Rural and agricultural retail specialist Mole Valley Farmers (MVF) is benefitting from real-time data and enhanced accuracy of reporting, thanks to a new wirelessly enabled automated data capture system from Jade Communications.
In order to successfully implement a range of inventory management and in-store applications on MVF’s existing ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) system, the company needed a wireless infrastructure to provide fully mobile data acquisition and real-time functionality. Jade specified and installed ADC Krone Structured Cabling, Motorola WS2000 wireless switches and AP300 access points (internally and externally) for MVF’s estate-wide wireless infrastructure and approximately 70 Motorola MC3090 handheld devices.
Mole Valley Farmers is now benefiting from seamless real-time integration of stock control, inventory management and in-store applications within its ERP system and has plans to further develop the use of its new wireless technology in 2009.
Click here to read the full case study
Posted by Jennifer on August 25th, 2009 :: Filed under
Mobile
Jade Communications, one of the UK’s leading providers of mobile voice and data communications technologies for business, has launched Mobility as a Service, a highly affordable package enabling organisations in the construction sector to improve productivity and customer service, reduce costs and enhance profitability with the latest mobile communications technology.
Jade’s Mobility as a Service package allows architects, surveyors, engineers, projects managers, installation engineers and other mobile construction professionals to outsource their mobile data communications, removing the headache of deploying and managing a mobile computer estate. The Mobility as a Service package includes rugged mobile devices, specially-designed software, accessories and service desk support. Typical functionality available with the package includes mobile office and email, project management and scheduling, asset management and inspection, time in attendance, navigation and route optimisation.
“We have launched Mobility as a Service to give construction and other field service organisations highly affordable, hassle-free, quick and easy to implement mobile technology that genuinely transforms their operations,” says Mark Brackley, Managing Director of Jade Communications. “Creating an IT infrastructure in construction settings isn’t often easy, but from as little as £20 per user per month, with no capital outlay, Jade’s Mobility as a Service will enable organisations to raise productivity and efficiency, cut out paperwork, and reduce cost.”
Click here for more information on Mobility as a Service for Construction
Posted by Doug on August 20th, 2009 :: Filed under
MobileTags ::
Construction,
mobile computer,
mobile device,
Mobility as a Service
Looking to optimise field service processes, improve revenue generation and increase jobs completed while removing the admin costs associated with paper based systems? Jade Communications can offer both the mobile hardware and customised software to meet your needs via our strategic partnership with Momote.
Medium and large organisations who want real-time visibility of field service workers use Momote mobile workforce management software. The rapid development enabled by Momote’s MX Platform is perfect for the design, development, management and deployment of customised mobile field service applications.
Well-known companies like Iveco, Autoglass and Harvey’s Furniture are among the many satisfied customers using Momote applications. Common features include signature capture, photograph capture and job dispatch systems, all completed on a mobile device for real-time data transmission.
Click here for more information on how Jade and Momote can together help to automate your field service administration and management
Posted by Jennifer on August 18th, 2009 :: Filed under
Field Service
Jade Communications has provided a complete structured cabling infrastructure for the Sainsbury Centre for the Visual Arts (SCVA) at the University of East Anglia (UEA) in Norwich. The purpose built museum and event venue was refurbished to the design of leading architects, Foster and Partners.
Jade installed a mix of ADC Krone TrueNET Category 5E copper infrastructure and fibre optic products for efficient data transfer across the internal network. Voice cabling was also installed and linked to the university’s central telephony system.
Foster and Partners’ designs are both modern and complex in terms of layout and use of materials. The challenge for Jade was to work within these design constraints – finding innovative ways to house all cables without detracting from the aesthetic look and feel of the centre.
Efficient project management and careful planning by Jade’s eight-strong team allowed for a phased approach to the installation, working around the construction teams and within the agreed timescales for completion.
To read the full case study, click here
Posted by Jennifer on August 11th, 2009 :: Filed under
Structured CablingTags ::
ADC Krone,
data transfer,
fibre optic,
Structured Cabling,
TrueNET Category 5E copper infrastructure
The chances are, if you have a wireless network, you have at some point assessed the security of your infrastructure. Wireless security is a massive concern to all businesses regardless of their size and number of locations.
It’s even more of a concern if you process and handle card payments. You have to be PCI DSS compliant or you will face heavy fines or even have a total bar on processing card payments.
With this in mind, we have introduced a service to identify any gaps in security and allow you to take steps to rectify them.
Using Motorola’s Air Defense, the latest in Wireless Intrusion Protection Systems (or WIPS for those who like a snappier name) we can scan your WLAN without actually becoming part of the network. This scan identifies:
- Any rogue stations/devices/laptops etc. trying to connect to your network
- Any rouge access points which are plugged in to your network via ethernet and creating a wireless path in
- Any wireless security or configuration issues which could potentially create a security issue
As part of the service you will receive a report highlighting any issues and initial steps to tackle them.
This is a great service for those who would like an assessment of their WLAN but can’t afford the time or expense in assessing it themselves.
However it is important to note that this is not a full WIPS or PCI DSS compliancy service. This service is purely a snapshot of the current security status of your WLAN.
For the launch of this service, we are offering the first 50 bookings absolutely free.
To book your scan, contact us on 01925 295 400 or sales@jadeonline.co.uk.
Posted by Lee Hoosein on August 6th, 2009 :: Filed under
WLANTags ::
wi-fi,
wifi networks,
wireless network,
Wireless Security,
Wireless systems,
WLAN
To help retailers ensure ongoing compliance with the latest Payment Card Industry Data Security Standards (PCI DSS) for wireless networks, Jade is now offering a Wireless Intrusion Prevention Service (WIPS).
In 2007 over 45 million card details were compromised by hacking at TK Maxx, hugely damaging the retailer’s reputation and leaving it exposed to customer litigation. For a retailer with around 100 stores employing an auditor to prove PCI DSS compliance could cost between £60,000 and £100,000 a year.
Jade’s new Wireless Intrusion Prevention Service can conduct network security audits, automatically compile reports and continually scan client networks 24/7/365 to keep networks secure and customers’ details safe.
Click here for more information on how you can become PCI compliant
Posted by Jennifer on August 4th, 2009 :: Filed under
WLANTags ::
mobile computer applications,
wireless network,
Wireless systems,
WLAN