modules. |
 | Auto-Star Auto-Star's portfolio of point of sale software applications is designed for today's grocery, pharmacy, or health and natural products retailer. Their products provide a seamless end-to-end solution which optimizes efficiency and customer satisfaction while lowering operating costs. |
 | AvaLAN Telecommunications Products AvaLAN Wireless is a pioneer in the long range wireless Ethernet market. Their products are designed to affordably enable Ethernet connections in perimeter or remote locations. AvaLAN's products offer the ideal combination of data rate, security, interference avoidance, quality-of-service, and ease-ofuse that professional installers demand. AvaLAN Wireless was founded in 2003 and is venture backed by a team of prominent Silicon Valley investors. Since inception, AvaLAN has sold thousands of radios that have enabled applications ranging from access control to digital signage to surveillance. |
 | Avery-Dennison Printer & Portable Printer Founded in 1935, Avery Dennison is a global leader in pressure-sensitive technology and innovative self-adhesive solutions for consumer products and label materials. Based in Pasadena, Calif., the Company had 2007 sales of $6.3 billion. Avery Dennison develops, manufactures and markets a wide range of products for consumer and industrial markets, including Avery-brand office products, Fasson-brand self-adhesive materials, peel-and-stick postage stamps, reflective highway safety products, automated retail tag and labeling systems, and specialty tapes and chemicals. |
 | AVTEQ AVTEQ is dedicated to providing solutions that satisfy and exceed the expectations of your video conferencing space. Over two decades of audio visual experience and inventive technique sets them apart from the rest of the industry. They've seen the world of technology equipment change and have learned first-hand how to apply our expertise to furniture design. |
| | AWID AWID combines proprietary and best-available technology with design expertise in antenna, radio frequency (RF), and communication systems to create the best of the breed RFID products and offer professional engineering services. AWID excels at providing RFID knowledge for myriad applications and satisfying customers' challenging requirements. |
 | Axicon Verifier Based in the UK, Axicon manufactures barcode verification, barcode images, barcode labels and distributes through a network of international partners across the globe. They have specialized in all aspects of barcode excellence for over 30 years. Axicon's wide range of barcode verifiers conform to the latest ISO/ANSI print quality standards. |
 | Axiohm Printer Axiohm Printers offer fast and efficient POS transactions. Check processing, MICR reader, print and endorse checks. Axiohm printers are uses as multifunctional receipt printer, slip printer, validation printer, kitchen and hospitality printer. Axiohm is one of the reliable manufacturer of transaction receipt printers. |
 | Baracoda Scanner Baracoda supplies a wide range of Bluetooth barcode devices and adapters that enable multiple applications with PCs, Mac, POS, PDAs, Terminals, Mobile Phones, robot and LAN networks. Combining a unique expertise in automatic identification and Bluetooth wireless technology, Baracoda provides its clients and partners with innovative, reliable and competitive solutions. Baracoda's R&D mission is dedicated to constantly improving the quality of its products, and extending its catalogue and product line to include the best in both standard and innovative technologies. |
 | Barco Displays, Monitors, and Projectors Barco, a global technology company, designs and develops networked visualization products for the Entertainment, Enterprise and Healthcare markets. |
| | Barcodes Barcodes is North America's leading provider of barcode, mobile computing, and RFID solutions. Since 1994 we have worked hard to earn a reputation for being dedicated, reliable, and customer-oriented. Additionally, we are product experts with deep experience in field mobility, inventory and point-of-sale solutions. |
 | BARTEC Hand Held Computer The BARTEC Group is the leading global provider of high-quality industrial safety technology for applications in explosion-hazardous areas. BARTEC specialists develop, produce and sell component solutions and system solutions for all areas where hazardous substances such as combustible liquids, gases and dusts are worked with. BARTEC is a competent partner for manufacturers of devices, apparatus and machines, for constructors of plants as well as for operators in the sectors of chemical, oil and gas industry, petrochemical industry, mining, pharmaceutical industry, energy and environment. |
 | Belkin Wireless Products and Accessories Belkin creates people-inspired solutions to enhance the technology that connects us to the people, activities and experiences we love. Belkin products are renowned for their simplicity and ease of use, while our Linksys brand helped make wireless connectivity mainstream around the globe. |
 | Biometric Associates Smart Card Readers |
 | Bixolon Printers and POS Hardware BIXOLON is a the EPOS printer division of Samsung created to reduce the time to market for the Samsung thermal, impact and inkjet receipt and label mini printers. BIXOLON is also the designer, developer, manufacturer and marketer of printer mechanisms and components for different applications and markets such as POS (Point of Sale), CAT (Card Authorization Terminal) and EFT (Electronic Fund Transfer) systems. |
 | Black Box As a true communications system integrator, Black Box can help you adopt best-of-breed technologies, maintain a hybrid environment, and move to unified communications. Whether your needs involve migrating to VoIP, managing a call center, adding in-building wireless and mobility capabilities, upgrading a data center, installing structured cable, deploying enterprise video communications, or sourcing superior technology products, Black Box offers you complete communications solutions, services, products, and support. |
 | BlackBerry Smart Card Reader Research In Motion (RIM), a global leader in wireless innovation, revolutionized the mobile industry with the introduction of the BlackBerry solution in 1999. BlackBerry products and services are used by millions of customers around the world to stay connected to the people and content that matter most throughout their day. |
 | Bluebird Hand Held Computer Bluebird is a major manufacturer of mobile computers and its worldwide brand. Since established in 1995, Bluebird has developed constantly together with their partners as the leading provider of mobile computers. |
 | Bluesocket Telecommunications Products Bluesocket's enterprise mobility solution unifies secure wireless LAN and SIP-based enterprise VoIP to bring trust and simplicity to increasingly complex wireless networks. Bluesocket's high-performance, reliable, policy-based WLAN security and management solutions have been deployed by thousands of large institutions, enterprises, and public access providers - delivering Secure Mobility for wireless data and voice applications. |
 | Bogen Loudspeaker and Paging System Bogen is the industry leader of telephone paging equipment and technology used in offices, commercial establishments, and schools. Bogen's Telco Products group specializes in products for the telecommunications industry, including audio amplifiers and speakers; related sound, intercom, and communications systems; background and foreground music applications; and digital music-on-hold players. |
 | Brady ID Badge Lanyards and Accessories Brady is a manufacturer and worldwide distributor of ID products serving the identification, security, promotional advertising, and awards & engraving industries. Brady solutions identify and protect premises, products and people. Their products help customers increase safety, security, productivity and performance and include high-performance labels and signs, safety devices, printing systems and software, and precision die-cut materials. |
 | BrightSign BrightSign is a leading worldwide provider of digital sign media players, software & networking solutions for the commercial digital signage industry. BrightSign solid-state digital signage media players set new standards for both stand-alone and networked digital signage applications with their superior video quality, reliability, affordability, ease-of-use and interactivity. |
 | BroadSoft IP Telephony Products For over 10 years BroadSoft has been at the forefront of the IP telephony industry, helping to advance the convergence of voice, video and data. Today, BroadSoft is the backbone of more than 500 telecommunications service providers' networks and empowers them to deliver enhanced and personalized communications and entertainment services to businesses and residential subscribers. |
 | Brocade Network Switches Brocade's storage networking products and services are designed to help customers reduce complexity of managing business information within a shared data storage environment, while enabling business applications. In addition, Brocade's products and services assist customers in the development and delivery of storage and server consolidation, disaster recovery and data security, and in meeting compliance issues regarding data management. |
| | Brother Printer and Copier Brother International Corporation is a premier provider of products for the home, home office and office. Their U.S.A. corporate office, located in Bridgewater, New Jersey markets many industrial products, home appliances, and business products. Brother also provides top lines of printers and facsimile machines in the U.S. and is the leader in electronic labeling. Brother and its subsidiaries employ over 1,100 people in the Americas. |
 | BTI Battery Technology, Inc. (BTI) is a global supplier of replacement batteries & AC power adapters for notebook computers; batteries for digital cameras, PDA's and other mobile devices and batteries for APC/UPS systems. With production facilities in California and Hong Kong, BTI maintains an unparalleled level of product availability for customers in North America while forecasting and managing the timely delivery of finished goods worldwide. BTI specializes in the design, manufacturing and distribution of rechargeable batteries and power related products. |
 | cab Printer cab is setting new technological benchmarks in developing and manufacturing devices and systems for product labeling and product marking. Barcode printers are as much part of their delivery program as label printers, print and apply and marking laser systems. Customers from the manufacturing, service industries and trade rely on their high quality standards. |
 | Cables To Go C2G (formerly Cables To Go), a division of Lastar, Inc., is an industry leader in high performance cabling and connectivity solutions. Founded in 1984, the company provides end-to-end connectivity solutions serving a variety of markets — including hospitality, education, healthcare, corporate, home theater and digital signage. C2G also delivers customized connectivity products and solutions renowned for superior quality, value, and innovation using premium components and the latest technologies to maximize cable performance and ensure compliance with industry specifications for each cable and its designated application. |
 | CAEN RFID RFID Reader CAEN RFID was founded in 2006 as a private-owned Italian company, but its activities started in 2003 as the RFID division of CAEN SpA. It has been the first European company to design, produce and market an UHF RFID reader. It is a partner of the most important associations, including EPCglobal and ETSI, participating to the definition of the standards. |
 | Cambium Networks Wireless Broadband Cambium Networks, formerly part of Motorola Solutions, provides world-class wireless broadband and microwave solutions for military, government, municipal and enterprise customers around the world. It currently has more than 3.5 million products deployed in thousands of networks in over 150 countries, with its innovative technologies providing reliable, secure, cost-effective connectivity that's easy to deploy and proven to deliver outstanding metrics. Cambium's ecosystem of partners, development engineers, and support teams work together to design and deliver innovative, forward-looking solutions that provide data, voice and video connectivity when and where it's needed. |
 | CAP Software CAP Software was established in Fort Worth, Texas in 1978, by Chuck Atkinson. They are a Point-of-Sale software developer that 30+ years later is still going strong. CAP supplies Specialty Retailers with custom tools and software, as well as any hardware they may need. CAP maintains an "International Reach with a Local Feel". |
 | Casio Hand Held Computer and Cash Register Casio offers a full line of easy to use, low cost cash registers designed with the small business in mind. |
 | Cherry Keyboard and Smart Card Reader Cherry Keyboards are recognised as a market leader throughout the industry. Made in Germany, Cherry keyboards offer outstanding quality and functionality. The extensive range offers affordable solutions for a wide variety of customer requirements. All Cherry keyboards are available in a 19" rack model, and with either AT or P/S 2 connectors. The range includes Business keyboards, Professional keyboards, Comfort keyboards, Slim line keyboards and Advanced Performance keyboards. |
 | Chief Chief, a leader in the AV industry, made its mark in the industry by producing the original projector mount roll, pitch and yaw adjustments in 1978, making registration quick and easy. They continue to break new ground with new products and unique, patented features that focus on ease of installation and flexibility for the professional installer. |
 | CipherLab Scanner and Hand Held Computer CipherLab is a world leader in AIDC solutions for a wide range of industries. CipherLab's expertise is at the convergence of scanning, mobile computing, and business process design. The results? More efficient supply chains, field sales services, retail operation and reduced cost of doing business in almost every sector. Their skilled network of reliable partners delivers successful solutions to small, medium and enterprise businesses that chose CipherLab for value, performance and quality. |
 | Cisco Telecommunications Products Cisco Systems, Inc. is the worldwide leader in networking for the Internet. Today, networks are an essential part of business, education, government and home communications, and Cisco Internet Protocol-based (IP) networking solutions are the foundation of these networks. Cisco hardware, software, and service offerings are used to create Internet solutions that allow individuals, companies, and countries to increase productivity, improve customer satisfaction and strengthen competitive advantage. |
 | Citel Telecommunications Products Citel is The VoIP Migration Company. Citel develops the world's most comprehensive portfolio of network-edge products enabling enterprises to realize the cost and productivity benefits of IP telephony, while leveraging existing telecom and datacom investments. Founded in 1995 in Nottingham, UK as a developer of computer telephony integration (CTI) applications, the company has grown over the last decade to become a global leader in the design and manufacture of IP telephony migration solutions. |
 | Citizen Receipt and Label Printer Citizen Printers will meet your most demanding needs. Citizen makes it easy for you to find the right receipt printer for the right job, by providing a complete line of printer mechanisms and Point of Sale receipt printers that utilize state-of-the-art thermal and dot-matrix technology. |
 | Coby For more than 28 years, Dell has empowered countries, communities, customers and people everywhere to use technology to realize their dreams. Customers trust us to deliver technology solutions that help them do and achieve more, whether they're at home, work, school or anywhere in their world. |
 | Code Scanner Code Corporation is a technology leader in the latest generation of image based bar code reading systems. Using advanced high definition and multi-resolution optics, coupled with flawless Bluetooth communications systems packaged in uniquely ergonomic packages for the mobile worker, the Code Corporation product line is used in critical applications in health care, public safety, technology manufacturing, transportation and other diverse industries. |
 | Cognitive Printer Cognitive Printers feature the easy-to-use clamshell design enabling quick and easily media (label roll) replacement. Cognitive thermal barcode printers offer a variety of options for a diverse set of specific environments. |
 | CognitiveTPG Printer and Receipt Printer The CognitiveTPG brands are leading providers of on-demand barcode and transaction printers to the retail, healthcare, manufacturing, service, and financial sectors worldwide. For over 35 years, the CognitiveTPG brands have provided their customers with compact, economical and ultra-reliable printing solutions that have significant returns on investment. |
 | Compsee Hand Held Computer Compsee is a manufacturer and systems integrator of automatic data collection technologies. Cognitive provides complete turnkey solutions to medium and large-sized companies primarily in areas of manufacturing, warehousing and distribution. |
 | Compulocks Brands Inc. POS Touch Computer Compulocks, the premier designer and manufacturer for security and display products, has been providing computer locking and display solutions since 1986. At every level of computer hardware installation, anti-theft and physical solutions are an absolute necessity. Compulocks is committed to providing the highest standard of security and design leading to unparalleled customer security and satisfaction. |
 | Computer Instruments Telecommunications Products Computer Instruments, Inc. is a seasoned innovator in the development of self-service IVR, CTI, Messaging, and Vertical Applications, offering VXML 2.1 compliant application development and an all-in-one integrated service creation environment for developing and managing innovative and dynamic voice applications. Designing business applications for over 25 years, Computer Instruments has established a reputation for pioneering self-service, automated telephony solutions. |
 | Connect Telecommunications Products The hallmark of Connect's 18 year history is their innovative PowerNet product family. These middleware products enable any manufacturer's wireless tools to integrate seamlessly with your existing network. With Connect, incompatibility is obsolete! |
 | Corsair Corsair is a global company bringing innovative, high-performance components to the PC gaming market. Specializing in very high performance memory, ultra-efficient power supplies, and other key system components, their products are the choice of overclockers, enthusiasts, and gamers everywhere. |
 | CP Technologies CP Technologies was established in 1984, with the vision of creating a company that delivers technology products to the world focused on Quality, Reliability, Performance, Service and Value. |
 | CradlePoint Charging Cradles and Telecommunications Products CradlePoint engineers and manufactures docking cradles, cellular routers, and software platforms that facilitate secure mobile computing in the Web 2.0 world. From docking cradles for use with handheld terminals to sophisticated mobile enterprise routers, the company leverages telephony, Ethernet, and mobile broadband to make Internet access portable, simple, and robust. CradlePoint's unique WiPipe technology provides access and traffic management to improve the security and quality of the online mobile experience and to support new revenue streams for network providers. |
 | Crestron Automation System Crestron is the leading provider of control and automation systems for homes, offices, schools, hospitals, hotels, and more. |
 | CubiScan Dimensioning and Weighing Systems CubiScan's advanced dimensioning and weighing systems are designed to increase the productivity and efficiency of your warehousing, distribution, and freight manifesting operations. Their patented dimensioning systems will provide accurate and reliable product dimensions and weight for all of the items in your warehouse or shipping application. |
 | CyberData Founded in 1974 in Monterey, California, CyberData Corporation is a leading OEM design and manufacturing firm with more than 37 years of experience. They are specialists in IP Endpoints for the VoIP marketplace,VoIP and POS (Point-of-Sale) connectivity solutions, and POS protocol conversion technologies. |
| | CyberPower CyberPower Systems (USA), Inc. designs, manufactures, distributes, and sells a comprehensive suite of high quality, innovative products for IT professionals and astute consumers. Products include uninterruptible power supply (UPS) systems, power distribution units (PDUs), surge protectors, mobile chargers, and connectivity devices—all engineered to exceed international safety and environmental standards. CyberPower has a fully staffed Research and Development department, employs more than 2,500 people (with approximately 100 engineers), and owns more than 90 patents. |
 | Da-Lite Da-Lite was founded with the invention of the Silver Screen during the second Industrial Revolution. At a time when businesswomen were rare and couldn't vote, Adele De Berri established Da-Lite - a business that would survive the Great Depression, World Wars and multiple recessions. Over 100 years later, with an in-house team of chemists, we remain committed to improving our surface formulations to ensure the best surface for today and future projection technology. |
 | DAP Technologies Hand Held Computer Since the founding in 1979, DAP Technologies has been committed to understanding the evolving needs of industries that operate in challenging environments. DAP Technologies specializes in time tested, forward thinking hardware solutions customized to meet your needs today and flexible to solve the challenges of tomorrow. With innovation at the heart of our business, DAP Technologies has remained focused on anticipating our customers' needs. In 2002, we introduced the world's first VGA tablet computer. Today, DAP Technologies' products include a full line of rugged and reliable computers from mobile PDAs to fixed-mount solutions. |
 | Datacard ID Printer Datacard Printers provide their customers in more than 120 countries with the systems, software and consultative expertise they need for profitable card programs. Financial institutions, corporations, government agencies, telecommunications companies, transit providers, service bureaus, schools, hospitals and other organizations use Datacard solutions to personalize, issue and manage a variety of financial and identification cards. |
| | Datalogic Scanner and Hand Held Computer Datalogic's family of hand-held readers includes contact, instinctive, distance, 2D and mobile versions fulfils customers' needs by providing devices that increase productivity, while easing the operator's job. |
