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SATO Holdings Corporation, a pioneer in auto-ID and labelling solutions and CipherLab, a prominent international supplier of auto-ID and data capture solutions unveiled an integrated enterprise mobility management (EMM) software solution, ReMoCloud × SOS. This software solution empowers users with seamless access to remote maintenance support and device maintenance for SATO’s label and RFID printers and CipherLab’s mobile computers. SATO Online Services  ReMoCloud is a platform that enables efficient deployment, management and real-time monitoring of large fleets of CipherLab mobile computers that identify and keep track of incoming and outgoing items in warehouse settings and more. SATO Online Services provides remote printer maintenance service for SATO label printers SATO Online Services provides remote printer maintenance service for SATO label printers and print engines to reduce downtime by visualising usage, enabling proactive maintenance before problems occur. Both are used in distribution centres, transport and logistics, retail logistics and manufacturing warehousing and distribution scenarios. SATO and CipherLab products The new integrated ReMoCloud × SOS will be offered by SATO, CipherLab and their distributors. The integrated dashboard will help streamline IT professionals’ workflows as they manage SATO and CipherLab products with one-stop visibility and troubleshooting. Comprehensive EMM solutions provide application and content-level control for IT administrators on a single unified platform for central management. They are used to provision, monitor, update, secure and deprovision (wipe) devices from a central console. Remote management gives IT administrators real-time visibility into device status and assists them by reducing the need for on-site servicing. Deployments of AIDC infrastructure Businesses are looking for ways to create thriving, high-performing work environments that prioritise the holistic health of employees, and this includes those tasked with maintaining and servicing critical operational infrastructure used on site. Servicing and maintenance are a key component to our vision to be the customer’s most trusted partner" Driven by rising maintenance costs, the need for EMM tools is growing as businesses seek to streamline large-scale deployments of AIDC infrastructure, such as mobile computers and label printers used in factories, warehouses and more.  “Servicing and maintenance are a key component to our vision to be the customer’s most trusted partner for mutual growth,” said Kazuki Ikeda, Head of Global Hardware Sales at SATO Holdings Corporation, adding “We want to minimise downtime and keep our customers’ critical labelling infrastructure up and running and give full visibility of their operations.” CipherLab Android devices  Lim Yee, Senior Executive of Global Business Division at CipherLab, stated, "We are excited to unveil ReMoCloud × SOS, our integrated platform to manage both SATO Printers and CipherLab Rugged Mobile Devices, in this global partnership with SATO. Together, we offer one-step deployment, visibility, and efficient remote maintenance, ensuring mutual growth for our valued customers worldwide." Worldwide, over 120,000 SATO printers have been connected to SATO Online Services for remote monitoring and troubleshooting. Nearly a thousand partner accounts are utilising ReMoCloud to manage large fleets of CipherLab Android devices.

SATO Holdings Corporation, a global pioneer in auto-ID and labelling solutions, announced that its 4-inch CT4-LX desktop and CL4NX Plus industrial RFID printers can now natively encode and print 13.56MHz high frequency (hereafter, HF) and near-field communication (hereafter, NFC) stickers and tags1 using HF and NFC data exchange format (NDEF2) commands with NiceLabel, the world standard in label design software.  This opens up innovative applications for inventory control, traceability, brand protection and improved consumer experience in clothing, manufacturing and healthcare, specifically in pharma, electronics and automotive. Global medicine market Reports indicate that counterfeit drugs account for 10 percent of the global medicine market, and up to 30 percent in some countries. Every year 267,000 deaths are linked to falsified malarial medicines alone. ‘No prescription’ websites pose a serious global health risk worldwide. Reports indicate that counterfeit drugs account for 10 percent of the global medicine market The National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP) found more than 11,000 websites operating illegally with 9 in 10 waiving prescription requirements and with the pandemic, even more substandard drugs are finding their way into the market. Implemented smartly, NFC can give consumers a way to see the entire journey of their medicines from factory to pharmacy. Electronic component manufacturers For automotive parts and electronic component manufacturers, NFC is optimal for counterfeit protection. Operators across the supply chain can confirm authenticity of individually tagged parts with smart devices. As they can withstand liquid, NFC tags are also a great way to manage tools and equipment stored outdoors, like construction sites. An operator can learn about the status of any item using a smartphone. NFC is also used to check the safety and performance of critical infrastructure like electric meters. User-first experience For clothing, black and grey market counterfeiting creates a huge negative financial impact For clothing, black and grey market counterfeiting creates a huge negative financial impact for clothing and footwear brand owners that can negatively affect brand image. Authentication systems using embedded NFC tags accessible by smartphones can enable a user-first experience, directing consumers to information online at meaningful junctures. SATO printers already support a number of transformative NFC / HF RFID applications: A service that allows users to check the age and status of their climbing gear with a smart device. Embedded tags in luxury consumer smartphone accessory to eliminate fakes sold around the world. HF tagging of components for suppliers of leading semiconductor manufacturer to handle the sharp increase in demand amid pandemic-induced disruptions. SATO RFID printers “We are delighted to collaborate with SATO to support businesses embracing RFID smart labelling," said Paul Vogt, Loftware Vice President of Partner Strategies. "Customers across many industries are turning to RFID for end-to-end traceability and streamlining and SATO is at the forefront of enabling them. With Loftware NiceLabel and SATO RFID printers, businesses can now encode a wide range of RFID tags and it is easier than ever to deploy RFID into existing workflows." “SATO is a pioneer in the printing and encoding of RFID tags and one of the few printer manufacturers to offer NFC and HF encoding,” said Hayato Shindo, executive officer overseeing global business at SATO Holdings Corporation. “We aim to give customers every option available for tagging and data capture by intelligently integrating solutions to streamline on-site flows.”

