IT options increase for mobile staff

Built to withstand the rigors of everyday use, including frequent drops to concrete and exposure to water and dust, Symbol's new LS3008 rugged scanner is sealed to IP 53 standards and provides customers the ability to optimise productivity while reducing the need for equipment repairs, lowering total cost of ownership. The LS3008 scanner meets the varying demands of healthcare professionals seeking a reliable bar code capture tool for bedside and patient management; retailers needing a rugged, feature-rich scanner for back-end operations; warehouse workers responsible for shipping and receiving products in an efficient manner; and associates performing light assembly within a manufacturing environment.

"Symbol's new LS3008 bar code scanner puts a rugged and highly reliable scanner in reach of all customers regardless of size or market," said Tarek Hassaniyeh, sales manager, Symbol Technologies Middle East.

"The LS3008 is an easy-to-use, lightweight bar code scanner that requires minimal training and enables users to scan objects comfortably in less than optimum conditions."

Providing customers with real-time access to business-critical information to help improve decision-making processes and streamline operations, the new LS3008 is equipped with multi-line scan pattern, eliminating the need for exact aim and positioning. This feature enables customers to quickly and accurately scan one-dimensional (1D) bar codes, including those that are damaged, small or poorly printed, without delay or the need to rescan.

The LS3008 handheld scanner reduces total-cost-of-ownership by enabling remote, network-based device management to lower IT expenses and enable customization in large, multi-scanner environments. Along with a scratch-resistant, tempered glass window for high-quality scanning, the LS3008 also offers single circuit-board construction eliminating the failure points commonly found in competing scanners.