 | Datamax Printer Datamax and O'Neil are subsidiaries of Dover Corporation. The Datamax family of desktop printers coupled with O'Neil's complete line of mobile printers provides printing solutions for any industrial, corporate, or enterprise environment. |
| | Datamax-O'Neil Printer and Portable Printer Datamax-O'Neil is a trusted global provider of stationary and portable label and receipt printing solution products that enable manufacturing and supply markets to capture the benefits of automated product identification and automated legal and financial transactions. The Datamax family of desktop printers coupled with O'Neil's complete line of mobile printers provides printing solutions for any industrial, corporate, or enterprise environment. |
 | Datel DATEL Software Solutions LLC creates innovative, feature rich, real-time and historical call accounting and contact center management solutions for businesses small and large. DATEL's flexible solutions span the breadth of businesses that may just need to keep an eye on cost control to businesses aspiring to differentiate themselves with excellent customer service. DATEL prides itself on outstanding service, and believes you're not investing in just a software solution, but in a partnership that cares for your business. |
 | Dell For more than 28 years, Dell has empowered countries, communities, customers and people everywhere to use technology to realize their dreams. Customers trust us to deliver technology solutions that help them do and achieve more, whether they’re at home, work, school or anywhere in their world. |
 | Denso Scanner and Hand Held Computer Denso is a leading manufacturer of automatic data capture equipment including 1D and 2D bar code readers. Their excellent quality and advanced technology will contribute to improving your business efficiency. |
 | Descartes Software Descartes is the global leader in providing on-demand, software-as-a-service solutions focused on improving the productivity, performance and security of logistics-intensive businesses. Descartes has over 173,000 parties using its cloud based services. Customers use our modular, software-as-a-service solutions to route, schedule, track and measure delivery resources; plan, allocate and execute shipments; rate, audit and pay transportation invoices; access global trade data; file customs and security documents for imports and exports; and complete numerous other logistics processes by participating in the world's largest, collaborative multi-modal logistics community. The company’s headquarters are in Waterloo, Ontario, Canada and there are offices and partners around the world. |
 | Dialogic Telecommunications Products Dialogic has become a leading provider of world-class technologies based on open standards such as host media processing and other multimedia products that enable its customers and partners to deliver innovative mobile, video, IP, and TDM solutions for Network Service Providers and Enterprise Communication Networks. |
 | Digi Security Products Digi International, the leader in Connectware, makes device networking easy by developing products and technologies that are cost-effective and easy to use. Digi's extensive range of products are an ideal fit for numerous vertical markets including retail/point-of-sale (POS), industrial automation, security, traffic management and power utilities. |
 | DigiPoS POS System DigiPoS delivers technology solutions that support the demands of retailers as they seek to achieve their own core business objectives. Digipos understands and reflects the nature of Retailing and its interaction with technology. In Digipos those retailers have a true technology partner capable of delivering across the retail technology spectrum. This is evidenced in the Retail Blade Store System Architecture for example which provides a consistent, flexible and high ROI platform for integration into the store environment. |
 | Display Werks Display Werks is a factory authorized touch integrator, approved by major partners such as Samsung, Sony, Sharp and 3MTM Touch. A rigorous testing and review process is involved in securing this important designation. For the touch system user this means the products you purchase from Display Werks carry the original manufacturer's warranty intact. For the project manager, dealer or system integrator, it is your assurance that the seamless integration process used by Display Werks has been approved by the original equipment manufacturer and is a product that you can confidently deploy in your touch solutions. |
 | DLI Rugged Tablet DLI designs, manufactures, and services the industry's most innovative and affordable rugged mobile computers. Their tablets and in-vehicle devices form the foundation of high-value mobile computing solutions throughout the entire mobile enterprise in industries as diverse as manufacturing, field service, retail, public safety, warehousing, transportation, and government. With nearly 20 years experience in the mobile computing industry, DLI understands the challenges of rapidly changing technologies and the increased bottom-line demands placed on mobile operations. DLI products provide high-value solutions to the most complex mobile business problems. |
 | Dryrain Technologies Dryrain Technologies was founded in 2009 and is based in the Philadelphia metropolitan area. Mobile development is in their DNA. They were founded with the objective of developing engaging mobile apps. Their core values are to build elegant, user-oriented apps that user love. They believe that apps can be beautiful and simplistic while still achieving powerful results. |
 | DT Research Tablet Computer and POS Touch Computer DT Research, Inc. develops and manufactures information appliances including tablet devices and digital signage solutions for vertical markets. DT Research offers a wide selection of products based on robust yet aggressive configurations and platforms. These products comprise modular units, desktop display-integrated systems, and mobile tablet devices for embedded computing as well as display-integrated systems and plug-and-play appliances for digital signage applications. |
 | DuVoice Telecommunications Products DuVoice Corporation was founded in 1990 and is located next to Lake Washington in the Seattle suburb of Kirkland Washington. DuVoice develops software and hardware solutions for the telecommunications industry. Products include a turnkey hospitality server which provides guest and staff messaging, wake up calls and a PMS interface to most any PBX. In the business market DuVoice has unified messaging system which delivers MP3 or wave voice mail messages and PDF fax messages to email. A small conference bridge is also available from DuVoice. |
| | Dymo Printer and Labeler Dymo is fast-becoming the worldwide leader in providing innovative labeling solutions that help people organize and identify their world: home, office or worksite. Dymo offers a complete range of products, from simple embossers, manual label makers and desktop products to industrial portables and computer-connected products. Dymo label makers offer diverse functionality, including bar code, address checking and much more. |
 | Eaton Eaton provides energy-efficient solutions that help their customers effectively manage electrical, hydraulic and mechanical power more efficiently, safely and sustainably. Eaton has approximately 103,000 employees and sells products to customers in more than 175 countries. |
 | ecom instruments Hand Held Computer ecom instruments is an innovative company which is characterised by its integrity, professionalism, high levels of expertise and reliability in realising demanding projects in the field of explosion-shielded products. Your requirements are accommodated by our employees around the world. We regard ourselves as a partner to customers from the most diverse sectors, which include the chemical, petrochemical, pharmaceutical and mining industry to name but a few. |
 | Edgewater Networks Edgewater Networks develops products that ensure the secure and reliable delivery of IP based voice and video for service providers and enterprises. Edgewater's products offer proven network and operational savings from the customer premises to the core of the network. EdgeMarc Enterprise Session Border Controller provide a VoIP aware NAT/Firewall, VoIP survivability, passive call quality monitoring and powerful but easy-to-use traffic management that ensures high quality voice and video. The EdgeView VoIP Support System offers proactive call quality monitoring (including VoIP MOS), Plug & Dial IP phone configuration, and remote management and monitoring of VoIP endpoints. |
 | Elatec RFID Reader Elatec RFID Systems represents valuable know-how for manufacturers, system developers and integrators working with radio frequency identification. They've been active in the field from the onset and continue to closely monitor both new developments and breakthroughs still in the pipeline. More than just bringing many years of RFID experience to the table, they support contract fulfillment with project management know-how, HW/SW development competency and the production of quality electronics. |
 | Elite Screens Elite Screens Inc. is a California-based projection screen manufacturer with satellite offices in Europe and Asia to support its worldwide distribution network. Its ISO9000-2001 certified manufacturing facilities produce a wide array of projection screens for the commercial and residential audio-visual markets. |
| | Elo Touch screen Monitor Elo Touchscreens are reliable, accurate, clear, responsive, and easy to install and use. Elo Accutouch is activated with finger, gloved hand or any input stylus. AccuTouch technology is the workhorse of resistive touchscreens, providing unsurpassed performance in POS, industrial, medical, and transportation applications. Touch the screen with a finger, gloved hand, fingernail, or object such as a credit card, and you'll receive a fast, accurate response every time. Elo Accutouch CRT color touchscreen monitor is available in a variety of sizes, interfaces and screens. |
 | Eltron Printer and ID Printer Eltron Printers products are used in tens of thousands of offices, agencies, and stores worldwide. Applications range from photo ID, access control, retail loyalty programs, and club membership to pre-paid phone cards, employee badges, student identification, and driver's licenses..and many, many more. |
 | EMAX Pole Display EMAX Customer Displays are the most user-friendly displays on Earth! With the ease of flipping a few switches, the display can be used to select any one of four very popular display modes. Possible selections include EMAX, IBM dumb terminal, Aedex or Ultimate. |
 | eMobilePOS eMobilePOS, a pioneer and leader in mobile point-of-sale, provides an all-in-one mobile POS and inventory management solution that fits all the functionality of a traditional POS workstation into the palm of your hand. It allows businesses to process sales transactions, accept payments, and track sales and inventory in real-time, from any location. |
 | Enovate Enovate Medical is an international manufacturer and provider of mobile and wall-mounted clinical workstations for the healthcare environment. They are committed to improving patient care, safety, and security by providing comprehensive solutions designed with the clinical environment—and the clinician— in mind. |
| | ENS Payment Terminal Mounts Pivot. Swivel. Tilt. Rotate. When you need to put a move on it, ENS quality and attention to detail make all the difference. ENS designs their products with no metal-to-metal contact on moving surfaces for reliably smooth operation. And you have the convenience of setting the tilt and swivel tension in the field. |
 | Entegra Tablets Entegra Technologies has an established history of designing, engineering, and manufacturing innovative commercial and military mobile devices. We've listened to and learned from our customers about their challenges with advancing their tablets to the next level of integration with their enterprise systems. They need to move beyond simple web browsers and actually improve users' workflow by integrating their mobile devices with their enterprise systems. |
 | Envox Telecommunications Products With over 1,250,000 ports deployed on a global basis, Envox Worldwide is a leading global provider of voice solutions. Envox offers its customers full-featured development environments, flexible development tools, and a comprehensive VoiceXML platform - whatever they need to ensure outstanding price/performance and ROI for the voice solutions they develop. |
 | ePadLink Signature Capture Pad The ePadLink family of products contains electronic signature input devices for capturing secure, legally-binding signatures within a wide range of business applications. |
 | epcSolutions RFID Software and Asset Tracking Software epcSolutions, Inc. is the leading provider of RFID compliance software to the Wal*Mart and DoD supplier community. epcSolutions' GS1Net3 application suite implements the GS1 System, a series of standards designed to improve supply chain management. The GS1 System includes: BarCodes - Numbering and bar coding; eCom - EDI (Electronic Data Interchange); Global Data Synchronization Network (GDSN) - data synchronization; EPCglobal - RFID (Radio Frequency Identification). The "Any Asset, One Network" application suite allows users to manage all four asset types found in a typical business: Work in Process, Finished Goods/Inventory, Fixed Assets and People. |
| | Epson Receipt Printer Epson Printer are fast and reliable for any POS application. |
 | Equinox Payment Terminal Equinox Payments, LLC, is an industry-leading point-of-sale terminal manufacturer and applications developer that is comprised of Hypercom Corporation's former operations plus a significant number of platform development, security, supply chain and other key experts to create a highly-competitive, standalone company. Equinox offers a wide-array of payment terminals that serve as content delivery platforms in both customer-activated and merchant-activated settings. |
 | eTWIST Evidence Tracking Software Primary Marking Systems' eTactical Weapons Identification and Security Tracking, or eTWIST, is a barcoded Windows Mobile 6.x based software designed for unobtrusive tracking of Evidence. eTWIST is perfect for Law Enforcement, Military, or Private Enterprise Applications needing Chain of Custody documentation. |
 | Evolis ID Printer and ID Ribbon Evolis designs, manufactures, and markets a comprehensive range of plastic card printing solutions. Their card printers are fitted with options for graphic, magnetic and electric (contact and RFID contactless chip cards) personalization of all kind of cards and badges (employee badges, student IDs, payment cards, etc.). Evolis aims at making plastic card printing widely available and affordable by offering simple, on-demand and customized printing solutions that bring quality to the largest scope of business users. |
 | Exloc Intrinsically Safe Scanner Exloc provides instruments, electronic devices and other products specifically designed and approved for use in hazardous classified locations involving flammable gas and dust atmospheres. They specialize in products outside the scope of the mainstream process control vendors. Third-party approvals include Factory Mutual, Underwriter's Laboratories, and Canadian Standards Association. Exloc serves industrial clients in North America and throughout the world. |
 | Extech Portable Printer The Extech Data Systems Division is one of the world's leading developers of portable printers for enterprise-wide applications centered on mobile information and remote transactions. Extech printers are high speed, innovative, rugged, reliable, and easy to use. With over 17 years experience developing portable printers, Extech Data Systems has the industry knowledge, design expertise, and technological skills needed to meet customer mobile printing needs. |
 | Extreme Networks Wireless Products Extreme Networks is a provider of network infrastructure equipment and services for enterprises, data centers, and service providers serving customers of all industries and organizations around the globe including businesses, hospitals, schools, hotels, telecommunications companies and government agencies. We pride ourselves on delivering innovative and intelligent solutions to our customers for needs in mobility, management and security, data center and high performance networking, and software defined networking. |
 | Package Tracking Software EZTrackit is a web-based package tracking software solution that does things a bit differently. It's philosophy is that package management software should be super fast, super easy, and much less expensive than logging items by hand. EZTrackIt's proven reliability means you never have to worry about packages piling up. You can count on EZTrackIt for dependable service, day in and day out. |
 | Fargo ID Printer and ID Ribbon With ID card systems and badge printers from Fargo Electronics, you're taking a critical step to a more secure environment and business. |
 | FEC FEC (Firich Enterprises Co., Ltd.), founded in 1995, is a worldwide leader in POS systems generating solid and consistent growth. With dynamic POS expertise in hardware design and manufacturing, FEC provides a full range of POS products, including all-in-one touch terminals, box PCs, monitors as well as related peripherals. In addition, FEC provides KIOSK related products and services. |
 | FEIG RFID Reader FEIG ELECTRONIC has many years of experience in development within all business fields and is focused on High Tech products in all divisions. Their specialists develop standard products and customized solutions. Beyond that FEIG ELECTRONIC is active in research and standards development in co-operation with universities, industry organizations, as well as industrial partners. |
 | Firebox Touch screen Monitor Firebox Displays specializes in the very best, intuitive TFT LCD touch monitors for an extensive variety of markets and applications. Firebox specializes in delivering cost effective, adaptive products driven by top quality components and insightful design. Topped off with an industry leading national support and service infrastructure, Firebox deliver the hardware to make the most of your digital world. |
 | Fishbowl Inventory Software Fishbowl Inventory was designed from the start to provide advanced inventory control and manufacturing capability to Wholesalers/Distributors, Manufacturers and Retailers that use QuickBooks. Multi-location inventory control, point of sale, manufacturing, serial/lot number tracking, pick/pack and ship functions are all typical of the type of advanced features that Fishbowl Inventory provides. Using Fishbowl Inventory, QuickBooks users can now address their inventory control needs even as they grow to a mid-market size company that does well over $50 million a year in business. Fishbowl Inventory is based in Orem Utah and was founded in 2001. |
 | Flypaper Flypaper is the leading Flash Digital Signage Solution that empowers programmers and non-programmers alike to create, edit, share, track and reuse high-impact video content. |
 | Frick RFID Tag William Frick and Company is a customer-driven manufacturer of specialty labeling and marking products. Founded by entrepreneur Bill Frick in 1975 the company (often referred to as "Frick") has over the years established itself as a reliable, innovative and trusted part of its customers' and suppliers' businesses. In addition to the labels, decals, nameplates and signs upon which the company was founded its' product line has grown to include SmartMark RFID products, FlexPost ground markers, AuthentiCal security labels and 3D formed nameplates. Frick's close customer relationships have led to many specialized graphics and custom marking products. |
 | Fujitsu Hand Held Computer & Scanner Fujitsu's quality products integrate easily with your store system at the point of service and are designed to help sales associates speed service to your customers. |
 | Gamber-Johnson In business nearly 60 years, Gamber-Johnson has been a market leader of the highest quality vehicle computer mounts and vehicle mounting components. As part of the Leggett & Platt Commercial Vehicle Products (CVP) Group, Gamber-Johnson is dedicated to providing products that are built to last and that perform in even the most demanding applications. |
 | GammaTech Rugged Laptop GammaTech Computer Corp. is a major manufacturer of portable notebook computers. Over the past 21 years, GammaTech has positioned itself as one of the largest suppliers of innovative notebook computers in the world. GammaTech is the first manufacturer to bring ruggedized notebooks to the mass consumer market. GammaTech Computer Corp.'s mission is to continuously strive for technological advancement, product quality and customer satisfaction. Our manufacturing facilities are located in Taiwan and Mainland China. Because of our worldwide presence, GammaTech is capable of responding to the needs of portable computer users worldwide. GammaTech listens closely to the market and develops products that are in demand. GammaTech is proud to deliver the highest quality products available at the most competitive pricing possible. |
| | Generalscan Barcode Equipment Generalscan is the leading AIDC (automatic recognition and data acquisition) comprehensive value added sales service provider and important supply chain management solutions and equipment provider, it is one of the few domestic two dimensional barcode company have core knowledge property rights. We provide professional one and two dimensional barcode automatic identification system, machine vision system, mobile computing and wireless network system, including enterprise management system (such as WMS, TMS, MES, EAM or ERP etc) integrated service, and also providing real-time tracing, warehouse management system and fixed asset tracking system. Their business model is including hardware and software sales, system integration, software development, technical support, field service and so on. |
 | Getac Rugged Laptop and Tablet Computer As one of the leading ruggedized computing solution suppliers, Getac offers the most extensive rugged computing product lines covering notebooks, tablets and handhelds. Their ruggedness levels range from fully rugged to semi-rugged to business rugged. All products utilize state of the art technologies, and meet with international testing criteria, such as MIL-STD 810G. Getac rugged products are applicable for a wide range of fields, crossing military and defense, law enforcement, public safety, utility, field service, oil and gas, telecommunications, transportation, manufacturing and mobile workforce. |
 | Glacier Vehicle & Fixed Mount Computers, Rugged Tablets and Rugged Hand Held Computer Glacier Computer is a manufacturer and distributor of rugged industrial computers. They design, market and support industrial computer systems for environments that require durability and ease of use. The Industrial Systems, Mobile Systems, and solutions for Public Safety conform to industry standards and are engineered to operate 24/7 in any condition. |
