Hawaiian grocer to pilot SoftRetail from SofTechnics

Woodbury, N.Y. Janam Technologies LLC, a provider of rugged mobile computers that scan bar codes and communicate wirelessly, announced that Foodland Super Market Ltd., Hawaii's largest, locally owned and operated grocery retailer, will use Janam's XG100 rugged gun-shaped mobile computers in a pilot test of SoftRetail, SofTechnics' latest suite of store support applications.

SoftRetail is a software solution that enables retail enterprises to manage store-level operations including receiving, ordering, maintaining sales floor conditions, extended inventory management and item and price management. 

"As we approached the stage where we would pilot the new software, we knew that we needed to have more options with the hardware we use," said Robert Murphy, CIO of Foodland Super Market, Ltd., which operates 31 stores. "Janam's XG100 was the ideal solution. It delivers powerful performance, features a big display and offers large, well-spaced keys. It is lighter and more comfortable to use than other devices. We expect this combination of software and hardware to deliver outstanding results."

Janam's XG100 was designed specifically for scan-intensive, extended shift use in challenging environments. It is the only rugged gun-shaped mobile computer with its battery positioned inside the pistol grip, according to the company. This lowers the product's center of gravity and makes it light and balanced in the hand, maximizing worker comfort and productivity.