Purpose-Driven Design
- by: Eric Malmed
- July 14, 2021
- And, once they snap on the new Zebra RFD40 UHF RFID Standard Sled, they’ll be able to instantly pinpoint, sort through, and report on thousands of tagged items.
Did You Know? It Takes Just a Few Seconds to Turn Your Workers’ Mobile Computers into RFID Readers
- by: Your Edge Blog Team
- July 09, 2021
- Enterprise mobility expert Bruce Willins answers your burning questions about this new Wi-Fi technology, including when, where, and how it works best in different business environments and when the time will be right to start the infrastructure upgrade.
Ask the Expert: My Business is Growing. Will Wi-Fi 6 Really Give Me Enough Coverage Long Term for All My Connected Devices and IoT Applications? And What Happens If I Want to Expand My Device Usage or Network Range Down the Line?
- by: Matt Seltz
- June 22, 2021
- Auto manufacturers are among the many supply chain leaders who want to diligently track and trace parts, finished goods and even packaging as fulfillment – and financial – burdens increase.
Watching the Wheels (and Other Parts) Put into Motion: What’s Behind the Rise in Real-Time Location Systems
- by: Your Edge Blog Team
- June 11, 2021
- And what can organizations gain from mobile computing devices such as the latest Zebra TC26 that offer support for CBRS?
Ask the Expert: What Are the Benefits of Using the Citizens Broadband Radio Service (CBRS) or a Private Wireless Network, in General?
- by: Greg Carras
- June 08, 2021
- New Virtual Tether solution will alert you when a Zebra CS60 Companion Scanner or DS8100 Series imager moves out of range so that you can keep scanners in range, charged, and ready for use.
Sound the Alarms: You Won’t Have to Waste Time or Money on Missing Barcode Scanners Anymore
- by: David Degrassi
- May 26, 2021
- The new cloud-based Device Tracker is one way to quickly locate any Zebra Android™ handheld mobile computer, tablet or wearable connected to your Wi-Fi network, even if the battery is dead or missing.
Three Tips – and One Tool – to Keep Your Company’s Mobile Devices from Disappearing
- by: Your Edge Contributor
- May 20, 2021
- Security is not exclusively maintained by printer settings.
Four Ways to Help Keep Your Enterprise Print Applications Secure
- by: Richard Thompson
- May 17, 2021
- Everything from vending machines to lockers are going digital. Here’s how you can take advantage.
Identifying the Most Profitable OEM Opportunities of 2021
- by: Your Edge Contributor
- May 07, 2021
- It may be easier and more cost-effective than you think to take advantage of this advanced technology solution – even if you’re a smaller business.
The Top 10 Myths and Misconceptions About RFID
- by: Your Edge Contributor
- May 06, 2021
- Digital technologies can significantly improve the front-line worker experience (EX), but a unified endpoint management (UEM) strategy is key to supporting them at scale.
How to Boost Supply Chain Resilience Through Digital Transformation
- by: Dan Carroll
- May 03, 2021
- We want both the environment and your business to thrive for a very long time – just like you do.
Business Owners: Do You Want to Operate More Sustainably? Here’s One Way How.
- by: Shohail Ahmed
- April 22, 2021
- We’re celebrating Earth Day by sharing best practices around life cycle assessments.
Doing Our Part to Help Restore Our Earth: A Holistic Approach to Sustainable Product Life Cycle Management
- by: Your Edge Blog Team
- April 19, 2021
- Both government agencies and private sector entities need to take data and device security to the next level.
Ask the Experts: Zebra’s Android® 10 Devices Just Received Common Criteria Certification. How Could That Impact Organizations' Mobility Solution Buying Decisions?
- by: Nader Newman
- April 16, 2021
- Worry-Free Wi-Fi Edge Insights will help you quickly pinpoint the source of latency, lost connections and more.
Are Traditional Wi-Fi Troubleshooting Mechanisms Giving Your IT Team and Workers Trouble? Check Out This New Tool.
- by: Marc Perrella
- April 07, 2021
- Intelligent automation and other Internet of Things (IoT) systems aren’t much different from closed-loop industrial operational technologies in terms of vulnerabilities and risk.
What Retailers Can Learn from Utilities About “Smart Automation” Security, Safety and Privacy
- by: Your Edge Blog Team
- April 05, 2021
- In this personal interview, Jagdeep Rangi reveals the moment when she knew engineering was her future and talks about the world-changing role that software engineers are playing in society today.
