Software Developer, Hardware Manufacturer Team Up On Retailer-Generated Ordering
CHICAGO – October 2, 2009 – Software developer Ai2 announced today that they will partner with Datalogic, a manufacturer of handheld computers, on a solution for retailers in the United States. The complete solution is called ACE™ and stands for Automated Customer Entry.
Ai2 serves the distribution marketplace with sales force and customer order entry automation. With more distributors relying on their retail customers to generate their own orders, the need has arisen for a sophisticated solution to replace older devices.
"Companies have relied on Telxons and MSIs for a long time," said Douglas Katich, CEO and president of Ai2. "They need to replace those older devices but they can’t spend a thousand bucks on each device. To get the software functionality and the low-cost hardware they need, a unit like the Memor from Datalogic with ACE is the way to go."
ACE features two-way communication between a retailer and a distributor that improves business operations for both. The Memor’s full color screen permits the retailer to order, begin returns, take inventory and review information generated by a distributor’s host computer. The Memor is lightweight yet ruggedized, features a built-in scanner and is designed for convenient one-handed use.
Datalogic is a producer of bar code readers, data collection mobile computers, RFID systems and photoelectric sensors for the industrial automation sector. They offer solutions for many industrial applications, from manufacturing to transportation & logistics and retail. Datalogic was founded in 1972 by Romano Volta. It had its origin in the optical sensor business, serving the Automation Industry, but towards the end of the 70’s it moved into the field of bar code technology and very soon became the European leader in industrial applications. For more information, visit www.datalogic.com.
Ai2 is a 23-year old software firm headquartered in downtown Chicago. Their applications are used by over 35,000 users each day to capture over 30 billion dollars in sales each year. Ai2 improves the order entry process for some of the nation’s largest distributors in foodservice, convenience store, grocery, beverage, hardware, medical, beauty and industrial supply. For more information about Ai2, visit www.ai2.com.
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