Network printing allows multiple users to share a printer, thereby saving cost by reducing the number of printers required for an organization. Although most of today’s business printers are network-capable, there is still an important need for print servers in a number of different areas.
Medical
Medical devices, such as EKG monitors and blood pressure monitors, have had serial interfaces for connection to a computer system for a number of years.
Scanners
Scanners are relatively expensive devices that are usually connected to a single PC. But in many cases, the PC user actually only uses the scanner for a limited amount of time each day.
Production / Automation
Computers have been used for factory automation applications for many years. With the introduction of device server products like Silex’s SX-500 and SX-550, devices like programmable logic controllers and process control equipment can now be connected to networks.
Weights & Measurement
For many companies, such as shipping companies, measurement of weight is directly tied to revenue. For other, is it tied to cost. But in either case, weight measurements can have a direct effect on profitabilty.
Wireless Security
802.11 (Wi-Fi) wireless networking has become almost ubiquitous. Virtually every major organization has wireless capabilities, and wireless connectivity is available at Starbuck’s and many other restaurants.
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