News from Electrone Americas

Electrone’s New Call Center Keyboard

2012-01-17T18:38:00.000-08:00

Electrone’s new space-efficient keyboards are more ergonomically sound for call center customer service representatives.

Specializing in IT solutions for customers, Electrone helps to increase workplace efficiency and productivity. Many elements and design aspects of the workplace effect employee satisfaction and company performance. When devices are composed with a high level of flexibility, employees become more comfortable and can perform more efficiently, leading to higher customer satisfaction.

Many call center facilities use Electrone keyboards for efficient business environments.

For more information, visit http://www.electrone.com/content.php?ref=page_soln2c

Applying the Principles of Shortening the Supply Chain To Your IT Vendor

2012-01-12T10:00:00.000-08:00

Most retailers understand the rules of shortening the supply chain to increase the value of their own product lines. Now, these same principles should also be used in the process of technology purchasing to improve business, according to Chief Executive of Electrone Europe, Stuart Thorn.

Streamline Suppliers

Companies such as Dell and EasyJet have become masters at streamlining the market to its basics, by simply buying directly from the supplier. This idea of reducing the number of processes in the chain should also be used with the technology partner. Retailers will only have the ability to lower costs and increase flexibility by using the smallest number of technology manufacturers.

The basics of most extended supply chains lead to greater costs and less flexibility! By purchasing software from the source, you can give direct feedback to them. Think if your reseller has the influence when it comes to asking for software changes or additions. Also, if you are in need of specialist input terminals or devices to operate your stores more efficiently, are you able to influence the style and design of those terminals?

Custom Technology

On one hand, greater pressure means high functioning, smarter, and more compact EPoS devices. However, your software can be customized for your specific needs in our current technologically advanced world. But, is the relationship you have with your supplier flexible enough to allow you to change the technology during the point of sale? Does it let you have a lower EPoS terminal in some stores, and well-designed, stylish looking units in another, or do you have to acquire a certain feature in order to handle problems and separate yourself from the competition?

Most would try to find a solution via their channel partner. However, they often end up to far removed in the supply chain to have any impact. Therefore, it’s critical that retailers use suppliers who in fact manage and own the manufacturing process. This will raise the initial design flexibility, as well as the ability to adjust to any new market changes.

Many times, retailers need to test new technology by buying just a few units. They also might need them on short notice. Only those that manage or own their manufacturing are able to make special adjustments on short notice. This is why keeping a stock of main, modular components at hand is so advantageous.

You want to ensure that you source right from outsource manufacturers who are as close to the production line as possible. Then you will be able to use their streamlined technology supply chain to offer better service, higher customer satisfaction, and differentiate your brand. And always be sure to stay close enough to the manufactures or vendors so your special needs are heard.

Customized Electrone PIN Pads to Prevent Identity Theft

2012-01-05T08:36:00.000-08:00

Identity theft scams involving PIN pads is an ongoing, problematic issue for companies everywhere. Criminals can replace vendors’ PIN pads with their own, then collect these pads. After retrieving the pads, they are able to gain the information from the private accounts of the customers that had unfortunately used them.

In order to prevent identity theft like this, vendors must be proactive in protecting their PIN pads from being tampered with. Customized or mountable PIN pads are a solution for vendors using cashless payment systems, as thieves cannot easily duplicate and replace these pads.

To help vendors prevent identity theft, customized PIN pads are a great tool and provide their customers with easy, cashless payment devices. Furthermore, they are adaptable for most cashless payment systems, as PIN pads come with a wide variety of hardware and firmware options. They can also be made to indicate various functions of a vendor’s payment system.

Additionally, customized PIN pads are extremely hard to be duplicated. Customizable PIN pads for surface mounting are even safer options since criminals are not able to remove these devices from a store. If you’re a vendor looking for a great customizable PIN pad, consider Electrone Americas Ltd., Co. Electrone is the company to use, as we specialize in manufacturing custom PIN pads.

Our customized PIN pads support several cashless payment system applications and can be designed to include a fingerprint, magnetic stripe, or smart card reader. These features easily prevent identity theft by demanding additional identity verification. The PIN pads also feature customizable key tops and legends so that vendors can make a unique PIN pad that criminals cannot duplicate for identity theft purposes, and they also streamline customers’ payment process.

Electrone PIN pads can give further security against identity theft with their surface mounting design, preventing their removal. An extra bonus these units offer is their wipe-clean membranes and/or metal enclosures. Electrone PIN pads are resilient and versatile, and are used by countless businesses to protect their customers from identity theft.

To protect your customers, get more information on customized PIN Pads and visit www.electrone.com

Electrone Helps Merchant Services Provide Affordable Credit Card Processing Terminals for Merchants

2012-01-02T10:00:00.000-08:00

The highly affordable, non-proprietary EAL 8908 Credit Card Processing Terminals developed by Electrone Americas are currently available for merchant service providers to give merchants proper credit card processing requirements. These terminals are the perfect POS solutions for processing credit, debit, gift and smart chip cards. Compared to similar credit card processing terminals available on the market, the EAL 8908 provides the highest value for its cost.

