Government
- by: Your Edge Blog Team
- January 26, 2022
- In a new interview, Tom Bianculli talks about Zebra’s current cloud strategy, the industry shift to more “cloud-native platforms,” and key learnings from the company’s overall digital transformation that could help you, too.
CTO Insight: Who and What We Trusted to Guide Our Journey to the Cloud
- by: Your Edge Blog Team
- January 20, 2022
- Know this before making a decision about whether to go with a corded or cordless barcode scanner.
Think It’s Time to Cut the (Scanner) Cord?
- by: Eric Malmed
- January 18, 2022
- The Premium and Premium Plus versions of the Zebra RFD40 UHF RFID Sled also feature OtterBox adaptors that enable use with non-Zebra smartphones in stores, hotels, stadiums, hospitals and more.
Now Available: The World’s First Handheld RFID Sled with Wi-Fi™ 6 Connectivity
- by: Rob Armstrong
- January 12, 2022
- Front-line workers simply have to push-to-talk to connect with one another when they have questions, need to coordinate actions, or want to deliver the best customer experience possible.
It’s True! You Can Now Use the Microsoft Teams Walkie Talkie App on Dozens of Zebra Android™ Devices.
- by: Sandeep Malhotra
- January 05, 2022
- According to VDC Research, over 50 minutes of mobile worker productivity is lost each time a battery doesn’t last a full shift – and that’s not the only pitfall of powered-down devices.
Charged Up: Why More Companies Need Proactive Battery Management Strategies for Employees’ Mobile Devices
- by: Your Edge Blog Team
- December 16, 2021
- Though the right answer is always going to be specific to your operating environment, we asked some AIDC and vertical industry experts to explain the best use cases for each form factor.
Which Is Better: Handheld or Hands-free Barcode Scanners?
- by: Dan Baldwin
- December 10, 2021
- The Zebra RS5100 is still a wearable barcode scanner. But it’s not confined strictly to a finger anymore – and many front-line workers see this as a win.
Zebra’s New Hand-Mounted Scanner Solution is Giving You (and Your Workers) One More Reason to Love Wearable Scanners
- by: Christine Weber
- December 07, 2021
- In the latest episode of That Supplies Show, we explain the qualities to look for when choosing thermal ribbons so you can keep operations running optimally through peak season – and all year long.
Winter is Coming. It’s Time to Break Out Your Thermal (Printing Supplies).
- by: Jose Tormo
- November 15, 2021
- Whether they work hard to protect communities or keep customers happy, your team will be excited to hear they’re getting new 5G and Wi-Fi 6E rugged tablets in 2022 to help keep them safe and on schedule.
Heard Your Favorite Zebra Tablet is Sold Out? Have No Fear. The New L10ax Windows® Rugged Tablets Will Soon Be Here.
- by: Your Edge Contributor
- November 05, 2021
- Workforce productivity is hanging in the balance, as is worker availability to respond when you need them to. Learn how to keep devices online and disruptions at bay for years to come.
The Five Phases of Rugged Device Lifecycle Management (and How They Impact Your Return on Investment)
- by: Alejandro Silva Barron
- November 02, 2021
- Zebra is introducing a new 10-inch VC8300 Android™ vehicle-mount computer that can give them what they want and need to stay safe and productive as workloads increase. (It’s freezer-friendly, too.)
If You’ve Been Thinking About Installing Rugged Tablets in Your Forklifts, Cranes or Container Bridges Because Operators Want or Need a Larger Touchscreen, Read This First.
- by: Christine Weber
- November 01, 2021
- In our latest episode of “That Supplies Show,” we reveal the real reason why your RFID reader might not be connecting with your label.
Not a Fan of Heavy Metal? Neither are Some RFID Readers. That’s Why You Need to Hear This.
- by: Nader Newman
- October 25, 2021
- With the amount of electronic “noise” growing in warehouses, factories, retail stores and other IoT-dependent facilities, urgent steps must be taken to mask Bluetooth channels and stabilize device connections.
Silence is Golden for Those Who Use Bluetooth®-Paired Devices to Stay Productive (Which is Most Workers Today)
- by: Paul Hilton
- October 21, 2021
- As we’ve learned, one small mistake early on can multiply tenfold when moving from one technology system to the next. That’s why we don’t stray from this process anymore – and you shouldn’t either.
Secrets to a Smooth System Migration: A Step-by-Step Guide for All Technology Owners, Operators and Overseers
- by: Your Edge Blog Team
- October 20, 2021
- Zebra’s Chief Security Officer explains how you can “Do Your Part and #BeCyberSmart” in this age of constant threats.