 | Global Technology Systems Hand Held Computer Batteries and Portable Printer Batteries Global Technology Systems expertly designs and manufactures high-performance batteries, chargers, and power management technologies for mobile devices such as: two-way radios, mobile computers, barcode scanners, and portable printers. Millions of public safety, logistics, and retail business professionals rely daily on GTS to power their mission critical communications and mobile computing applications. GTS products and services are designed to maximize the performance of your mobile devices, leading to increased productivity and reduced costs. Our team of engineers solves today's toughest mobile power challenges and develop award-winning innovations such as NEOCELL Lithium Polymer batteries and GTS' groundbreaking Test & Replace service. |
 | Grabba Scanner and Hand Held Computer Grabba is the world leading manufacturer of attachments for consumer Smartphones that make it possible to access and work with data available in symbols, tokens, forms of proof of identity and evidence of bundles of rights. |
 | Griffin Apple Scanner and MSR Sled Griffin Technology began designing and manufacturing technical solutions with an innovative flair in 1992. They've since grown to become one of the largest providers of accessories for personal computing and digital media. |
 | GVision Touch screen Monitor & Monitor GVISION's strength is its breadth of product line, which offers the end-customer the ultimate in display flexibility. |
 | Hand Held Scanner, Hand Held Computer & Verifier Hand Held Products is now part of Honeywell. Hand Held, based in Skaneateles Falls, NY, is the leading provider of image-based data collection solutions for mobile, wireless, and transaction processing applications to end users throughout the world. |
 | Harvard Battery Hand Held Computer Battery, Portable Printer Battery and Scanner Battery Since its inception in 1989, Harvard Battery has been committed to a specific goal; becoming the leader in providing alternatives to the original equipment manufacturer's (OEM) batteries and accessories, primarily in the PDT / Scanner marketplace. Their broad product line now includes replacements batteries, cables, chargers, and conditioners for PDTs, barcode scanners, two-way radios, laptops, and replacements for UPS systems. |
 | Havis Mounting Solutions Havis has a legacy dating back over 80 years as a trusted manufacturer and provider of mission critical equipment with a focus on the customer. Built on a tradition of supporting the public safety sector, the brand has grown and transformed significantly to a complete line of products that maximize mobile worker productivity with comfortable solutions, built to the highest safety standards, with a focus on quality. |
 | HDSTOR HDSTOR, Inc. is an Industrial Distributor of hard drives with extensive experience supporting security OEM's and Distributors with marketing, supply chain, product life-cycle management, and world class aftermarket sales and product support. |
 | Heckler POS Touch Computer Heckler Design creates simple, minimalist, and visually appealing products which help customers to more enjoyably interact with technology. |
 | Henge Docks Henge Docks designs and manufactures high-end accessories for the Apple ecosystem, including the market's best docking solutions for MacBook computers. Founded in 2009, Henge Docks is a creative, philosophy driven organization focused on innovative design, with a deep commitment to our culture and our customers. The company adheres to the design philosophy of "Simplicity with Potential," ensuring each product is both beautiful and effective, offering users a seamlessly enhanced experience with their Apple devices. |
 | HHP Scanner, Hand Held Computer & Verifier Hand Held, based in Skaneateles Falls, NY, is the leading provider of image-based data collection solutions for mobile, wireless, and transaction processing applications to end users throughout the world. |
 | HID Smart Card Reader and Access Control Device HID Global is the trusted leader in providing access and ID management solutions for the delivery of secure identity. HID Global is focused on creating customer value worldwide with technology-based access solutions, issuance solutions, embedded technology solutions and logistics technology solutions. |
| | Honeywell Scanner, Hand Held Computer & Verifier Honeywell provides portable power solutions for handheld scanners, handheld computers, printers, and vehicle mounted computers. With quality that is regarded as the best in the world, Honeywell scanners are durable and reliable for retail, specifically designed for manufacturing, and healthcare operations. Honeywell handheld computers are ideal for field mobility, warehousing, and logistics operations. Honeywell acquired Handheld, Metrologic, LXE, and Intermec, who were all leading scanning, mobility, and printing manufacturers in the industry. Choose a Honeywell scanner, handheld computer, or barcode printer below, or contact one of our sales representatives for a quantity discount. |
 | HP POS System & POS Touch Computer HP POS Solutions reduce costs while increasing your flexibility and competitive edge. HP has many different form factors to suit your needs from tablets, retail hardened pc’s, and tradition all in ones, they have you covered. From retail to hospitality, 1 store to enterprise they have a POS solution for you. HP point-of sale solutions are robust, full-featured and based on open standards to maximize value while minimizing both acquisition costs and total cost of ownership. |
 | Hypercom Payment Terminal Hypercom Corporation is one of the largest global providers of complete electronic payment solutions and value-added services at the point-of-transaction. Hypercom delivers a full suite of high security, end-to-end electronic payment products and services to customers that include large domestic and international financial institutions, electronic payment processors, large retailers, independent sales organizations (ISOs) and distributors. Their solutions enable businesses in more than 100 countries to securely expand their revenues and profits. |
 | ID Innovations ID Innovations was founded in 1993 to provide low cost, high performance hardware and software solutions for the identification market. |
 | IDBLUE RFID Reader IDBLUE is a leading provider of ultramobile HF and UHF RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) Bluetooth readers for the smartphone and tablet market. IDBLUE's product line is designed to add value to any organizations mobility infrastructure by offering low cost, high performance, scalable RFID readers. |
 | Identiv Access Control Cards Identiv, Inc. is the leading global player in physical security and secure identification. Identiv's products, software, systems, and services address the markets for physical and logical access control and a wide range of RFID-enabled applications. Customers in the government, enterprise, consumer, education, healthcare, and transportation sectors rely on Identiv's access and identification solutions. Identiv's mission is to secure the connected physical world: from perimeter to desktop access, and from the world of physical things to the Internet of Everything. |
 | IDP ID Printer As one of the pioneers of ID card printing technology, IDP has developed and manufactured ID card printers since 2005. IDP has differentiated themselves by providing high quality products with the latest mechanical, electronic and software technologies along with the best technical support and warranties. IDP aims at making plastic card printing widely available and affordable by offering simple, on-demand and customized printing solutions that bring quality to the largest scope of business users. |
 | ID Tech Card Scanner, Keyboard, and Scanners IDTech Card Readers (MSR) manufactured by ID TECH, allow users a durable and easy-to-apply line of Magnetic Stripe readers/writers to security applications, point-of-sale, and other applications. IDTech also manufactures barcode slot readers, smart card readers. |
 | IEE Pole Display IEE provides a comprehensive offering of information displays and integrated display solutions. IEE's display products are utilized in applications ranging from the factory floor to the retail store, from the battlefield to the operating room. Across a wide spectrum of commercial, industrial and military/aerospace applications, IEE continuously provides industry leading technical and manufacturing excellence in standard products and custom solutions. IEE's products include interactive touch displays, flat panel displays, extra-wide temperature liquid crystal displays, vacuum fluorescent displays customer Point of Sale (POS) poles displays and price verification kiosks. IEE's unique ruggedized packaging and software capabilities make us the perfect source for integrated and custom display solutions. |
| | iimak Ribbon IIMAK is a global leader in the development, manufacturing and distribution of printing, imaging and marking consumable supplies. IIMAK’s thermal transfer ribbons, inkjet inks, direct thermal films and related products are focused in markets such as Automatic Identification and Data Capture (barcode), signage and graphics, and packaging. |
 | Impact Impact Power Technologies (IPT) provides the longest lasting, highest value portable power products, systems, accessories and services in the industry. IPT was founded when three battery experts came together with the business-building experts of Global Business Funding Group. This resultant IPT team brings customers an unusual combination of extensive portable power industry knowledge along with the financial, operational, marketing and customer service resources of serial entrepreneurs that is unmatched in the battery industry. |
 | Impinj RFID Reader and Antenna Impinj, Inc. is the world's leading innovator in UHF Gen 2 RFID solutions for both item-level and supply-chain tagging. Impinj draws on its technical expertise and industry partnerships to deliver a wide range of products and solutions, comprising high-performance tag chips, readers, reader chips, software, antennas and RFID subsystem integration. Impinj's products provide robust performance, integration and cost effectiveness to a global customer base across numerous vertical markets with applications including inventory management, asset tracking, authentication and serialization. |
 | InfinID RFID Software InfinID Technologies Inc, is the leading supplier of software solutions for for achieving Department of Defense (DoD) mandate compliance for MIL-STD 129 RFID and MIL-STD 130 UID. InfinID's AssetWorx! solution is a complete RFID fixed asset management system with an intuitive interface that is easy to implement, learn and use. Developed and designed for businesses of any size - whether you need to monitor a few assets or you are managing several sites. |
 | Infinite Peripherals Hand Held Computer & Printer Infinite Peripherals is the world's leading supplier of enterprise-level peripherals for Apple iOS devices. Our devices enable barcode scanning, Mag-stripe reading, RFID read/write, NFC read, and BlueTooth communication via our Apple Made for iPod/iPhone/iPad approved peripherals. |
 | InFlow Inventory Software inFlow is inventory management software designed for small to mid-sized businesses to save time on paperwork, fulfill customer needs accurately, and free up cash held in excess inventory. inFlow tracks inventory, customer orders, and purchase orders, and can help with generating reports and reordering stock. It allows multiple computers to be connected so everyone can work together. |
| | Ingenico Signature Capture Pad Ingenico provides retail merchants with reliable, secure electronic transaction terminals designed to speed customer check-out while reducing the merchant's overall cost of business. Ingenico has solutions for the small independent merchant right through to the large, multi-national, multi-lane merchant requiring customized software and hardware installations. Ingenico products and services are used by banking, retail, petroleum, transportation, healthcare industries and governments to ensure the secure acceptance and flow of electronic commerce. Today, more daily transactions in the USA originate on Ingenico terminals than any other brand. |
 | IntelliTrack Inventory Software IntelliTrack is a user-friendly Windows application. Easy menu navigation allows you to quickly perform common inventory tasks. |
| | Intermec Printer & Intermec Scanner Intermec is not only a manufacturer of fine bar code label printers it also specializes in turning those bar code labels into the information you need to make your company run. Intermec currently offers products that include batch handhelds, windows Ce devices, wireless LAN, pen based computers, printers, vehicle mounted computers, RF handhelds, RFID technology and software. |
 | Intuit POS Software Intuit, founded in 1983, develops financial and tax preparation software and related services for small businesses, accountants and individuals. Intuit makes the personal finance programs Quicken and TurboTax as well as the small business accounting program QuickBooks. In addition, they produce QuickBooks Point of Sale solution for small retailers, professional tax solutions ProSeries and Lacerte, and the Web-based corporate workgroup productivity solution QuickBase. |
 | Invengo RFID Label Invengo provides complete product line which includes label, inlay, tag, reader, module, and antenna, etc. Over a decade, Invengo has helped various industries meet their business needs by implementing RFID technology: railway transportation, intelligent traffic/ETC, warehouse, logistics, retail, library, automatic weighing, assets tracking and management, pharmaceuticals. To meet the emerging demand from EPC compliant supply-chain and other industries which seek low-cost tags for deployment, Invengo's up-to-date production facility provides quality and economical RFID transponders in the forms of inlay, label, ticket and card. |
 | Ithaca Printer Ithaca Printers are for simple receipt printing or a variety of transaction needs (check validation, multi-part forms, MICR reading) our products provide retailers a fast, reliable solution to increasing transaction-time at the checkout counter. |
 | Itox Telecommunications Products Since its founding in 1987, ITOX has been recognized nationwide as a leading supplier of x86 embedded motherboards for use in light industrial and special OEM environments. All of their products are manufactured under strict revision-control, with guaranteed availability for a minimum of three to five years. |
 | Itronix Rugged Laptop Based in Spokane, Washington, General Dynamics Itronix is a world-class developer of wireless, rugged computing solutions for mobile workers, offering a full range of field computing systems including laptops, ultra mobile notebook PCs and tablet PCs. We distinguish ourselves in the market through technological innovation, superior implementation capabilities, and exemplary customer support services. In addition, General Dynamics Itronix provides award-winning Services that range from project planning and management to third party integration services, enterprise help desk services, one-call mobility help desks, and ongoing maintenance support. |
 | ITW Linx Surge Protector ITW Linx is a leader in the design and development of surge protection devices since the division was created in 1982. Linx is a division of Illinois Tool Works, Inc. (ITW), a Fortune 200 Company, with over 600 operating units in 44 countries. Our products are the result of innovative engineering and careful consideration of application requirements. |
 | IVSN Group Asset Tracking Software The IVSN Group selects niche and innovative applications for a variety of different businesses. IVSN's specialty is conducting a complete analysis of a client's needs and providing a solution that will fit their long-term goals. IVSN and its partners create lasting partnerships with client. |
 | J2 Formed in 2002, J2 Retail Systems is a UK-based international group specializing in the manufacture of PC-based touchscreens, LCD touchscreen monitors and point-of-sale hardware to the retail, hospitality and leisure industries. |
 | Jabra Telecommunications Products Jabra is a global producer of innovative headset and speakerphone solutions. They employ around 875 people and have sales offices all over the globe. They enable effortless communication for mobile users, office-based and contact center employees in all parts of the world. |
 | Janam Hand Held Computer Janam Technologies LLC is a provider of rugged, handheld computing devices for mobile workers. Janam combines deep industry knowledge with advanced technologies to deliver products and accessories that increase productivity, reduce costs and improve customer satisfaction. Specializing in purpose-built mobile computers that scan barcodes and communicate wirelessly, Janam now offers the world's first fully-featured industrial Palm OS based product line. The XP Series was designed to run mission-critical applications in retail, healthcare, hospitality, manufacturing and logistics. |
 | Javelin POS Touch Computer Javelin Point of Sale Workstations and Javelin touchscreens feature leading designs at everyday low prices. |
 | Jolly ID Card Software, Asset Tracking Software and Bar code Software Jolly Technologies is a recognized world leader in secure identification, visitor management, barcode and asset tracking software. Every day, prestigious companies in all fields and more than 120 countries enjoy the productivity advantages of Jolly's innovative, premier solutions. Jolly is committed to enhancing productivity with best-in-class business process software solutions that are exceptionally powerful and remarkably easy to use. |
 | Juniper Network Products Juniper Networks, Inc. is the leader in high-performance networking. Juniper offers a high-performance network infrastructure that creates a responsive and trusted environment for accelerating the deployment of services and applications over a single network. This fuels high-performance businesses. |
 | Juniper Systems Founded in 1993, Juniper Systems, Inc. is now a world-leader in ultra-rugged handheld computers and intuitive field computing solutions, while their HarvestMaster brand products provide solutions for agriculture applications. With over 95 employees, Juniper Systems, Inc has twice been recognized as one of the fastest growing companies in Utah by The Mountain West Venture Group of Utah. Their company maxims state that "We serve our customers and fellow employees with trust, love, respect, and active support, and expect the same in return", and we actively work towards that goal everyday. |
 | Kensington Kensington is the inventor and worldwide leader in laptop security locks, the acknowledged leader of Trackball innovation and offers the broadest range of premium branded iPad, Tablet, iPhone and Smartphone productivity solutions. |
 | KeyTronicEMS Keyboards KeyTronic is a leading manufacturer of keyboards designed to appeal to the widest audiences. KeyTronic's keyboard products have offered quality and reliability for years. Guaranteed to last a life time, KeyTronic's keyboards are Windows compatible and factory tested to withstand 20 million key strokes. KeyTronic's patented tactile-response mechanism renders them virtually silent and provide superior performance every time. |
 | KoamTac Scanner KoamTac was founded in 2002 by Dr. Hanjin Lee, an engineer and inventor who holds multiple patents in the scanning technology field and has many more pending. Dr. Lee's vision was to create a new market in the barcode world with an exciting new product with a quality and versatility that set it apart from the competition. He made his product universally compatible with all technology platforms --PCs, Android, Blackberry and also saw the sweet spot in the market that opened up with the explosion of smartphone and tablet usage. This foresight enabled him to position KoamTac as the very first company to make Bluetooth barcode scanners compatible with Apple products, including the iPhone, iPod and iPad. |
 | KSI Keyboard KSI is the worldwide leader in design, development and manufacture of custom keyboards featuring integrated biometrics, point of sale technology, programmability, smart card and RFID technologies. |
| | KSI Keyboard Some of the worlds most important corporations and organizations have turned to KSI for secure, compliant and scalable solutions that fit compatibly with their risk assessment and cyber security strategy. KSI has a solutions for password replacement using biometrics, near field communication, contact-less smart cards, legacy HID badges as well as auto locking desktops when a user walks away from their workstation. |
 | Kutir Mobile Solutions Kutir Mobility offers off the shelf, SaaS based productivity applications for Field Service, Proof of Delivery and Inventory Tracking. These solutions are highly customizable to clients business processes and Kutir Mobility takes pride in offering this as a differentiator and also provide the ability to integrate with any backend systems that the clients may have. Kutir Mobility also offers custom web and mobile application development solutions for clients like Costco, Johnson Controls, Morpho Detection and United Rentals. |
 | Labelmate Label Rewinder Labelmate has engineered a complete range of rugged, durable products. Choose from very low-cost Universal Label Rewinders to High-Speed Heavy-Duty Rewinders for use in continuous-duty high-volume production environments. Labelmate Slitters increase your small label production efficiency while Labelmate Unwinders solve your label feed problems. Core Chucks make mounting and removing label rolls easy. The most easy-to-use, heavy-duty, and reliable products of their kind, every Labelmate Product is built to rugged industrial-quality standards. All Rewinders and Unwinders have a 5-Year Parts and Labor Limited Warranty. |
 | Laird RFID Antenna Laird is a global technology company focused on providing components and solutions that protect electronic devices from electromagnetic interference and heat, and that enable connectivity through wireless applications and antennae systems. They design, develop and supply the technology that allows people, organizations, industrial applications and electronic devices to connect efficiently, locally and globally. |
 | Lenovo Computers and Tablets The Lenovo brand came into existence only in 2004, but the company has a much longer history dating back to 1984. Since then, Lenovo has become one of the leading PC companies in the world for large business and the public sector. Lenovo makes the fastest booting notebook in the world. It's ThinkPad-and in 18 years, 60 million of them have been sold across the globe. Lenovo products consistantly deliver high quality, reliability and durability to meet customer demands. |
 | Lexmark Lexmark is a provider of printing and imaging products, software, solutions and services that help customers save time and money. |
 | LG Digital Signage Displays LG Electronics USA serves customers in the lodging and hospitality, digital signage, systems integration, healthcare, education, government and industrial markets. Based in Lincolnshire, Ill., with its dedicated engineering and customer support team, LG Electronics delivers business-to-business technology solutions tailored to the particular needs of business environments. |
