About Zebra
Zebra Shows You What’s Important, What’s Critical and What’s Next
You may not always see Zebra, but Zebra solutions can be found working behind the scenes in many industries around the world. Ensuring every asset and worker on the edge is visible. Connecting them to the data they need. Guiding them with clear and accurate insights for the best next action. And optimizing workflows, operations, and decisions in real time for efficient, impactful results.
We empower the front line of business in retail/ecommerce, manufacturing, transportation and logistics, healthcare, public sector and other industries to achieve a performance edge.
With more than 10,000 partners across 100 countries, we provide better visibility through industry-tailored, end-to-end solutions that intelligently connect people, assets and data to help our customers make business-critical decisions.
Across the globe, where businesses and people find their edge, Zebra is there.
Year Founded: 1969
Channel Partners: 10,000+
Employees: ∼8,800
Patents: 5,300+
Global Offices 128+ in 54 countries
Zebra Portfolio: Specialty printing and supplies, barcode scanning, mobile computing and rugged tablets, RFID and real-time location systems (RTLS), intelligent workforce management and execution solutions, data services and prescriptive analytics, support managed and professional services, intelligent automation systems
Vision and Leadership
"We are living in an on-demand economy where organizations must digitize their operations to compete. The pace of change is accelerating. We are the pioneers at the edge of the enterprise and we are investing in innovations to empower front-line performance so brands can deliver differentiated service and care to thrive into the future."
- Anders Gustafsson Chief Executive Officer
Resources
1969: Founded as Data Specialties by Ed Kaplan and Gary Cless
1982: First barcode printer
1986: First thermal printer for on-demand barcode labeling; changed company name to Zebra Technologies
1991: First laser-scannable two-dimensional barcode; initial public offering (NASDAQ-ZBRA)
1997: First wearable computer
1998: Merged with Eltron International, a provider of desktop and photo ID card printers
2000: Acquired Comtec Information Systems, a provider of wireless mobile printers
2004: First rugged RFID handheld; first enterprise Digital Assistant
2007: Anders Gustafsson appointed CEO; acquired WhereNet player tracking
2008: First mobile RFID printing solutions
2013: Introduced Zebra Sports solution; acquired Hart Systems; first IoT platform for enterprise; first smart environment for thermal printers (Link-OS)
2014: Announced agreement to purchase the Motorola Solutions’ Enterprise Business
2015: New brand as combined company; acquired ITR Mobility (iFactr); only migration path to modern OS for legacy Windows application
2016: First all-touch Android inventory solution
2017: Introduced breakthrough Zebra Savanna™ data intelligence platform; Collaboration with NFL and Wilson Sporting Goods to track players and game footballs
2018: Acquired Xplore Technologies Corporation, an innovative developer of semi-, fully- and ultra-rugged tablets, 2-in-1 laptops, and a range of performance matched accessories; and Temptime Corporation, a developer and manufacturer of temperature monitoring solutions for mission-critical applications in the healthcare industry
2019: Acquired Profitect Inc., a leading provider of prescriptive analytics for the retail and consumer packaged goods (CPG) industries, and Cortexica Visions Systems, Ltd., a London-headquartered leader in business-to-business (B2B) computer vision-based artificial intelligence (AI) solutions; introduced SmartSight intelligent automation system for retail
2020: Acquired Reflexis, a leading provider of intelligent workforce management, execution, and communication solutions for organizations in the retail, food service, hospitality and banking industries
Awards
As the pioneer at the edge of the enterprise, Zebra Technologies serves thousands of customers including many of the world's top companies. We build and deliver edge technologies that enable businesses to intelligently connect assets, data and people. We are pleased to receive industry awards for our efforts such as the following recognition.
Top Employer
Zebra Technologies was named to Forbes’ America’s Best Employers for the sixth year in recognition of our commitment to our employees and culture.
Trusted Innovator
Zebra Technologies ranked #1 among top companies in the technology industry based on trust by customers, investors and employees. As a responsible corporate citizen, Zebra is committed to strong corporate governance practices and environmental and social initiatives that benefit all stakeholders.
Top Channel Partner Program
Zebra Technologies received CRN’s 5-star rating for the sixth consecutive year based on our commitment to our partners globally who are among the most knowledgeable and competent in the industry.
Corporate Social Responsibility
Giving Back with the Gift of Education
Our support of Bernie’s Book Bank expands our engagement in education while helping local communities where we live and work.
Zebra Technologies’ Focus on Corporate Social Responsibility
At Zebra, our Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) activities include operating our business in an ethical manner, protecting the environment through the eco-friendly design and manufacturing of our products and solutions, and the adoption of sustainable measures in our services and supply chain operations. We also engage and invest in the communities where we live and work. We invite you to learn more about our progress.
Bring Your Performance Edge to Zebra
You are hardworking, brave, and bold. You are an innovator with creative ideas. You are looking for a place to bring your unique edge, while getting the opportunity to sharpen it. You should apply for a role at Zebra.
Success requires more than just desire. It demands a performance edge, and Zebra empowers you to reach out and capture it. We are looking for team members who work hard to focus their unique talents while collaborating to reach a shared goal. We want those who appreciate being empowered and are brave enough to embrace it. We want people to boldly build something never before thought possible, but do it in a way that stays true to the spirit of Zebra.
It’s an exciting time to be at Zebra, and we hope you’ll contact us about areas where you can make a difference as we transform the world to be better, faster, smarter. Apply today.
Corporate and International Headquarters
Zebra Technologies Corporation
Corporate and International Headquarters
3 Overlook Point Lincolnshire, Illinois 60069 USA
Phone: +1 847 634 6700
Toll-free: +1 866 230 9494
Fax: +1 847 913 8766
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