Innovation
- by: Will Corns
- May 19, 2022
- Today’s supply chain operations are dynamic and data driven. But so are today’s industrial automation solutions, as we’ll prove to you in the new “Industrial Automation Insider” podcast series. The first episode is available now.
Machine Vision May Have a Storied Past, but It Is Giving Supply Chain Organizations Hope for a Better Future
- by: Nicholas Heenan
- May 16, 2022
- It only took a few minutes in a New Jersey manufacturing facility for this Wisconsinite to see why temperature monitoring solutions are hotter than ever in cold chains.
Inside Look: The Magic Behind Vaccine Vial Monitors and Other Temperature Sensing Technologies
- by: Therese Van Ryne
- May 11, 2022
- Oh, how far she’s come since her first robot, which was inspired by a 1980’s catalog and held together with household items. Hear about her journey (and her advice for future roboticists).
Melonee Wise is a Robot Ninja. But Did You Know She is Also the Latest Winner of the Engelberger Award, the “Nobel Prize of Robotics”?!
- by: Jennifer Myers
- May 10, 2022
- A new integration between the FourKites and Zebra Reflexis platforms can give you real-time visibility into actual arrival times so your receiving and stocking teams no longer have to sit around waiting to get to work.
Want to See the Real-Time Status of Inbound Deliveries or Receive Alerts When Trucks Will Be Early or Late? Now You Can – and So Can Your Front-Line Workers.
- by: Matt Kowalski
- April 26, 2022
- Dr. Biswa Sengupta and Charles Swope are well-known in tech circles for their life-changing creations, and they want you to know that patents aren’t the only way to make your intellectual property valuable. (As long as you protect it.)
These Two Inventors Have Over 2800 Citations in Public Works and 50 Patents Between Them – and Some Surprising Advice for Young Innovators About Intellectual Property Rights
- by: Your Edge Blog Team
- April 21, 2022
- As James Morley-Smith is starting to realize, technology users care less about the utility and more about the look and feel – and that’s influencing the way “user experiences” are engineered.
Building Enterprise Technology is an Emotional Business, Says a Top Product Designer
- by: Your Edge Blog Team
- April 20, 2022
- As we learn in this interview, it all comes down to security, flexibility and development capabilities for web-based apps.
Ask the Expert: Why Should I Use an Enterprise Browser for My Mobile Computers Instead of a Standard Internet Browser?
- by: Eric Malmed
- April 11, 2022
- More manufacturing, transportation, logistics, utility, and government operations now depend on RFID-generated data. That means workers need a reliable way to quickly capture and transmit that data.
Why Ultra-Rugged UHF RFID Sleds are Now an Ideal Option for Reading Tags in Industrial and Field Environments
- by: Your Edge Blog Team
- April 08, 2022
- Though we hear about the speed and latency benefits of 5G, there are lesser-known features such as “network slicing” that warrant more consideration by operational, engineering and IT decision-makers.
Ask the Expert: What Is 5G Network Slicing? And How Can It Improve My Business Applications?
- by: Your Edge Contributor
- April 04, 2022
- Learn more about an innovative tool helping make robotics and programming more accessible.
How FIRST® and Zebra Are Cracking the Code to Getting Kids Engaged in STEM
- by: Adam Petrus
- March 30, 2022
- Plus, my co-host and former NFL pro Hale Hentges helps me analyze who – and what – stood out at this year’s Combine as we prepare for the 2022 NFL Draft. Listen now.
Chalk Talk Episode #2: Did You Know RFID Technology Was Used to Track Player Movements During 2022 NFL Combine Drills? Find Out What That Means for This Year’s Recruits (and Future Scouting Decisions).
- by: John Wirthlin
- March 29, 2022
- That had many industry leaders worried at a recent conference. These are the takeaways and the actions we must take now, together, to get the right track and trace systems in place.
The Pharma Industry Isn’t Ready for the November 2023 DSCSA deadline and the FDA isn’t Budging.
- by: Dan Baldwin
- March 28, 2022
- Beyond the fact that the Zebra WS50 is the first rugged, enterprise-class device of its kind.