 | LightSpeed POS Software LightSpeed is a software company whose technology arms retailers with powerful tools that reinvent the shopping experience for today's iGeneration consumers. The software is a robust, fully integrated, inventory-centric retail system that turns Mac computers, iPads, and iPhones into cutting edge sales and retail management tools-bringing the access, value and speed of online shopping into the store environment. LightSpeed products are multi-user, multi-store and extensible through a developer API so that software never limits retail aspirations. |
 | Lind Electronics Power Solutions Already a leading provider of rugged mobile power solutions to the U.S. military, public safety and warehousing industries, Lind products are gaining popularity in all extreme environments where ruggedized mobile power solutions are the only solution. Whether a standard or a custom mobile power solution, you can trust a Lind solution to be designed and manufactured to industry-leading standards. |
 | Linksys Wireless Products Linksys has been pioneering connectivity since 1988, helping customers connect at home, on the job, and on the go. Simplify control of your home, entertainment, security, and Internet access the worldwide leader in home networking that transforms how people connect, communicate and collaborate. |
 | Loftware Bar code Software Loftware is respected for its quality products, technology leadership and innovative solutions. |
 | Logic Controls Cash Drawer & Pole Display Logic-Controls Customer Displays & Card Readers (MSR) Logic Controls Customer Displays & Card Readers (MSR) from Logic Controls, Inc., are part of an extensive line of POS industrial components which are easily integrated into any PC-based system. Hardware or software drivers are not required; making these components truly easy to use and apply. |
 | Logitech ID Capture Cameras and Accessories Focused on innovation and quality, Logitech designs personal peripherals to help people enjoy a better experience with the digital world. Logitech's leadership in innovation encompasses a wide variety of personal peripherals (both cordless and corded), with special emphasis on products for PC navigation, gaming, Internet communications, digital music and home-entertainment control. |
 | Luxor Charging Carts Luxor has been creating quality specialty furniture in Northern Illinois since 1946. Recognizing the needs of work-intensive environments, Luxor began designing and distributing such products as serving, utility and automotive carts, portable workstations and desks, book trucks, podiums, flat panel TV mounting carts and so much more. |
 | LXE Hand Held Computer & Scanner Metrologic is now part of Honeywell. LXE designs rugged wireless computers and vehicle mounted data collection solutions that improve supply chain performance. LXE scanners are ideal for the manufacturing and warehouse environments, while their ring scanners are purposely built for voice-enabled picking solutions. Honeywell acquired LXE in 2011 in order to strengthen its rugged mobility and vehicle mounted computer selection. Check out our full line of LXE scanners, mobile computers, vehicle mounted computers, and ring scanners below or call one of our representatives for a quantity discount. |
 | M-S Cash Drawer Cash Drawer M-S Cash Drawer Corporation is a specialty manufacturer and wholesale distributor of a full line of POS cash drawers. Their manufacturing facility was established in 1946 and over the years we have supplied drawers to POS equipment manufacturers such as Panasonic, Sharp, Sanyo, ATT/NCR and large end-users such as McDonald's, Zales, Firestone Tires, Burger King and more. |
 | Magicard ID Printer Magicard is one of the pioneers of ID card printing, having manufactured card printers since 1993. Magicard differentiates themselves by providing a quality product with enhanced card security features and by providing the best support and warranty in the business. |
 | Magma Magma develops and manufactures PCI & PCI Express Expansion Systems for servers, desktops and portable platforms. Magma's patented expansion products extend PCI and PCI Express signals outside the computer over cable to a chassis containing multiple card slots. Magma's product line includes enclosed and non-enclosed solutions ranging from low-end single slot expansion products to fault-tolerant, highly reliable, available and serviceable (RAS) chassis specifically designed for mission critical environments. |
 | MagTek Card Scanner & Check Scanner MagTek Card Readers (MSR) & Check Readers - MagTek, Inc is the world's leading supplier of magnetic stripe card readers and a leading provider of MICR check readers and check imaging devices to financial, hospitality and Gaming organizations to provide easy connectivity, optimize interaction with customers and to improve cost efficiencies. |
 | March Networks March Networks focuses on delivering end-to-end IP video management solutions that help customers realize the true value of networked video. For more than a decade, leading commercial and government organizations worldwide have used their video surveillance and intelligent software applications. |
 | MCL Hand Held Computer Software MCL Technologies is a recognized leader in delivering high-productivity software products for mobile workforce application development, integration, and deployment. MCL-Collection has been implemented in thousands of locations around the world by large and small organizations with sectors of activity as varied as retail, banking, healthcare, government, transportation and logistics, warehousing, field service, and manufacturing. |
 | Mellanox Mellanox Technologies is a leading supplier of end-to-end InfiniBand and Ethernet interconnect solutions and services for servers and storage. Mellanox interconnect solutions increase data center efficiency by providing the highest throughput and lowest latency, delivering data faster to applications and unlocking system performance capability. Mellanox offers a choice of fast interconnect products: adapters, switches, software and silicon that accelerate application runtime and maximize business results for a wide range of markets including high performance computing, enterprise data centers, Web 2.0, cloud, storage and financial services. |
 | Cisco Meraki Telecommunications Products Cisco Meraki operates the industry's largest-scale Cloud Networking service. The Cisco Meraki cloud service powers over tens of thousands of networks worldwide and connects millions of devices. Cisco Meraki also has the most experience in the cloud, having run its production service continuously for seven years. The Cisco Meraki Cloud Networking platform is trusted by thousands of IT professionals, from enterprises to hospitals, banks, and retailers. |
 | Meru Telecommunications Products Meru's Mobile SCALE solution enables companies, hospitals, schools, and government organizations to ensure that users have secure and invariable access to these applications over a mobile infrastructure, without the limits of conventional Wireless LAN (WLAN) solutions. Meru customers experience no difference in application performance between their wired and wireless networks, regardless of the number of clients or the demanding nature of the mission-critical applications deployed. Founded in 2002, Meru is based in Sunnyvale, California. |
| | Metrologic Scanner Metrologic is now part of Honeywell. Metrologic Scanners from Metrologic Instruments, Inc. are part of a broad line of barcode scanners, high-speed automated data capture solutions, and holographic and vision-based technologies. All Metrologic scanners read Code 93 symbology. |
 | Metropolis Metropolis Technologies, Inc. has produced superbly engineered, award-winning call accounting software applications for both the hospitality industry and general business. Metropolis' varied customers include hotels, resorts, casinos, call centers, hospitals, school districts, universities, government agencies, military bases and Hollywood studios, among many others. |
| | Microscan Fixed Scanner, DPM Scanner, Barcode Verifier, and Machine Vision System Microscan Scanners have achieved worldwide recognition as innovative bar code scanners and decoders for automated systems and leads the field of miniaturized high speed fixed mount bar code scanning. |
 | Microsoft POS Software & POS System Microsoft leads the computing industry with the popular Windows operating system series. Microsoft's Business Solutions unit has created Retail Management System software to improve efficiency in retail businesses. |
 | MIKAL MIKAL is the most published computer company in the Beauty Industry with regular articles in Salon Today, Salon Ovations, Nail Pro, and many other Beauty Industry trade publications. MIKAL is also the proud recipient of the Computer Reseller News Software STAR Award, and the VARBusiness Top 50 Solutions Award. |
 | Mitel Powering more than 2 billion connections every day, Mitel helps businesses connect, collaborate and take care of their customers. With over 2,500 channel partners and regional headquarters around the globe, Mitel has a global reach, but also a local touch. |
 | MMF Cash Drawer MMF Cash Drawers come in different models and offer lower cost, high quality value. MMF cash drawers allow you to configure your own interface with most POS receipt printers. |
 | Mobile Epiphany Software Founded in 2008, Mobile Epiphany is a Colorado-based software development company that creates enterprise-class mobile solutions that improve workflow and productivity across a variety of industries. |
 | Mobile Mark, Inc. Antennas Mobile Mark is a leading supplier of antennas to wireless companies throughout the world. They offer innovative designs, quality manufacturing, and reliable performance. Many of their products feature innovative, patented designs, available only from Mobile Mark. Mobile Mark offers an extensive line of mobile, portable, and fixed site antennas as well as custom design products for specialized OEM applications. |
 | MobileDemand Tablet MobileDemand is a leading provider of rugged tablet computers used by mobile workers in Field Service, Food and Beverage Distribution, Manufacturing, Retail, Hospitality, Agriculture, Utilities, Military and Public Sector. MobileDemand is also the #1 provider of rugged tablet computers used in transportation in the United States. xTablets help improve operational efficiency and allow mobile workers to make better business decisions at the point of interaction. They provide ultra-mobility, versatility and are built military rugged to withstand harsh environments. They offer a high resolution, all-light readable touch screen, functionality of a full Microsoft Windows OS and the power of an Intel processor to deliver performance at a lower cost and enable greater efficiency and productivity in the field. |
 | Monarch Printer & Portable Printer Monarch Portable Printers by Paxar are excellent thermal label printers to for every stage in the retail chain. |
 | Motion Computing Rugged Tablet Computers Motion Computing, headquartered in Austin, Texas, produces slate tablet PCs for mobile professionals in industries including healthcare, government, and field force automation. Motion is a mobile computing and wireless communications leader, combining world-class innovation and industry experience so individuals can use computing technology in new ways and places. The company's enhanced line of tablet PCs and accessories are designed to increase productivity for on-the-go users while providing computing security, power and versatility. |
| | Motorola Scanner and Hand Held Computer Motorola is an industry-leader in data capture technology that tailors to various industries, including retail, manufacturing, transportation and logistics, hospitality, and healthcare. With a comprehensive product offering, Motorola is capable of being your one-stop shop for barcode scanners, handheld computers, RFID readers, tablets, and wireless access points/controllers. Check out our top products and full portfolio of Motorola equipment. |
 | MTI Wireless Edge RFID Antenna MTI Wireless Edge is a world leader in the development and production of High Quality Low Cost Antenna Solutions including Smart Antennas, MIMO Antennas and Dual Polarity for wireless applications. Established in 1972, MTI is supplying antennas for both military and commercial markets from 100 KHz to 90 GHz. |
 | MultiTech Security Products Multi-Tech Systems is an ISO 9001:2000-certified global manufacturer of award-winning telephony, Internet, remote access, and device networking products. Since 1970, Multi-Tech Systems has grown from modest origins to a company with a worldwide reputation for reliable products of innovative design. This reputation is just as strong today. New technologies, same focus: Connecting voice and data over IP networks. |
 | NCR Scanner, Printer & POS System NCR helps their customers transform transactions into relationships and use information more effectively and dynamically to make smarter business decisions faster since the very beginnings of the company in 1884. NCR technology has evolved from the world's first cash registers to the retail systems, ATMs, Teradata data warehouses and IT services of today. NCR's central mission is to use innovative technology imaginatively to solve our customers' business problems. |
 | NEC NEC Display Solutions designs, produces and delivers leading-edge visual display technology for a wide variety of markets. They specialize in desktop and large-screen LCD displays, and a diverse line of projectors for customers who demand the most high-quality, reliable display solutions to meet their needs. |
 | NETGEAR Data Networking Device In business, confidence is everything. When it comes to your network, it’s even more important. Whether you’re a small business with big dreams or a mid-size business ready to take the next step, you need to share access and ideas safely, connect remote locations securely and give your people the tools to perform. At NETGEAR, we provide networking, storage and security solutions without the cost and complexity of big IT. NETGEAR's advanced range of reliable, affordable networking products are easy to install and maintain. They deliver solutions you can count on, so you can spend more time on what matters most – growing your business. |
 | New West Inventory Software Founded in 1992 in Portland, Oregon, New West Technologies is a leading integrator of retail point of sale (POS) software solutions and Microsoft Dynamics retail products. As a full-service technology provider with extensive experience in business computer networking and retail software development and installation, New West delivers comprehensive, practical solutions that dramatically improve profitability and workflow management. |
 | Newcastle Systems Mobile Powered Equipment Carts Newcastle Systems produces innovative battery powered and non-powered carts designed to make computers, printers, barcode scanners, test and other equipment truly mobile - enabling you to perform your task or operation anywhere in a facility. |
 | NiceLabel Label Design Software NiceLabel is a leading global developer of label and marking productivity software solutions that help SME and large enterprises reduce complexity and mitigate risk while meeting compliance requirements and increasing productivity, quality and agility. NiceLabel's design, print and management solutions are modular, easily configurable and scalable so they enable best practice labeling processes to be implemented quickly. This provides significant ROI over the lifetime of their use. |
 | Niceware Bar code Software Niceware International, LLC is a leader in supplying and supporting software for the automatic identification and data collection (AIDC) industry. Headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Niceware is uniquely positioned to deliver high quality, feature rich software products combined with industry leading support and services to valued distribution partners. |
 | NiSCA ID Printer and ID Card Since 1994, NiSCA has led the plastic card industry with reliable card printers that produce the industry's best direct to card 24-bit color and 256-grayscale cards. Today, NiSCA continues that leadership with simple to integrate smart card contact IC and contactless memory encoders as well as industry leading security holography and security inks. NiSCA's reliability and low cost of ownership continues to win numerous driving license authorities, Fortune 1000 companies, as well as colleges and universities. |
 | NSC Service Contract National Service Center is a full service solutions provider that offers customers in virtually every industry sector and vertical market the ability to improve their efficiencies. NSC is built to help our customers effectively manage their business by minimizing their downtime and consistently delivering cost effective, innovative and reliable service and support on a wide range of the leading manufacturer's equipment. |
 | Number Five ID Card Software Number-Five ID Card Software offers specialized printer drivers for the card printer market and is recognized for its CardFive and LableFive software products for card and label printing. |
 | O'Neil Portable Printer O'Neil Product Development is the world leader in rugged portable printers. The Company designs and manufactures a complete line of thermal bar code label and receipt printers, dot matrix impact printers, and a variety of in-stock and custom media solutions. O'Neil is uniquely focused on this specific niche of the rapidly emerging mobile and wireless computing marketplace. |
 | OKI OKI Data Americas is recognized as one of the top ten color printer manufacturers in the United States. Contributing to the company's success are its complete line of products and solutions, its full line of options, accessories and consumables as well as its industry-leading Managed Print Services program. |
 | Omni-ID RFID Tag Known for consistently setting industry standards, Omni-ID is the original inventor and patent-holder of the on-metal tag and the e-label solution, ProVIEW. In 2012, the company launched the world's first visual tagging system, providing not only the ability to track assets, but dynamic, readable instructions right on the tag, completely changing the auto-identification industry landscape. From improving inventory and supply chain management, to compliance and real time visual instructions, Omni-ID's versatile family of products enables complete end-to-end asset tracking and management solutions in some of the harshest environments on earth. |
 | Opticon Scanner, Hand Held Computer & Badge Reader Opticon Scanners - Opticon, Inc. offers a complete line scanning equipment for the purpose of inventory tracking, warehouse management, data collection, time/attendance, and POS data entry. |
 | Oracle Acme Packet Acme Packet enables trusted, first-class delivery of next-generation voice, data and unified communications services and applications across IP networks for service providers and enterprises. The company's solutions are deployed by more than 1,900 service providers and enterprises globally, including 89 of world's top 100 communications companies. Oracle acquired Acme Packet in 2013. |
 | OtterBox Mobile Device Cases OtterBox boldly innovates and designs premium protective cases for smartphones and tablets. From its humble beginnings in a Fort Collins, Colo., garage, OtterBox has evolved its product lines to meet the needs of today's mobile consumer to become the No. 1 selling smartphone case in the U.S. From rugged to versatile to fashionable, OtterBox has a product for every lifestyle. |
 | OUI Telecommunications Products OUI Managed Services (a division of ScanSource Inc.) provides professional service offerings including data engineering, WiFi mobility design, remote programming, education, technical certification and other on-site assesments. |
 | Palm Hand Held Computer Palm, Inc. is a global leader and innovator of easy-to-use mobile products that simplify people's lives and help them stay connected on the go. The company offers a range of products including Palm Treo and Centro smartphones, Palm handhelds and services and accessories to meet the needs of cutomers, mobile professionals and businesses. |
 | Panasonic Rugged Laptop Panasonic is the world's leading supplier of digital video products. Their comprehensive line includes Super Dynamic II DSP cameras, linear and non-linear digital recorders, matrix and sequential switching systems, control software, unitized camera systems, CCD and specialty cameras, network interfaces, time lapse recorders, monitors, lenses, peripheral devices and accessories, as well as Biometric cameras for PC security and physical access control. |
 | PANMOBIL Barcode Scanners and RFID Readers PANMOBIL has had over 30 years of development and distribution of AutoID devices and data capturing software. The first barcode system originated by the Cologne AutoID experts was in 1985, whose data output took place via computer keyboards. This meant a breakthrough in logistic and POS area with which the input of the medium barcode became possible without any software adjustments. Today, PANMOBIL's mobile data capturing devices are iOS and Android certificated and control the barcode area (1D+2D) via laser or its own camera reading system and also RFID(LF,HF and UHF) using its own decoder technology. |
 | PAR POS Touch Computer PAR has been a leading provider of restaurant and retail technology for more than 30 years. PAR offers technology solutions for the full spectrum of restaurant operations, from large chain and independent table service restaurants to international QSR chains. Their technology can also be found in major retailers, cinemas, cruise lines, stadiums and food service companies. |
 | PartnerTech Tablet Computer, Pole Display and POS Touch Computer PartnerTech Customer Displays are easy to use, high quality customer pole displays for retail, restaurant, and point of sale (POS) applications. |
| | PAX PAX Technology Limited is a leading international supplier of secure electronic payment terminal hardware and transactional software services. PAX has comprehensive product lines, strong R&D capabilities, global presence and is ranked as one of the top 3 global payment terminal solution suppliers. |
 | PayPal Point of Sale System PayPal is the faster, safer way to pay and get paid online, via a mobile device and in store. The service gives people simpler ways to send money without sharing financial information, and with the flexibility to pay using their account balances, bank accounts, credit cards or promotional financing. With 128 million active accounts in 193 markets and 25 currencies around the world, PayPal enables global commerce, processing more than 7.6 million payments every day. PayPal is an eBay (Nasdaq:EBAY) company and contributed 40 percent of eBay Inc.'s revenues in 2012. PayPal is headquartered in San Jose, Calif. and its international headquarters is located in Singapore. |
