U.S. Army adopts QR codes for new training program for soldiers

US Army QR code

The U.S. Army has adopted QR codes for a new training initiative aimed at soldiers fresh out of basic training. The General Dymanics LandWarNet School at Fort Gordon in Georgia will be home to a new training program that introduces soldiers to QR codes, which will be referred to as “link codes.” The codes will be posted on equipment found throughout the school grounds and each code will be linked to a satellite, allowing soldiers to send and receive information when they scan the code with a mobile device. QR…

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Salvation Army launches QR code campaign to raise awareness of current issues

Salvation Army Headquarters London

QR codes are most often associated with marketing campaigns coming from major corporations. While the codes have certainly found favor with big businesses, they can be used for much more than advertising. Non-profit organizations are beginning to see the value of the codes and how they can be used to raise awareness of important issues. The Salvation Army has adopted QR codes for this exact reason, and has launched a new charity campaign aimed at tech-savvy philanthropists. The Salvation Army’s campaign seeks to raise awareness of important social issues by…

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Indiana adopts QR codes to promote services and government transparency throughout the state

Bloomington Indiana

The Indiana state government has taken its first steps into the world of mobility in the hopes of providing new services to state residents. The advent of smart phones and their continued rise to fame amongst consumers has not gone unnoticed by state officials. With so many people now having constant access to mobile technology, the state is presented with a unique opportunity to stay engaged with its populace. For this reason, Indiana has adopted QR codes as one of their favored information distribution methods. The Senate Republican Caucus has…

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