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To remain competitive in today’s newspaper business you need to deliver much more than the latest news, you need to know what papers to deliver and where. All daily papers have experienced the demand of advertisers to get better circulation numbers and targeted demographics, the scrutiny of audits, and the need to cut costs. The old manual paper based system does not keep up with the rapid demands of circulation to get information to those who needed it, quickly and reliably.

With accurate, real-time information on your daily delivery and returns collected using our Hand Held Mobile Solution, not only you can reduce redundant data entry, you also obtain the vital business information you need to make production and delivery business decisions for the next day. And when ABC comes to audit your circulation numbers, you will be ready.

Utilizing latest Windows CE.NET/VB.NET Technology on field proven mobile devices, you can perform all of the tasks that are part of newspaper delivery and collections. Our open system architecture allows for easy connectivity to any circulation software.

System Functionality:

• Load an Entire route onto the hand held
• Records the transactions of delivery, returns and/or collections for each outlet and stop
• Users can perform every function at once or perform delivery, then come back for returns or collections
• Print any and all paper work including Reports and Receipts

  Easy To Read Color Coded Screens Display:

• Outlet Type
• Delivery Instructions
• Default Draw
• Insert/Comic

  Benefits:

• Eliminate Redundant Data Entry and Errors
• Collect Data in time to use it!
• Reduce Waste, Make Informed Business Decisions
• Provides reliable information for ABC Audits
• Increase Accountability

System Features:

• Mobile Data Collection Unit - Windows CE.NET; Long Battery Life - 12+ hours; Batch or 802.11b communications; Bright LCD Color Display; Back-lit Numeric Keypad for easy data entry and navigation
• Touch Screen for system navigation and signature capture
• Optional Features: Bar Code Scanner, WAN/Mobile card Bluetooth Radio, Expanded Memory, Holsters

  Hand Held Software Features:

• VB.NET Application
• XML data files
• Data stored on the handheld
• FTP or Batch Data Transfers
• Cost effective customization to meet your exact needs.

  Flexible System Design:

• Data structure and screen layout can be quickly modified to mirror your processes
• XML Data Structures adaptable to any Circulation system

Contact Paragon Today to learn more on how the DRACI system can be used to help you deliver papers better, everyday.

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