 | pcAmerica POS Software With over 25 years in the point of sale industry, pcAmerica has obtained vast knowledge about the industry and a variety of business types. They gather information from other experts in the field as well as their own experiences and would like to share their thoughts and advice with our customers. |
 | PCTEL Antenna PCTEL, Inc. develops antenna, scanning receiver, and engineered site solutions and services for public and private networks. |
 | Peerless-AV Peerless-AV manufactures everything that has to do with professional and consumer grade AV equipment as well as maintaining their top position as a custom solutions provider. |
 | Pentax RICOH IMAGING Americas Corporation, originally founded in 1919 under the name Asahi Optical Joint Stock Co., launched its first SLR camera in the 1950s under the PENTAX name. Today, RICOH IMAGING Americas Corporation continues to produce the heritage-rich, award-winning line of PENTAX DSLR cameras, lenses and sport optics equipment as well as RICOH's offering of stylish and compact digital cameras, known for their wide-ranging, rich set of features. |
 | Percon Scanner & Hand Held Computer Percon Scanners, Portable Data Terminals & Badge Readers are part of a broad array of products that include point-of-sale scanning, warehousing & distribution, wireless networking, and self-checkout systems, batch and wireless data collection terminals, terminal emulation and data management software, program generators, handheld laser scanners and decoders. |
 | Perle Perle Systems is a manufacturer of reliable, full-featured and competitively priced Serial to Ethernet, Fiber to Ethernet, I/O Connectivity and Device Networking Hardware. Since 1976, businesses around the world have come to trust Perle to deliver superior connectivity technology for their mission critical applications. Perle's extensive product lines are ideal for organizations that need to: establish network connectivity across multiple locations; securely transmit critical and sensitive information; remotely monitor and control networked devices and appliances. |
 | Philips Philips is a Dutch diversified technology company headquartered in Amsterdam with primary divisions focused in the areas of Healthcare, Consumer Lifestyle and Lighting |
 | Pioneer POS Touch Computer Pioneer Point of Sale Workstations have a flexible design capable to fit into various applications/markets, such as fine dining restaurants, fast food chains, hospitals, Internet browser, information kiosks, manufacturing automation, and time attendance. Pioneer Point of Sale Workstations are the industry leader and have a flexible design capable to fit into various applications/markets, such as fine dining restaurants, fast food chains, hospitals, Internet browser, information kiosks, manufacturing automation, and time attendance. PIONEERPOS touch system is a state-of-the-art, all-in-one touchscreen system: a perfect fit for space-constrained applications such as restaurant, hospitality, information service, medical, and the likes. Beneath its elegant design, PIONEERPOS touch system is powered by PC technology with industry leading flat LCD display and touch sensor. PIONEERPOS touch system is also network ready, thus allowing easy integration and seamless access to your existing systems: as stand alone unit with a hard disk, or as diskless workstation (running on its bootable flash disk) on the network. PIONEERPOS touch system offers an elegant and classy solution in a rugged and spill-resistant enclosure. Its flexible design also allows PIONEERPOS touch system to be installed without its enclosure (for embedded applications.) |
 | Planar Touch screen Monitor Planar Systems, Inc. is a global leader of specialty display technology providing hardware and software solutions for the world's most demanding environments. Hospitals, space and military programs, utility and transportation hubs, shopping centers, banks, government agencies, businesses, and home theater enthusiasts all depend on Planar to provide superior performance when image experience is of the highest importance. |
 | PointOS PointOS was founded by bar and restaurant people with one simple goal; to provide a full featured and easy to use point of sale software package to the hospitality industry at an affordable price. |
 | Polycom Telecommunications Products Polycom makes meeting over distance just like being there by leveraging their leadership in all aspects of a face-to-face meeting that include hearing each other (audio), seeing each other (video) and showing each other things (content). They enable rapid and collaborative decision-making, shorten chains of communication over distance and enable new innovative products and services. Polycom's products and services are critical to companies and organizations trying to win in today's increasingly competitive world. |
 | Portsmith Portsmith is committed to making a significant and positive impact for our mobile device customers around the world. For over fifteen years, the intelligent cradles and adapters offered by Portsmith have facilitated the successful deployment of hundreds of thousands of mobile computers globally. Portsmith design services and accessories have been sought after and validated by virtually every leading rugged device manufacturer in the world including Symbol (now Motorola Solutions), Intermec, HHP (Now Honeywell Scanning & Mobility), Datalogic Mobile, Psion and others. |
 | POS-X Scanner, Cash Drawer, Card Scanner, Pole Display POS-X provides fully-integrated POS solutions for today's retail and restaurant operations. POS-X manufactures a full line of point-of-sale hardware including barcode scanners, cash drawers, receipt printers, terminals, and touch monitors. Their commitment to quality and value is uncompromising - POS-X offers better flexibility, more customization choices and unparalleled warranties. |
 | Posiflex POS Touch Computer, Cash Drawer, Pole Display, Keyboard and Scanner Posiflex International Ltd., the sole designers and manufacturers of the POSIFLEX product range, have been at the forefront in the design and manufacture of POS technology for the last decade. We are committed in the development of innovative, stylish, robust and ergonomically designed products; our current portfolio consisting of integrated systems, touch terminals and modular systems. |
 | Postek Printer Postek Technologies, Inc., the U.S.A. headquarters office, opened in Orlando, Florida in 2010 and provides Postek brand thermal transfer barcode printers and service to North and Latin America markets. Based on a significant China domestic market share and the great inroads in other parts of Asia, Africa, Europe and the Middle East, Postek Technologies is now poised to expand these successes throughout the Americas. |
 | PowerDsine Security Products PowerDsine's Power over Ethernet technology enables LAN enabled devices to be powered over the network-cabling infrastructure, thus avoiding the need for separate power and data cable infrastructure and costly AC outlets near cameras, not to mention the removal of the electricians from the installation team. By allowing the Network cameras to be installed where they are most effective and not where the AC sockets are, the actual number of cameras may also be reduced, further reducing the surveillance implementation costs. |
 | Powerware Security Products Powerware has delivered more than 40 years of solid performance. Powerware solutions have been recognized by UPS users and industry experts for delivering highest customer value and satisfaction. |
 | Preh Keyboard Preh Keyboards are a part of the range of products of industrial electronics which includes both fields of POS data systems and operating and control systems. Preh has a high level of know-how in both development and production in these fields and also implements a high standard of quality. With our operating and control systems, standard keyboards, OEM keyboards, TFT monitors and keypads as well as touchscreens, we can help you find solutions for individual and for customized problems. Furthermore, Preh has a great deal of know-how and many years of experience in finding OEM and project/planning solutions. |
 | Preh KeyTec Keyboard Preh KeyTec Keyboards are a part of the range of products of industrial electronics which includes both fields of POS data systems and operating and control systems. Preh KeyTec has a high level of know-how in both development and production in these fields and also implements a high standard of quality. With our operating and control systems, standard keyboards, OEM keyboards, TFT monitors and keypads as well as touchscreens, we can help you find solutions for individual and for customized problems. Furthermore, Preh KeyTec has a great deal of know-how and many years of experience in finding OEM and project/planning solutions. |
 | Primera Color Label Printer Primera is a leading developer and manufacturer of specialty printing equipment including the Bravo-Series CD/DVD/BD duplicators and printers and the LX-Series label printers. |
 | Printek Mobile Printers Printek Mobile printers are direct thermal printers designed for field service, route accounting, manufacturing, retail, transportation, public safety, hospitality, warehousing and distribution applications. All Printek printers are designed and manufactured in their Benton Harbor, Michigan facility to withstand industrial use and are backed by unparalleled support and comprehensive warranties. |
 | Printronix Form and Label Printer Printronix is the market leader in multi-technology supply-chain printing solutions. Headquartered in Irvine, California, Printronix provides market coverage across the globe, with a product breadth that meets a diverse set of customer requirements. We operate five manufacturing facilities and 17 sales and support locations that serve users in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia Pacific. As a global company, Printronix has developed printers that offer languages to support its worldwide user base. |
 | Device Mounting Solutions ProClip products are custom fit for each vehicle model and for each mobile device including cell phones, smartphones/PDAs, GPS navigation systems, tablets, two-way radios and mobile scanning devices. Currently, more than 6000 vehicle mounts and device holders are distributed in more than 30 countries worldwide. The products are formed from quality ABS plastic rather than being mass produced through injection molding. |
 | Proxim Wireless Data Networking Antennas, Bridges and Devices Proxim Wireless Corporation (OTC Markets: PRXM) provides Wi-Fi, Point-to-Point and Point-to-Multipoint 4G wireless network technologies for wireless internet, video surveillance and backhaul applications. Our ORiNOCO and Tsunami product lines are sold to service providers, governments and enterprises with over 2 million devices shipped to over 250,000 customers in over 65 countries worldwide. Proxim is ISO 9001-2008 certified. |
 | Pryme Pryme has been a leading manufacturer of high quality products for professional users of two-way radios. Located in Brea, CA, our line of accessories serves many markets including public safety, police, fire, emergency services, healthcare, security, oil & gas, tactical and hazmat professionals, as well as industrial, commercial, hospitality and entertainment markets. |
 | PSC Scanner and Mobile Computer PSC Scanners from the expansive line of quality PSC products are used to collect, process and transmit bar code data to terminals and host computers which provide data-capture solutions in the retail, manufacturing, warehousing, logistics and package handling markets. |
 | Psion Teklogix Hand Held Computer Psion Teklogix is now part of Motorola. Psion Teklogix products are sold in over 80 countries - wherever there is a requirement for the most intelligent and flexible mobile workforce automation devices. Psion Teklogix's rugged mobile computers are designed from the ground up to deliver "Return on Mobility" meaning driving down the total cost of mobility, improving task efficiencies and delivering information dividends. Meanwhile, Psion Teklogix's vehicle mount computers combine modularity, performance and durability for workers in the warehouse. Browse our full product line from Psion Teklogix below or contact one of our representatives for a quantity discount. |
 | Quintum Telecommunications Products Quintum Technologies is dedicated to providing innovative solutions to the network convergence market. Quintum Technologies is an eight-year-old Voice over IP innovator, headquartered in Eatontown, New Jersey, with distribution in more than 67 countries around the world. |
 | QVS QVS is a major manufacturer of cables and connectivity products for the computer & communication industries. It has offices in Taiwan, Michigan and Nevada. Its mission is to provide full program capability from product conception through production and delivery. |
 | RAM Mount Mounting Systems RAM products are based on a patented design revolving around a rubber ball and socket system. RAM continues to evolve into one of the most sought after accessories for electronics. RAM products have quickly become an essential mounting component for a wide variety of applications including rugged vehicle, industrial, military and defense, material handling as well as any application requiring a robust mounting solution. |
 | Raritan Raritan is a proven innovator of power management solutions, DCIM software, and KVM-over-IP for data centers of all sizes. In over 76 countries and 50,000 locations worldwide, Raritan's award-winning hardware and software solutions increase energy efficiency, improve reliability, and raise productivity. |
 | REA JET Verifier REA JET offers simple, portable devices to complex precision verification devices for checking and evaluating the readability of printed and directly marked codes from one source. They develop and manufacture code verification devices for quality control of barcodes and matrixcodes. |
 | RedBeam Inventory Software and Asset Tracking Software RedBeam, Inc. is a leading provider of complete barcode-based software solutions for Check In/Check Out and Asset Tracking. The RedBeam products are high-quality, user-friendly and provide a high return on investment. RedBeam, Inc. provides a complete and affordable barcode software solution. |
 | RedSky Established in 1995, Chicago-based RedSky Technologies, Inc. was awarded a key, foundational patent in 2002 for an automated location data record management system integrated with the enterprise PBX or call server. A Deloitte & Touche "Fast 50" company for four years and Chicago Software Association "Rising Star" award winner, RedSky has a proven track record of deploying E911 solutions for a wide range of customers across a broad spectrum of industry sectors. |
 | RF IDeas Access Control Device RF IDeas, is the innovator of WaveID, the new standard for badge-based authentication and identification solutions powered by RF IDeas readers. Under the WaveID umbrella, RF IDeas designs, develops, and manufactures card readers that support nearly every proximity, contactless, and magnetic stripe card in use worldwide. RF IDeas readers come in many form factors and are used in numerous applications and OEM solutions including: multi-function printers, kiosks, building and door access, point-of-sale and computer logon. |
 | RFMAX RFID Antenna, Cables, Mounts, and Enclosures RFMAX offers a range of innovative RFID antennas and hardware designed to enable tomorrow's RFID applications today. All our products are built to the most exacting standards of quality, performance and reliability, and have been created to maximize your wireless infrastructure and capabilities, while minimizing costs and downtime. |
 | Ricoh Ricoh Electronics, Inc. is Ricoh's U.S. manufacturing subsidiary based in Tustin, California. REI began manufacturing products in 1973, making Ricoh the first Japanese company to manufacture office equipment and consumables in the United States. The company produces highly-advanced digital copiers, peripherals, printed circuit boards, thermal media, toner, parts, recycled toner cartridges, and customer configured products at its facilities in Orange County, California, and Lawrenceville, Georgia |
 | RioScan Inventory Software and Asset Tracking Software RioScan is the fastest growing, barcode-based, software development company in the United States. |
 | RJS Verifier RJS has been a leader in the barcode verification and quality assurance industry since 1975. |
 | Rosewill Formed from a top team of hardware professionals, Rosewill is dedicated to their mission to compete and win on price, quality, and service. |
 | Ruckus Wireless Switch and Access Point Ruckus Wireless is supplier of advanced wireless systems for the mobile "Internetworking" market. The company markets and manufactures a wide range of indoor and outdoor "Smart Wi-Fi" products for mobile operators, broadband service providers and corporate enterprises around the world. |
 | Brecknell Scale Salter Brecknell has remained a leader in the weighing industry for over 200 years, and will continue to bring you top of the line products with the latest technology available. Salter Brecknell supplies a wide variety of weighing equipment, with capacities ranging from a fraction of a gram up to 20,000 pounds. |
 | Samsung Printers, Tablets, and Security Products Samsung Electronics, one of the leading electronics manufactures in the world, has developed and implemented cutting-edge technology for both consumer and commercial spheres. From tablets and mobile computers to office printers and security products, Samsung has been dedicated to making a better world through technology. |
| | SATO Printer Sato manufactures thermal transfer & direct thermal Barcode label printers. |
 | Scout Inventory Software |
 | Scriptel Scriptel Corporation was founded in 1982 and was a fore-runner in developing capacitive pen digitizing technology. Scriptel product portfolios includes ScripTouch series signature pads, StaticCap, GloveCap, and Scriptel Solutions. Quality and support are paramount to Scriptel's success with a commitment to manufacture in the USA. |
 | Seagull Scientific Barcode Label Software Seagull Scientific Barcode Software gives you total control over your label's appearance, including the type and size of text, bar codes and graphics. Place objects exactly where you want them and control rotation as precisely as 1 degree. You're limited only by your imagination. |
 | Seiko Printer and Portable Printer Seiko Instruments is a leader in the electronics industry, focusing on thermal printing technology. Extensive technology innovations in the development of miniaturization and precision engineering and manufacturing has empowered Seiko Instruments customers to enjoy the best quality products. Seiko Instruments offers a complete array of high performance kiosk printers, reliable mobile printers, compact thermal printer mechanisms, and more. |
 | ShopKeep POS Software ShopKeep POS is a revolutionary POS System that gives merchants the power to run and analyze a business on an elegant, easy-to-use iPad. By combining an iPad register with a cloud-based BackOffice reporting, you can generate powerful analysis of inventory, sales and customer relationship management with a service that never becomes outdated. |
| | Sierra Wireless Wireless Hardware With a 20-year history of innovation in the wireless space Sierra Wireless has been first to market with many technology solutions for global customers. Their innovative products and solutions already connect thousands of businesses to critical data and millions of people to information. Customers trust them to develop products and services that get them to market faster and can in turn, help save lives, reduce carbon emissions, and make neighborhoods safer. |
 | Signagelive Digital Signage Software Signagelive is a private company and global provider of cloud-based media delivery solutions, providing a platform that supports an unrivalled number of different end devices, from mobile phones to SmartTV. |
 | Signamax Network Connectivity The comprehensive Signamax Network Connectivity Systems offers a wide range of high-performance, cost effective options for Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, and Gigabit Ethernet applications. Our Media Converters enable mixed media and speeds on a network for optimum performance. Signamax managed and unmanaged Switches are offered from 5 to 24 ports with support for 10/100Base to 1000Base speeds with both copper and fiber terminations. Our Network Interface Cards provide access to the network from the server to the workstation supporting all popular applications. From the smallest project to the largest, enterprise-wide, fiber-to-the-desktop installation, Signamax has the range of network solutions to meet the demands for high-speed, high bandwidth connectivity. |
 | SIIG Connectivity Products SIIG is a leading manufacturer of quality computer connectivity products and brings to market a broad range of IT and AV upgrade products. These products establish the connection, or increase the bandwidth capability between a computer system and its connected external devices. SIIG's reputation for quality is achieved through strict control and careful supervision of their manufacturing process to assure the highest level of reliability and functionality. |
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 | TG3 |
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 | UIC Payment Terminal, Card Scanner and Check Scanner Uniform Industrial Corporation (UIC) has been a leader in Electronic Commerce/Data Collection components and systems for Banking, Retail, Access Control, Lead Capture and Auto-ID solutions since its inception in 1983. UIC designs, develops and manufactures easy-to-use products that combine affordability and reliability with high quality and performance. |
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 | Verbatim Since its beginning in 1969, Verbatim has been at the forefront of the evolution in data storage technology. Today, more than 39 years later, Verbatim remains one of the most recognizable names in the data storage industry. |
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 | Viziflex In addition to their diverse line of form-fitting keyboard covers, Viziflex Seels also offer a large variety of computer accessories, including dust covers, anti-glare filters, and cleaning products. |
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 | Wasp Barcode Software, Barcode Scanners, Mobile Computers, and Barcode Printers Today, Wasp Bar code is the industry leader for bar code office products. The Wasp Bar code team has pushed the science of efficiency to new levels, with innovations such as the first software bar code decoder to read 2-dimensional symbologies. |
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XXX . V00000 Computer Fundamentals - Quick Guide
Computer - Overview
Today’s world is an information-rich world and it has become a necessity for everyone to know about computers. A computer is an electronic data processing device, which accepts and stores data input, processes the data input, and generates the output in a required format.The purpose of this tutorial is to introduce you to Computers and its fundamentals.
