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Canadian fleet operators manage thousands of mobile devices, vehicle-mounted computers, and IoT sensors across provinces — often with no single view of what is deployed, what is failing, and what is costing them money. Telematics asset management bridges that gap, connecting real-time vehicle and device data to lifecycle decisions that reduce downtime, improve compliance, and […]
Read moreEvery product scanned at a Canadian retail checkout, receiving dock, or warehouse shelf relies on a 12-digit number governed by a global standard most people never think about. The Universal Product Code (UPC) has been doing this work since 1974, and the standard itself has barely changed. This post explains what a UPC code actually […]
Read moreA wrong shipment left the facility yesterday. A steel roll weighing five tonnes, made to a specific metallurgical recipe for a specific customer, loaded onto a truck bound for Kentucky. The problem: it was the wrong roll. Same dimensions, same appearance, different composition entirely. The return cost included cross-border trucking, customs, and lost production time […]
Read moreA 1D barcode stores data in a single row of lines and spaces, encoding a reference number that points to a database. A 2D barcode stores data in a grid of dots, squares, or modules, encoding enough information to travel with the item—no database lookup required. For enterprise operations choosing scanning hardware in 2026, the […]
Read moreYour finance team just flagged a 15% spike in wireless costs. When you pull up the invoices from Bell and TELUS, you’re staring at 200 pages of line items across three provinces with different tax treatments, roaming charges nobody approved, and 40 lines that might belong to employees who left six months ago. This is […]
Read moreIntroducing ClearSight TEMs AI—Welcome to the new era of telecom expense management If you’ve ever stared down a 200-page telecom invoice wondering where to even start, you’re not alone. For years, IT, Finance, and Procurement teams have told us the same story. Telecom invoices are getting harder to understand, manual chargeback work is eating up […]
Read moreWhen a mobile device goes down, so does the productivity of the employee who’s holding it. And the cost of that downtime adds up fast. Whether it’s a handheld scanner in a warehouse or a tablet used for point-of-sale in retail, just one malfunctioning device can lead to dozens of missed transactions, delayed shipments, or […]
Read moreFor many IT and procurement teams, sourcing mobile devices is a time-consuming, high-stakes juggling act. You’re comparing quotes from multiple vendors, tracking hardware specs, deciphering OS support windows, and trying to avoid costly mistakes—all while keeping your day-to-day systems running. The mobile device ecosystem is massive and constantly evolving. From rugged tablets to smart handhelds, […]
Read moreManaging a mobile fleet has never been more complex. Enterprises today rely on a mix of operating systems—Android, iOS, Windows, Linux, macOS—across smartphones, tablets, rugged devices, and laptops. Enter 42Gears SureMDM, a powerful unified endpoint management (UEM) platform that simplifies control across diverse environments. SureMDM is purpose-built for flexibility. It supports mobile application and content […]
Read moreWhen selecting mobile devices for your organization’s workforce—whether they’re warehouse staff, field service techs, or retail associates—the stakes are higher than ever. It’s no longer just about price or form factor. The right device can mean uninterrupted productivity, long-term cost savings, and fewer help desk tickets. The wrong device can drain IT resources, frustrate employees, […]
Read moreFrom rugged Galaxy Tab Active tablets to the versatile Galaxy smartphone lineup, Samsung has become a go-to brand for Canadian enterprises looking to pair innovation with durability. With standout features like biometric authentication, high-resolution cameras, and powerful processors—backed by Samsung’s Knox security platform—these devices are designed for business environments where performance and protection are non-negotiable. […]
Read moreRolling out mobile devices across a large workforce—whether it’s 50 or 5,000 units—can be a logistical nightmare when done manually. Traditional staging methods require IT teams to unbox, configure, and test each device one by one, eating up hours (or days) of valuable time and increasing the risk of setup errors. Enter zero-touch deployment, a […]
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