With Cyberattacks on the Rise, Security Strategies Must Change. Here’s What You Should Be Doing Now.
- by: Patrick Seidensticker
- October 19, 2021
- But they do need a computer they can bring with them everywhere they go – and the ease of a full-sized keyboard on occasion. That’s why rugged 2-in-1 tablets are in high demand right now.
Believe It or Not, Most Field-Based Workers Don’t Need or Want Laptops.
- by: Matt Petito
- October 08, 2021
- We knew the Zebra 3600 Series Ultra-Rugged Scanners were tough. But we found out their tolerance for drops, tumbles, water, and dust is even higher than we thought.
Here’s Proof You Should Never Underestimate Your Capabilities – Or Technology
- by: John Wirthlin
- September 09, 2021
- Regulatory mandates may drive manufacturers, distributors and others to improve track and trace. But compliance isn’t the only concern right now. People’s lives are at stake.
We Must Urgently Rethink How Pharmaceutical Supply Chains are Managed – and the Role RFID Plays
- by: Roger Chien
- September 07, 2021
- Even if it’s still working, your business doesn’t work the same way it did 10+ years ago when the G-Series was developed. Fortunately, there are several newer printers built to help you keep up with current and future demand, including the Zebra ZD421 and ZD621.
If You’re Still Using a Zebra G-Series Desktop Printer, It’s Probably Time for a New Printer. Here’s Why.
- by: Your Edge Blog Team
- September 03, 2021
- It’s all helping customers improve operational performance, say robotics automation experts Jim Lawton and Melonee Wise.
Exclusive Interview: The Real Reason Why Zebra Acquired Fetch Robotics
- by: Adam Arruda
- September 02, 2021
- Think of it as hiring a security guard to
Make This One Move Now to Keep Your Zebra Android™ Devices Well-Defended Against Millions of Threats and Automatically Updated for Years on End
- by: Richard Hudson
- September 01, 2021
- With Zebra Experience Centers starting to reopen around the world, we asked EMEA General Manager and Senior Vice President of Sales, Richard Hudson, to give us the scoop on what you can expect when you visit.
Say Hello to Zebra 2.0…in Person!
- by: Christine Weber
- August 30, 2021
- In our first episode of “That Supplies Show,” I sit down with Supplies Application Architect Kelly Breneisen to uncover what happens when you have a need for speed – and information – but your RFID chip’s memory is lacking.
How’s Your (RFID) Memory? Let’s Find Out.
- by: Rob Armstrong
- August 26, 2021
- It’s because app developers, IT teams, front-line workers, and operations managers can easily unlock Zebra DNA, a unique suite of software capabilities engineered into every Zebra device to keep them in their prime through every stage of life.
Ever Wonder Why Zebra Mobile Computers, Scanners or Printers are Just Easier to Deploy, Manage and Use Than Others? Or Why They Last Longer?
- by: Patrick Seidensticker
- August 17, 2021
- Though it may be tempting to let your workers use consumer-grade tablets, laptops or 2-in-1s in the field, warehouse, store or factory, there is more risk than potential reward in doing so. This is why.
Five Reasons Why Rugged Enterprise-Grade Tablets are Delivering a Stronger Return on Investment Right Now
- by: Your Edge Blog Team
- August 12, 2021
- Our experts break down each technology component forklift operators will need to navigate your facilities safely and efficiently, especially when things are hectic and deadlines are tight.
Ask the Expert: Can You Help Me Find the Right Computer, Mounting Configuration and Mobile Printer for My Material Handling Applications? There Are So Many Options on the Market.
- by: Lesly Gonzalez
- August 11, 2021
- Organizations must be able to do more with less. They must also find new ways to improve customer experiences and worker productivity. Now they can, thanks to the flexibility of the new Zebra TC52ax Android™ 11 Wi-Fi 6 mobile computer + Workstation Connect solution.
How to Turn Your Workers’ Mobile Devices into Desktop Workstations on Demand – and Why You Should Even Want To
- by: Your Edge Blog Team
- August 10, 2021
- With demand for patient consults and rapid response interventions on the rise, many healthcare systems are looking for ways to connect clinicians and extend care delivery beyond patient rooms – and even their four walls – without driving up costs.
The Future of Telehealth: “Virtual Appointments Aren’t Going Away, but the Real Opportunity to Improve Outcomes Lies in Virtual Clinician Collaboration”
- by: Bill Inzeo
- August 09, 2021
- It used to be standard practice for restaurateurs, retailers, and other companies to build and manage a “shared fleet” of mobile computers. Find out why this might be changing.