Usually, a merchant service provider is selected based on price. The merchant service industry is now growing and competition is becoming more relevant, so a great way for merchant service providers to stand out among the competition is by adapting to their software and network new credit card processing terminals that are reasonably priced and better equipped compared to their current ones. Electrone’s EAL 8908 Credit Card Processing Terminal is the best unit based on technological proficiency, programmability, cost and ease of use, providing businesses with economical terminal solutions.

The numerous advanced, useful and adaptable features that Electrone’s EAL 8908 offers, meet the demands of today’s busy retail environment. With it’s small footprint, quiet thermal printer, fast 32-bit microprocessor, large back-lit display, 4 separate SIM card slots, ATM-style interface, easy-press keys and various connectivity options, no other processing terminal can compare.

The EAL 8908’s outstanding features and affordable price allows merchant service providers an all-in-one POS alternative to be integrated into their other networks. Electrone’s terminals enhance credit card processing for any merchant client.

For more details on EAL 8908 Credit Card Processing Terminals, visit http://www.electrone.com/content.php?ref=page_soln10

SmartCard Payment Terminal

2011-11-26T18:57:00.000-08:00

There are several benefits of smart cards that are directly related to the applications programmed for use on a single card, and the volume of information.

They can provide identification, data storage, authentication and application procession in a convenient card that fits in a wallet.

Smart cards that are contact/contactless can be programmed with various banking credentials, driver’s license/public transport entitlement, medical entitlement, club memberships, loyalty programs and more!

A great tool is the Electrone Vega 7000 terminal that includes both contact and contactless smart card readers, along with a 32 bit micro processor and a large display, a 3” thermal printer, a magnetic card reader and multiple ways to use the application for communicating.

The Electrone Vega 7000 is extremely flexible and offers many great benefits of smart card technology that are an ideal combination for any customer application or business!

LEARN MORE

http://www.keyboardspecials.com/Payment_Terminals.html

Access Control Security Keypad

2011-11-23T15:00:00.000-08:00

Electrone has composed the 720 TCP/IP Access Control Keypad that is attractive, reliable, durable, and perfect for all access control solutions. Integrate this access control keypad with just about any control system requiring an access control keypad for entry. The 720 TCP/IP Access Control Keypad has intelligent features complimented by a tough build and is designed to take digital keypad access control to a whole new level.

The 720 TCP/IP Access Control Keypad is extremely customizable in accessing control parameters. This numeric keypad can be custom designed to fit in perfect sync with even the most advanced access control systems. Furthermore, the 720 TCP/IP Access Control Keypad can be mounted on virtually any surface and can accommodate any spatial specifications.

The 720 TCP/IP allows for the monitoring station to be set anywhere, and the local keypads can arm/disarm security systems, operate a garage door, trigger electric door strike or magnetic locks, control security gates, sound panic alarms, and turn lighting on and off.

Specifications at: http://library.constantcontact.com/download/get/file/1102445029605-137/720+SM+Specs.pdf

Learn more at: http://www.keyboardspecials.com/Payment_Terminals.html

Web-Enable Keypad Terminals

2011-11-15T17:02:00.000-08:00

If you want to control any web-based application from virtually any location with a remote, consider the Electrone TCP or PoE range of keypads!

The Electrone 720 TCP provides cost-effective access to network and web based services. This allows for communication that it bi-directional and controlled by the host.

These web enable keypads can also be customized to meet any requirement. They have been used in a variety of applications without the need of a PC. The keypads feature 16-17 keys, a 2 x 16 character display, and several desktop and wall mountable designs to choose from.

Electrone offers four enclosure types including the wall mount enclosure with wipe clean membrane keys, the wall mount metal enclosure with keypad, the desktop keypad will full travel keys, and the desktop keypad with wipe clean membrane keys.

Learn more: http://www.electrone.com/content.php?ref=page_soln3a

Saving Time & Money for Retailers!

2011-11-09T07:57:00.000-08:00

The Pricing People has expertise in providing solutions for changing prices in store. We sell numerous leading price marketing solutions to retailers in the UK and Europe.

Most items are separately labeled at source, or will be priced with larger POS or with shelf edge, but when retailers decide to change these prices later, expensive processes can occur. This mainly happens during periodic price increases or during sales times.

We have solutions for all retailers and all budgets, whether it’s a small desktop printer to produce barcode, price or deduction adhesive card tickets or labels, or complex mobile systems with hand held barcode scanner terminals and portable printers!

We can supply multiple kinds of adhesive labels and cardboard tickets at competitive prices with our label production facility in Asia. We guarantee to beat any other UK supplier and to maintain high quality for all our core products, direct thermal adhesive labels.

We serve all kinds of customers, ranging from single shops and small chains to large international retailers, such as Nike and The Body Shop. Let us solve your various day to day retail problems with our unique solutions!

Our passion is to help retailers with our “can do” attitude. We have strong relationships with our customers and feel that any problem can be solved. We work to reach every deadline and take on every challenge.

Electrone Products

2011-11-02T08:54:00.000-07:00

Full-Function ATMs: Our ATMs are multifunctional. They offer cost-optimized transaction handling and revitalize customer dialog. No other ATMs compare with these systems’ flexible combinations, optimal configuration and high availability. These unique systems provide rapid return-on-investment and give economical solutions that dramatically reduce costs.

