Did You Know?

Factoids on barcodes, the industry, and barcode equipment so you can impress your boss and coworkers with your vast knowledge! Did you know that the first product scanned at a check-out counter wa

When are Service Contracts a Good Deal?

Saying “service contract” or “extended warranty” can evoke images of salespeople aggressively pushing that add-on sale to the new refrigerator or TV you’re buying. Some err on the side of caution and

QR Codes to Save Money? There’s an App for That

The digital layer is ever-expanding. Apparently it’s now possible to use a smartphone app to scan funny-looking codes scattered around the real world, which can bring you to web pages, give you coupon

Barcode Trivia Crossword Puzzle

Time again for a little fun, dear readers! We’ve put together a barcode trivia crossword puzzle. We hope you find it entertaining and a little informative. If you can complete it, fax (800-397-0056) o

How to Pick a Barcode Label

Choosing the right barcode label or tag for your application can seem a bit overwhelming. There are many factors that dictate which label or tag will work best for your needs. Fortunately, you can sel

Choosing the Right Barcode

There are hundreds of different kinds of barcodes out there, and it's not easy to read between the parallel lines. Choosing the right one to use can be a daunting task. In this blog, we’ll expla

How will Microsoft’s OS Change Affect You?

Microsoft split their Operating Systems (OS) mobile group into two. One focuses on consumer-grade devices. The other group focuses on enterprise devices. Microsoft will be offering Windows Embedded

The Top 10 Mobile Computers

I’m a sucker for these top 10 lists. They usually pique my interest to find out what made it on the list. We have already done a list for the top barcode scanners and barcode printers. So it was time

Building a Tribe: How to Create a Following for your Brand

Wondering how to pump up your marketing efforts? No, the answer isn’t lobbying for unlimited budgets so you can pepper potential customers with newspaper, radio and TV ads. In today’s interactive worl

Are You Ready for 2D?

System ID and Honeywell are teaming up to educate the readers of this humble blog about 2D barcoding and how it is changing the way people do business. Ready or not, 2D technology is here to stay, and

A Little Nonsense Now & Then...

...is relished by the wisest men. Which is why we've decided to start including stories of the strange, silly, and absurd.  Republican? Democrat? Vampire?   With Halloween just around the corner, the

The Top 15 Barcode Printers

Continuing with the theme we started last month with the Top 10 Barcode Scanners, we looked at the top barcode printers over the last 10 years (based on sales). Unlike barcode scanners, there is a bit

How to Pick a Mobile Computer

Mobile computers and data collection terminals are hand held computers that provide mobility and portability while capturing barcode data. Data can either be collected in a batch and processed at a la

NFL Team Uses Barcodes to Deliver Concessions to Fans

Close your eyes and imagine—no, wait, you’re reading. Just imagine that you are at a stadium watching your favorite team play their most hated foe. Now imagine that your significant other or darling c

New Gap Logo: What’s in a Logo?

Powerhouse clothier The Gap recently gave their quintessential logo a facelift, causing uproar in the online community. The “new and improved” logo has been compared to clip art (ouch), and definitely

5 Easy Ways to Increase Employee Satisfaction

Although it may seem intuitive, science now stands behind the idea that happier employees are more productive. A study by the University of Warwick showed that happier workers were 12% more productive

Introduction to the Buzz

With a million tasks to juggle and an ever-growing to-do list, staying up to date on relevant news and cool new business management tools can be a challenge. That’s where The Buzz Small Business Magaz

Wasp Asset Tracking Software & Solutions

Asset Tracking Software and Solutions Asset tracking solutions from Wasp Barcode Technologies are designed to help your organization manage valuable assets efficiently and affordably. MobileAsset sol

Wasp Asset Tracking Software & Solutions

Asset Tracking Software and Solutions Asset tracking solutions from Wasp Barcode Technologies are designed to help your organization manage valuable assets efficiently and affordably. MobileAsset sol

Motorola Releases the New ES400 Enterprise Digital Assistant

The new ES400 enterprise digital assistant from Motorola has the potential to change the rugged mobile computer industry. Motorola has taken an interesting approach with this device. It isn’t as small

Wal-Mart Uses RFID to Track Underwear

Wal-Mart Stores Inc. has been using RFID (radio frequency identification) tags to track pallets of products throughout their supply chain. The RFID tags have unique identification codes encoded in the

The Top 10 Barcode Scanners

Well, readers, it’s that time again. The days are growing shorter, the temperature is getting cooler, weekends become even more desirable and Mondays are no longer the worst day of the week. That’s ri

How to Pick a Barcode Printer

A barcode’s readability, or scannability, depends on its print quality. There are four different types of print technologies available to print barcodes: Dot Matrix, Inkjet, Laser and Thermal printers

Craziest Cop Criminal Takedowns Ever

We all love justice being served -- especially when the footage is captured on tape and the bad guy goes down really really hard. Below is a choice selection of videos showing police own

Barcode Labs Offers 3-Year Warranty on All Barcode Equipment

Barcode Labs, the industry leader in used barcode equipment, is extending their warranty to 3 years on all of their products until the end of the year. Barcode Labs has over 20 years of technical expe

End of Service for Zebra S600 Barcode Printers

Effective September 30, 2010, Zebra Technologies will no longer support S600 barcode printers. It was discontinued in June 2007 and Zebra’s recommended replacement is the S4M barcode printer. Once the

Super Barcode Training Camp Recap

Last Thursday, July 22nd, 2010, System ID held the Super Barcode Training Camp at our corporate office in Plano, TX! It was a great success! We had industry experts training customers, whether they ar

Take Me Out to the Ball Game

America’s past time: the great game of baseball. In 2009, Major League baseball drew in 73.4 million fans to games and $6.6 billion in revenues. But even America’s past time has had to keep up with te

How to Pick a Barcode Scanner

Barcode scanners are the most inexpensive and effective way to control assets and inventory. There is little or no training required to use one. Barcode scanners are distinguished by their form

Going “Green” with Barcode Technology

Here at System ID, we are doing our part to help the environment and help our customers be a little more “green." We recycle paper and aluminum cans, of course, but we also recycle barcode scanners, m

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