Z-Space Technologies, Inc. is pleased to announce a new addition to our line of Solution Pack applications. First unveiled at Vartech 2010, this application is a complete Package Delivery solution, suitable for either Courier or Campus delivery. Unlike our previous Solution Packs, this one is fully web-based, as it includes Pickup Scheduling and Package Tracking for the delivery company customers. We will have more information over the next few weeks, and the official release is targeted for September.

We are exhibiting at Vartech 2010 in Cincinnati today. We are in both #816. We hope everyone enjoys the show!

Are you going to Vartech 2010 in Cincinnati? If you do, be sure to stop by and see us! We will be demonstrating several exciting products, and Tim will be giving a presentation. We hope to see you there!

GS1 Databar is going to be phased into Grocery and Retail applications starting in Jan, 2011. GS1 Databar is a stacked symbology, meaning it requires an Imager to read and decode. A Laser scanner will not be able to read it. Are you prepared for the transition?

Following up on our earlier articles about the future of Windows Mobile for data collection devices, here is the official Microsoft site for what is now being called Windows Embedded Handheld. This is what used to be called Windows Mobile, and is the version that will be used by handheld devices (as opposed to Windows Phone 7, which will be used in consumer phone handsets). The current version is Windows Mobile 6.5.

Windows CE is being renamed Windows Embedded Compact Edition. Windows CE 7 is in CTP (Community Technology Preview) and will be released soon.

We have posted the July ITScriptNet News. Read about the updates to Solution Packs and new Ready-To-Go applications in the works.

Motorola has filed paperwork to split into two companies. The Enterprise division (formerly Symbol) that produces portable data collection devices will be in the 'Motorola Solutions' company, along with the Networking business. The Mobile Devices and Home and divisions will be the new Motorola Mobility company.

The press release can be found here.

We are pleased to announce that our fourth Solution Pack, Route Accounting, has been released. The Route Accounting Solution Pack is for Route Sales and Direct Store Delivery, enabling your drivers to track items sold or delivered at various stops on a route. You can learn more here.

In addition, all of the other Solution Packs have been updated to V2.1 and re-released. This includes Asset Tracking, Check In / Check Out, and Inventory Management

Here is an interesting article on recycling depleted mobile device batteries. Most devices use Lithium-Ion batteries these days, and these are very hazardous to the environment if simply thrown in the trash. The right thing to do is to recycle them properly. Call2Recycle is expanding their pick-up program with a new collection box. Make sure to dispose of your batteries responsibly!