Debating between a consumer-grade mobile phone, or an enterprise-grade mobile device? Honeywell offers the ideal hybrid solution for any mobile workforce.

While some businesses are switching from traditional enterprise mobile computers to customized Android mobile phones, others are looking to hybrid solutions.

Enterprise-class businesses with a mobile workforce require a special combination of devices from smartphones, to VoIP phones, to two-way radios, to laptops and tablets, and they need to be equipped with GPS and barcode scanners. Asking a mobile worker to carry so many devices is cumbersome, inefficient and costly, so what’s an enterprise business to do?

I present the Honeywell Dolphin® 6000 Scanphone—a devices that combines all of these functionalities into one, easy-to-use form factor. In addition, the Dolphin 6000 features:

• Ultra-lightweight compact design
• Durable construction—IP54-rated
• Real-time wireless communication
• Versatile data collection
• 2.8” color display
• Optimized Voice Technology

The Dolphin 6000 is also Remote MasterMind® ready, providing a turnkey remote device management solution to easily manage and track the usage of installed devices, as well as Service Made Simple™ service plans, offering device protection for up to three years.

For smaller businesses, I think consumer-grade devices such as those on the Android OS will suffice, but for larger enterprise businesses, the Dolphin 6000 provides an affordable solution with all the ease-of-use of consumer-grade devices with all the functionalities of enterprise-grade devices.

Learn more about Honeywell and their products, or contact us about the Dolphin 6000.

The entire tech community seems to be counting down the days until South by Southwest (SXSW), an interactive, music and film festival in Austin, TX. The interactive portion of the festival will attract big names, like Google, while still giving smaller companies attention in the Startup Village. With such a tech-centric festival, it’s no surprise that NFC will be at the forefront of the festivities.

Vizibility Inc., a provider of online identity management, recently announced 1,000 spots in its private NFC beta program for SXSW. Attendees can register to receive prototypes of personal NFC business cards. When an NFC enabled phone comes into contact with the card, it will direct attendees to a personalized mobile microsite, allowing them to automatically share contact information. In addition, metrics and SMS alerts will be provided for an entire year!

Debuting this type of technology at SXSW makes sense—put everyone who’s anyone in tech in one place, add NFC and watch what happens! I can definitely imagine NFC used like catching on—it’s like QR codes meets LinkedIn… on steroids and is ideal for tradeshow type situations where you don’t want to have to carry a bunch of business cards or write down contact information, only to get back and have to type in contact information.

Would you use an NFC enabled business card at tradeshow type events? Share your thoughts by commenting below, or on our Facebook or twitter pages.

The Motorola Solutions LEX 700 Mission Critical Handheld is the ideal partner in crime.

Over the years, criminals have been using technology to help plan more sophisticated crimes, but at the same time, law enforcers are using technological advancements to help prevent, stop and solve crimes.

With such a demanding, on-the-go job, law enforcement officials need a device that can keep up with them—a device so smart it acts as if it were your partner in crime. The Motorola Solutions Public Safety LTE data devices, such as the LEX 700 Mission Critical Handheld, does exactly that.

The LEX 700 Mission Critical Handheld acts as a virtual partner, bringing robust data management capabilities and a quick-response interface all within a rugged form factor. IT staff is able to have full visibility and data is always protected against security threats. In addition, the LEX 700 Mission Critical Handheld comes with real-time collaboration software, so law enforcers always know their next move.

Learn more about Motorola Solutions and the LEX 700 Mission Critical Handheld, or watch the video below to see it in action:

Shortly after their successful Superbowl commercial, GoDaddy implemented a strategic QR code campaign in Times Square.

The large display got a lot of attention, proving that QR codes are becoming a wide-spread, integral part of marketing campaigns.

Although there’s been much debate as to whether or not QR codes will be replaced, it seems as if they are only continuing to expand.

Do you think QR codes will continue to flourish? Share your thoughts by commenting below, or on our Facebook or twitter pages.

Today, Intermec announced the launch of their latest barcode printer, the PC23d. This 2” direct thermal desktop printer is ideal for the healthcare industry and designed for the ultimate in user friendliness, featuring:

• 10-language LCD or iconic user interface
• One-handed media loading
• Quick configuration via USB flash drive
• User-installable connectivity upgrades and accessories for scalability
• Modular IT-friendly design speeds
• Remote status update
• Easily programmable

Learn more about the PC23d, or more about Intermec.