Verizon opens "Evolution" store

Verizon Wireless has opened a new store featuring its "Evolution" concept in Daytona Beach, states Bizjournals.

The 4 500-square-foot store features Verizon's new high-tech and hands-on experience with wireless voice, data, music and video services.

The new concept, includes more than 75 working models of handsets, air cards and other devices; oversized high-definition plasma screens showcasing the latest wireless multimedia applications; and a greeter kiosk where customers can check in electronically, browse the store and then visit with a representative who already has their account background and reason for visit keyed up on a computer, according to a news release.

German packaging manufacturer Heuchemer Verpackung has implemented, UK-developed radio frequency identification (RFID) based plastic pallet tracking system to increase visibility of pallets and products, says Computer Weekly.

The Smartflow system, which Liverpool-headquartered SLR Technology Solutions is to launch at the CeBit digital trade fair, uses RFID technology and management software to track reusable plastic pallets through the supply chain.

Christoph Heuchemer, MD of Heuchemer Verpackungen said, "We are the first company in our industry to use a combination of plastic pallets and tracking system."

UTC Retail, a provider of retail management solutions including software, hardware and professional services has releases its latest version of its 1800 Series POS Solution, reports Retail Solutions Online.

The new 1870 POS Touch Workstation incorporates Intel Mobile technology to increase the performance and energy efficiency of the all-in-one touch workstation.

The workstation It is enhanced with an Intel Celeron M 1.5GHz and Pentium M 1.8GHz processor option, increased Front Side Bus speed (400 MHz), standard system memory of 512 MB RAM (upgradable to 2GB), and standard 80GB hard disk drive (160GB or dual hard disk drive optional).