Zebra Just Revealed the World’s Smallest All-in-One Wearable Android™ Mobile Computer. This is Why It’s Such a Big Deal.
- by: Your Edge Blog Team
- March 24, 2022
- In this exclusive podcast interview, Ryan Wager says it’s not enough to perfect inbound, outbound or store floor processes. The key to success is controlling the outcome of every item from the loading dock to point of sale.
RevLogical CTO Explains Why and How His Company Rewrote the Book on Inventory Management
- by: Ken Bhella
- March 21, 2022
- With a Modular Solutions Architecture, you don’t have to modify your EMR app to access or analyze barcode-derived data in clinical or administrative workflows. Learn more about this flexible software ecosystem.
Why Every Healthcare IT Team Should Be Moving to the Modular Solutions Architecture for Barcode Scanning Platforms (Especially If New Barcode Applications are Needed and Remote Management Capabilities Matter)
- by: Matt Kowalski
- March 18, 2022
- If not, these are the top three things to know right now.
Have You Been Keeping Track of GS1 Traceability Standards?
- by: Laith Marmash
- March 09, 2022
- If you want a fully automated and compliant process, then yes! Learn how this technology can be used to validate label presence, positioning, quality and accuracy.
Is Machine Vision the Key to a Perfect Print-and-Apply Workflow?
- by: Shohail Ahmed
- March 02, 2022
- We’re working to reduce the carbon footprint of our products and solutions by “Redesigning, Renewing and Regenerating” – and you can too.
Unlimited Shades of Green: Practicing the Second Generation of the “Three R’s”
- by: Autaum Henderson
- February 18, 2022
- In fact, many of the comforts we enjoy today can be credited to Black inventors.
What Do the Gas Furnace, Hairbrush and Murphy Bed All Have in Common? They Were All Created by Black Innovators.
- by: Julie Johnson
- February 10, 2022
- Our decision is driven by many factors, but mostly by our commitment to doing what’s best for our customers.
Zebra Enterprise Mobile Devices Will Be Transitioning Directly from Android™ 11 To Android 13. Here’s Why.
- by: Your Edge Contributor
- January 31, 2022
- A proof-of-concept implementation between Zebra and itemit has hospital executives sold on a new approach to RFID asset tracking.
Off-the-Shelf (and Rentable) RFID Solutions Proving on Point for Small and Mid-Sized Businesses
- 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: Rob Armstrong
- January 21, 2022
- Not every problem has a clear solution. But there is always an alternative way.
This is What's Helping Us (as a Manufacturer) Manage Supply Chain Shortages and Slowdowns
- 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 13, 2022
- The one thing they have in common? They will all give you a better view of what’s happening upstream in the supply chain.
Back to Basics: Global Experts Say These Steps Could Expedite Retail’s Recovery in 2022
- 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: Chuck Wilson
- January 06, 2022
- Your existing labeling solution could start working at record speeds 24/7/365 once you drop in a Zebra ZE511 or ZE521.
These Two New Print Engines Will Really Rev Up Your Print-and-Apply Processes
- by: Suresh Menon
- December 20, 2021
- Groceryshop 2021 was filled with future-forward technology solutions. But our key takeaways were the lessons learned from the past two years.
Industry Insights: Grocery Stores are Becoming Smarter, and Grocers are Becoming Wiser
- by: Therese Van Ryne
- December 17, 2021
- Wizy.io’s innovation, combined with mobile, artificial intelligence (AI) and cloud technologies, helped SmartAID healthcare providers, relief workers, search and rescue teams, and field technicians save lives and alleviate suffering.
The Ingenuity of One Zebra Partner Has Helped Empower Over 7,000 Front-line Heroes Through Several Humanitarian Crises, Enabling Them to Reach Over One Million People in Need
- 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: Martin Murphy
- November 18, 2021
- It all comes down to how quickly and easily you can get food items properly labeled.
There’s an Easier Way to Comply with Natasha’s Law – and Introduce Click-and-Collect Services – in Food Service Settings
- by: Mark Delaney
- October 26, 2021
- Micro fulfillment technologies continue to evolve, and new deployments are happening every day. But when does it make sense from an ROI standpoint to dip your toe in the water?
