Hardware & software partners
Although independent, EDG works closely alongside industry leading bodies to deliver complete solutions. Close co-operation ensures that we are able to anticipate trends in hardware and software solutions which will benefit mobile computing users.
Handheld computers/laptops
Printers
Communications
Specialist third party software
Handheld computers/laptops
Fujitsu are recognised market leaders in the design and supply of full screen pen tablets as used by many EDG customers. With their convertible LIFEBOOKs and STYLISTIC tablet PC Series you get the ultimate partner for mobile business. As the convertible LIFEBOOKs represent the ultimate meeting tool, the STYLISTICs are specially designed for working while standing or walking. They’re all light, thin and robust. Their brilliant displays enable a convenient working in every location - indoor and outdoor. Customers all over the world like sales professionals, service technicians, surveyors, inspectors or doctors are persuaded by the natural pen interface. The smart worker will enjoy the outstanding connectivity of the ultimate tablet PC – WWAN, WLAN, Bluetooth. Courtesy of Intel® CentrinoTM Mobile Technology the STYLISTIC Series facilitates nonstop working for up to 10 hours.
For over 30 years, Honeywell has been a major force in the auto identification data collection (AIDC) industry. They are currently the world’s leading supplier of image-based data capture devices, including linear and 2D handheld imagers. They are at the forefront of the imaging technology revolution, and have developed a wide variety of ground-breaking products that deliver the highest levels of power, performance and versatility.
Their products include a comprehensive array of digital imaging, barcode scanning, Point of Sale automation and mobile and wireless computing solutions. Over the years, they have invested heavily in innovative technologies such as signature and image capture and Optical Character Recognition. Their solutions have become known throughout the world for their speed, accuracy, reliability, robustness and cost-effectiveness.
Itronix manufacture ultra rugged laptop, pen tablet and handheld computers to military standard for robustness. The company, part of General Dynamics, has long experience in manufacturing durable handhelds with hundreds of thousands of Husky FS series still deployed around the globe. Eastern Data Group have a significant population of Itronix handhelds with its Irish customers.
Intermec Technologies is a leader in global supply chain solutions and in the development, manufacture and integration of wired and wireless automated data collection, RFID (radio frequency identification) and mobile computing systems. The company’s products and services are used by customers in the manufacturing, transport and logistics, consumer goods and industrial markets to improve productivity, quality and responsiveness of business operations, from supply chain management and enterprise resource planning to field sales and service.
Key products within the Intermec range include hand-held computers, pen tablet mobile computers, vehicle mount terminals, hand-held terminals. Intermec’s data capture solutions include fixed, handheld or cordless applications, featuring advanced reading capabilities. Intermec’s wide range of printers and media include the Intermec smart printers, programme solution printers, and wireless and ethernet connections.
"Intermec aligns itself with key partners in the mobile computing arena and has a long standing relationship with Eastern Data Group "EDG”, which is beneficial to both parties. Together we add real value for end users and provide incremental leverage to the Intermec brand. EDG’s strengths lie in providing complete solutions for the mobile workforce which, coupled with the class leading technology of Intermec, not to mention EDG’s financial stability, provide a secure investment for our customers."
Mercedes Gilkes, Partner Manager, Intermec Technologies UK Ltd.
Eastern Data Group are a Motorola Authorised Reseller Partner and have a proven pedigree in delivering our enterprise WLAN and mobile data capture solutions to leading blue chip companies in the UK and Ireland. As an Authorised Partner, Eastern Data Group have demonstrated technical excellence in the knowledge of our solutions and services at the same time working closely in partnership with our sales and support organisation.
Radix manufacture ultra-rugged handheld computers able to withstand the harshest of environments. Unique features of the Radix range include the ability to provide a bespoke keypad and the abililty to provide an integral printing solution. Radix manufacture new products in the USA. EDG are able to provide a full service facility on Radix products at the EDG service centre in Milton Keynes. We have installed thousands of the Radix handhelds in the home and direct-to-store delivery sectors.
Printers
Eastern Data Group have provided handheld solutions since 1988 and have been a Datamax-O’Neil partner for 4 years. Eastern Data group are committed to providing support and service to their client base and pursue the Datamax-O’Neil ethos for customer intimacy. EDG’s experience and commitment are essential to our success.
We are confident that Eastern Data Group who dominate the field force automation systems will work effectively to ensure that Datamax-O’Neil will be offered for van sales, direct store delivery and field sales solutions.
Datamax-O’Neil is the global provider who works passionately with customers to listen, understand and then deliver a value-driven printing solution that minimizes risk and maximizes efficiency, safety, and quality.
Printek Mobile is a leading manufacturer of mobile printers, established almost 30 years ago and headquartered in Michigan USA. The FieldPro 4 inch thermal printer represents a printer which excels in ergonomics with the lightest weight and size in its class. The FieldPro offers communication over RS232, USB, Bluetooth and 802.11b.
The FieldPro is particularly suitable for Field Sales automation where the ergonomics (weight and size) are critical to moible worker acceptance. The FieldPro weighs in at 570g including battery.
Zebra have a long history and leading position in the supply of desktop bar code label printers. The company has recently used its experience in this field to move into mobile printers and producted the RW range of belt printers.
Communications
Specialist third party software
Solarsoft is an IT software and services company which specialises in Supply Chain execution and Warehouse Management Systems integrating to ERP systems. Where EDG has mobile solution customers requiring in-depth consultancy on in-premise supply chain automation, Solarsoft can provide the necessary expertise. Where Solarsoft has in-premise customers seeking to automate their mobile field force, EDG's Advantedg of software and EDG mobile experience will be put forward.
360 Technologies is a UK based company that specializes in the design and development of software for scheduling mobile resources. The Dynamic Scheduling Engine determines optimum routes for mobile resources in real time, taking into account travel times, skills, priorities and many other factors. The Schedule Workbench provides dispatchers and managers with geographical and temporal information about the current and future status of the field organisation as well as alerts regarding jeopardy situations such as being unable to meet response times on high priority tasks.
EDG work closely with Sybase especially with its mobile database product. Sybase iAnywhere is a leading provider of mobile enterprise, database and RFID software technologies. Backed by more than 20 years of expertise, our technology has been selected by 81 Fortune 100 companies to solve mobile, distributed and remote enterprise computing challenges. Sybase iAnywhere holds worldwide market leadership positions in mobile and embedded databases, mobile management and security, mobile middleware and synchronization, and Bluetooth® and infrared protocol technologies. iAnywhere is a subsidiary of Sybase Inc.
