White Papers

Because there is so much information and misinformation out on the market today, it can be a nightmare trying to understand technology and terminology.  Intermec and Cisco has put together a list of white papers that can help guide you thru your data collection project from experts in the industry.

 These white papers give you an in-depth look at many specific key industry trends that are out there today.  From RFID to cost justification of a data collection system, you will read and gather a better understanding of each subject so that you can determine what will be the right direction for your company.

Practical Uses for RFID Technology in Manufacturing and Distribution Applications

3G Wireless - Assumptions and Considerations for Potential Users

Multiple Choice:  Is 802.11 a, b or g Best for Your Industrial Wireless LAN? 
(Or is it n, for none of the above?)

ABCs of RFID:  Understanding and Using Radio Frequency Identification

This white paper provides an overview of RFID technology and capabilities, describes the common frequencies and technologies used in business applications, identifies major standards, and introduces ways to take advantage of RFID to improve convenience, accuracy, safety and security... more...

Adopting Automated Data Collection for SMBs

The Advantages of Mobility

Of the thousands of logistics carriers in the North American and global market today, each has its own business challenges, yet they share many of the same obstacles in trying to turn a profit while taking a shipment or package from point A to point B.  Many of these obstacles are related to the timeliness and quality of information exchanged between the transportation company, the driver that actually picks up and delivers goods, and the shippers and receivers... more...

Beyond the Tag:  Finding RFID Value in Manufacturing & Distribution Applications

Five Steps to Securing Your Wireless LAN and Preventing Wireless Threats.
Wireless LANs (WLANs) bring incredible productivity and new efficiencies to organizations of all sizes.  Advances in WLAN features and capabilities allow organizations to offer the benefits of wireless to their employees without sacrificing security... more...

Cost Justification of an Automated Data Collection System
As a potential user of bar code data collection technology, you should know that data collection in general, and bar coding in particular, is one of the best productivity investments your company can make... more...

Defining a Successful Wireless Solution
Wireless data communications is set to move from a niche to mainstream business tool rapidly over the next few years... more...

FDA Bar Code Rule:  AIDC Solutions for Compliance
A number of government-sponsored and independent reports on medication error rates in US medical facilities have clearly identified that a problem exists with the administration of medication, and it can effectively be addressed with the use of bar code technology... more...

RFID Overview:  Introduction to Radio Frequency Identification
RF technology is used in many different applications, such as television, radio, cellular phones, radar, and automatic identification systems.  The term RFID describes the use of radio frequency signals to provide automatic identification of items...  more...

Becoming Lean and Agile with ADC and Real-Time Technologies
The widespread movement to lean and agile manufacturing is pulling many companies into unfamiliar territory.  Customers and competition are forcing manufacturers to produce their products with less waste, inventory, personnel and resources, while simultaneously giving customers more product and configuration options, all on shorter lead times with more delivery flexibility... more...

The Write Stuff:  Understanding the Value of Read/Write RFID Functionality
Radio frequency identification (RFID) technology is attracting considerable attention as a complement or even replacement for bar code because of the significant range, speed and unattended reading advantages it provides... more...

Supply Chain RFID:  How it Works and Why it Pays

It Pays to Understand the Total Cost of Ownership for Mobile Computers

As companies make decisions on IT investments, one of the chief, and seemingly simple questions, is how much does it cost? How do you differentiate the features and resulting value derived from various vendor offerings? How do you assess the cost of deploying and sustaining these products in a mobile enterprise environment? ... more...

Why SMBS Should Adopt ADC

Any business that would benefit by holding less inventory, decreasing mis-shipments and reducing errors should seriously consider implementing bar code systems and other forms of automated data collection (ADC) technology... more..

The Price of Progress:  Assessing the Need for a Mobile Computing Migration
Equipment should not be considered obsolete just because new mobile computers and networks are faster.  Obsolescence is somewhat subjective, because devices rarely stop working never to be rebooted again... more...