-ProCash 2150xe: This is a full functioning, indoor ATM that can handle several functions. It comes built-in, free-standing, half through the wall, or fully integrated with a frame. This ATM can even be customized to fit local requirements.

-ProCash 2250xe: The ProCash 2250xe and 2350xe are drive-up ATMs, specifically designed for use from cars, and are full functioning. They have climate control capabilities specifically for outdoor environments and ruggedized enclosures. These systems come with several standard features, similar to the 215xe, that make them high performing and robust.

Cash Dispense ATMs: These high-tech deposit systems automate the whole cash handling process. This ultimately shortens your cash cycle!

-ProCash 1500xe: The ProCash 1500xe is the perfect solution for branches or off-premises locations that have high dispense volumes with small space, as it is made to be installed in a wall.

-2100xe: This system has similar functions to the 1500xe, but can come as a free standing ATM. It also has a climate control ability that can be installed outdoors.

Cash Recycling Systems: The ProCash Cash Recycling Systems are unique in their ability to accept customer deposits in up to five denominations of banknotes during anytime, and can use these same notes for the withdrawals. These systems reduce time-consuming and cost-intensive replacement and removal procedures.

-ProCash 6000xe: The ProCash 6000xe differs from the ProCash 6100xe in that the 6000xe is a counter model cash recycling system, while the 6100xe comes as an under-counter model. Both however, boast a small footprint.

For more information, request a proposal at: http://www.electronesystems.com/rfp.html

Electrone Lobby Equipment

2011-10-26T09:14:00.000-07:00

When it comes to cash transactions, Electrone’s in-lobby machines are ideal for you’re your banking systems. They efficiently deposit and dispense cash and can be utilized in open customer zones as well as in front offices. This makes it convenient for customers’ needs.

The many features offered for automated teller safes are sure to exceed your clients’ expectations! Some of these features include providing devices that are secured to the floor, preventing burglar activity with alarm system, allowing different users to be set up at each unit, and many more.

Each of our uniquely designed teller safes take care of every client’s specific requirements. Our goal is to assist your business with our productive solutions at a reasonable price.

All of our teller safes come with a dispensing system, frontload or rearload, and either a counter or under counter model. We have numerous models with different specializations for your unique needs. Our models include the ProCash 5000, ProCash 5000 mini, ProCash 5100, ProCash 6000xe and the ProCash 6100xe.

Let Electrone Banking Systems provide your business with lobby equipment you know you can trust. With 20 years of experience, we know how to supply top-notch products to meet customers’ expectations.

For more information, request a proposal at: http://www.electronesystems.com/rfp.html

Electrone Banking Systems-ATMs

2011-10-19T13:38:00.000-07:00

Discover Electrone’s first class banking systems. Electrone has years of experience providing quality electronic solutions to major U.S. companies. With a wide range of custom designed devices to assist customers in self-service and cash handling. Experience the best cash dispenser solutions including audio, and other hardware features with Electrone and Wincor Nixdorf’s ATMs. Our ATMs provide top-notch solutions for branches, lobbies, and drive-up ATMs.

Handle your clients’ needs with our carefully designed monitors that offer an attractive design, guidance, user satisfaction, quality system management and softkey, touch operations.

Clients have access to multiple options in accessing their bank accounts, including obtaining credit card cash advances, checking their balances, making cash withdrawals, purchasing prepaid cell phone credit, and all other aspects of ATM functioning.

Some of the main functions our indoor systems offer include innovative, clean print, coin processing, optimal graphic interface, check acceptance, and bulk cash and check deposits.

If you’re looking for new ways of giving quality service that go beyond competitors’ services, we can help! Our innovative in-lobby equipment provides efficient cash deposits and dispenses, available for use in open customer zones, as well as in front offices

Look into our Cash Dispenser, Cash Dispenser with intelligent deposit ability, and our 2100 Cash recycling ATMs for your electronic needs. Electrone ATMs are designed to make your bank’s financial processes innovative and efficient. Electrone’s experience in designing a multitude of IT solutions addresses customer needs in handling cash in all environments.

For more information, request a proposal at: http://www.electronesystems.com/rfp.html

All In One Point of Sale Keyboard

2011-10-12T15:25:00.000-07:00

The Electrone Americas POS Keyboard solutions with customizable key tops are the ideal tool for any retail store with limited counter space.

These keyboards are designed to include customizable key tops to allow workers to bother input and see transaction information without a large computer such as with traditional point of sale systems.

The Electrone Americas keyboards come in a range of 60-80 keys; LCD character display, integrated magnetic card reader and optional key lock; beige or black colors available in USB interface.

Choose the easy to set up, fully programmable keyboard for your POS system. Learn more today - http://www.electrone.com/userfiles/file/products/EALTM_Keyboards_Spec_Sheet_v3.pdf

What Specifications Does Your Business Need?

2011-10-05T10:30:00.000-07:00

In 2009, Specsavers embarked on an international deployment of specialized keyboards from custom –built IT peripherals vendor, Electrone Europe. Specsavers deployed Electrone’s 9001 minikeyboards as well as full-sized Electrone 7900 wireless keyboards for eye testing rooms and in stores around the world.

