When information is stored on a cloud, it can be accessed by anyone with the correct passwords or security codes. Particularly if the stored information is sensitive, or being used for military applications, it is vital to take all the necessary precautions that safeguard against a threat or breech. This is why dual-use and controlled-use goods (such as IT equipment) undergo heavy inspection when they arrive at the border; they must be trusted to transmit a secure signal. For companies that resell this technology, shipping their equipment overseas can become an involved process. There are numerous documents that must be…

In the past ten years, smartphones have become ubiquitous, finding their way into just about everyone’s pocket; throw in work phones and people quickly start juggling multiple devices at once. Given the quick spread of smartphones and their usefulness for on-the-floor communication, many in warehouse management have been pushing for the industry to rely on them more and more for barcode scanning and inventory. However, given the tough environment of the warehouse, the move to smartphones isn’t in the best interest of a company’s bottom line. The equipment you use should be tailored to the environment on your warehouse floor…