This is What It’s Really Like to Be a Robotics Engineer
- by: Jennifer Berg
- April 01, 2021
- Accountability for people, equipment and supplies has never been more mission critical, and gauging the temperature of a situation shouldn’t be a guessing game.
This is Why Tablets, RFID, and Temperature Sensing Technologies are Sparking More Interest from Firefighters, EMTs
- by: Mark Wheeler
- March 26, 2021
- You must have real-time visibility into what’s happening across your entire operation if you want to orchestrate workflows for best-next-move guidance and decision making for your workforce.
Warehouse Maturity Model Phase 4: Turn to Technologies that Enable You to Better Respond to Market Demands
- by: Mark Zucherman
- March 10, 2021
- New Zebra CardStudio 2.0 software allows you to start with a standard card design or customize your own to ensure digital IDs work for your specific application and use case.
The ID Card is Changing: 4 Things to Know Before Creating a Digital Version for Your Employees or Customers.
- by: Shawn Harris
- March 09, 2021
- Putting an intelligent automation solution to work is one thing. Getting it to work exactly how you need it to is another. That’s why you must commit as many resources to driving technology adoption as you do on technology integration.
So, You Found the Perfect (Smart) Robot for Your Store. Now What?
- by: Alex Fryer
- March 03, 2021
- People want to be free to move within and across borders. But governments first need a way to confirm they’ve received the COVID-19 vaccine. We believe a credentialing system framework might just be the answer.
Distributed Ledger and Blockchain Technology Can Help Us Create a Universally Accessible and Globally Trusted Vaccine Verification System. Here’s How.
- by: Your Edge Blog Team
- February 24, 2021
- The short answer is, “yes and no.” Read on to find out when such a guarantee might be possible.
Ask the Expert: “Is There a Way to Guarantee That the Enterprise-Grade Android Devices I Buy Today will Be Compatible with Future Android Operating Systems?”
- by: S. David Silk
- February 23, 2021
- The new Zebra SmartPack™ “system of intelligence” uses machine learning and prescriptive analytics to eliminate blind spots in your loading operations and help increase shipping capacity, even when resources are scarce.
Think You Know the Best Way to Load a Truck or Container? Let’s Put Your Theory to the Test.
- by: Your Edge Contributor
- February 18, 2021
- Shared devices can transform mobile workflows, improve front-line worker productivity and deliver greater cost efficiency across your entire technology architecture – assuming you can provide a smooth and secure handoff.
5 Things to Consider When Equipping Shift Workers with Shared Devices
- by: Richard Thompson
- February 15, 2021
- This is a prime opportunity for OEMs to show what they’re made of – and what they can make to ease the challenges of everyday tasks in a safety-first world.
How COVID-19 Has Changed the Face of Self-Service…in Healthcare, Manufacturing and Other Non-Retail Sectors
- by: Your Edge Blog Team
- February 01, 2021
- According to well-respected robotics and automation executive, Jim Lawton, the answer is yes! Zebra has the ability to deliver “automation for all” businesses, regardless of size or industry.
Ask the Expert: Is Zebra Really One of the Top Robotics Companies in the World?
- by: Your Edge Blog Team
- January 28, 2021
- Learn about the differences between these two computer form factors and whether one is a better fit for forklifts.
Ask the Expert: Should I Be Replacing My Fixed Vehicle Computers with Grab-and-Go Rugged Tablets?
- by: Your Edge Blog Team
- January 22, 2021
- Did you know that there are vial-level sensors that can accurately monitor the temperature of each dose from the first mile through the last?
New Wall Street Journal Article Talks About Technology’s Role in Monitoring COVID-19 Vaccine Temperatures
- by: Mark Thomson
- January 21, 2021
- These are the new table stakes for retail mobility.
3 Reasons Why Rugged Mobile Devices are the Only Type of Devices Retailers Should be Shopping for Right Now
- by: Jeff Schmitz
- January 19, 2021
- Healthcare practitioners need to be confident in the decisions they’re making, and patients need to trust that they’re receiving the best care possible. But that’s only possible if everyone is fully informed about what’s happened up until the point of care.
COVID-19 Just Reminded Us Why “Modern Medicine” Needs Modern Technology Tools
- by: Your Edge Blog Team
- January 12, 2021
- Hear firsthand how new mobile, cloud, artificial intelligence and machine learning capabilities will help both small businesses and large enterprises better execute edge operations in 2021 and beyond.