Today, Electrone America’s continues to fulfill these small form factor requirements at point of service desks.

With increasingly more dynamic keyboards and keypads, Electrone America’s continues to apply custom designed programming to computer hardware. The state of the art wireless peripherals can be seen in retail, industrial, banking and corporate environments across the Americas. To learn more about how your business can benefit from an Electrone Americas keyboard or keypad, please visit http://www.electroneamericas.com/ or http://www.keyboardspecials.com/

Effective Keyboards For Extreme Environments

2011-09-27T15:06:00.000-07:00

Electrone America’s can supply a range of keyboards and mice that are designed for sensitive environments. In environments, such as hospitals, laboratories and test centers, the ability to keep the keyboard and mouse clean is paramount to business.

Imagine a keyboard that is impervious to liquid and spray cleaning products and can be rinsed under running water. Electrone America’s keyboards can be disinfected with out the need to disconnect them from the computer’s they are being used with. If your business is in a sensitive environment, contact Electrone Americas today - http://www.electrone.com/content.php?ref=page_soln2d7

Gym/Health Club Management Software & 735 Keypads

2011-09-21T08:00:00.000-07:00

The Electrone 735 range of keypads are the perfect fit for gym and health club management software; the keypads easy adaptability and flexibility makes the Electrone 735 rangethe perfect choice to complement the software application; whether you need to track customers attendance or usage, the Electrone 735 keypads range can integrate an external device to accommodate a secure and easy identification; external readers like: RFID readers, finger print readers, Bar code readers and magnetic card readers are available.

The Electrone 735 keypad range is easy to integrate with your club software application offering serial, USB, TCP or PoE interfaces.

FOR MORE INFORMATION: http://www.keyboardspecials.com/Keypad_Models.html

Personal Information Entry Keypad

2011-09-14T10:10:00.000-07:00

In 2010 Identity Theft affected 8.1 million, according to a report by Javelin Strategy & Research, with the overall losses from identity fraud totaling $37 billion. Recognizing the threat of identity theft and security breaches, Electrone Americas has taken a prominent stance at helping public service offices including schools, banks, hospitals, and government agencies protect their customers' personal information, such as birth date, social security number and credit card information through the use of custom programmed, specialty keypads. These keypads, the 735 range of specialty keypads, are designed to fit seamlessly into the software these industries already use without the need to say confidential information out loud, but with the option to manually type into the keypad for verification, customers will appreciate the steps businesses take to reduce the potential of identity theft.

Users of Electrone Americas' 735 range of keypads will be able increase customer loyalty by providing a solution to keep personal information secure.

The 735 range of keypads can be built with a variety of security and compatibility options based on Electrone Americas client specifications.

Learn More: http://electrone.com/content.php?ref=page_soln3

Hospital Timekeeping and Deduction System

2011-09-11T17:14:00.000-07:00

JBDev was developed in a hospital for hospitals, around the needs of the nursing staff, addressing the problems of the floating nurse, the in-charge nurse, and all the other challenges that nurse's face.

The JBDev Express Terminal is the perfect fit for your timekeeping needs and budget. With ever-changing application requirements and advances in development tools, you need a timekeeping solution encompassing simplicity, versatility and power.

The JBDev system allow employees to make purchases from the gift shop, cafeteria, or pharmacy, and deduct them straight from their paycheck integrating the Electrone Vega 7000 terminal. Employees can view their purchases at the time clock, any time of day. Purchases are made in real time so the instant they are made they will be ready to view. Managers have a variety of reports available to view the deduction data and export into Excel. The Electrone Vega 7000 readers are network-ready and fit easily on any countertop.

Cashless Payment Systems

2011-08-31T16:49:00.000-07:00

FreedomPay provides the most flexible, turnkey cashless solution to help organizations eliminate cash handling, reduce the high cost of credit cards and increase employee satisfaction. FreedomPay's Cashless solution is a cost-effective alternative to cash and credit cards. Through FreedomPay's contactless payment, checkout takes seconds, employees are never restricted by the cash in their wallet and administratively, the burden of cash and credit cards is eliminated.

The FreedomPay non-integrated terminal with the 735 keypad is an economical, easy-to-use device for conducting payment transactions using the FreedomPay stored value cashless system. The non-integrated terminal is easy to install and can be used at any retail counter, multi-lane environment or corporate cafeteria regardless of the Point-of-Sale system as integration is not required. The 735 keypad connects to the FreedomPay non-integrated terminal via a RS232 connection.

LEARN MORE>>>http://corporate.freedompay.com/cashless.html

Electrone Americas-Top Quality Products and Support

2011-08-21T19:32:00.000-07:00

A Customer was considering Electrone for a subsequent phase of an existing project.

In the event a competitor was chosen. Electrone expected that volume would decline over a period of time.

Unexpected after few months volume increased. It increased further and for longer and these volumes had not been predicted by the customer. Eventually Electrone’s supply of long lead parts grew short.

A visit was arranged to review the situation with the customer. Only then was it disclosed that while they had chosen to go with another supplier, at a supposedly better price, the other supplier had not been able to supply when production needed parts.

