Laser Scanner or Imager for Barcode Asset Tracking - Which Is Better?

Many of us think of lasers when we think of scanning barcodes. Indeed, lasers were the dominant scanning technology for the first several decades of the barcoding industry. Around 2007, new imaging technology became competitive with lasers. Today lasers are no longer the best choice in all (or even most) scenarios. So the question remains between laser scanners versus barcode imagers: which should you choose for your business?

The Inside Track: TrackAbout Support Team Shares Favorite Features

Alex Neubert, the newest member of the TrackAbout Support and Implementation Team, polls her co-workers about their favorite TrackAbout feature they think our customers will love.

A Damaged Barcode Doesn't Have To Mean Losing Track of Your Assets

Even the most hard-wearing and durable barcodes occasionally get torn, damaged or become unreadable. It’s not only an inconvenience but it could, quite literally, be a logistical nightmare.

The log4shell Security Vulnerability

TrackAbout would like to put our customers' minds at ease regarding any exposure to the serious vulnerability known as "log4shell" (see Wikipedia reference here).

Benefits of Asset Tracking Software for Returnable Containers

Losing containers or failing to replace damaged and aging assets can result in lost business, unhappy customers, costly delays, and downtime.

Asset management is hugely important in the modern marketplace – and with costs rising, there has never been a better time to embrace these tools and technologies.

TrackAbout Celebrates SOC 2 Type 2 Security Certification

When we were approached by one of our largest customers to help them complete an audit, it seemed like the perfect opportunity for us to carry out one of our own.

TrackAbout Releases New Brand Identity with Modern Corporate Logo and Website

Moon Township PA, November 2021-  TrackAbout, Inc., a leading provider of tracking and management software for returnable containers, announced today the launch of a modern corporate brand identity, redesigned logo and website. The visual and messaging refresh come at a time when the company is evolving its software solutions and expanding its global reach as experts in intuitive tracking software for packaged gas, chemical distribution and related industries.

Personalizing Your Settings in TrackAbout

Did you know you have the ability to personalize some of your settings? Here's how.

TrackAbout Acquired by Datacor

Nineteen years ago, we set out to change the way the world tracks and manages portable, physical assets. Through continuous collaboration with our customer base, including world-class organizations in over 30 countries, TrackAbout has become the best solution for tracking, managing, maintaining and renting portable, physical assets.

Do You Overcharge or Undercharge Your Customers?

About 2%-3% of all delivery/pickups have a mistake on them. (Mistakes are more common on pickups, but deliveries have mistakes too.)