Ask the (Google and Zebra) Experts: What are Some of the Most Innovative Technology Solutions You are Working on Today?
- by: Joe Licari
- January 07, 2021
- The super-charged Zebra TC52x-HC running Android™ 10 enables nurses to hot swap batteries while on the move. It also aims to improve the experience of both PTSD and newborn patients who may be sensitive to the red lasers traditionally seen with barcode scanners.
New Healthcare-Grade Mobile Computing Solution Designed to Keep Clinicians Moving and Patients Safe, Especially During Busy Times
- by: Michelle Grodzki
- January 06, 2021
- Because of our continued diligence, the Zebra ET51/56 tablets received a Bronze rating in the EPEAT® system and several new sustainable offerings have hit the market.
It’s Our Corporate Social Responsibility to Maintain Focus on Environmental Initiatives, Even During a Pandemic
- by: Richard Thompson
- January 05, 2021
- There are four key growth opportunities for OEMs this year, each of which is designed to bring joy to consumers and prosperity to industries.
The Top OEM Solutions for Social Distancing (and Customer Satisfaction) in 2021
- by: Brian Walters
- December 18, 2020
- With versatile technology tools such as the new Zebra CS60-HC convertible corded + cordless barcode scanner deployed throughout the hospital, care team members can seamlessly capture patient and inventory data.
Healthcare Processes, Patient Needs and Reporting Requirements are Changing Faster Than Ever. That’s Why Clinicians Need More Adaptable (and Patient-Friendly) Technology.
- by: Dan Baldwin
- December 15, 2020
- Equipped with a touchscreen and optional keypad, the new Android™ 10 Zebra WT6300 wearable computer is the perfect fit (literally and figuratively) for workers who need their hands free to pick, pack, sort, load and more.
The Industrial Wearable Computer Has Evolved to Be Everything You Need (and Everything Front-Line Workers Want) in a Hands-Free Solution. Check It Out...
- by: Your Edge Blog Team
- December 11, 2020
- As our panel of experts explain, there is a lot that can be learned – and applied – from other temperature-sensitive vaccination efforts throughout history.
Ask the Experts: How Can We Be Sure Temperature-Sensitive COVID-19 Vaccines Have Not Been Heat Damaged All the Way Through the Last Mile?
- by: Your Edge Contributor
- December 10, 2020
- There are a couple of ways to move your corporate-owned Android mobile computers into the Android Enterprise environment. Find out which one will likely be the easiest.
Attention Android Device Users: It’s Time to Leave Legacy Device Management Strategies in the Past
- by: Shawn Harris
- November 10, 2020
- Intelligent automation boosts more than efficiency. It creates business opportunities that would otherwise not be possible right now.
The Economics of – and Business Case for – Intelligent Automation
- by: Tom Bianculli
- October 29, 2020
- As the world gets more complicated and operational structures more complex, every effort must be made to keep things simple for your front-line workers.
Finding It Hard to Keep Workers (and Customers) Engaged? The Reflexis Team Has Cracked the Code.
- by: Christine Weber
- October 14, 2020
- Learn how you can speed up operations and improve your KPIs simply by changing which labels you put on your products, packages and pallets.
Are Your Labels Helping or Hurting Your Business? Register Now for This Free Masterclass to Find Out
- by: Your Edge Contributor
- July 27, 2020
- Here are three ways to digitalize your processes quickly and efficiently.
If You Want to Immediately Improve Productivity in Your Warehouse, You Need to Become a Paperless Business. Here’s Why.
- by: Kyp Walls
- July 23, 2020
- Some devices are designed to look good above all else. Others are designed to work well first and foremost. Look for the latter if you want to keep workers (and customers) happy.
Which Matters More to the Productivity and Efficiency of Field Service Workers? A Mobile Device’s Form or Function?
- by: Anthony Ambler
- July 15, 2020
- Device Diagnostic tool enables Zebra mobile computer users to test operability in a matter of minutes to help keep devices in the field and out of the repair depot.
Why You Should be Encouraging – and Enabling – Your Workers to Self-Diagnose (Their Device Issues)
- by: Guy Yehiav
- June 30, 2020
- We’re thrilled that Zebra’s acquisition and integration of Profitect has proven so beneficial to retail and grocery customers in challenging times.