Micro Fulfillment Centers are All the Rage Right Now. But Do They Make Sense for Every Retailer? These Are the Numbers to Run.
- by: S. David Silk
- October 22, 2021
- Some carriers are installing intelligent technology systems to track load team workflow activities and improve container utilization – and they’re getting an immediate (and sustainable) return on investment.
Need to Create More Capacity for Air Cargo and Optimize Fuel Consumption without Resizing Your Fleet? Here’s One Option.
- 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: Dan Quagliana
- October 01, 2021
- Well, technically, there are nearly 30 APIs available, so let’s get into the logistics of the Zebra VisibilityIQ™ software suite. (And give you a sneak peek at seven more APIs coming in October).
Want to Know When Mobile Device Batteries are Draining Excessively? Curious if Printers are Actually Printing? Hoping to Right Size Your Device Fleet Once and For All? There’s an API for That…and More!
- by: Caryn Scherer
- September 27, 2021
- American Barcode and RFID may be a small business, but owner, president, and CEO Mike Stryczek is a big proponent of putting customers’ success first.
Partner Perspectives: “Why Zebra Was One of My First Calls 24 Years Ago…and a Company I Still Call Almost Every Day”
- by: Paul Hilton
- September 27, 2021
- Manufacturers and distributors who take steps now to automate will help prepare entire supply chains for future demand. Those who don’t risk missing customers’ expectations and financial targets.
The Food & Beverage Industry Must Automate If It Wants to Stay Ahead of Consumer Demand and Challenges
- by: Your Edge Blog Team
- September 16, 2021
- Though at-home patient monitoring tools are still limited, two healthcare experts say remote patient monitoring is improving the quality of patient care in hospitals like never before.
The Rise of Remote Patient Monitoring: How Technology is Changing Caregiving as We Know it
- by: Jim Witherspoon
- September 14, 2021
- Machine vision and fixed industrial scanning systems must be so simple to use that every worker can operate them, regardless of tech savviness. They must also make it easier for people to make the right decisions.
Industrial Automation Isn’t a New Concept, But Engineers Are Now Designing Systems with a New Generation of Users – and Business Challenges – in Mind
- 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: 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: Alex Fryer
- August 31, 2021
- Recent hackathon paired university students with industry professionals to (virtually) solve one of the most complex challenges society faces today.
We’re (Literally) Hacking Away at the Next Brilliant Way to Verify Vaccine Certificates – and Address Other Urgent Real-World Needs
- 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: Your Edge Blog Team
- August 16, 2021
- Zebra has come a long way since its initial public offering on August 15, 1991, but our journey is far from over. Listen to the Your Edge podcast to find out where Chip Yager thinks Zebra is heading next.
What Will the “Next 30 Years” Look Like? And Will Robots Outnumber People Anytime Soon? We Sit Down with Zebra’s Vice President of Corporate Strategy to Find Out.
- by: Mark Delaney
- August 13, 2021
- Is there even a true “front of store” or “back of store” anymore?
Retail Insight: Why Workflows and Technologies Typically Reserved for the Warehouse are Making Their Way to the Front of Stores
- 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: 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: Mike Withers
- July 08, 2021
- A rise in omnichannel delivery models has ignited more interest in kiosk technology and innovation, creating new and exciting opportunities for OEMs operating across Asia Pacific.
There are Millions of Kiosks Across Asia, But There Still Aren’t Enough to Meet Shoppers’ (and Retailers’) Needs
- by: Your Edge Blog Team
- June 17, 2021
- Matt Van Bogart explains the growing customer demand for simple-to-use machine vision and fixed industrial scanning solutions and technology partners who can help solve process and quality control challenges.
Ask the Expert: Why Is Zebra Getting into the Industrial Automation Business? And What Role Will Channel Partners Play in this New Market?
- 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: Your Edge Blog Team
- May 28, 2021
- Find out what advice Suresh Menon has for organizations looking for a future-forward approach to tech decisions.
