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PT NEXT Acquires Software Company CodeNameWhat

Acquisition advances PT Next’s development of industry-specific technology solutions.

Published

5 years ago

November 14, 2019

INSTORE Staff

(PRESS RELEASE) PT NEXT, the technology arm of Pac Team Group, has announced the acquisition of software development company, CodeNameWhat. Founded by RFID software veteran Peter Shoemaker, CodeNameWhat worked with PT NEXT on the development of ARGOS, their RFID-based platform for the jewelry and timepiece industry. Shoemaker will continue advancing this platform in his new role as PT NEXT’s director of software engineering.

“We started CodeNameWhat to follow a shared passion for how inventory visibility will transform the retail experience,” said Shoemaker. “Now joining PT NEXT, we add our passion to a team that is transforming an industry.”

As the leading authority in technology innovation and IoT technology for the watch and jewelry industry, PT NEXT has developed proven turnkey solutions designed to elevate the in-store customer experience, increase operating efficiency and overall profitability.

“With the acquisition of CodeNameWhat, PT NEXT can continue to lead the design, development and implementation of cutting-edge technology solutions that are specifically designed to address our customer’s retail challenges in the jewelry and timepiece industry,” said Eric Zuckerman, president of Pac Team Group.

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