Ask the Expert: Should My Workers Be Sharing Corporate-Owned Devices? Or Should I Be Giving Them Each Their Own Personally Enabled Device?
- by: Matt Petito
- August 03, 2021
- What a barcode scanner can (and can’t) do directly impacts your business capabilities. Fortunately, the new Zebra DS3600-KD Ultra-Rugged Scanner can do – and tolerate – more than any other scanner in its class.
You Need an Indestructible Barcode Scanner to Manage Inventory (and Customer Expectations) in Today’s Fast-Paced World. But You Also Need a Keypad and Color Display. Here’s Why
- by: Nathan Clevenger
- July 26, 2021
- Zebra Data Services for RFID (finally) makes it financially and technically feasible for small and large enterprises to extract actionable intelligence from raw RFID-derived data.
It’s Here! Industry’s First Read-to-Cloud RFID API Now Available for Download
- by: Tom Schmidt
- July 21, 2021
- The mobility capabilities they need today may not be what they need tomorrow, yet they always need the right technology tools for the task at hand.
Four Reasons Why It May Be Smart for You to Rent or Buy Refurbished Mobile Devices for Your Workers Right Now
- by: Anthony Ambler
- July 20, 2021
- You can now run nine different tests workers to instantly self-diagnose everything from connectivity and battery charging errors to SD card issues. Learn more about the Device Diagnostic Tool on our blog.
Did You Know There’s a Simple “Stoplight” Test That Will Triage Most Zebra Mobile Device Issues on the Spot – Without Having to Call IT or Send It into the Repair Center?
- 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: Mark Wheeler
- June 30, 2021
- Through the more focused utilization of intelligence tools, you can create a “crystal ball” that helps you predict what may be coming based on current trends and adapt operations in an opportunistic manner.
Warehouse Maturity Model Phase 5: It’s Time to Become More Proactive with Performance Improvements
- by: Matt Rance
- June 16, 2021
- And the one thing that will almost always happen if you “opt out.”
Three Reasons Why Maintenance Plans are Always Worth the Money
- by: Gary Keeler
- June 15, 2021
- Learn about the best practices for developing and deploying game-changing software solutions that allow you to capitalize on inflection points and propel your business forward.
Catching Lightning: How to Use Custom Software to Solve Common Business Challenges
- by: Your Edge Contributor
- June 13, 2021
- Don’t wait for a system “failure” alert to assess the performance of your labeling strategy and solutions – especially if efficiency matters to your organization.
How to Apply “Lean” Principles to Your Labeling
- 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: Dan Quagliana
- June 09, 2021
- If it’s not, you might be missing out on key business insights.
Your Device Analytics Solution Should Be Able to Ingest and Analyze These 250 Different Types of Data (at a Minimum)
- by: Your Edge Contributor
- June 03, 2021
- Privacy and security should always be a priority. But boosting employee efficiency, even outside your facilities, can help protect your business – and their well-being – just as much. \
If Your Workers Want One Mobile Device for Both Professional and Personal Use, Corporate-Owned Devices with a Work Profile May Be an Ideal Device Management Solution
- 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: Jennifer Myers
- May 14, 2021
- The best way to boost workers’ productivity and efficiency is to strike the right balance of experience and skillsets across each shift. That’s only possible with insights from an intelligent workforce management system.
Three Reasons Why Warehouses and Distribution Center Managers Shouldn’t Even Attempt to Manage Labor Via Manual Methods Any More
- by: Rachel Adlard
- May 13, 2021
- Delivering an excellent customer service requires planning – and a lot of communication.
This is What Goes on Behind the Scenes to Ensure Your Front-Line Technology Implementations Go Smoothly
- by: Jim Bajzath
- May 11, 2021
- VisibilityIQ Foresight now supports printers and will allow you to generate and obtain operational insights from a single location.
This is the Easiest Way to Monitor the Performance of All Your Zebra Print DNA Printers
- 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 Blog Team
- May 04, 2021
- In this exclusive interview, we get the scoop on why so many smaller businesses are betting big on automation solutions right now and why Zebra is advising them to first adopt a more enterprise-like mobility strategy.
Meet One of Our Top Small- and Medium-Sized Business Technology Experts: Amanda Honig
- 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: Tim Kane
- April 15, 2021
- There is a lot that must happen throughout the day, and even after hours, to ensure vaccinations go smoothly.
Four More Reasons Why Getting the Right People, Processes and Technology in Place – at All Locations – Should Be a Priority for Vaccine Campaign Managers
- by: Your Edge Blog Team
- April 13, 2021
- There’s a lot of consumer excitement around 5G and Wi-Fi 6, but should businesses be as enthusiastic? Will CBRS and other private LTE network setups be a better solution for some? Get answers to these questions and more.
