Just in time for the holidays, we have released the next ITScriptNet Solution Pack.  This one is for Check In / Check Out.  The system is intended for use in any scenario where individual items are inventoried, issued and returned.  These can include Tool Rooms, Security offices, Hospitality, Rental agencies, Maintenance departments, and many, many more.

All Solution Packs are built with ITScriptNet for portable data collection, and include the back end Database, Reports, PC Software for database maintenance and reporting, and the Data Collection programs.  Contact us for more information on this exciting new product!

We offer two licensing options for ITScriptNet Solution Packs, plus two demo modes.

Full Licenses
A Single User license installs the Solution Pack using SQL Compact Edition on a single PC.  Only that PC can access the databases, and the ITScriptNet Omni Server runs on that PC as well.  This mode works well for smaller customers who only need access to the data from a single PC.  Device Licenses are registered on each device to allow them to collect unlimited records.

The Multi User license installs the Solution Pack using SQL Server, either by installing SQL Express directly on the PC, or by allowing a connection to an existing SQL Server elsewhere on the network.  In addition, a License Server is installed that allows other PCs on the network to access the data as well.  This allows any number of PCs to use the database maintenance screens, run reports, etc.  However the OMNI Server is only required on the main PC.  Device Licenses are registered on each device to allow them to collect unlimited records.

Demo modes
A Solution Pack with no license runs in demo mode.  The demo can use either SQL Server (Multiuser mode) or SQL Compact Edition (Single User Mode).  However, no database editing can be performed on the PC, and only 10 records can be collected on the device.  This mode allows a user to get a feel for how the Solution Pack works, and will allow uploading and downloading of the Sample Data that ships with the Solution Pack.

We also offer a Reseller License for resellers to demo the Solution Pack.  This is a Single User license only (SQL  Compact Edition), as is intended for installation on a laptop that the reseller can take on the road to customer calls.  This edition does allow database editing, but is limited to 10 records in the Item/Customer/Location tables.  The Device is also limited to collecting 10 records unless a device license is registered on the device.

The idea behind our ITScriptNet Solution Packs is to provide a complete software solution for a particular vertical application.  By combining the Solution Pack with a portable device, printer and PC, the customer can begin collecting data right away.  The Solution Pack includes everything needed to run the process from start to finish.

The core of the Solution Pack is the database.  We support both a Single-User mode, which uses Microsoft SQL Server Compact Edition as the database engine, as well as a Multi-User mode which uses Microsoft SQL Express or full SQL Server.  If the customer has an existing SQL Server they can use that, or the Solution Pack can install SQL Express right on the PC.

The PC Application is used to maintain databases, perform tasks such as Import/Export, Backup/Restore, view and change data, and run reports.  A complete set of reports are provided that allow for flexibility in setting data limits.

Communications with the Portable Device is through the ITScriptNet OMNI server.  Devices can connect wirelessly, or by simply cradling the device and using ActiveSync.

The portable device data collection programs are written using ITScriptNet OMNI.  This allows them to run on any natively supported device, and even on many unsupported devices using the generic clients.  The portable applications can collect data in batch for download over ActiveSync, or can send the data wirelessly.  The portable applications are very powerful, yet easy for an operator to learn.

The Solution Packs are very configurable, with options to enable and disable many features so customers can tailor the software to exactly fit their needs.  You can optionally use such features as User Logins, Serialization of parts, Lot Codes, Bin Locations, etc. 

When you put it all together, a customer can quickly and easily deploy a Solution Pack and get started collecting data right away.  From importing existing parts or inventory data, to collecting Receiving or Move transactions on the Portable Device, to running reports showing current Inventory Levels or reorder points, everything the customer needs is built right in.

After hinting at them for awhile, we are very excited to announce the release of the first ITScriptNet Solution Pack.  The Inventory Management solution pack is now available!

Solution Packs are a complete, end-to-end solution that incorporates a database, PC Application, Portable Data Collection programs, reports, labels, and more.  You can use these applications off-the-shelf for a complete solution, or we can customize them for you.

The Inventory Management Solution Pack has everything you need to control your inventory including Receiving, Inventory Moves, item and bin label printing, reports, database maintenace and more.

We are also hard at work on several more Solution Packs including Check In/Check Out, Asset Tracking, and Route Accounting.