Meet the Expert Helping Retailers, Warehouse Operators, Banks and Healthcare Providers Rethink Their View of Technology
- by: Your Edge Blog Team
- May 18, 2021
- And what is the correlation between fixed industrial scanning and machine vision? We ask an expert to shed light on these hot industrial automation trends.
Ask the Expert: What is the Difference Between Machine Vision and Computer Vision?
- 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: Mark Delaney
- May 05, 2021
- Micro fulfillment is now a key part of retailers’ e-commerce strategy, and related technology investments are appearing on many retailers’ to-do lists. This is why.
The Pandemic Helped Build the Momentum Behind Micro Fulfillment Centers, but Something Else is Sustaining It
- 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: Nader Newman
- April 16, 2021
- Mobility DNA Wireless 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: 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: 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: Martin Murphy
- March 22, 2021
- Learn how two newly-released smartphone-like, enterprise-class computers can empower your staff to deliver the high-quality service customers expect.
New Category of Mobile Technology Can Help Create More Efficient and Engaging Quick Service Restaurant (QSR) Experiences
- 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: 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 Blog Team
- February 22, 2021
- All organizations need technology to operate in the current environment. They also need help determining which technology is best for their operating environment. We want to provide both.
Zebra’s Investing Heavily in the Asia-Pacific Region Right Now. This is Why.
- 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: Your Edge Blog Team
- February 12, 2021
- A panel of healthcare leaders provide their thoughts about the benefits, challenges and outcomes experienced thus far as well as the technology required to deliver quality care.
Ask the Experts: Telehealth Helped Sustained Patient Care During the Pandemic. But Will There Be Sustained Demand Once It’s Over?
- 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 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: 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 14, 2021
- That’s exactly what New Orleans Saints Coach Payton wanted to know a few years ago. So, he turned to Zebra Sports for personalized player data he could trust – and that he couldn’t find anywhere else.
What Does a Perfect Practice or Game Really Look Like for NFL Players?
- by: Suresh Menon
- January 13, 2021
- Companies’ task management and scheduling solutions will now work together to simplify work for retailers and their store associates.
Microsoft, Zebra and Reflexis Systems Collaborate to Seamlessly Connect Front-Line Workers at the Edge
- 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: 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: Your Edge Blog Team
- December 29, 2020
- Zebra board member Dick Keyser talks about the correlation he’s seen between actionable intelligence and mission success over the past 50+ years, especially in service-oriented environments.
Like Many Military Actions, Maintenance and Repair Operations Still Require Manual Intervention. But That’s Precisely Why Technology is Becoming Invaluable, Says One Expert.
- 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: Brian Wallace
- December 22, 2020
- Given the trends in branch traffic and the rise in digital banking, what technologies and strategies should banks consider to ensure they are getting the most from their branch network?
Envisioning the Role of Branches in a Digital Banking World
- by: Anders Gustafsson
- December 21, 2020
- And that gives us hope that both industries and individuals will have the means to recover and prosper in the coming months.
2020 May Not Have Been the Year We All Hoped for, But We Still Accomplished Remarkable Feats, Proving Just How Resilient We Can Be
- 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: Mark Thomson
- December 16, 2020
- New Zebra study reveals that retailers are implementing technology at an accelerated pace right now in an effort to accommodate more in-store foot traffic and expand online fulfillment capabilities.
Consumers Aren’t the Only Ones Shopping for the Hottest Tech This Holiday Season
- by: John Panek
- December 14, 2020
- Find out how a virtual executive briefing can provide actionable insights for your business as you begin to plan and execute your technology strategies.
Looking for Ways to Gain a Competitive Edge in 2021 and Beyond? Take a (Virtual) Tour of the Zebra Experience Center and Talk with Technologists Who Know Your Business
- 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: Your Edge Blog Team
- November 12, 2020
- Zebra board member, Ross Manire, talks about the operational, financial and technological changes that companies must manage in the evolving economic climate.
Ask the Expert: Has COVID-19 Impacted Corporate Auditing Requirements?
- 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: Your Edge Blog Team
- November 06, 2020
- What better way to celebrate National STEM & STEAM Day than with an exclusive interview with one of the women who has helped to lead the Great Android™ Migration within multiple businesses all around the world.