Ask the Expert: What’s Next in Wireless Technology? And How Will It Impact My Enterprise Mobility Strategy?
- by: Eileen Looi
- April 12, 2021
- Though traditional employment opportunities still exist, more companies are rethinking how they recruit talent.
Three Ways the “Gig Economy” is Changing the Professional Workforce Model
- 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: Tim Kane
- March 12, 2021
- Everyone wants to get more doses in arms. However, we first need to get more technology in vaccine administrators’ hands. This is why.
This One Change Could Help the COVID-19 Vaccination Process Go a Lot Smoother
- 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: Christine Weber
- March 05, 2021
- The need to prioritize patient safety, coupled with the simplicity of a barcode scan, make wristbands the ideal tool for patient verification and reporting.
Customers Have Bought More Than 3 Billion Zebra Wristbands in the Last Three Decades. Over 1 Billion Were Just in the Last Three Years. This is What’s Fueling Demand.
- 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: 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: David Beer
- February 18, 2021
- When travel stopped, the need for “on-site” support and service grew tremendously among organisations seeking to expand technology utilisation. So, Zebra found new ways to be there on the front lines.
How We’re Supporting Customers on the Ground Right Now, Even from a Distance, with Zebra Remote Expert
- 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: Graeme Simons
- February 01, 2021
- Our customers like that wearable technologies help keep workers’ hands free and heads up. But they love the fact that they also enable them to provide more “hands on/on site” support to remote workers.
We’ve Learned a Lot in the Last Year, Including the Real Purpose and Value of Rugged Head-Mounted Displays
- 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: 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: 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: Ritesh Gupta
- January 04, 2021
- The truth is that your business will only benefit from technology if your employees actually (know how to) use it.
Did You Know? There Is a Direct Correlation Between Your Training Investment and Your Return on Technology Investments
- by: Your Edge Contributor
- December 31, 2020
- Things seem to change by the minute these days. Yet, one thing is constant: warehouse operating models are evolving. Read our “diary” to see what a day in the life of a warehouse worker might look like in just a few years.
The Year is 2025, and This is What Has Become of the Warehouse
- by: Dieter Avella
- December 30, 2020
- How would we be doing if the COVID-19 pandemic had happened in 2010?
Technology Isn’t the Only Thing That’s Changed in the Past Decade. Our “Crisis Readiness” Has Too.
- by: Mark Wheeler
- December 23, 2020
- You must mobilize your field-based teams and those fulfilling orders within your four walls with the actionable intelligence needed to keep a long list of customers perfectly happy, even as they’re fighting through the realities of an imperfect world.
Three Ways That Technology Can Help Your Delivery Drivers Cover More Ground and Cater to More Customers Each Day
- 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: Mark Wheeler
- December 09, 2020
- Businesses of all sizes can benefit from sensor-based data capture solutions such as passive RFID and Bluetooth® Low Energy beacons as they start to build “systems of reality.”
Warehouse Maturity Model Phase Three: You Should Be Actively Seeking Out Sensing Technology
- by: Christine Weber
- November 11, 2020
- See how the right labels, when aligned with your workflows, help speed up processes, increase your throughput, and correctly route your goods. Watch the Masterclass replay for free now.
Did You Know That Your Label Is Probably the Reason Why Your Printer “Isn’t Working Right” or Your Workers Aren’t Productive?
- by: Ed Benforado
- November 09, 2020
- In fact, there are many ways that your field-based workers will benefit from these lightweight and well-connected Android 10 WWAN and WLAN rugged tablets. Let’s talk about a few.
Yes, It’s Possible for a Large-Screen Rugged Tablet to Be Small Enough to Be Carried in Hand (While Working on Foot) for Hours on End. The New 10” Android™ Zebra ET56 is Proof.
- by: Matt Hayes
- November 04, 2020
- Find out why you should be taking a closer look at this AI-based visual recognition technology if you want to be able to better sense, analyze and act on opportunities that can benefit your business.
Ask the Expert: What is Computer Vision? And Will It Really Give My Organization Better Visibility into Operations?
- by: Lee Gamble
- October 27, 2020
- Whether you choose the cellular data + Wi-Fi enabled Zebra MC2700 or the Wi-Fi-only MC2200, you’ll have the workflow features and flexibility you need to meet the needs of practically any worker, any app, anywhere for years to come.
