Wednesday April 1, 2009

Sainsbury Centre Shops at Jade

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

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Merchanteyes Online Demo

Looking for a simple, cost effective way to help automate your retail operations? Many Jade customers are and we’ve had a great response to the launch of our new Merchanteyes package.

Designed to help retailers of all sizes to improve productivity, customer service and profitability using mobile devices, Merchanteyes eliminates the need for upfront capital purchase and costs from as little as £50 per device for a full software licence and free updates, new handheld devices with mobile printers and service desk support 9am-5pm 7 days a week.

Why not check out our new demos on the Merchanteyes website and see how simple it is to use Merchanteyes on either the Intermec CK3 or Motorola MC3000 handheld? The demo can take you through the Stock Control, Price Management, Task Management, Customer Service and other management functions.

To see the demo or request more information, click here

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Avoid PCI Compliance Issues

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

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Introducing Intermec PB2 and PB3 receipt printers

Lightweight and compact Intermec’s new PB2 and PB3 two- and three-inch commercial receipt printers can print from a wide range of handheld devices and smart phones to produce receipts on demand.

The most compact and lightweight of Intermec’s mobile printers, the PB2/PB3 can be comfortably worn all day, using the included belt clip or optional shoulder strap for convenient, hands-free operation. Also available with optional card reader, use them to process payments on the go and generate receipts immediately.

For added protection in outdoor applications, the PB2/PB3 offers an optional IP54-rated case for added weather resistance. With multiple connectivity options including Bluetooth, 802.11 or IrDA and robust, long-life field-replaceable batteries, the PB2/PB3 is always ready to work.

To request more information, click here

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