Electrone’s ability to increase supply, without notice, had permitted production to continue without a crisis. In response to the shortage in the Electrone parts supply chain a new variant was developed to work around the problem and maintain continuity for production.

Electrone will be shipping another 800 more of these units in the next 60 days, even now, years later. Learn more about Electrone Americas - http://www.keyboardspecials.com/

Customer Queuing and Management System

2011-08-15T08:27:00.000-07:00

Customer flow systems can take advantage of the Electrone 735 keypad range to improve the customer service experience and maximize customer trough output.

Queuing systems integrate the web-enabled 735 keypads to allow customers and customer service personal to input data, track wait and productivity times, and improve service.

The Electrone 735 TCP or PoE can communicate with web-based systems in real time offering an improved way that devices integrate into the whole system.

By using an ID number issued from the ticket dispenser or touch screen kiosk, the customer now has the luxury to move around the room and not have to stand in a line.

By tracking the amount of tickets issued, management and staff also benefit by knowing the volume of people waiting to be served. This can be used to calculate the estimated waiting times. Visual displays such as TV monitors, plasma screens or LED signs can be used to display the called customer ID and corresponding workstation number.

The Electrone 735 keypad then closes the circle by allowing data input interaction with the web-based system. Customer service personnel can send tickets with unique numbers completed or call new numbers, manage displayed messages on the screen and much more using the keypad.

To find out more about the queuing system by ACF technologies using Electrone's 735 web-enabled range of keypads please visit:http://www.acftechnologies.com/take%20a%20ticket.asp.

For more information about Electrone's keypad range, please vist: http://electrone.com/content.php?ref=page_soln3.

Competitive Scoring Systems with Electrone Americas

2011-08-11T08:32:00.000-07:00

Competitive Scoring Systems

Within the competition environment companies and organizations realized the need for quicker and more efficient scoring processes and systems.

Electrone's 735 keypads are currently in use to score competitive sheep shearing in the United Kingdom (see picture below).

In addition, Electrone were able to replace British Gymnastics traditional scoring system with the 735 keypads, which features a 2x16 LCD character display and a 17-key membrane, specifically designed to meet the RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substance) environmental standard.

Ben Willcox, IT Manager with British Gymnastics, explains, "Each piece of gymnastics apparatus has a set of judges to individually mark a gymnast's performance. Prior to the using the keypads, the judges used a single laptop to input their individual scores. This was a problem as there are six to seven judges per piece of apparatus with only one laptop. It was very limiting and time consuming for judges to input scores into the system."

Identity Theft and Electrone Americas

2011-08-07T08:57:00.001-07:00

Identity theft, everyone's nightmare, is based on the illicit capture of confidential information. What could be easier than to simply listen to a social security number being repeated at a service counter? Electrone can supply a PIN pad that will allow customers to enter confidential PIN or social security numbers and not speak them.

Electrone Americas is offering a PIN pad in order to circumvent the growing identity theft and bank fraud risks associated with the advances in banking technology. Instead of speaking PIN and Social Security Numbers, bank customers now have the ability to confidentially enter their information. Now an eaves droppers have less of an opportunity to steal information from bank customers.

New 735 Keypad Used During Sheep Shearing

2011-07-28T14:47:00.000-07:00

Electrone Americas is proud to announce it has broken into the competitive sheep shearing market. How, you may ask? With innovative functionality in the durable 735 range of Electrone Keypad.

Electrone Americas Digital Timer to Save Energy and Power

2011-07-26T08:41:00.001-07:00

Refrigerators run in cooling cycles throughout the day to keep a consistent temperature and prevent energy waste and over-exertion of the compressor. A defrost timer cuts the power to your refrigerator cooling system to allow the defrost circuit to run.

Electrone Americas' Digital, Domestic Refrigerator Defrost Timer offers:

Defrost Control
Digital timer for precision
Custom programmable defrost cycles
Cycle in 12, 24 or other intervals
240v AC or 110v AC
50 Hz or 60 Hz

Compact Industrial Keyboards Ideal for ATM Maintenance and Industrial Machinery

2010-10-22T12:52:00.000-07:00

We're Back!!! Hello, it seems so long ago since we have posted a blog. We have been so busy perfecting out products that the year hads just flown by. Hopefully, we are here to stay. We look forward to receiving your posts and suggestions on products you may like to see us offer.

Electrone Americas Ltd., Co’s Compact Industrial Keyboards Ideal for ATM Maintenance and Industrial Machinery.

Electrone Americas Ltd., Co.’s compact industrial keyboards are now being offered to industrial professionals for use as ATM maintenance keyboards and machinery components. These industrial keyboards, which include the 9004; the 9005; and the 9053, boast not only a small footprint ideal for settings with limited space, but a full QWERTY key layout with an embedded numeric keypad plus 12 function keys. They also have mechanical keyswitches for increased durability in harsh environments. All of the keyboards in Electrone’s line of compact industrial keyboards are customizable to include hazard-resistant, wipe-clean membranes, and some include metal chasses for rack mount installations.

