Data collection: Ryzex announces “The Big Upgrade” contest winner
Winner with the oldest working bar code device receives mobile handheld computer.
Staff -- Modern Materials Handling, 10/8/2009
In conjunction with the 57th anniversary of the first bar code patent, Ryzex announced the winner of “The Big Upgrade” contest. Back in July, Ryzex, a mobile technology services company, launched a contest to identify the world’s oldest working barcode data collection device. “The Big Upgrade” competition provided a chance to turn old, outdated data capture equipment into new technology, with the winner receiving a new handheld computer from Psion Teklogix to replace their old legacy device.
The winner, chosen at random, is New Enterprise Stone & Lime with the Telxon PTC 600 & 960, from Motorola/Symbol, circa 1990.
The oldest data collection equipment entered in the contest is the MSI 2100 from MSI Data Corporation. Still in working order since the early 1970s, this relic is more than 35 years old. The portable data collection terminal is battery powered and includes a cassette tape for data memory.
“With the constant evolution of technology, what was new a year ago may be old today,” said Chris Glennon, vice president of sales and marketing for Ryzex. “Yet we know companies that have kept their data collection devices in service for more than a decade – and in fact we’ve helped them do it. Although a data management device may appear ancient, with ongoing support many have been able to keep their equipment on ‘life support’ way past their warranty.”
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