Why Are 2D Barcode Scanners Taking Over

There was a time when 2D barcodes were something of a laughingstock—a piece of overhyped technology, like Google Goggles or New Coke. But unlike New Coke, and more like Google Goggles, perhaps 2D barcodes were just ahead of their time. According to a market study by Technavio, the global barcode scanner market is projected to grow to $6.3 billion by 2021, and 2D barcode technology is driving that increased rate of adoption.