Like all of Electrone’s compact industrial keyboards, the 9004 has a conveniently small form (10.25" in width, 5.75" in depth, and 1" in height), a robust build, and multiple connectivity options (serial, PS/2, and USB). It also features an integral, two-button touchpad, which frees users from needing a mouse. In addition to its long life cycle, the compact size and touchpad feature of the 9004 make it uniquely suited to be used as a keyboard for ATM maintenance. It has already been used by several technicians for ATM maintenance on ATMs such as the Diebold Opteva—one of Diebold’s hallmark ATM products. The 9004 Compact Industrial Keyboard is currently offered with a hazard-resistant membrane (the 9004R).

The 9005 Compact Industrial Keyboard is similar in size to the 9004, but features a metal chassis instead of a touchpad. The 9005’s aluminum chassis makes it the perfect industrial keyboard solution for applications that offer limited mounting space, such as industrial machinery systems. With a 9005 Compact Industrial Keyboard, industrial professionals can have a space-efficient keyboard for their industrial machinery that still provides excellent data entry capabilities. The 9005 is also offered with a hazard-resistant membrane (the 9005R).

The 9053 Compact Industrial Keyboard impeccably combines operational space efficiency with industrial resiliency, and is offered with a hazard-resistant membrane as well (the 9053R). The 9053 has all of the features of the 9005, but includes the touchpad of the 9004. This gives industrial users a keyboard option that is both mountable in harsh environments and built to operate with limited peripheral accessories (i.e., a mouse). The 9053—and all of Electrone’s entire line of compact industrial keyboards—is suited for virtually any industrial application.

For more information, please call 561-395-3398, e-mail gonzalop@electroneamericas.com, or visit http://www.electrone.com/content.php?ref=page_soln2c.

The Electrone Post

2010-05-14T13:56:00.000-07:00

Greetings,

As the weather warms and summer draws near, Electrone is all abuzz with exciting new ideas for products and services. We have a lot we are working on domestically and abroad, and are expecting the end of the spring to be the beginning of a great new season for business! A lot of economic indicators point toward an upswing in the economy, and we anticipate that our customers will need our peripherals more than ever to help make their business a success.

This month, the Post is focused on one type of IT peripheral that we offer in particular---programmable keyboards. Electrone is proud to be the a distributor of programmable keyboards from Tipro, a Slovenia-based manufacturer of elite user-programmable tools. Adaptable to a wide range of different applications, the Tipro Programmable Keyboards Electrone is now stocking can be used just as readily for industrial testing and control as for institutional hospitality.

This month's Post features the quiz, "Do I Need a Programmable Keyboard?" and the article, "Before You Buy a Programmable Keyboard," both of which we hope will be help you determine if a programmable keyboard is right for you and how to choose the right programmable keyboard to meet your needs. Last but not least, be sure to look for this month's coupon and our CEO's comments on global affairs and the global economy.

All the Best, The Team
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Electrone Designated North American Stocking Distributor for Tipro Programmable Keyboards

2010-04-29T13:46:00.000-07:00

By Electrone Americas Ltd., Co.
BOCA RATON, Fla., May 3 -- /PRNewswire/ -- Electrone Americas Ltd., Co. is now a stocking distributor for Tipro, one of the world's leading programmable keyboard manufacturers. Headquartered in Boca Raton, FL, Electrone's new distributorship gives customers in the US, Canada, and Mexico increased local access to durable Tipro Programmable Keyboards with local support in both English and Spanish
Electrone has been chosen by Tipro as a stocking distributor of their programmable keyboards due to Electrone's reputation as a world-class IT peripherals company with over 25 years of experience with the North American market. Well-practiced in matching customers with data-entry tools (i.e., keypads and keyboards), Electrone has demonstrated that it can capably help people get the right Tipro Programmable Keyboard to meet their specific requirements.
As a North American stocking distributor of Tipro Programmable Keyboards, Electrone is now offering customers throughout the continent a wide variety of units from the keyboard manufacturer's diverse ranges of industrial, POS, and matrix (modular) programmable keyboards. Each of the Tipro Programmable Keyboard ranges that Electrone stocks has a unique set of technological and design characteristics relevant to a different type of work environment, such as a retail store or office. Nevertheless, Electrone's Tipro offerings all have a common ability to save time and make complex operations easier, faster, and more efficient.
Adaptable to a wide range of different applications, the Tipro Programmable Keyboards Electrone is now stocking can be used just as readily for industrial testing and control as for institutional hospitality. Many of these programmable keyboards can be designed to include all kinds of unique features, like LCD screens; handsets; and microphones, but Electrone also has a stock of more basic units with 32 to 256 programmable keys effective for reducing repetitive typing.
The daily tasks of security guards, store clerks, and computer programmers can all be streamlined by the use of a Tipro Programmable Keyboard at their workstation. With the benefit of Electrone's expertise, North American companies can now more readily give their employees the advantage of having these powerful, user-programmable tools, and thus dramatically reduce the cost of their business' day-to-day operations.
Electrone is proud to offer Tipro Programmable Keyboards. For more information about Tipro Programmable Keyboards, please call Electrone Americas Ltd., Co. at 561-395-3398 or e-mail IT Specialist Gonzalo Perez at gonzalop@electroneamericas.comRead more: http://www.miamiherald.com/2010/05/03/1610871/electrone-designated-north-american.html#ixzz0oa9kp5sr

New Security Camera Control Console from Electrone Designed to Aid the Fight Against Terrorism

2010-04-19T12:08:00.000-07:00

BOCA RATON, Fla., April 19 /PRNewswire/ -- According to top security professionals, security camera surveillance technology is vital to any successful counterterrorism strategy. With the recent release of its latest security camera control console, the EAL System 200 Security Camera Control Console, Electrone Americas Ltd., Co. has made a valuable contribution to the arsenal of technology for the fight against terrorism.

