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secure dashboard and drag and drop tools make it easy for
business owners to create a script and remotely manage
their stores from anywhere in the world."

Multiple use cases

Company: Systech Corp. Systech manufactures hardware and software products for
Product: SL-600 the Internet of Things (IoT), a rapidly expanding market,
Website: https://ww2.systech.com Lutz noted. The company's modular IoT gateways and
Contact: info@systech.com networking products are designed to adapt to a variety of
environments, including retail and commercial settings,
access and control, healthcare, financial networks, ATMs
Control and monitor and self-attended kiosks, he said.

devices with modular Following are additional examples of vertical market
applications the company provided:
IoT gateway • Video surveillance: Security devices such as door
locks, motion sensors and sirens may be monitored
and controlled. A local rules engine can detect
triggerable events to secure locations in real time and
an Diego-based Systech Corp. added the SL-600 generate local alerts without depending on Internet
to its family of SysLINK modular IoT gate- availability.
way solutions. The device's reduced size and • POS: The retail market requires innovative IoT
S cost and advanced communications capabilities solutions to remain competitive. Systech solutions
enable business owners to monitor devices from any- can address inventory management, location
where, company representatives stated. tracking and network failover to help optimize
retail operations and maximize sales margins. IoT
"One of the key benefits of the SL-600 is its flexibility, solutions also address retail signage, lighting,and
from both a hardware and software perspective," said environmental controls.
Robert Lutz, vice president of marketing and business
development at Systech. "It has a small footprint, modular • Digital signage: Systech IoT solutions can generate
design and uses a Linux operating system, which makes the right message at the right time. Local sensors
it easy for merchants to brand and configure according to will detect customer behavior and other external
their individual requirements." conditions to allow the local rules engine to optimize
digital content being displayed. IoT digital signage
Lutz mentioned the SL-600 is equipped with USB and solutions build a bridge between displays and the
Ethernet ports and supports multiple communication rest of the world.
protocols, including cellular, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth wireless • Kiosks and ATMs: Kiosks and ATMs include many
communications. Optional expansion slots for Zigbee and components such as screens, card readers and
Z-Wave are also available. Its built-in network failover batteries that need monitoring and maintenance. A
capability helps business networks stay up and running Systech IoT solution can reduce downtime by
by seamlessly transitioning between landline and cellular detecting and reporting conditions that can often be
networks, he added. solved remotely. Software updates can be remotely
managed, as well. And kiosk location can be tracked
Brandable, configurable if necessary.

Retailers can access and modify the SL-600 gateway from a Resellers welcome
browser or phone to create custom notifications and enable
devices to operate remotely or locally. The standard Linux Systech noted that since its inception in 1981, the company
software is easy for system integrators and VARs to adapt, has delivered over 1 million gateways, facilitating mission-
overlay or integrate into other systems, Lutz pointed out. critical applications worldwide. Channel partners and
resellers can use the company's technology suite, resources
For example, retailers can use the SL-600 IoT gateway to and application programming interfaces to customize,
detect when consumers remove items from store shelves, brand and distribute high quality, cost-effective network
taking inventory management to a whole new level, he solutions, Lutz noted.
noted, adding that they could also use the device to create
dynamic price tags that can be updated wirelessly in real "These new tools allow you to enhance your business with
time to track a pricing strategy's effectiveness. a solution designed for your specific requirements," he
said. "This could give you the competitive edge you are
"You don't need an engineering degree to program and looking for."
brand these commercial grade solutions," Lutz said. "A
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