Scandit

Scandit makes smart data capture software that runs on phones, tablets and other smart devices. It uses computer vision and machine learning to read barcodes, labels, IDs and shelf data, and its current focus includes retail store intelligence. The company was started in 2009 by researchers from MIT, ETH Zurich and IBM Research.

What Scandit offers

• Barcode scanning — capture in poor light, at a distance or on damaged codes.
• Label scanning — reads all barcodes and text on a label at once.
• ID scanning — identity checks processed on the device.
• Scandit Express — an app that adds scanning to iOS or Android apps without custom coding.
• Shelf intelligence — stock detection, out-of-stock alerts, planogram and price compliance.
• Self-checkout tools — age verification and loss prevention.

Who it works with

Retailers, logistics firms and other businesses that use mobile data capture. Its earlier profile names grocers, fashion, parcel delivery and health companies among its clients.

Key facts

• Headquarters: Zurich, Switzerland
• Founded: 2009
• Other offices: San Francisco, Boston, London and Warsaw
• Certification: ISO 27001