Functionalities of a Computer
If we look at it in a very broad sense, any digital computer carries out the following five functions −Step 1 − Takes data as input.
Step 2 − Stores the data/instructions in its memory and uses them as required.
Step 3 − Processes the data and converts it into useful information.
Step 4 − Generates the output.
Step 5 − Controls all the above four steps.
Advantages of Computers
Following are certain advantages of computers.High Speed
- Computer is a very fast device.
- It is capable of performing calculation of very large amount of data.
- The computer has units of speed in microsecond, nanosecond, and even the picosecond.
- It can perform millions of calculations in a few seconds as compared to man who will spend many months to perform the same task.
Accuracy
- In addition to being very fast, computers are very accurate.
- The calculations are 100% error free.
- Computers perform all jobs with 100% accuracy provided that the input is correct.
Storage Capability
- Memory is a very important characteristic of computers.
- A computer has much more storage capacity than human beings.
- It can store large amount of data.
- It can store any type of data such as images, videos, text, audio, etc.
Diligence
- Unlike human beings, a computer is free from monotony, tiredness, and lack of concentration.
- It can work continuously without any error and boredom.
- It can perform repeated tasks with the same speed and accuracy.
Versatility
- A computer is a very versatile machine.
- A computer is very flexible in performing the jobs to be done.
- This machine can be used to solve the problems related to various fields.
- At one instance, it may be solving a complex scientific problem and the very next moment it may be playing a card game.
Reliability
- A computer is a reliable machine.
- Modern electronic components have long lives.
- Computers are designed to make maintenance easy.
Automation
- Computer is an automatic machine.
- Automation is the ability to perform a given task automatically. Once the computer receives a program i.e., the program is stored in the computer memory, then the program and instruction can control the program execution without human interaction.
Reduction in Paper Work and Cost
- The use of computers for data processing in an organization leads to reduction in paper work and results in speeding up the process.
- As data in electronic files can be retrieved as and when required, the problem of maintenance of large number of paper files gets reduced.
- Though the initial investment for installing a computer is high, it substantially reduces the cost of each of its transaction.
Disadvantages of Computers
Following are certain disadvantages of computers.No I.Q.
- A computer is a machine that has no intelligence to perform any task.
- Each instruction has to be given to the computer.
- A computer cannot take any decision on its own.
Dependency
- It functions as per the user’s instruction, thus it is fully dependent on humans.
Environment
- The operating environment of the computer should be dust free and suitable.
No Feeling
- Computers have no feelings or emotions.
- It cannot make judgment based on feeling, taste, experience, and knowledge unlike humans.
Computer - Applications
In this chapter, we will discuss the application of computers in various fields.Business
A computer has high speed of calculation, diligence, accuracy, reliability, or versatility which has made it an integrated part in all business organizations.
Computer is used in business organizations for −
- Payroll calculations
- Budgeting
- Sales analysis
- Financial forecasting
- Managing employee database
- Maintenance of stocks, etc.
Banking
Today, banking is almost totally dependent on computers.
Banks provide the following facilities −
- Online accounting facility, which includes checking current balance, making deposits and overdrafts, checking interest charges, shares, and trustee records.
- ATM machines which are completely automated are making it even easier for customers to deal with banks.
Insurance
Insurance companies are keeping all records up-to-date with the help of computers. Insurance companies, finance houses, and stock broking firms are widely using computers for their concerns.
Insurance companies are maintaining a database of all clients with information showing −
- Procedure to continue with policies
- Starting date of the policies
- Next due installment of a policy
- Maturity date
- Interests due
- Survival benefits
- Bonus
Education
The computer helps in providing a lot of facilities in the education system.
- The computer provides a tool in the education system known as CBE (Computer Based Education).
- CBE involves control, delivery, and evaluation of learning.
- Computer education is rapidly increasing the graph of number of computer students.
- There are a number of methods in which educational institutions can use a computer to educate the students.
- It is used to prepare a database about performance of a student and analysis is carried out on this basis.
Marketing
In marketing, uses of the computer are following −
- Advertising − With computers, advertising professionals create art and graphics, write and revise copy, and print and disseminate ads with the goal of selling more products.
- Home Shopping − Home shopping has been made possible through the use of computerized catalogues that provide access to product information and permit direct entry of orders to be filled by the customers.
Healthcare
Computers have become an important part in hospitals, labs, and dispensaries. They are being used in hospitals to keep the record of patients and medicines. It is also used in scanning and diagnosing different diseases. ECG, EEG, ultrasounds and CT scans, etc. are also done by computerized machines.Following are some major fields of health care in which computers are used.
- Diagnostic System − Computers are used to collect data and identify the cause of illness.
- Lab-diagnostic System − All tests can be done and the reports are prepared by computer.
- Patient Monitoring System − These are used to check the patient's signs for abnormality such as in Cardiac Arrest, ECG, etc.
- Pharma Information System − Computer is used to check drug labels, expiry dates, harmful side effects, etc.
- Surgery − Nowadays, computers are also used in performing surgery.
Engineering Design
Computers are widely used for Engineering purpose.One of the major areas is CAD (Computer Aided Design) that provides creation and modification of images. Some of the fields are −
- Structural Engineering − Requires stress and strain analysis for design of ships, buildings, budgets, airplanes, etc.
- Industrial Engineering − Computers deal with design, implementation, and improvement of integrated systems of people, materials, and equipment.
- Architectural Engineering − Computers help in planning towns, designing buildings, determining a range of buildings on a site using both 2D and 3D drawings.
Military
Computers are largely used in defence. Modern tanks, missiles, weapons, etc. Military also employs computerized control systems. Some military areas where a computer has been used are −
- Missile Control
- Military Communication
- Military Operation and Planning
- Smart Weapons
Communication
Communication is a way to convey a message, an idea, a picture, or speech that is received and understood clearly and correctly by the person for whom it is meant. Some main areas in this category are −
- Chatting
- Usenet
- FTP
- Telnet
- Video-conferencing
Government
Computers play an important role in government services. Some major fields in this category are −
- Budgets
- Sales tax department
- Income tax department
- Computation of male/female ratio
- Computerization of voters lists
- Computerization of PAN card
- Weather forecasting
Computer - Generations
Generation in computer terminology is a change in technology a computer is/was being used. Initially, the generation term was used to distinguish between varying hardware technologies. Nowadays, generation includes both hardware and software, which together make up an entire computer system.There are five computer generations known till date. Each generation has been discussed in detail along with their time period and characteristics. In the following table, approximate dates against each generation has been mentioned, which are normally accepted.
Following are the main five generations of computers.
| S.No | Generation & Description |
|---|---|
| 1 | First Generation The period of first generation: 1946-1959. Vacuum tube based. |
| 2 | Second Generation The period of second generation: 1959-1965. Transistor based. |
| 3 | Third Generation The period of third generation: 1965-1971. Integrated Circuit based. |
| 4 | Fourth Generation The period of fourth generation: 1971-1980. VLSI microprocessor based. |
| 5 | Fifth Generation The period of fifth generation: 1980-onwards. ULSI microprocessor based. |
Computer - Types
Computers can be broadly classified by their speed and computing power.| S.No. | Type | Specifications |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | PC (Personal Computer) | It is a single user computer system having moderately powerful microprocessor |
| 2 | Workstation | It is also a single user computer system, similar to personal computer however has a more powerful microprocessor. |
| 3 | Mini Computer | It is a multi-user computer system, capable of supporting hundreds of users simultaneously. |
| 4 | Main Frame | It is a multi-user computer system, capable of supporting hundreds of users simultaneously. Software technology is different from minicomputer. |
| 5 | Supercomputer | It is an extremely fast computer, which can execute hundreds of millions of instructions per second. |
PC (Personal Computer)
A PC can be defined as a small, relatively inexpensive computer designed for an individual user. PCs are based on the microprocessor technology that enables manufacturers to put an entire CPU on one chip. Businesses use personal computers for word processing, accounting, desktop publishing, and for running spreadsheet and database management applications. At home, the most popular use for personal computers is playing games and surfing the Internet.
Although personal computers are designed as single-user systems, these systems are normally linked together to form a network. In terms of power, now-a-days high-end models of the Macintosh and PC offer the same computing power and graphics capability as low-end workstations by Sun Microsystems, Hewlett-Packard, and Dell.
Workstation
Workstation is a computer used for engineering applications (CAD/CAM), desktop publishing, software development, and other such types of applications which require a moderate amount of computing power and relatively high quality graphics capabilities.
Workstations generally come with a large, high-resolution graphics screen, large amount of RAM, inbuilt network support, and a graphical user interface. Most workstations also have mass storage device such as a disk drive, but a special type of workstation, called diskless workstation, comes without a disk drive.
Common operating systems for workstations are UNIX and Windows NT. Like PC, workstations are also single-user computers like PC but are typically linked together to form a local-area network, although they can also be used as stand-alone systems.
Minicomputer
It is a midsize multi-processing system capable of supporting up to 250 users simultaneously.
Mainframe
Mainframe is very large in size and is an expensive computer capable of supporting hundreds or even thousands of users simultaneously. Mainframe executes many programs concurrently and supports many simultaneous execution of programs.
Supercomputer
Supercomputers are one of the fastest computers currently available. Supercomputers are very expensive and are employed for specialized applications that require immense amount of mathematical calculations (number crunching).
For example, weather forecasting, scientific simulations, (animated) graphics, fluid dynamic calculations, nuclear energy research, electronic design, and analysis of geological data (e.g. in petrochemical prospecting).
Computer - Components
All types of computers follow the same basic logical structure and perform the following five basic operations for converting raw input data into information useful to their users.| S.No. | Operation | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Take Input | The process of entering data and instructions into the computer system. |
| 2 | Store Data | Saving data and instructions so that they are available for processing as and when required. |
| 3 | Processing Data | Performing arithmetic, and logical operations on data in order to convert them into useful information. |
| 4 | Output Information | The process of producing useful information or results for the user, such as a printed report or visual display. |
| 5 | Control the workflow | Directs the manner and sequence in which all of the above operations are performed. |
Input Unit
This unit contains devices with the help of which we enter data into the computer. This unit creates a link between the user and the computer. The input devices translate the information into a form understandable by the computer.CPU (Central Processing Unit)
CPU is considered as the brain of the computer. CPU performs all types of data processing operations. It stores data, intermediate results, and instructions (program). It controls the operation of all parts of the computer.CPU itself has the following three components −
- ALU (Arithmetic Logic Unit)
- Memory Unit
- Control Unit
Output Unit
The output unit consists of devices with the help of which we get the information from the computer. This unit is a link between the computer and the users. Output devices translate the computer's output into a form understandable by the users.Computer - CPU(Central Processing Unit)
Central Processing Unit (CPU) consists of the following features −- CPU is considered as the brain of the computer.
- CPU performs all types of data processing operations.
- It stores data, intermediate results, and instructions (program).
- It controls the operation of all parts of the computer.
CPU itself has following three components.
- Memory or Storage Unit
- Control Unit
- ALU(Arithmetic Logic Unit)
Memory or Storage Unit
This unit can store instructions, data, and intermediate results. This unit supplies information to other units of the computer when needed. It is also known as internal storage unit or the main memory or the primary storage or Random Access Memory (RAM).Its size affects speed, power, and capability. Primary memory and secondary memory are two types of memories in the computer. Functions of the memory unit are −
- It stores all the data and the instructions required for processing.
- It stores intermediate results of processing.
- It stores the final results of processing before these results are released to an output device.
- All inputs and outputs are transmitted through the main memory.
Control Unit
This unit controls the operations of all parts of the computer but does not carry out any actual data processing operations.Functions of this unit are −
- It is responsible for controlling the transfer of data and instructions among other units of a computer.
- It manages and coordinates all the units of the computer.
- It obtains the instructions from the memory, interprets them, and directs the operation of the computer.
- It communicates with Input/Output devices for transfer of data or results from storage.
- It does not process or store data.
ALU (Arithmetic Logic Unit)
This unit consists of two subsections namely,- Arithmetic Section
- Logic Section
Arithmetic Section
Function of arithmetic section is to perform arithmetic operations like addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. All complex operations are done by making repetitive use of the above operations.Logic Section
Function of logic section is to perform logic operations such as comparing, selecting, matching, and merging of data.Computer - Input Devices
Following are some of the important input devices which are used in a computer −- Keyboard
- Mouse
- Joy Stick
- Light pen
- Track Ball
- Scanner
- Graphic Tablet
- Microphone
- Magnetic Ink Card Reader(MICR)
- Optical Character Reader(OCR)
- Bar Code Reader
- Optical Mark Reader(OMR)
Keyboard
Keyboard is the most common and very popular input device which helps to input data to the computer. The layout of the keyboard is like that of traditional typewriter, although there are some additional keys provided for performing additional functions.
Keyboards are of two sizes 84 keys or 101/102 keys, but now keyboards with 104 keys or 108 keys are also available for Windows and Internet.
The keys on the keyboard are as follows −
| S.No | Keys & Description |
|---|---|
| 1 | Typing Keys These keys include the letter keys (A-Z) and digit keys (09) which generally give the same layout as that of typewriters. |
| 2 | Numeric Keypad It is used to enter the numeric data or cursor movement. Generally, it consists of a set of 17 keys that are laid out in the same configuration used by most adding machines and calculators. |
| 3 | Function Keys The twelve function keys are present on the keyboard which are arranged in a row at the top of the keyboard. Each function key has a unique meaning and is used for some specific purpose. |
| 4 | Control keys These keys provide cursor and screen control. It includes four directional arrow keys. Control keys also include Home, End, Insert, Delete, Page Up, Page Down, Control(Ctrl), Alternate(Alt), Escape(Esc). |
| 5 | Special Purpose Keys Keyboard also contains some special purpose keys such as Enter, Shift, Caps Lock, Num Lock, Space bar, Tab, and Print Screen. |
Mouse
Mouse is the most popular pointing device. It is a very famous cursor-control device having a small palm size box with a round ball at its base, which senses the movement of the mouse and sends corresponding signals to the CPU when the mouse buttons are pressed.Generally, it has two buttons called the left and the right button and a wheel is present between the buttons. A mouse can be used to control the position of the cursor on the screen, but it cannot be used to enter text into the computer.
Advantages
- Easy to use
- Not very expensive
- Moves the cursor faster than the arrow keys of the keyboard.
Joystick
Joystick is also a pointing device, which is used to move the cursor position on a monitor screen. It is a stick having a spherical ball at its both lower and upper ends. The lower spherical ball moves in a socket. The joystick can be moved in all four directions.
The function of the joystick is similar to that of a mouse. It is mainly used in Computer Aided Designing (CAD) and playing computer games.
Light Pen
Light pen is a pointing device similar to a pen. It is used to select a displayed menu item or draw pictures on the monitor screen. It consists of a photocell and an optical system placed in a small tube.
When the tip of a light pen is moved over the monitor screen and the pen button is pressed, its photocell sensing element detects the screen location and sends the corresponding signal to the CPU.
Track Ball
Track ball is an input device that is mostly used in notebook or laptop computer, instead of a mouse. This is a ball which is half inserted and by moving fingers on the ball, the pointer can be moved.
Since the whole device is not moved, a track ball requires less space than a mouse. A track ball comes in various shapes like a ball, a button, or a square.
Scanner
Scanner is an input device, which works more like a photocopy machine. It is used when some information is available on paper and it is to be transferred to the hard disk of the computer for further manipulation.
Scanner captures images from the source which are then converted into a digital form that can be stored on the disk. These images can be edited before they are printed.
Digitizer
Digitizer is an input device which converts analog information into digital form. Digitizer can convert a signal from the television or camera into a series of numbers that could be stored in a computer. They can be used by the computer to create a picture of whatever the camera had been pointed at.
Digitizer is also known as Tablet or Graphics Tablet as it converts graphics and pictorial data into binary inputs. A graphic tablet as digitizer is used for fine works of drawing and image manipulation applications.
Microphone
Microphone is an input device to input sound that is then stored in a digital form.
The microphone is used for various applications such as adding sound to a multimedia presentation or for mixing music.
Magnetic Ink Card Reader (MICR)
MICR input device is generally used in banks as there are large number of cheques to be processed every day. The bank's code number and cheque number are printed on the cheques with a special type of ink that contains particles of magnetic material that are machine readable.
This reading process is called Magnetic Ink Character Recognition (MICR). The main advantages of MICR is that it is fast and less error prone.
Optical Character Reader (OCR)
OCR is an input device used to read a printed text.
OCR scans the text optically, character by character, converts them into a machine readable code, and stores the text on the system memory.
Bar Code Readers
Bar Code Reader is a device used for reading bar coded data (data in the form of light and dark lines). Bar coded data is generally used in labelling goods, numbering the books, etc. It may be a handheld scanner or may be embedded in a stationary scanner.