Meet Julie Johnson, One of the Most Notable Women in STEM
- 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: Your Edge Contributor
- October 30, 2020
- New study confirms that a mere 20% of consumers, on average, place complete trust in the industry to ensure food and beverage safety.
The Food Industry is Facing More Than a Supply Chain Crisis. It’s Facing a Safety Crisis. That’s Why Track and Trace Tech Investments are Urgently Needed.
- 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: 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: S. David Silk
- October 07, 2020
- Spoiler alert: it is! But only if you can see, analyze and make changes to what’s happening inside those trailers and containers, in real time, during loading and unloading.
Is It Possible to Ship More Goods Using Fewer Trucks and Containers? And Without Causing More CO2 Emissions?
- 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: Mark Jolley
- October 01, 2020
- Zebra is giving you the chance to trade in all of your old fixed RFID readers (from any manufacturer) for new state-of-the-art Zebra RAIN RFID readers...but only until 31 December 2020.
Ready to Upgrade Your Fixed RFID Reader? If You’re in EMEA, You’ll Want to Get Involved in Our Transfer Window to Save Big.
- 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: Rikki Jennings
- September 29, 2020
- The winners of our “International Year of the Nurse and Midwife” innovation contest share the technology solutions that they believe could be most impactful in every region of the world.
What Is It Going to Take to Deliver the “Right Patient Care at the Right Time” Every Time? These Nurses Have Some Ideas.
- 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 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: Mark Wheeler
- September 22, 2020
- Every warehouse needs to empower workers to do more and move faster without making more mistakes, regardless of size. Making these small changes to your technology toolkit can make a big impact on individual and team capabilities when time is of the essence (and money is tight).
Warehouse Maturity Model Phase Two: Achieve Greater Team Productivity and Workflow Conformity
- 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: 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: 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 Contributor
- August 04, 2020
- More retailers are learning how machine learning algorithms can be used to maximize the return on their self-scanning solutions and optimize the scan-and-go shopping experience to match consumer expectations.
Is Artificial Intelligence the Answer to Improving the Self-Scanning Experience in Offline Retail Environments?
- by: Your Edge Blog Team
- July 29, 2020
- Chief Technology Officer Tom Bianculli explains what makes Zebra’s “culture of innovation” so different from other technology companies and so impactful for customers, partners and employees.
Fast Company Just Named Zebra One Of the “2020 Best Workplaces for Innovators.” Here’s Why.
- 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: Rikki Jennings
- July 14, 2020
- As one U.S. genomics lab learned when it started testing virus specimens, it’s not just about automating workflows, but utilizing the right technology solutions to do so.
Clinical Laboratories are Turning to Scanning and Printing Solutions to Expand Diagnostic Testing Capabilities as COVID-19 Demands Surge
- 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: David Turturro
- July 07, 2020
- The Zebra MP7000 multi-plane imager now available with a high-resolution color camera that supports new applications to speed up produce scans and improve checkout accuracy.
The Checkout Process Just Became More Colorful – and Much Faster – at Grocery and Retail Stores
- 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: Mike Maris
- June 24, 2020
- Mexico’s largest rail operator demonstrates what is possible with Smart Logistics system.
American Railroads on Track to Set Mobile Technology Standards for Global Industry
- by: Jennifer Springer
- June 11, 2020
- New software application helps warehouse operators, manufacturers and other employers improve social distancing compliance and contact tracing while maintaining employee privacy.
Are Your Workers Getting Too Close to One Another? This New Mobility Solution Will Alert Them to Step Back (and Help You Take Action When Needed)
- by: Your Edge Blog Team
- June 04, 2020
- With many companies struggling to recruit and retain workers, the last thing they want to do is scare away highly skilled humans. Fortunately, smart robots are here to help keep workers happy.
Ask the Expert: Will Intelligent Automation Help or Hurt Me as a [Warehouse/Retail/Manufacturing] Worker?
- 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: 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: Rikki Jennings
- May 12, 2020
- Tell us how you think technology could help you better deliver the “Right Patient Care at the Right Time.”