SATO, a global pioneer in the development of auto-ID and labelling solutions launched the PW4NX 4-inch mobile label printer. The PW4NX is designed for mobility, speed, durability, and minimal downtime to the lower total cost of ownership (TCO) in a range of business-critical mobile labelling applications in logistics, retail, manufacturing, healthcare, and food service. Mobile labelling Warehouses are typically staffed by operators that tend to work extended hours, inevitably resulting in mistakes. For warehousing and retail logistics, printing at the point of application is more accurate and productive, and the reason why mobile labelling has grown in popularity in recent years. Ease of use, flexibility, and cost savings are crucial success factors for e-commerce companies. Volume continues to grow, causing additional stress on operations. Smart warehousing investments PW4NX serves as the centrepiece for mobile labelling solutions that lower the total cost of ownership Annual growth of 14 percent in the US and 17 percent in Europe is expected as the e-commerce market grows to $2.3 trillion in the US and Europe by 2025.  As manufacturers and logistics providers fulfill growing order volumes, they must make smart warehousing investments to maintain efficient flows of goods. The PW4NX serves as the centrepiece for mobile labelling solutions that lower the total cost of ownership in the factory, retail warehouse, distribution centre, and more. Greater productivity, easy mobility Its industry-leading 6 ips print speed reduces printing time by 32 percent. This lets workers move on to the next task faster for greater productivity. Retailers and warehouse operators prefer to use mobile printing during peak seasons but common challenges like slow output and substandard results may mean they use stationary or desktop printers pushed around on trolleys to ensure print speed and quality. With desktop-level print quality, the PW4NX allows easy mobility for accuracy. It also prints with consistent quality and with a smaller footprint to reduce the upfront cost.　 Remote monitoring Smart battery management allows those managing large operations to monitor the battery health of individual printers In terms of upkeep, consumable parts like platen rollers and print heads are replaceable for significant cost savings. Remote monitoring of printer usage data helps prevent downtime caused by worn-out parts and batteries needing replacement. Smart battery management also allows those managing large operations to monitor the battery health of individual printers across numerous locations, helping reduce the cost of replacement. IP54 rating With mobile label printing, durability means less downtime. This translates to a longer life and higher ROI. The PW4NX has a durable body designed to survive drops of up to 2.14 m (7 feet) and its IP54 rating protects it against dust and water splashes in the most demanding working environments. In the warehouse, the PW4NX also has the exceptional vibration resistance needed for mobile printers mounted on forklifts. High-performance mobility option We will make PW4NX the centrepiece of customer-centric solutions with genuine consumables and add-on services" “I am excited to add a high-performance mobility option to our product range,” said Goro Yumiba, Global Operations Officer at SATO Holdings Corporation. “In addition to its best-in-class design, we will make PW4NX the centrepiece of customer-centric solutions with genuine consumables and add-on services like MDM, apps, and maintenance support that reduce running costs over the lifetime of the investment.” Key mobile labelling scenarios Innovative features of the PW4NX Consistent 6 ips high-speed printing. Consistent print quality regardless of battery level. User-friendly design for easy parts replacement. Remote management via SATO Online Services and SOTI to help prevent downtime. Advanced applications enabled by SATO AEP (Application-Enabled Printing). Smart battery management. Robust and durable body for long service life. Robust linerless printing to reduce waste. Wide-ranging peripherals to suit many on-site usages.