Bar Code Reader scans a bar code image, converts it into an alphanumeric value, which is then fed to the computer that the bar code reader is connected to.
Optical Mark Reader (OMR)
OMR is a special type of optical scanner used to recognize the type of mark made by pen or pencil. It is used where one out of a few alternatives is to be selected and marked.
It is specially used for checking the answer sheets of examinations having multiple choice questions.
Computer - Output Devices
Following are some of the important output devices used in a computer.- Monitors
- Graphic Plotter
- Printer
Monitors
Monitors, commonly called as Visual Display Unit (VDU), are the main output device of a computer. It forms images from tiny dots, called pixels that are arranged in a rectangular form. The sharpness of the image depends upon the number of pixels.There are two kinds of viewing screen used for monitors.
- Cathode-Ray Tube (CRT)
- Flat-Panel Display
Cathode-Ray Tube (CRT) Monitor
The CRT display is made up of small picture elements called pixels. The smaller the pixels, the better the image clarity or resolution. It takes more than one illuminated pixel to form a whole character, such as the letter ‘e’ in the word help.
A finite number of characters can be displayed on a screen at once. The screen can be divided into a series of character boxes - fixed location on the screen where a standard character can be placed. Most screens are capable of displaying 80 characters of data horizontally and 25 lines vertically.
There are some disadvantages of CRT −
- Large in Size
- High power consumption
Flat-Panel Display Monitor
The flat-panel display refers to a class of video devices that have reduced volume, weight and power requirement in comparison to the CRT. You can hang them on walls or wear them on your wrists. Current uses of flat-panel displays include calculators, video games, monitors, laptop computer, and graphics display.
The flat-panel display is divided into two categories −
- Emissive Displays − Emissive displays are devices that convert electrical energy into light. For example, plasma panel and LED (Light-Emitting Diodes).
- Non-Emissive Displays − Non-emissive displays use optical effects to convert sunlight or light from some other source into graphics patterns. For example, LCD (Liquid-Crystal Device).
Printers
Printer is an output device, which is used to print information on paper.There are two types of printers −
- Impact Printers
- Non-Impact Printers
Impact Printers
Impact printers print the characters by striking them on the ribbon, which is then pressed on the paper.Characteristics of Impact Printers are the following −
- Very low consumable costs
- Very noisy
- Useful for bulk printing due to low cost
- There is physical contact with the paper to produce an image
- Character printers
- Line printers
Character printers are the printers which print one character at a time.
These are further divided into two types:
- Dot Matrix Printer(DMP)
- Daisy Wheel
In the market, one of the most popular printers is Dot Matrix Printer. These printers are popular because of their ease of printing and economical price. Each character printed is in the form of pattern of dots and head consists of a Matrix of Pins of size (5*7, 7*9, 9*7 or 9*9) which come out to form a character which is why it is called Dot Matrix Printer.
Advantages
- Inexpensive
- Widely Used
- Other language characters can be printed
- Slow Speed
- Poor Quality
Head is lying on a wheel and pins corresponding to characters are like petals of Daisy (flower) which is why it is called Daisy Wheel Printer. These printers are generally used for word-processing in offices that require a few letters to be sent here and there with very nice quality.
Advantages
- More reliable than DMP
- Better quality
- Fonts of character can be easily changed
- Slower than DMP
- Noisy
- More expensive than DMP
Line printers are the printers which print one line at a time.
These are of two types −
- Drum Printer
- Chain Printer
This printer is like a drum in shape hence it is called drum printer. The surface of the drum is divided into a number of tracks. Total tracks are equal to the size of the paper, i.e. for a paper width of 132 characters, drum will have 132 tracks. A character set is embossed on the track. Different character sets available in the market are 48 character set, 64 and 96 characters set. One rotation of drum prints one line. Drum printers are fast in speed and can print 300 to 2000 lines per minute.
Advantages
- Very high speed
- Very expensive
- Characters fonts cannot be changed
In this printer, a chain of character sets is used, hence it is called Chain Printer. A standard character set may have 48, 64, or 96 characters.
Advantages
- Character fonts can easily be changed.
- Different languages can be used with the same printer.
- Noisy
Non-impact Printers
Non-impact printers print the characters without using the ribbon. These printers print a complete page at a time, thus they are also called as Page Printers.These printers are of two types −
- Laser Printers
- Inkjet Printers
- Faster than impact printers
- They are not noisy
- High quality
- Supports many fonts and different character size
These are non-impact page printers. They use laser lights to produce the dots needed to form the characters to be printed on a page.
Advantages
- Very high speed
- Very high quality output
- Good graphics quality
- Supports many fonts and different character size
- Expensive
- Cannot be used to produce multiple copies of a document in a single printing
Inkjet printers are non-impact character printers based on a relatively new technology. They print characters by spraying small drops of ink onto paper. Inkjet printers produce high quality output with presentable features.
They make less noise because no hammering is done and these have many styles of printing modes available. Color printing is also possible. Some models of Inkjet printers can produce multiple copies of printing also.
Advantages
- High quality printing
- More reliable
- Expensive as the cost per page is high
- Slow as compared to laser printer
Computer - Memory
A memory is just like a human brain. It is used to store data and instructions. Computer memory is the storage space in the computer, where data is to be processed and instructions required for processing are stored. The memory is divided into large number of small parts called cells. Each location or cell has a unique address, which varies from zero to memory size minus one. For example, if the computer has 64k words, then this memory unit has 64 * 1024 = 65536 memory locations. The address of these locations varies from 0 to 65535.Memory is primarily of three types −
- Cache Memory
- Primary Memory/Main Memory
- Secondary Memory
Cache Memory
Cache memory is a very high speed semiconductor memory which can speed up the CPU. It acts as a buffer between the CPU and the main memory. It is used to hold those parts of data and program which are most frequently used by the CPU. The parts of data and programs are transferred from the disk to cache memory by the operating system, from where the CPU can access them.
Advantages
The advantages of cache memory are as follows −- Cache memory is faster than main memory.
- It consumes less access time as compared to main memory.
- It stores the program that can be executed within a short period of time.
- It stores data for temporary use.
Disadvantages
The disadvantages of cache memory are as follows −- Cache memory has limited capacity.
- It is very expensive.
Primary Memory (Main Memory)
Primary memory holds only those data and instructions on which the computer is currently working. It has a limited capacity and data is lost when power is switched off. It is generally made up of semiconductor device. These memories are not as fast as registers. The data and instruction required to be processed resides in the main memory. It is divided into two subcategories RAM and ROM.
Characteristics of Main Memory
- These are semiconductor memories.
- It is known as the main memory.
- Usually volatile memory.
- Data is lost in case power is switched off.
- It is the working memory of the computer.
- Faster than secondary memories.
- A computer cannot run without the primary memory.
Secondary Memory
This type of memory is also known as external memory or non-volatile. It is slower than the main memory. These are used for storing data/information permanently. CPU directly does not access these memories, instead they are accessed via input-output routines. The contents of secondary memories are first transferred to the main memory, and then the CPU can access it. For example, disk, CD-ROM, DVD, etc.
Characteristics of Secondary Memory
- These are magnetic and optical memories.
- It is known as the backup memory.
- It is a non-volatile memory.
- Data is permanently stored even if power is switched off.
- It is used for storage of data in a computer.
- Computer may run without the secondary memory.
- Slower than primary memories.
Random Access Memory
RAM (Random Access Memory) is the internal memory of the CPU for storing data, program, and program result. It is a read/write memory which stores data until the machine is working. As soon as the machine is switched off, data is erased.Access time in RAM is independent of the address, that is, each storage location inside the memory is as easy to reach as other locations and takes the same amount of time. Data in the RAM can be accessed randomly but it is very expensive.
RAM is volatile, i.e. data stored in it is lost when we switch off the computer or if there is a power failure. Hence, a backup Uninterruptible Power System (UPS) is often used with computers. RAM is small, both in terms of its physical size and in the amount of data it can hold.
RAM is of two types −
- Static RAM (SRAM)
- Dynamic RAM (DRAM)
Static RAM (SRAM)
The word static indicates that the memory retains its contents as long as power is being supplied. However, data is lost when the power gets down due to volatile nature. SRAM chips use a matrix of 6-transistors and no capacitors. Transistors do not require power to prevent leakage, so SRAM need not be refreshed on a regular basis.There is extra space in the matrix, hence SRAM uses more chips than DRAM for the same amount of storage space, making the manufacturing costs higher. SRAM is thus used as cache memory and has very fast access.
Characteristic of Static RAM
- Long life
- No need to refresh
- Faster
- Used as cache memory
- Large size
- Expensive
- High power consumption
Dynamic RAM (DRAM)
DRAM, unlike SRAM, must be continually refreshed in order to maintain the data. This is done by placing the memory on a refresh circuit that rewrites the data several hundred times per second. DRAM is used for most system memory as it is cheap and small. All DRAMs are made up of memory cells, which are composed of one capacitor and one transistor.Characteristics of Dynamic RAM
- Short data lifetime
- Needs to be refreshed continuously
- Slower as compared to SRAM
- Used as RAM
- Smaller in size
- Less expensive
- Less power consumption
Computer - Read Only Memory
ROM stands for Read Only Memory. The memory from which we can only read but cannot write on it. This type of memory is non-volatile. The information is stored permanently in such memories during manufacture. A ROM stores such instructions that are required to start a computer. This operation is referred to as bootstrap. ROM chips are not only used in the computer but also in other electronic items like washing machine and microwave oven.
Let us now discuss the various types of ROMs and their characteristics.
MROM (Masked ROM)
The very first ROMs were hard-wired devices that contained a pre-programmed set of data or instructions. These kind of ROMs are known as masked ROMs, which are inexpensive.PROM (Programmable Read Only Memory)
PROM is read-only memory that can be modified only once by a user. The user buys a blank PROM and enters the desired contents using a PROM program. Inside the PROM chip, there are small fuses which are burnt open during programming. It can be programmed only once and is not erasable.EPROM (Erasable and Programmable Read Only Memory)
EPROM can be erased by exposing it to ultra-violet light for a duration of up to 40 minutes. Usually, an EPROM eraser achieves this function. During programming, an electrical charge is trapped in an insulated gate region. The charge is retained for more than 10 years because the charge has no leakage path. For erasing this charge, ultra-violet light is passed through a quartz crystal window (lid). This exposure to ultra-violet light dissipates the charge. During normal use, the quartz lid is sealed with a sticker.EEPROM (Electrically Erasable and Programmable Read Only Memory)
EEPROM is programmed and erased electrically. It can be erased and reprogrammed about ten thousand times. Both erasing and programming take about 4 to 10 ms (millisecond). In EEPROM, any location can be selectively erased and programmed. EEPROMs can be erased one byte at a time, rather than erasing the entire chip. Hence, the process of reprogramming is flexible but slow.Advantages of ROM
The advantages of ROM are as follows −- Non-volatile in nature
- Cannot be accidentally changed
- Cheaper than RAMs
- Easy to test
- More reliable than RAMs
- Static and do not require refreshing
- Contents are always known and can be verified
Computer - Motherboard
The motherboard serves as a single platform to connect all of the parts of a computer together. It connects the CPU, memory, hard drives, optical drives, video card, sound card, and other ports and expansion cards directly or via cables. It can be considered as the backbone of a computer.
Features of Motherboard
A motherboard comes with following features −- Motherboard varies greatly in supporting various types of components.
- Motherboard supports a single type of CPU and few types of memories.
- Video cards, hard disks, sound cards have to be compatible with the motherboard to function properly.
- Motherboards, cases, and power supplies must be compatible to work properly together.
Popular Manufacturers
Following are the popular manufacturers of the motherboard.- Intel
- ASUS
- AOpen
- ABIT
- Biostar
- Gigabyte
- MSI
Description of Motherboard
The motherboard is mounted inside the case and is securely attached via small screws through pre-drilled holes. Motherboard contains ports to connect all of the internal components. It provides a single socket for CPU, whereas for memory, normally one or more slots are available. Motherboards provide ports to attach the floppy drive, hard drive, and optical drives via ribbon cables. Motherboard carries fans and a special port designed for power supply.There is a peripheral card slot in front of the motherboard using which video cards, sound cards, and other expansion cards can be connected to the motherboard.
On the left side, motherboards carry a number of ports to connect the monitor, printer, mouse, keyboard, speaker, and network cables. Motherboards also provide USB ports, which allow compatible devices to be connected in plug-in/plug-out fashion. For example, pen drive, digital cameras, etc.
Computer - Memory Units
Memory unit is the amount of data that can be stored in the storage unit. This storage capacity is expressed in terms of Bytes.The following table explains the main memory storage units −
| S.No. | Unit & Description |
|---|---|
| 1 | Bit (Binary Digit) A binary digit is logical 0 and 1 representing a passive or an active state of a component in an electric circuit. |
| 2 | Nibble A group of 4 bits is called nibble. |
| 3 | Byte A group of 8 bits is called byte. A byte is the smallest unit, which can represent a data item or a character. |
| 4 | Word A computer word, like a byte, is a group of fixed number of bits processed as a unit, which varies from computer to computer but is fixed for each computer. The length of a computer word is called word-size or word length. It may be as small as 8 bits or may be as long as 96 bits. A computer stores the information in the form of computer words. |
| S.No. | Unit & Description |
|---|---|
| 1 | Kilobyte (KB) 1 KB = 1024 Bytes |
| 2 | Megabyte (MB) 1 MB = 1024 KB |
| 3 | GigaByte (GB) 1 GB = 1024 MB |
| 4 | TeraByte (TB) 1 TB = 1024 GB |
| 5 | PetaByte (PB) 1 PB = 1024 TB |
Computer - Ports
A port is a physical docking point using which an external device can be connected to the computer. It can also be programmatic docking point through which information flows from a program to the computer or over the Internet.Characteristics of Ports
A port has the following characteristics −- External devices are connected to a computer using cables and ports.
- Ports are slots on the motherboard into which a cable of external device is plugged in.
- Examples of external devices attached via ports are the mouse, keyboard, monitor, microphone, speakers, etc.
Let us now discuss a few important types of ports −
Serial Port
- Used for external modems and older computer mouse
- Two versions: 9 pin, 25 pin model
- Data travels at 115 kilobits per second
Parallel Port
- Used for scanners and printers
- Also called printer port
- 25 pin model
- IEEE 1284-compliant Centronics port
PS/2 Port
- Used for old computer keyboard and mouse
- Also called mouse port
- Most of the old computers provide two PS/2 port, each for the mouse and keyboard
- IEEE 1284-compliant Centronics port
Universal Serial Bus (or USB) Port
- It can connect all kinds of external USB devices such as external hard disk, printer, scanner, mouse, keyboard, etc.
- It was introduced in 1997.
- Most of the computers provide two USB ports as minimum.
- Data travels at 12 megabits per seconds.
- USB compliant devices can get power from a USB port.
VGA Port
- Connects monitor to a computer's video card.
- It has 15 holes.
- Similar to the serial port connector. However, serial port connector has pins, VGA port has holes.
Power Connector
- Three-pronged plug.
- Connects to the computer's power cable that plugs into a power bar or wall socket.
Firewire Port
- Transfers large amount of data at very fast speed.
- Connects camcorders and video equipment to the computer.
- Data travels at 400 to 800 megabits per seconds.
- Invented by Apple.
- It has three variants: 4-Pin FireWire 400 connector, 6-Pin FireWire 400 connector, and 9-Pin FireWire 800 connector.
Modem Port
- Connects a PC's modem to the telephone network.
Ethernet Port
- Connects to a network and high speed Internet.
- Connects the network cable to a computer.
- This port resides on an Ethernet Card.
- Data travels at 10 megabits to 1000 megabits per seconds depending upon the network bandwidth.
Game Port
- Connect a joystick to a PC
- Now replaced by USB
Digital Video Interface, DVI port
- Connects Flat panel LCD monitor to the computer's high-end video graphic cards.
- Very popular among video card manufacturers.
Sockets
- Sockets connect the microphone and speakers to the sound card of the computer.
Computer - Hardware
Hardware represents the physical and tangible components of a computer, i.e. the components that can be seen and touched.Examples of Hardware are the following −
- Input devices − keyboard, mouse, etc.
- Output devices − printer, monitor, etc.
- Secondary storage devices − Hard disk, CD, DVD, etc.
- Internal components − CPU, motherboard, RAM, etc.
Relationship between Hardware and Software
- Hardware and software are mutually dependent on each other. Both of them must work together to make a computer produce a useful output.
- Software cannot be utilized without supporting hardware.
- Hardware without a set of programs to operate upon cannot be utilized and is useless.
- To get a particular job done on the computer, relevant software should be loaded into the hardware.
- Hardware is a one-time expense.
- Software development is very expensive and is a continuing expense.
- Different software applications can be loaded on a hardware to run different jobs.
- A software acts as an interface between the user and the hardware.
- If the hardware is the 'heart' of a computer system, then the software is its 'soul'. Both are complementary to each other.
Computer - Software
Software is a set of programs, which is designed to perform a well-defined function. A program is a sequence of instructions written to solve a particular problem.There are two types of software −
- System Software
- Application Software
System Software
The system software is a collection of programs designed to operate, control, and extend the processing capabilities of the computer itself. System software is generally prepared by the computer manufacturers. These software products comprise of programs written in low-level languages, which interact with the hardware at a very basic level. System software serves as the interface between the hardware and the end users.Some examples of system software are Operating System, Compilers, Interpreter, Assemblers, etc.
Here is a list of some of the most prominent features of a system software −
- Close to the system
- Fast in speed
- Difficult to design
- Difficult to understand
- Less interactive
- Smaller in size
- Difficult to manipulate
- Generally written in low-level language
Application Software
Application software products are designed to satisfy a particular need of a particular environment. All software applications prepared in the computer lab can come under the category of Application software.Application software may consist of a single program, such as Microsoft's notepad for writing and editing a simple text. It may also consist of a collection of programs, often called a software package, which work together to accomplish a task, such as a spreadsheet package.
