Issue: Fall 2009

Events

ID WORLD Congress
Nov 3-5
Milan, Italy

Socket CEO Kevin Mills will present "New Opportunities for Auto ID in the Hospitality Industry" at ID WORLD
ScanSource Europe Partner Tour
Nov 5
Stuttgart, Germany


New Products

Entry-level Class 1 laser version of SD and CF barcode scanners

USB + DC Barrel Cable for Bluetooth Cordless Hand Scanner (CHS)

SoMo 650 DC Adapter Car Charger for EMEA


Software Updates

SoMo® 650 Windows Mobile 6 Svc. Pack 4

SocketScan™ Support for BlackBerry Storm, Intermec CK3

SocketScan SDK 7.4.7 for Windows CE

Connect!Agent™ performance improved


Industry News
2D barcodes in Pharma EU mandates start 2010
RFID smart cards market to grow more than 26% through 2013
MasterCard vs. Visa dueling PCI compliance policies
Home RFID system aids elderly in daily tasks
SoMo® 650 Featured on Swedish TV
The government of Sweden is deploying 1,000 units of the SoMo 650 handheld computer to enable people with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) or other cognitive disabilities to live more independently.
Working with GEWA, a company in Sweden that provides technological aids for disabled people, the government offers the solution as a planning tool to help people with cognitive problems better follow schedules, calculate monetary transactions, and even perform self-assessments and illness prevention. Last month, the solution was featured on a major network news program in Sweden. View GEWA website.
Quatech Purchases SocketSerial™
quatech Earlier this month, Quatech, Inc., a leader in wireless machine-to-machine networking and device connectivity solutions, purchased SocketSerial, the business unit within Socket Mobile Inc. that sold Serial I/O Cards and other SocketSerial branded connectivity devices for laptops and handheld computers.
Read the press release.
Employee Spotlight: Chuck Furedy, Sr. VP of Worldwide Sales
chuck furedy After more than 30 years at Symbol Technologies, Chuck Furedy has joined Socket as head of sales. Read this article to find out his short-term and long-term plans, business philosophy, and insight into how to succeed in the AIDC and mobile computing space..... read more
Partner News
The third quarter was abuzz with news from Socket Mobile partners. We saw the launch of an online VAR healthcare resource library, captured some tradeshow footage in Japan, announced a revolutionary new hospital communication system, and formed new relationships within our partner community. Take a look inside for more on what Socket partners have been up to.....read more ibleep device