Upcode Ltd Advanced Mobile Solution for eGovernance and ID-card security and Its Potential for Africa
UpCode is a Finnish based company headquarterd in Vaasa,Finland. UpCode™ includes an optical reader that uses mobile phones/devices to add any electronic information or system to printed products and to electronic information on screens.
With the application it is possible to integrate all businesses and all forms of eCommerce, with print and screen media. The code (2D data matrix, QR-code, 1D barcode or color code) or other type of tag (picture, OCR) gives mobile phone users multiple access and interaction, for an example but not only to internet content simply by pointing their phone at a code. Complete integration of localization, personalization, objects and other data.
UpCode Ltd has a complete in-house R&D of optical/NFC reading and mobile functions. Additionally they have in-house R&D of all offered information systems and are thus independent and reliable in implementations, maintenance and HelpDesk issues. The last years UpCode has developed a unique “Local expertise worldwide” concept. People from all continents has been trained in their training Centre to understand optical reading – mobile functions and information systems. They are able to provide local expertise in any language and culture. UpCode is the reliable strategic partner for professionals.
UpCode is easy and fast to integrate into already existing marketing systems and contents.
UpCode is also working on a larger concept: Cognitive Information & Technology (CIT), where knowledge in cognitive brain functions (conscious and unconscious) is part of optimization and efficiency of the solution (typically needed in i.e. neuromarketing and one-to-one marketing).
Product Potential for AfricUpcode product can be use in wide range of application in Africa.This includes but not limited to Logistics, asset management, anti-counterfeit, money transactions, ID-card security, eLearning, eGovernment, tourism, CRM marketing, crossmedia solutions and entertainment. Upcode solution can be use in voting process where people,diplomates or parliamentarians can vote with their mobile phone whereever they are in the world. If an African country resort to employ upcode technology in voting or in eGovernmenace system, it is impossible to vote twice and any attempt to do so would expose your dishonesty.
With upcode security of Universities, Professional institutions, Professional bodies who issue recognised professional certificates to their members, are assured Vehicle and Lincencing authorities, Accreditation authorities, and Passport office authorities can equally benefit from ensuring security and authentication of their products.
UpCode is easy and fast to integrate into already existing marketing systems and contents.
The features of Up code can be applied in Energy Technology and management in areas such as Energy metering and monitoring. For example it can be applied in Bioenergy ERP for Supply Chain Management.