Examples of Application software are the following −
- Payroll Software
- Student Record Software
- Inventory Management Software
- Income Tax Software
- Railways Reservation Software
- Microsoft Office Suite Software
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft PowerPoint
Features of application software are as follows −
- Close to the user
- Easy to design
- More interactive
- Slow in speed
- Generally written in high-level language
- Easy to understand
- Easy to manipulate and use
- Bigger in size and requires large storage space
Computer - Number System
When we type some letters or words, the computer translates them in numbers as computers can understand only numbers. A computer can understand the positional number system where there are only a few symbols called digits and these symbols represent different values depending on the position they occupy in the number.The value of each digit in a number can be determined using −
- The digit
- The position of the digit in the number
- The base of the number system (where the base is defined as the total number of digits available in the number system)
Decimal Number System
The number system that we use in our day-to-day life is the decimal number system. Decimal number system has base 10 as it uses 10 digits from 0 to 9. In decimal number system, the successive positions to the left of the decimal point represent units, tens, hundreds, thousands, and so on.Each position represents a specific power of the base (10). For example, the decimal number 1234 consists of the digit 4 in the units position, 3 in the tens position, 2 in the hundreds position, and 1 in the thousands position. Its value can be written as
(1 x 1000)+ (2 x 100)+ (3 x 10)+ (4 x l) (1 x 103)+ (2 x 102)+ (3 x 101)+ (4 x l00) 1000 + 200 + 30 + 4 1234As a computer programmer or an IT professional, you should understand the following number systems which are frequently used in computers.
| S.No. | Number System and Description |
|---|---|
| 1 | Binary Number System Base 2. Digits used : 0, 1 |
| 2 | Octal Number System Base 8. Digits used : 0 to 7 |
| 3 | Hexa Decimal Number System Base 16. Digits used: 0 to 9, Letters used : A- F |
Binary Number System
Characteristics of the binary number system are as follows −- Uses two digits, 0 and 1
- Also called as base 2 number system
- Each position in a binary number represents a 0 power of the base (2). Example 20
- Last position in a binary number represents a x power of the base (2). Example 2x where x represents the last position - 1.
Example
Binary Number: 101012Calculating Decimal Equivalent −
| Step | Binary Number | Decimal Number |
|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | 101012 | ((1 x 24) + (0 x 23) + (1 x 22) + (0 x 21) + (1 x 20))10 |
| Step 2 | 101012 | (16 + 0 + 4 + 0 + 1)10 |
| Step 3 | 101012 | 2110 |
Octal Number System
Characteristics of the octal number system are as follows −- Uses eight digits, 0,1,2,3,4,5,6,7
- Also called as base 8 number system
- Each position in an octal number represents a 0 power of the base (8). Example 80
- Last position in an octal number represents a x power of the base (8). Example 8x where x represents the last position - 1
Example
Octal Number: 125708Calculating Decimal Equivalent −
| Step | Octal Number | Decimal Number |
|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | 125708 | ((1 x 84) + (2 x 83) + (5 x 82) + (7 x 81) + (0 x 80))10 |
| Step 2 | 125708 | (4096 + 1024 + 320 + 56 + 0)10 |
| Step 3 | 125708 | 549610 |
Hexadecimal Number System
Characteristics of hexadecimal number system are as follows −- Uses 10 digits and 6 letters, 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, A, B, C, D, E, F
- Letters represent the numbers starting from 10. A = 10. B = 11, C = 12, D = 13, E = 14, F = 15
- Also called as base 16 number system
- Each position in a hexadecimal number represents a 0 power of the base (16). Example, 160
- Last position in a hexadecimal number represents a x power of the base (16). Example 16x where x represents the last position - 1
Example
Hexadecimal Number: 19FDE16Calculating Decimal Equivalent −
| Step | Binary Number | Decimal Number |
|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | 19FDE16 | ((1 x 164) + (9 x 163) + (F x 162) + (D x 161) + (E x 160))10 |
| Step 2 | 19FDE16 | ((1 x 164) + (9 x 163) + (15 x 162) + (13 x 161) + (14 x 160))10 |
| Step 3 | 19FDE16 | (65536+ 36864 + 3840 + 208 + 14)10 |
| Step 4 | 19FDE16 | 10646210 |
Computer - Number Conversion
There are many methods or techniques which can be used to convert numbers from one base to another. In this chapter, we'll demonstrate the following −- Decimal to Other Base System
- Other Base System to Decimal
- Other Base System to Non-Decimal
- Shortcut method - Binary to Octal
- Shortcut method - Octal to Binary
- Shortcut method - Binary to Hexadecimal
- Shortcut method - Hexadecimal to Binary
Decimal to Other Base System
Step 1 − Divide the decimal number to be converted by the value of the new base.Step 2 − Get the remainder from Step 1 as the rightmost digit (least significant digit) of the new base number.
Step 3 − Divide the quotient of the previous divide by the new base.
Step 4 − Record the remainder from Step 3 as the next digit (to the left) of the new base number.
Repeat Steps 3 and 4, getting remainders from right to left, until the quotient becomes zero in Step 3.
The last remainder thus obtained will be the Most Significant Digit (MSD) of the new base number.
Example
Decimal Number: 2910Calculating Binary Equivalent −
| Step | Operation | Result | Remainder |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | 29 / 2 | 14 | 1 |
| Step 2 | 14 / 2 | 7 | 0 |
| Step 3 | 7 / 2 | 3 | 1 |
| Step 4 | 3 / 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Step 5 | 1 / 2 | 0 | 1 |
Decimal Number : 2910 = Binary Number : 111012.
Other Base System to Decimal System
Step 1 − Determine the column (positional) value of each digit (this depends on the position of the digit and the base of the number system).Step 2 − Multiply the obtained column values (in Step 1) by the digits in the corresponding columns.
Step 3 − Sum the products calculated in Step 2. The total is the equivalent value in decimal.
Example
Binary Number: 111012Calculating Decimal Equivalent −
| Step | Binary Number | Decimal Number |
|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | 111012 | ((1 x 24) + (1 x 23) + (1 x 22) + (0 x 21) + (1 x 20))10 |
| Step 2 | 111012 | (16 + 8 + 4 + 0 + 1)10 |
| Step 3 | 111012 | 2910 |
Other Base System to Non-Decimal System
Step 1 − Convert the original number to a decimal number (base 10).Step 2 − Convert the decimal number so obtained to the new base number.
Example
Octal Number : 258Calculating Binary Equivalent −
Step 1 - Convert to Decimal
| Step | Octal Number | Decimal Number |
|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | 258 | ((2 x 81) + (5 x 80))10 |
| Step 2 | 258 | (16 + 5)10 |
| Step 3 | 258 | 2110 |
Step 2 - Convert Decimal to Binary
| Step | Operation | Result | Remainder |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | 21 / 2 | 10 | 1 |
| Step 2 | 10 / 2 | 5 | 0 |
| Step 3 | 5 / 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Step 4 | 2 / 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Step 5 | 1 / 2 | 0 | 1 |
Octal Number : 258 = Binary Number : 101012
Shortcut Method ─ Binary to Octal
Step 1 − Divide the binary digits into groups of three (starting from the right).Step 2 − Convert each group of three binary digits to one octal digit.
Example
Binary Number : 101012Calculating Octal Equivalent −
| Step | Binary Number | Octal Number |
|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | 101012 | 010 101 |
| Step 2 | 101012 | 28 58 |
| Step 3 | 101012 | 258 |
Shortcut Method ─ Octal to Binary
Step 1 − Convert each octal digit to a 3-digit binary number (the octal digits may be treated as decimal for this conversion).Step 2 − Combine all the resulting binary groups (of 3 digits each) into a single binary number.
Example
Octal Number : 258Calculating Binary Equivalent −
| Step | Octal Number | Binary Number |
|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | 258 | 210 510 |
| Step 2 | 258 | 0102 1012 |
| Step 3 | 258 | 0101012 |
Shortcut Method ─ Binary to Hexadecimal
Step 1 − Divide the binary digits into groups of four (starting from the right).Step 2 − Convert each group of four binary digits to one hexadecimal symbol.
Example
Binary Number : 101012Calculating hexadecimal Equivalent −
| Step | Binary Number | Hexadecimal Number |
|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | 101012 | 0001 0101 |
| Step 2 | 101012 | 110 510 |
| Step 3 | 101012 | 1516 |
Shortcut Method - Hexadecimal to Binary
Step 1 − Convert each hexadecimal digit to a 4-digit binary number (the hexadecimal digits may be treated as decimal for this conversion).Step 2 − Combine all the resulting binary groups (of 4 digits each) into a single binary number.
Example
Hexadecimal Number : 1516Calculating Binary Equivalent −
| Step | Hexadecimal Number | Binary Number |
|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | 1516 | 110 510 |
| Step 2 | 1516 | 00012 01012 |
| Step 3 | 1516 | 000101012 |
Computer - Data and Information
Data can be defined as a representation of facts, concepts, or instructions in a formalized manner, which should be suitable for communication, interpretation, or processing by human or electronic machine.Data is represented with the help of characters such as alphabets (A-Z, a-z), digits (0-9) or special characters (+,-,/,*,<,>,= etc.)
What is Information?
Information is organized or classified data, which has some meaningful values for the receiver. Information is the processed data on which decisions and actions are based.For the decision to be meaningful, the processed data must qualify for the following characteristics −
- Timely − Information should be available when required.
- Accuracy − Information should be accurate.
- Completeness − Information should be complete.
Data Processing Cycle
Data processing is the re-structuring or re-ordering of data by people or machine to increase their usefulness and add values for a particular purpose. Data processing consists of the following basic steps - input, processing, and output. These three steps constitute the data processing cycle.
- Input − In this step, the input data is prepared in some convenient form for processing. The form will depend on the processing machine. For example, when electronic computers are used, the input data can be recorded on any one of the several types of input medium, such as magnetic disks, tapes, and so on.
- Processing − In this step, the input data is changed to produce data in a more useful form. For example, pay-checks can be calculated from the time cards, or a summary of sales for the month can be calculated from the sales orders.
- Output − At this stage, the result of the proceeding processing step is collected. The particular form of the output data depends on the use of the data. For example, output data may be pay-checks for employees.
Computer - Networking
A computer network is a system in which multiple computers are connected to each other to share information and resources.
Characteristics of a Computer Network
- Share resources from one computer to another.
- Create files and store them in one computer, access those files from the other computer(s) connected over the network.
- Connect a printer, scanner, or a fax machine to one computer within the network and let other computers of the network use the machines available over the network.
- Network Cables
- Distributors
- Routers
- Internal Network Cards
- External Network Cards
Network Cables
Network cables are used to connect computers. The most commonly used cable is Category 5 cable RJ-45.
Distributors
A computer can be connected to another one via a serial port but if we need to connect many computers to produce a network, this serial connection will not work.
The solution is to use a central body to which other computers, printers, scanners, etc. can be connected and then this body will manage or distribute network traffic.
Router
A router is a type of device which acts as the central point among computers and other devices that are a part of the network. It is equipped with holes called ports. Computers and other devices are connected to a router using network cables. Now-a-days router comes in wireless modes using which computers can be connected without any physical cable.
Network Card
Network card is a necessary component of a computer without which a computer cannot be connected over a network. It is also known as the network adapter or Network Interface Card (NIC). Most branded computers have network card pre-installed. Network cards are of two types: Internal and External Network Cards.Internal Network Cards
Motherboard has a slot for internal network card where it is to be inserted. Internal network cards are of two types in which the first type uses Peripheral Component Interconnect (PCI) connection, while the second type uses Industry Standard Architecture (ISA). Network cables are required to provide network access.
External Network Cards
External network cards are of two types: Wireless and USB based. Wireless network card needs to be inserted into the motherboard, however no network cable is required to connect to the network.
Universal Serial Bus (USB)
USB card is easy to use and connects via USB port. Computers automatically detect USB card and can install the drivers required to support the USB network card automatically.
Computer - Operating System
The Operating System is a program with the following features −- An operating system is a program that acts as an interface between the software and the computer hardware.
- It is an integrated set of specialized programs used to manage overall resources and operations of the computer.
- It is a specialized software that controls and monitors the execution of all other programs that reside in the computer, including application programs and other system software.
Objectives of Operating System
The objectives of the operating system are −- To make the computer system convenient to use in an efficient manner.
- To hide the details of the hardware resources from the users.
- To provide users a convenient interface to use the computer system.
- To act as an intermediary between the hardware and its users, making it easier for the users to access and use other resources.
- To manage the resources of a computer system.
- To keep track of who is using which resource, granting resource requests, and mediating conflicting requests from different programs and users.
- To provide efficient and fair sharing of resources among users and programs.
Characteristics of Operating System
Here is a list of some of the most prominent characteristic features of Operating Systems −- Memory Management − Keeps track of the primary memory, i.e. what part of it is in use by whom, what part is not in use, etc. and allocates the memory when a process or program requests it.
- Processor Management − Allocates the processor (CPU) to a process and deallocates the processor when it is no longer required.
- Device Management − Keeps track of all the devices. This is also called I/O controller that decides which process gets the device, when, and for how much time.
- File Management − Allocates and de-allocates the resources and decides who gets the resources.
- Security − Prevents unauthorized access to programs and data by means of passwords and other similar techniques.
- Job Accounting − Keeps track of time and resources used by various jobs and/or users.
- Control Over System Performance − Records delays between the request for a service and from the system.
- Interaction with the Operators − Interaction may take place via the console of the computer in the form of instructions. The Operating System acknowledges the same, does the corresponding action, and informs the operation by a display screen.
- Error-detecting Aids − Production of dumps, traces, error messages, and other debugging and error-detecting methods.
- Coordination Between Other Software and Users − Coordination and assignment of compilers, interpreters, assemblers, and other software to the various users of the computer systems.
Computer - Internet and Intranet
In this chapter, we will see what is Internet and Intranet, as well as discuss the similarities and differences between the two.Internet
It is a worldwide/global system of interconnected computer networks. It uses the standard Internet Protocol (TCP/IP). Every computer in Internet is identified by a unique IP address. IP Address is a unique set of numbers (such as 110.22.33.114) which identifies a computer’s location.A special computer DNS (Domain Name Server) is used to provide a name to the IP Address so that the user can locate a computer by a name. For example, a DNS server will resolve a name https://www.tutorialspoint.com to a particular IP address to uniquely identify the computer on which this website is hosted.
Internet is accessible to every user all over the world.
Intranet
Intranet is the system in which multiple PCs are connected to each other. PCs in intranet are not available to the world outside the intranet. Usually each organization has its own Intranet network and members/employees of that organization can access the computers in their intranet.
Each computer in Intranet is also identified by an IP Address which is unique among the computers in that Intranet.
Similarities between Internet and Intranet
- Intranet uses the internet protocols such as TCP/IP and FTP.
- Intranet sites are accessible via the web browser in a similar way as websites in the internet. However, only members of Intranet network can access intranet hosted sites.
- In Intranet, own instant messengers can be used as similar to yahoo messenger/gtalk over the internet.
Differences between Internet and Intranet
- Internet is general to PCs all over the world whereas Intranet is specific to few PCs.
- Internet provides a wider and better access to websites to a large population, whereas Intranet is restricted.
- Internet is not as safe as Intranet. Intranet can be safely privatized as per the need.
How to Buy a Computer?
In this chapter, we will supply relevant information to help you buy a desktop on component by component basis. As desktops are highly customizable, so it is better to learn about the main parts and then visit the manufacturer or the retailer shop or site, instead of just looking at some specific model directly.Popular desktop brands are Dell, Lenovo, HP and Apple. Always compare the desktops based on their specifications and base price.
Monitor
- Size − It is the diagonal size of the LCD screen. Larger the area, bigger the picture screen. A bigger picture is preferable for movie watching and gaming. It will increase the productivity as well.
- Resolution − This is the number of pixels on the screen. For example, 24inch display is 1920x1200 (width by length) and 22-inch display is 1680x1050. High resolution provides better picture quality and a nice gaming experience.
- Inputs − Now-a-days monitors can accept inputs from cable as well apart from the computer. They can also have USB ports.
- Stand − Some monitors come with adjustable stands while some may not.
- Recommended − 24 Inch LCD.
Operating System
- Operating System is the main software of the computer as everything will run on it in one form or other.
- There are primarily three choices: Windows, Linux, Apple OS X.
- Linux is free, however people generally do not use it for home purpose.
- Apple OS X works only on Apple desktops.
- Windows 7 is very popular among desktop users.
- Most of the computers come pre-equipped with Windows 7 Starter edition.
- Windows 8 is recently introduced and is available in the market.
- Windows 7 and Windows 8 come in multiple versions from starter, home basic, home premium, professional, ultimate, and enterprise editions.
- As the edition version increases, their features list and price increases.
- Recommended − Windows 7 Home Premium.
Optical Drive (CD / DVD / Blu-ray)
- Optical drive is the drive on a computer, which is responsible for using CD, DVD, and Blu-ray discs.
- Now-a-days, DVD burners are industry standards.
- DVD Burner can burn CD, DVD and play them.
- DVD Burner is cheaper than Blu-ray drives.
- Blu-ray drives can play HD movies but are costlier component.
- Recommended − DVD Burner.
Memory
- RAM is considered as Computer Memory as the performance of a computer is directly proportional to its memory and processor.
- Today's software and operating system require high memory.
- Today commonly used RAM is DDR3, which operates at 1066Mhz.
- As per Windows 7, 1 GB is the minimum RAM required to function properly.
- Recommended − 4 GB.
Hard Drive
- Hard disk is used for storage purpose. Higher the capacity, more data you can save in it.
- Now-a-days computers are equipped with 500GB hard drive, which can be extended to 2TB.
- Most hard drives in desktop operate at the standard performance speed of 7200RPM.
- Recommended − 500GB.
CPU
- Frequency (GHz) − This determines the speed of the processor. More the speed, better the CPU.
- Cores − Now-a-days CPUs come with more than one core, which is like having more than one CPU in the computer. Programs which can take advantage of multi-core environment will run faster on such machines.
- Brand − Intel or AMD. Both are equivalent. Intel is in lead.
- Cache − Higher the L1, L2 cache, better the CPU performance.
- Recommended − Intel Core i3-3225 3.30 GHz Processor.
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