These New Keypad + Touchscreen Mobile Computers Can Be Anything Your Small to Mid-Sized Business Wants or Needs Them to Be
- by: Your Edge Blog Team
- October 22, 2020
- In this exclusive podcast interview, you’ll hear how Zebra’s first-to-market rugged Android 10 leadership and ongoing development of future-ready Android mobility solutions are giving customers a competitive advantage.
Setting the Record Straight: Zebra Has Been Committed to Android for Years – and is Committing to Android for Several More.
- by: Your Edge Blog Team
- October 15, 2020
- Malicious acts aren’t the only thing you need to worry about. Employee mistakes can also lead to device and data breaches.
Ask the Expert: How Can My Organization Recognize and Defend Against Internal Security Threats?
- 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: Emily Cates
- October 13, 2020
- No matter what type of technology you’re investing in to support your business right now, or why you are committing such resources, you will want to take these steps to accelerate your time-to-value.
3 Surefire Ways to Maximize the ROI of a Turnkey Solution
- by: Your Edge Blog Team
- October 06, 2020
- As a Zebra board member, former Accenture CIO and volunteer firefighter, Frank Modruson has been both a benefactor and beneficiary of numerous enterprise technologies.
Podcast: CIO Hall of Famer Divulges the One Technology He Wishes He Had Invented
- by: Christine Weber
- October 05, 2020
- Zebra’s Printhead Protection Program makes it easy (and free) to keep your printheads – and, therefore, your printers – working optimally at all times.
If Your Printhead Fails, Work Stops. This is the Best Way to Prevent Both.
- by: Your Edge Blog Team
- October 02, 2020
- Fortunately, there are many strategies and tools that can be employed to eliminate vulnerabilities and minimize security risks as technology use increases. Listen to the podcast to learn more.
These are Today’s Top Enterprise Security Challenges, According to One CSO
- by: Your Edge Blog Team
- September 30, 2020
- And does Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT) make it easier to facilitate trusted data exchanges than a traditional blockchain? Experts from Zebra and IOTA answer these questions and more in a new podcast interview.
Ask the Experts: Is Blockchain Technology the Key to Simplifying – and Building Trust in – Cross-Border Trade?
- by: David Anon
- September 25, 2020
- Conflicts, economic crises and pandemics were responsible for innovations such as the radio, computer and GPS.
Six Technologies that Emerged (or Became Popular) in Difficult Times
- by: Your Edge Contributor
- September 24, 2020
- The right solution can help you control the cost, complexity and downtime of your business-critical mobile operations.
Four Factors to Consider When Choosing an Enterprise Mobility Management (EMM) Solution
- by: Your Edge Blog Team
- September 23, 2020
- Find out from two of Zebra’s experts how the circular economy model works and how it can economically benefit participants while boosting sustainability efforts.
Ask the Expert: What Is the Circular Economy? And Why Should I Get My Business in the “Loop”?
- by: Tom Bianculli
- September 09, 2020
- But it’s completely achievable! Here’s proof.
Modernizing Your Supply Chain without Disrupting Its Flow Is a Balancing Act
- by: Mark Zucherman
- September 03, 2020
- By having Managed print services, it can help having someone keep tabs on your thermal printer's performance and supplies.
How Managed Print Services Can Reduce Your Burden and Boost Your Return on Investment (ROI) for Your Entire Thermal Printing Solution, Including Supplies
- by: Your Edge Blog Team
- August 26, 2020
- Want a better way to track, trace, locate or count inventory, assets or even people within your supply chain or facilities? You may want to take a closer look at (low cost) UHF RFID technologies. Zebra’s RFID expert Chris Schaefer explains why.
Ask the Expert | What is RFID? And, More Specifically, What Is RAIN RFID?
- by: Christine Weber
- August 21, 2020
- As more sustainable supplies become available, it’s important to learn which ones can make the greatest impact on your printing applications.
Eco-friendly Supplies Are Gaining Traction Across the World. This is How and Why You Should Use Them in Your Business.
- by: Richard Thompson
- August 17, 2020
- Zebra has been partnering with several OEMs to help them quickly design, build and deploy kiosks around the world. Find out how we can help you get off to a strong start, too..
Kiosks are Becoming a Booming Business. This is How Your Business Can Take Advantage.
- by: Mark Zucherman
- August 05, 2020
- Want to take the burden of configuring, securing, monitoring and managing your thermal printers off your IT or operations team? Need a better way to replenish supplies inventory? You can now enlist the help of a Managed Print Services provider thanks to Zebra’s recent printer updates.
Now Available: A New Way to (Have Someone Else) Manage Your Thermal Printers
- by: Your Edge Blog Team
- August 03, 2020
- We’ve fully integrated Zebra’s Workforce Connect PTT Pro with BlueParrott headsets so that your workers can instantly call each other without having to pick up a device.
