For International iPower, we built a quick, fun application in ShowMe+ to showcase the solutions speed and real-time prowess.  The application was based upon barcode scanning and designed as a fun game in which delegates could compete.

The rules are simple, scan 20 unique barcodes in as quick a time as possible.  Whomever scans all 20 in the quickest time, wins!

Following the iPower event, we decided to give it a go ourselves... but who won within the Utilities 400 team?

First we have Filippo.  Filippo is a developer and is of Italian descent.  As such, he's basing his quick firing tactics on the work of legendary Spaghetti Western director, Sergio Leone. Good, Bad or Ugly, Filippo is determined to win either way.

Next up is Jon.  Jon is our principle engineer for ShowMe technologies and Clint Eastwood fan.  With this inspiration, he feels lucky.  Go ahead, make his day.

Finally we have Janet.  Don't let her day-to-day responsibilities as a consultant fool you.  Inspired by Pricess Leia, she's out to prove that the force is strong with this one. ​

The battle was a close run race but there was only one winner.  Can you guess who it was?

If you have an interest in deploying realtime barcoding applications on your IBM i, please see our ShowMe Barcode solution page or email Andy on anicholson@uti400.com

Originally posted some six years ago, this White Paper is perhaps more relevant today than it was then.  During these austere times, the increase in postage costs is an unwelcome consideration for an enterprise looking to lower their operational costs.  Businesses have found themselves in a position where they have three choices:

1. Absorb the increase in costs (or pass the costs on to the customer)
2. Switch from first class post to second class
3. Adopt a new method of delivery

 
This whitepaper explores these issues and options for an enterprise running on IBM i.  In addition it recommends a path forward through integrated solutions and services that can save the business time, money and resource, year on year through taking the four R's:

• Review your document distribution requirements. 
  
• Rationalise your post process
• Reduce your printed post
  
• Replace your internal post systems

Within the whitepaper, we discuss each 'R' and present examples of customers who have deployed solutions that save them time and money. To download the document for FREE, please click the download link below: