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Code helps you to capture all the vital info you need
Monday, August 15th, 2011
ORGANISERS of the Trade Only National Show have announced that all stands at next year’s event will display a QR Code tag to help exhibitors.
The announcement comes as the only UK national promotional products show, now in its sixth year, gears up for its biggest event ever.
Gail Kilcoyne, Exhibition Manager for Trade Only, said: “This new development at the show will benefit both visitors and exhibitors and help to enhance their whole show experience.”
A QR (Quick Response) code is a specific matrix barcode that can be read by dedicated QR readers, smartphones and other devices.
The code consists of black modules arranged in a square pattern on a white background. The information encoded may be text, URL, phone numbers or other data.
Code readers are often pre-installed on new smartphones but can be downloaded for free if not.
Created by Toyota subsidiary Denso-Wave in 1994, the QR code was designed to allow its contents to be decoded at high speed.
Nigel Bailey, Event Director for Trade Only comments: “When you scan a QR code with your smartphone, you can link straight to digital content on the web and save information.
“The ability of QR codes to connect businesses with each other and to multimedia digital content is very useful.
“Distributors will be able to scan codes from the stands as they walk around the show and save information on companies they are especially interested in.”
The Trade Only National Show, which takes place at the Ricoh Arena Coventry on January 26 and 27, 2012 has recently extended into the adjacent Ibex Exhibition Halls , increasing floor space by 30%.
Gail Kilcoyne added: “With the show heading for a sell-out, we are – as usual – working flat out to deliver a great event.
“We expect to able to announce more exciting developments in the near future.”
Vision of the future ready for big launch
Monday, August 15th, 2011
THE PROMOTIONAL product industry’s fi rst cloud-based product research, quote and order processing system goes live at APG expo.
Trade Only VISION is the result of ten years’ experience delivering business productivity software to promotional product distributors, and the latest cloud technology developments.
It allows business owners to research products, create virtual samples, raise quotes and sales orders, and progress purchase orders from any location and any device with an internet connection.
With nothing to download and install, Trade Only VISION users can simply log in and start using their fully secure business management software anywhere, any time.
The user interface has been designed in conjunction with a specialist user experience agency to minimise training requirements, and allow distributors to enjoy increased productivity from the point of purchase.
Trade Only’s Managing Director Vicky Robinson said: “Trade Only VISION allows distributors to focus on their core business by removing any uncertainty over their IT infrastructure, and creating greater efficiencies.
“With no need to re-enter information into multiple systems, users will save hours of time every day, and are able to call off instant reports to show their order pipeline, hot leads and margin achieved.”
Ryan McCormick, Director of Orange Promotions has already signed up to use the Trade Only VISION Software.
He said: “I am looking forward to see how it can grow my business.
“I will now be able to quote, check client info and order status live from anywhere with any device that connects to the internet, as well as checking my website or uploading a new special.
“Gone are the days of setting up a remote desktop for my sales reps or having a server around the office.
“I can just create a login and they can log in from their laptops, smart phones or tablets. I can focus on selling, and not IT.”