Your Wish is Our (Voice) Command: Hands-Free Push-to-Talk (PTT) Calling Now Available on All Android™ Devices…Including Zebra’s!
- 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: Mark Wheeler
- July 21, 2020
- Following a strategic framework such as Zebra’s Warehouse Maturity Model can help accelerate modernization during a time when an efficient supply chain is so important. We’ll detail the five phases of progression in this new mini-series.
A Sign of the Times: Warehouses are Maturing Quickly, but Not All at the Same Pace (and Not Necessarily as Fast as They Could or Should)
- 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: Alex Holdsworth
- July 13, 2020
- There are several ways that your Zebra industrial printer can be adapted to verify label compliance in-line with 100% confidence, during the actual printing process, to prevent production disruptions.
Want to Be 100% Sure You’re Printing Accurate Labels …Before They Come Off the Printer?
- by: Keith LeFebvre
- July 09, 2020
- Sometimes, mobile technology is the only way that workers can stay put where they are (and stay productive without constant interruption).
Does Your Business Need a Mobile RFID Printing Solution? This is How You’ll Know.
- by: Rychee Brown
- July 02, 2020
- Readiness requires real-time intelligence – and a secure mobile computer that can reliably deliver that intel.
Maintaining Military Air Power with Rugged Mobility on the Ground
- by: Bob Ashenbrenner
- June 29, 2020
- Why you should seek out third-party experts, leverage peer Insights for your next mobility project.
Don’t Fall Into the “Domain Transfer” Trap During Your Digital Transformation
- by: Alex Cooper
- June 02, 2020
- Now, more than ever, it is important to stop and assess your technology situation. But don’t buy anything until you can confirm it’s specifically built for the current emergency response environment.
Public Safety Needs to Mobilize Right Now – but It Must Be Done the Right Way
- by: Jennifer Springer
- May 29, 2020
- How does Zebra know if its solutions and services will really pay off for customers? We put them to work in our own global supply chain operations in the same way our customers would.
Stories from the Edge | Zebra4Zebra Program Serves as Proving Ground for Potential Use Cases and Return on Investment for Innovative Supply Chain Technology Solutions
- by: Alex Fryer
- May 18, 2020
- With the right APIs, it can be easy to extract valuable enterprise intelligence.
How Well Do You Know – Really Know – Your Business?
- by: Bob Ashenbrenner
- May 15, 2020
- First responders’ front-line heroics during the COVID-19 outbreak and other emergencies are made possible, in part, by the smart technology strategies and procurement actions behind the scenes.
Study: Public Safety Agencies Need to Speed Up Technology Adoption in Order to Overcome Some of the Greatest Operational Challenges of This Generation
- 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: Jordaan Williams
- April 29, 2020
- There is more that we can and should do for public safety professionals than simply pull over when the sirens go by. Now’s the time to send a letter, donate food or personal protective equipment and put our trust in these neighbors.
Thank You to the First Responders Next Door and Around the World
- by: Shohail Ahmed
- April 17, 2020
- Intelligent automation, IoT and 5G may have come on the scene at precisely the right time.
These are the Emerging Technologies That Can Help Workers, Customers Practice Social Distancing More Successfully
- by: Bob Ashenbrenner
- March 10, 2020
- One is not necessarily indicative of the other, as new Zebra “Future of Field Operations” report reveals.
New “Cost-Benefit” Considerations When Shopping for Field Mobility Solutions
- by: Your Edge Blog Team
- March 09, 2020
- Thorough disinfection of mobile computers, tablets, printers, scanners and other devices is critical to infection control in workplaces and public spaces. But there is a right and wrong way to do it.
Washing Your Hands is Important, but So is Cleaning the Devices that Your Hands Touch All Day Long
- by: Mike Zachman
- February 17, 2020
- Millions of devices are connected to the Internet of Things – and every single one of them must be secured. What’s the best way to do so? We ask Zebra’s security chief.
Study: More Companies Are Opening Up Their Networks to Share Data, But They’re Also Doing More to Lock Them Down
- by: Alex Cooper
- January 21, 2020
- Mobile technology has also empowered police officers to close out investigations faster and become more proactive in the community.
Stories from the Edge: Troy Police Department Says Tablets Ensure Officers are “Always Available”
- by: Your Edge Blog Team
- December 09, 2019
- These are the computing features and capabilities that most influence tablet performance and return on investment.
Ask the Expert: What Is the Best Way to Figure Out Which Rugged Tablet is “Best?”