In Just Twelve Months, Prescriptive Analytics Has Helped Retailers Avert Numerous Fraud Incidents and Navigate One Huge Worldwide Pandemic
- by: Your Edge Blog Team
- June 22, 2020
- Find out which technologies enabled the global nonprofit to significantly expand its mission’s impact within its current warehouse capacity.
Direct Relief Accelerates Digital Transformation to Expedite the Delivery of Humanitarian Aid to Millions of People Worldwide
- by: Jeff Schmitz
- May 11, 2020
- Manufacturers and warehouse operators need to track inbound and outbound shipments. Retailers need to keep tabs on inventory. Healthcare providers must be able to locate equipment and supplies stat. RFID tags can do all that – and much more.
Why RFID Should Be Seen As 'Enabling,' Not 'Disruptive,' Of Business
- by: Bob Ashenbrenner
- April 30, 2020
- Learn why – and how – you should put the power of GIS data in the hands of every field worker.
GIS Reveals Our World’s Layers, and Utilities Reveal That They’re Increasingly Looking for Such Intelligence
- by: Your Edge Blog Team
- April 16, 2020
- Many want to know if handheld scanners typically used in healthcare environments should be used by retailers and other essential businesses right now. These are the experts’ recommendations.
Ask the Experts: Are Antimicrobial Barcode Scanners Beneficial in Preventing the Spread of Contagions from User to User?
- by: Your Edge Blog Team
- October 30, 2019
- Enterprise printing expert Mike Millman sets the record straight about what companies can and should be doing to protect their data and people every time they plug in a new printer.
Ask the Expert: Are My Printers Really a Source of Security? Or Just Another Point of Vulnerability?
- by: Eric Nudel
- October 29, 2019
- The next-generation ZT411 model is now field-upgradable for on-metal RFID tag printing and loaded with new features that will improve business adaptability, user experience and more!
More Than Just a Face Lift: Zebra ZT400-Series Industrial Printers Receive Game-Changing Upgrades
- by: Mike Millman
- August 23, 2019
- And No, It’s Not Your Workers’ Smartphones
This May Be the Most Overlooked Source of Safety and Security in Your Warehouse
- by: Bob Ashenbrenner
- August 01, 2019
- The technology tools you give your ground crews can help your planes get off the ground on time. They can also be one reason why a plane is still on the ground past its scheduled departure time.
Spotlight on Airlines: When It’s Too Hot, Planes Don’t Fly and Mobile Devices Fail
- by: Steve Mulroy
- July 08, 2019
- Not all scanning technologies are created equal and most could not survive these seven scenarios commonly encountered in your warehouse, on the loading dock, or during inventory transport, each of which could lead to seconds, minutes or even hours of scanner – and worker – downtime each day.
Survival of the Fittest: Seven Ways to Tell if Your Rugged Scanner is More Like a “Scammer”
- by: Jaeho Choi
- July 01, 2019
- That is Why Zebra Utilized a Thoughtful In-House-Only Engineering Process to Elevate Its Latest Enterprise Printer Designs
Printer Performance Can Still Make or Break Business Performance in the Digital Age. (Perhaps Even More Than Ever.)
- by: Therese Van Ryne
- June 19, 2019
- It’s a privilege to be selected as a TED speaker. But the preparation can be arduous. Join us as we follow James Morley-Smith through his audition, selection and “boot camp” experiences ahead of his first TED Talk.