Recently many major cities around the world—particularly cities like New York and London that have fallen victim to terrorism—have been expanding their security camera surveillance networks. After the recent subway terrorist attack in Moscow, Russian security agents looked to their camera system for answers, and found that it was technologically insufficient to have prevented the bombing. Consequently, Moscow will now be joining the larger trend of implementing more advanced security camera surveillance technology, like

the EAL System 200 Security Camera Control Console, to fight against terrorism.

Equipped to remotely control a large number of cameras over a network as well as consolidate the operations necessary to manage cameras for security applications,

the EAL System 200 is a powerful tool for combating terror. The standard model EAL System 200 has a triple-axis joystick that enables security agents to easily manipulate high-tech digital security cameras in their effort to identify potential terrorists. This model also features a 2-port USB hub for seamless integration with other devices pivotal to operating an effective counterterrorism security camera system.

Optionally, the

EAL System 200 can be supplied as a "mouse-stick" for security software that allows camera control using a mouse, thus allowing security agents much more flexibility in operating this type of software for counter-terrorist security applications. The unit can also be customized to feature up to 70 programmable buttons and/or a graphic LCD display with 4 soft keys, both of which features make light of navigating even the largest of camera networks.

The programmable keys dramatically streamline monitoring tasks and are a valuable asset during terror alerts when security agents are rushed to complete multiple tasks. The LCD display feature allows specific commands to be issued directly to the security agent operating the console—a communication capability that is invaluable to a counterterrorism security camera network.

For more information about the System 200 and how it can help your security camera surveillance network, please call Electrone Americas at 561-395-3398 or e-mail GonzaloP@electroneamericas.com.

CONTACT: Gonzalo Perez, +1-561-395-3398 or e-mail GonzaloP@electroneamericas.com

Electrone Americas Launches New Call Center Keyboard Case Study Program

2010-04-12T12:25:00.000-07:00

Check Out This Month's Newsletter!April 12, 2010

Electrone Americas Ltd., Co. is pleased to announce the launch of its new Call Center Keyboard Case Study Program. The study is geared toward evaluating the effects of using more ergonomic, space-efficient keyboards on the performance and job satisfaction of call center customer service representatives. If you are interested in having your call center participate in this exclusive program, please review the information below. The application deadline is 30 Apr. 2010. Please contact Electrone Americas Marketing Research Director, Zenobia Charles, at 561-395-3398 or e-mail mailto:zenobiac@electroneamericas.comfor an application or additional information.

Background

Electrone specializes in providing our customers with IT peripherals and solutions that alleviate workplace problems and/or improve workplace productivity and efficiency. A recent case study (please see attached document) revealed that workstation elements/design have considerable effects on employee satisfaction and performance in the call center environment. This study revealed that the more flexible and cockpit-like their workspace, the more comfortable that call center employees were at their station and the better they performed on the phone with customers.

Currently, Electrone keyboards are being utilized in call center facilities; but their effects on the workplace environment has yet to be studied-hence our Call Center Keyboard Case Study. This study has been designed to focus on determining the effects of providing call center representatives with smaller, more ergonomic keyboards from Electrone and determining how the devices affect their job satisfaction and performance.

Description

The Call Center Keyboard Case Study is a 30-day study that will allow your call center to place some of Electrone's user-friendly mini keyboards in the hands of a select group of its employees, and ultimately reap the benefits suggested by the aforementioned study. Our mini keyboards are the best for solving desk space crowding-a common problem in the call center environment-and they are extremely durable; under 12-month warranty; and flexible to a wide variety of specifications. Once the units are in use on the floor of the call center chosen by your company, Electrone will periodically check in with the call center supervisor(s) to inquire as to how your employees are adapting to using our keyboards and to address any issues and/or concerns as well as take general comments. To complete the study, Electrone will collect an exit questionnaire from each of the employees that utilized our keyboard in your company's facility as well as from their supervisor. (The information extracted from your company will be used in Electrone publications regarding our keyboards.) Finally, at the end of the study period, if your company is indeed satisfied with the effects of our products within its call center, then our keyboards will be yours to keep!

Enrollment

In order to participate in this program, please clearly fill out our Case Study Participation Form (please call 561-395-3398 or e-mail mailto:zenobiac@electroneamericas.comfor an application) and send it back to us as indicated. It is that simple! With the exception of return shipping, there is absolutely no cost to you for evaluating our keyboards unless you decide to keep them. Electrone looks forward to having our units in your facility for evaluation. We are certain that our elite 9000 Series Mini Keyboards will prove to be quite an asset to your facility!

Making Your Self-Service Tools Better with the EAL 9053

2010-04-06T09:25:00.000-07:00

Hello, All:

The popular trend in the service industry is toward self-service. Businesses have found enabling their customers to perform for themselves tasks that were once performed by service representatives to be an extremely efficient and economical alternative to traditional customer service. Recognizing this trend, Electrone has worked steadily to present its customers with tools that accommodate their need for self-service automation. Please read below for information about one of these tools: the EAL 9053 Industrial Keyboard for ATM Machines and Kiosks.

All the Best,
Zenobia Y. Charles
Marketing Manager

The EAL 9053

ATM machines and kiosks enable businesses to give their customers self service options for everyday tasks; and if they effectively allow people to complete these tasks, ATM machines and kiosks can be very efficient ways to economize a business by lessening the demand for service representatives.

Electrone Americas Ltd., Co. has worked steadily to develop an industrial keyboard that will work seamlessly with ATM machines and kiosks to ensure that end users can quickly and easily accomplish their ATM and kiosk tasks. The end result is our EAL 9053 Industrial Keyboard for ATM Machines and Kiosks, the latest edition to the family of EAL Keyboards.

The EAL 9053 is the ideal industrial keyboard for ATM machines and kiosks. This mini keyboard boasts a conveniently small form that allows it to be easily integrated with ATM machines and kiosks of virtually any size. The unit also has multiple connectivity options (USB, PS/2, Serial) that help make integration easier. Additionally, our kiosk keyboard also boasts a rugged aluminum enclosure for added durability as well as secure mounting within an ATM or kiosk.

With the option to feature specially rubberized keys or an entirely wipe-clean, weather-resistant membrane, the EAL 9053 Industrial Keyboard can easily be customized for ATM machines and kiosks located in harsh environments. As added bonuses, the 9053 has an embedded touchpad feature (pictured herein without touchpad feature) and comes with a custom holder to facilitate panel mounting the unit as necessitated by a given ATM or kiosk.

For further information regarding the EAL 9053 Industrial Keyboard for ATM and Kiosks please e-mail Gonzalo Perez (GonzaloP@electroneamericas.com) or call 561-395-3398. We will be pleased to discuss your specific requirements!

A Safer Moscow

2010-03-30T10:15:00.000-07:00

Hello, All:

Yesterday, 29 Mar. 2010, 39 people were killed in Moscow during the morning rush hours by two separate subway suicide bombers. At the moment, no group has claimed responsibility for the attacks, which were staged by an unidentified pair of young females, but the overwhelming consensus is that Chechnyan militants are to blame. From the perspective of many Muscovites, regardless of who staged the attacks, the Russian government is also to blame for their failure to protect its citizens.

In response to both this argument and the increased threat of terrorism in Moscow, Russian federal forces will now be assigned to protecting the capital’s subways, which have been targeted on several occasions by militants over the past twenty years (this week’s attack was the most deadly since 2004). However, the topic of taking a more technological response, which we at Electrone support, has been raised as well.

It is our opinion that adding multiple layers of security in Moscow that include both human and technological components will provide citizens with the best level of protection from terrorist violence. As such, while boosting military presence at subway stations is a must, this action unto itself will not suffice to combat terrorists. Electrone understands the benefits of multi-layered security, even at the micro-level of devices (such as http://www.electrone.com/content.php?ref=page_soln6a1), and recommends that government officials in Moscow increase their ability to electronically detect security threats to their transit systems.

Electrone expresses the deepest of condolences for the victims of these bombings, their loved ones, and the people of Moscow, whose lives have been terrorized by these recent acts of violence.

Ergonomic Keyboard / Keyboard with Touchpad

2010-03-26T08:41:00.000-07:00

As much as today's computer technology differs from that of ten years ago, the reality is that the basic peripherals attached to our computers have basically remained the same. The most glaring example of this is the computer keyboard. Electrone Americas Ltd., Co. encourages you to try replacing your computer keyboard with a more ergonomic keyboard from the EAL 9000 Series of Keyboards—the EAL 9004 Keyboard with Touchpad.

Only 10.25" in width, 5.75" in depth, and 1" in height, the EAL 9004 is a mini keyboard with a conveniently small form. It is the best keyboard to solve to desk space crowding. With an integral two-button touchpad for mouse emulation; silent tactile keys; as well as 12 function keys and an embedded numeric pad; the EAL 9004 Keyboard with Touchpad also boasts convenient functionality. Additionally, the pc keyboard can be equipped with a plastic, protective key skin or given a foreign language layout, making it an extremely versatile computer device.

The size and touchpad feature of this mini keyboard exemplify just how a small footprint can make a big difference. For one, it is easier to place our ergonomic keyboard in a comfortable position on your desk than its normal-sized counterparts, which can have the effects of limiting pain/numbness in your neck, shoulders, and/or wrists. The EAL 9004 Keyboard with Touchpad also helps limit your hands' movement over your desk from keyboard to mouse and mouse to keyboard, which translates to less stress on your hands, wrists, arms, elbows, and shoulders.

So, if you feel like your workstation is too crowded for you to function or if you experience pain after a long day in front of your computer, it is definitely time for a new, ergonomic keyboard for your computer: the EAL 9004 Keyboard with Touchpad from Electrone.