- by: Your Edge Blog Team
- November 15, 2019
- We investigate the new inflection points driving the current rugged mobility reboot and their impact on your future-focused mobility investments.
Ask the Expert: Now That Android Tablets are Rugged and Enterprise Ready, Should I Even Be Considering a Windows Tablet for My Workers Anymore?
- 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: Bob Ashenbrenner
- October 17, 2019
- Who makes the call on which communications technologies emergency responders should use, especially if these same devices will likely be used for everyday activities?
Coordination is Key to Mobilizing First Responders in an Emergency. So, Should Public Sector Agencies Sync Up Their Mobility Strategies?
- by: Bob Ashenbrenner
- October 09, 2019
- Coordination between first and second responders requires constant communications, which requires reliable communications technology. But not all mobile devices can weather the storm, causing even the best-laid plans to fall apart in the aftermath.
Governments’ Emergency Response Plans are Only Effective If Emergency Responders Have the Means to Execute Them
- by: S. David Silk
- October 07, 2019
- See how this “assistive” technology solution can give you an even greater return on investment for the handheld mobile computers your workers already use every day.
4 Ways that Augmented Reality Can Help Your Field-Based Teams Better Help Your Customers (Today)
- by: Bob Ashenbrenner
- October 03, 2019
- Rugged tablets are teaming up with “eye-in-the-sky” technologies to inform response actions and provide relief on the ground.
Disasters, Drones and Developing the Future Capabilities for Mobile Workers and First Responders
- by: Christine Weber
- August 30, 2019
- Selecting the right RFID labels and inlays is critical if you want to secure the optimal return on your RFID investment
The One (Costly) Thing Most Companies Forget to Do When Deploying an RFID Solution
- by: Bob Ashenbrenner
- August 26, 2019
- Plus, Why You Should Care (and Ask) About the Design Techniques Used for Each HazLoc-Certified Rugged Tablet You’re Evaluating
Why a C1D2 or ATEX/IECEx Certification Should Spark More Interest Among Those in Explosive Work Environments
- 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: Your Edge Blog Team
- August 21, 2019
- And Is It a Smart Investment for My Company Right Now?
Ask the Expert: Is Artificial Intelligence as "Intelligent" as We're Led to Believe?
- by: Bob Ashenbrenner
- August 19, 2019
- Even Some Rugged Tablets are Too Risky to Take into These Potentially Explosive Environments
This is the Only Type of Mobile Device That’s Considered Safe to Use in Hazardous Locations
- by: Joe White
- August 12, 2019
- How to Ensure Your Devices (and Teams) Won't Go Dark in Emergency Situations
PSA: Just Because a Mobile Device Is Certified for “Priority and Pre-Emption” on a Dedicated Public Safety Network Doesn’t Mean It Is Suitable for Public Safety Use
- by: Your Edge Blog Team
- August 09, 2019
- Zebra’s Recent Acquisition of Profitect Has Many Wondering What These Business Analytics Buzzwords Mean
Ask the Expert: What is the Difference Between Prescriptive Analytics and Predictive Analytics?
- by: Bob Ashenbrenner
- August 08, 2019
- The first step is to understand a tablet, scanner or smartphone’s temperature tolerance.
How Airlines Can Avoid Mobile Technology Meltdowns on the Tarmac
- by: James Poulton
- August 05, 2019
- It’s Going to Be Hard to Define, Much Less Execute, a Sustainable Technology Strategy Without AI, IoT, Blockchain and More…
Let’s Dispel the Myth That “Disruptive Technologies” Will Actually Be Disruptive to Supply Chain Organizations
- by: Mark Wheeler
- July 31, 2019
- Plus, How to Know if You're Pairing Your Front-line Workers with the Right Robots (and Other Tech Tools)
“Co-Bots” are Working Alongside People in the Warehouse. But, Is It a Harmonious Union?
- by: Pat Narendra
- July 26, 2019
- AR-Enabled Enterprise Mobile Computers Help to Increase Worker Efficiency and Accuracy
Extending Augmented Reality (AR) Across the Enterprise
- by: Your Edge Blog Team
- July 12, 2019
- Plus, How Many Nits Do Your Mobile Workers Really Need to Read This Blog (or Any Detailed Document) on Their Rugged Tablet Right Now?
Ask the Expert: What Is a Nit? And What Is It Not?
- 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: Your Edge Blog Team
- July 03, 2019
- Though the principal they followed was the same – digitalize and mobilize workflows – their approach to achieving their goals was highly tailored to their operations and industries.