#NextWave: A Behind-the-Scenes Look at One Zebra’s “Road to TED”
- by: Tony Palcheck
- June 17, 2019
- These Two Companies are on a Mission to Prove that Workers are Better Off with Intelligent Automation – and Zebra is Backing Their Efforts with New Venture Investments
How Robots and Humans are Teaming Up to Take on the World (We Mean, the Warehouse)
- by: James Morley-Smith
- June 05, 2019
- Unique Approach to Technology Design Benefits Front-line Workers
Stories from the Edge: Finding Personal Inspiration to Make a Global Impact Through Technology
- by: Bob Ashenbrenner
- June 03, 2019
- Plus, Tips on How to Minimize the Risk of Failure on Your Next Mobility Project
When I Grow Up, I Want to be a Musician: Finding Harmony with the Right (Mobile) Instrument
- by: Tom Kost
- May 30, 2019
- Not All “Rugged” Devices are Enterprise-Ready Rugged
5 Ways to Tell if Your “Rugged” Tablet, Laptop or Handheld is a Knock-Off
- by: Nick Clemente
- May 20, 2019
- Zebra L10 portfolio achieves EPEAT Silver Rating against updated 2019 standards
Corporate Social Responsibility: How Zebra is Raising the Bar with Its Rugged Tablets
- by: Bob Ashenbrenner
- April 25, 2019
- Rugged tablet’s unique hard-handle design originated at patient bedsides
True Story: How Field Service First Got a Handle on Mobility (Thanks to Hospitals)
- by: Cuneyt Taskiran
- April 24, 2019
- Three reasons why 3D technology may be the smarter investment for your business
The Visual Data Capture Debate: Cameras vs. 3D Sensors
- by: Steve Mulroy
- April 23, 2019
- New Technology Solutions from Zebra and Digimarc Significantly Speed Up Item Scanning: A Win-Win for Grocers and Grocery Shoppers
Wish Your Grocery Store Checkout Lane Could Move Faster? Read This!
- by: James Morley-Smith
- April 19, 2019
- Whatever holds you back is key to moving forward
How to Turn Your Impairments into an Advantage – in Business and in Life
- by: James Morley-Smith
- April 12, 2019
- How Robots Will Make Us Even Better at Our Jobs
Why We Should Be Excited About the Fourth Industrial Revolution
- by: Joe White
- April 02, 2019
- Next-generation of ultra-rugged mobile computer will help warehouse operators, retailers and manufacturers prepare for the future while preserving the efficiency of past processes
e-Commerce is Driving an (Environmentally-Conscious) Evolution in Mobile Computer Design
- by: James Morley-Smith
- April 02, 2019
- Why Schools Should Consider Rebranding Computer Science
Is It Technology or Art?
- by: Chris Schaefer
- April 01, 2019
- What Track and Trace Technologies Will Look Like – and Look for – Moving Forward
The Rise of “Edge-to-Edge” RFID Applications
- by: Drew Ehlers
- March 29, 2019
- Zebra and Problem Solutions develop new way to extract edge data from IoT sensors to monitor the climate, automate real-time guidance and alerts in manufacturing, warehouse and utilities settings
Stories from the Edge: This Global Company Embraced a Startup Mentality to Accelerate IoT Innovation
- by: Mark Wheeler
- March 27, 2019
- How to Apply Technology to Achieve Your Intelligent Fulfillment Ambitions
The Six Dimensions of Warehouse Transformation
- by: David Krebs
- March 22, 2019
- Bioptic scanners are gaining traction in higher-volume transaction environments, such as grocery
The State of Retail and POS Systems
- by: Tony Cecchin
- March 18, 2019
- Newly integrated Zebra and Temptime portfolios will give customers heightened visibility and control over cold chain assets
Temperature-Sensing Label Solutions Can Improve Consumer Safety
- by: Garry Reichert
- March 07, 2019
- Modernizing a point-of-sale (POS) solution is not as simple as integrating a barcode scanner into your legacy technology architecture.
Have Plans to Develop a New Point-of-Sale (POS) Technology Solution? Read This.
- by: Tom McNeela
- March 05, 2019
- To “intensify innovation,” we have to address the increased reliance on mobile technologies and rapid expansion of mobile workflows.
Integrity Drives Our Business Growth and Defines Our Core Mission
- by: Bob Ashenbrenner
- March 03, 2019
- Real-world emergency response, real-time data needs are creating a shift in mobility strategies for law enforcement, fire and EMS professionals.
Not All “Mobile” Computers are Mobile – and Not All Rugged Tablets are the Same
- by: Bob Ashenbrenner
- February 28, 2019
- New survey conducted by Praetorian Digital via PoliceOne.com found the mobile technology tools that police officers need are not typically what they get.
Survey Says: Police Officers Need Mobile Technology That’s Actually Mobile
- by: Jeff Schmitz
- February 28, 2019
- Zebra CMO Jeff Schmitz introduces Zebra’s new blog.
How We Will Help You Capture Your Edge in 2019 and Beyond
- by: Shawn Harris
- January 08, 2021
- There are many things that must be considered upfront to ensure you receive a maximum return on investment once deployed,. Here are the top seven that need attention.
Retailers: Read This Before You Commit to An Intelligent Automation Solution
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