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Hand Held Products Helps New Hampshire State Liquor Commission Go High-Tech to Track Inventory
SKANEATELES FALLS, N.Y. --(Business Wire)-- Oct. 19, 2004 --
Replaces legacy laser-scanning technology with image based data collection mobile computers
Hand Held Products, Inc., a leader in image based data collection systems, announced today that the New Hampshire State Liquor Commission (NHSLC) will use its Dolphin(TM) 9500 mobile computers for taking in-store inventory and to track over 36 million bottles of alcohol annually at 74 stores state-wide. Customized by integrator Data Capture Solutions, the Hand Held Products solution will enable NHSLC to reduce inventory process time by 50 percent while preventing human error during the inventory process.
The 220 units will replace the commission's 16 year-old bar code laser scanning devices with Hand Held Products Adaptus(TM) Imaging Technology(TM). Adaptus Imaging Technology delivers all the basic bar code reading functionality of outdated laser technology, while providing advanced reading and image capture capabilities. The Dolphin mobile computers will also digitally record all arriving shipments of alcohol.
"These state-of-the-art Dolphin mobile computers will allow our employees to quickly perform store inventories, saving state revenue that will be recycled into New Hampshire's general fund," said Peter Engel, director of store operations for the NHSLC. "The bar code scanners that were used in the past not only became obsolete but required constant upkeep and maintenance."
The NHSLC selected the Dolphin mobile platform following a competitive bid process, which included 30 vendors. Data Capture Solutions worked with Hand Held Products to provide the NHSLC with the most compelling solution to modernize the state's liquor inventory program.
"The commission sent out an RFP that was very clear in it's objective - to replace its legacy laser scanning devices with a digital image based offering," said Joe Teixeira, CEO, Data Capture Solutions. "Ultimately, the Dolphin mobile computers coupled with Data Capture Solutions' customization services will provide the NHSLC with the most effective 'future-proof' application."
The NHSLC will require the use of the Dolphin 9500 for quarterly inventories at each of the 74 stores under the Commission's regulations. Employees will also be trained to use the mobile computer for weekly spot inspections as well as confirming with corporate advertisers that store displays have been constructed correctly.
"The New Hampshire State Liquor Commission joins a distinguished list of world leading organizations that have recognized the incredible value of our Adaptus Imaging Technology - including the United States Postal Service, Department of Defense and FedEx to name a few. This latest relationship with the NHSLC illustrates yet again that the combination of superior technology, professional services and a world-class partner network provides the best ROI for customers seeking comprehensive mobile solutions," said Kevin Jost, President & CEO, Hand Held Products. "The immediate benefits are significant for the commission, the state and ultimately the residents of New Hampshire."
"By utilizing digital imaging, we have the luxury to track packages with damage, a task that would prove impossible with laser scanning," Engel added. "In the future, we plan to use this solution to document broken and damaged goods with pictures."
Powered by Hand Held Product's fourth generation of imaging innovation, Adaptus Imaging Technology, the Dolphin 9500 mobile computer is a true solution for all mobile in-premise and in-transit data collection applications where durability, ergonomics, premier system architecture, wireless communications and low cost of ownership are a must. Built to deliver best-in-class performance, versatility, and durability, the Dolphin 9500 is the superlative choice for use in retail, industrial, manufacturing, warehousing, field service, package delivery, route accounting applications and virtually any mobile environment.
About Hand Held Products
With headquarters in Central New York, Hand Held Products is a worldwide leading manufacturer of image based data collection systems for mobile, wireless, and transaction processing solutions. Through its proprietary Adaptus Imaging Technology(TM) platform, Hand Held Products is dedicated to delivering innovative imaging solutions, reliability and durability to its customers and partners through more than 30 sales offices and hundreds of resellers. Hand Held Products is a privately held company and is represented in every major market and geographic region of the world. To find out how Hand Held Products can help you at the point-of-sale, on the sales floor, in the warehouse or on the delivery truck, call us at 1-800-582-4263. Or visit us at handheld.com.
About the New Hampshire State Liquor Commission
The New Hampshire State Liquor Commission regulates the sale of alcohol in the state of New Hampshire. New Hampshire is one of 18 control states in the nation where the government directly controls the distribution of alcoholic beverages as well as being responsible for the regulation of alcoholic beverages. The Commission is an important source of revenue for the state, contributing over 100 million dollars to the General Fund each year.
About Data Capture Solutions
Data Capture Solutions' corporate headquarters is located in Manchester, Connecticut. DCS, a full service data collection system integrator, is committed to providing the highest quality data capture equipment and custom software development to customers in virtually every vertical market. The company can be found on the Web at www.datacapturesolutions.com.
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