These Four Organizations are Proof That It Is Possible to Go Fully Paperless
- 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: Bob Ashenbrenner
- June 26, 2019
- Despite the availability of mobile technologies, many companies are still struggling to digitalize their workflows. These may be the reasons why.
Is It Really Possible for Businesses to Go Fully Paperless?
- by: Bob Ashenbrenner
- June 21, 2019
- Plus, Tips on How to Minimize the Risk of Failure on Your Next Mobility Project
Why the “Normalization of Risk” Can Put Your Organization, and Mobile Workers, at Risk
- by: Matt Kowalski
- June 10, 2019
- Zebra Gives Developers and Independent Software Vendors the Tools to Drive Better Business Outcomes Using Data and APIs with New Zebra Data Services™
The Next Frontier of Digital Transformation
- 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: Your Edge Blog Team
- May 22, 2019
- We “Ask the Expert” to explain the purpose, benefits and potential payoff of the “Internet of Things"
A Question of Intelligence: What Is IoT, Anyway?
- 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: Raj Chatterjee
- May 15, 2019
- But we did more than give this solution a new name. We added new predictive analytics capabilities, integrated more device performance data and improved the user experience to give you a greater return on your mobility investment.
Did You Hear? Zebra “Operational Visibility Services” is Now “Zebra VisibilityIQ™ Foresight”
- by: Bob Ashenbrenner
- May 14, 2019
- 3 reasons why you should evaluate TCO for your field operations technology every time
Putting the “Total” Back in Total Cost of Ownership – Part 2
- by: Drew Ehlers
- May 13, 2019
- We ask the experts to breakdown the real meaning of tech buzzwords and trends as part of a new FAQ series
What Is Blockchain Technology? And, Does It Deliver Any Real Business Benefits Today?
- by: Bob Ashenbrenner
- May 07, 2019
- 3 reasons why you should evaluate TCO for your field operations technology every time
Putting the “Total” Back in Total Cost of Ownership – Part 1
- by: Tom McNeela
- May 03, 2019
- Data shows worker productivity is increasingly disrupted by failing mobile device batteries
Do Not Get Caught Off-Guard, or Offline: Have a (Battery) Back-Up Plan
- by: Paul Norford
- April 29, 2019
- Strategies to engage younger employees and adapt on-the-job education efforts
The New Workforce Challenge: How Do We Train the Next Generation When They're Already Ahead?
- 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: Chris Sullivan
- April 17, 2019
- Best Practices Gleaned from Pilot Programs, Other Industry Initiatives Help Ensure Healthcare Innovation Efforts such as Ontario’s Bill 74 are Executed Flawlessly
Healthcare Modernization: What Local Governments Can Learn from Global Communities
- by: Chris Sullivan
- April 11, 2019
- Use of Advanced Technology Will Empower the Province to Better Serve Its Citizens
Ontario Aims to Build the “Healthcare System of the Future”
- by: Drew Ehlers
- April 09, 2019
- World IoT Day Celebrates the Versatility and Scalability of IoT Solutions, Demonstrates Their Ability to Help Accelerate Creation of Data-Powered Environments
Study: Enterprises are Embracing IoT Technologies to Increase Operational Intelligence
- by: Jim Hilton
- April 05, 2019
- New study reveals that only 60 percent of respondents have adopted a “mobile first” strategy
Why Your Field Operations Need Enterprise Mobile Technology
- by: Rob Puric
- April 04, 2019
- The events that led up to Zebra’s millionth-shipped TC5X and other noteworthy industry milestones
#ThrowbackThursday: When the Touch Computer Took Over (Part 2)
- 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: Rob Puric
- March 28, 2019
- The events that led up to Zebra’s millionth-shipped TC5X and other noteworthy industry milestones
#ThrowbackThursday: When the Touch Computer Took Over (Part 1)
- by: Bob Ashenbrenner
- March 28, 2019
- Want to recruit millennials and Gen Z into field service, manufacturing, and other industrial sectors? Show that you appreciate their (technology-reliant) skill sets.
This is What "Mobile" Work Looks Like to Digital Natives
- by: Therese Van Ryne
- March 21, 2019
- A Look Back at Zebra's First Innovation Symposium with Government, Industry and Academia
#ThrowbackThursday: The Birth of the "Intelligent Enterprise"
- 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
Want Our Bi-Weekly Blog Roundup?
Subscribe to Zebra's Blog
Prefer Real-Time Notifications?
Get the RSS feeds
Search the Blog
MOST RECENT
MOST POPULAR
Are You a Zebra Developer?
Find more technical discussions on our Developer Portal blog.
Reflexis is Now Part of Zebra Technologies
Visit the Reflexis blog for more retail, hospitality and banking-related insights.