Calling All Current and Future Nurses: If You Want to Challenge the Status Quo, and Possibly Win a Scholarship, Read This
- 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: Your Edge Blog Team
- May 05, 2020
- Zebra’s new Philippine country advisor Jason Low answers some of your burning questions about current business and technology trends, as well as Zebra’s plans in the region.
Ask the Expert: What is Driving Digital Transformation in the Philippines Today?
- 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: 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: Tom Bianculli
- February 10, 2020
- This is one of the many questions that will be answered as shared intelligence, better-synced workflows become the priority for global supply chains.
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What is the Key to Perfect Supply Chain Orchestration? (Has Anyone Figured It Out?)
- by: Your Edge Contributor
- January 08, 2020
- Technology expertise is just one quality to consider. Shared ambitions and creative problem solving can be just as important.
Want to Give Your Distributed Enterprise an Advantage at the Edge? Find the Right Partner!
- by: Your Edge Blog Team
- December 16, 2019
- His work is legendary in the AIDC community. But his legacy has made a significant mark on every one of our lives, whether we realize it or not.
Remembering the Man Who Barcoded the World: A Tribute to George J. Laurer
- by: Your Edge Blog Team
- December 02, 2019
- Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning and Deep Learning are all related but not exactly the same.
Ask the Expert: Is There a Difference Between Machine Learning and Deep Learning?
- by: Brian Munroe
- November 22, 2019
- I know what you are thinking: what does it mean to do something without doing that thing? We’ll get there soon enough.
Getting into the WMS Business without “Getting into the WMS Business”
- by: S. David Silk
- November 19, 2019
- This project is proof that collaborative innovation is the key to extracting “value” from a far-sighted “vision.”
How a Transportation & Logistics Customer Helped Us “See” a Different Dimension to Mobile Dimensioning
- by: Your Edge Blog Team
- November 18, 2019
- Find out why you should care (a lot) about this new Android security and hardware control feature. And why you should use it!
OEMConfig May be New, But Experts Say It’s Already Making a Big Impact on Android Devices
- 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: Therese Van Ryne
- October 15, 2019
- Plus: Zebra’s 2019 Intelligent Enterprise Index reveals the most aggressive year-over-year growth in IoT investments yet. Global Futurist Drew Ehlers dissects the reasons why in a new video.
Are You Smarter Than the Average Company? New Tool Helps You Assess Your Enterprise’s “Intelligence”
- by: Your Edge Blog Team
- October 14, 2019
- CFO Olivier Leonetti and CMO Jeff Schmitz Talk About Everything from Acquisitions to Enterprise Asset Intelligence, Including the One “Asset” That’s Making the Biggest Impact on the Company’s Success Right Now
Exclusive Interview with Two of Zebra’s Top Execs: “What’s Really Driving Our Growth”
- 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: Your Edge Blog Team
- October 01, 2019
- Ready to ditch handheld mobile devices in favor of this hands-free solution? Not so fast, says this technology expert.
Heads up! Wearable Heads-Up Displays are Coming to a Warehouse Near You
- by: Your Edge Blog Team
- September 23, 2019
- Drew Ehlers Dispels Rumors about What He Can and Can’t Foresee for Customers, Reveals Today’s Technology Game Changers and Cheers for His Favorite NFL Team in Exclusive New Interview
Podcast: Zebra’s New Global Futurist Gives His Perspective on “What’s Possible”
- by: Darren Russell
- September 16, 2019
- Mobility and locationing solutions come together to help to curb the “lost luggage” epidemic
Travelers’ Next Technology Destination? Smarter Baggage Tracking
- by: Jeff Stark
- September 11, 2019
- Don’t make any changes to your 4G mobility strategy before hearing what Qualcomm Technologies’ Jeff Lorbeck had to say at TED.
#NextWave: 5G Is Coming. (Some Claim It’s Already Here.) Are You Ready?
- 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: 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: 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: Tom Boehm
- July 17, 2019
- Why Zebra is Going Global with FIRST Robotics
Stories from the Edge: The Universal Language of Collaboration
- 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: Mark Wheeler
- June 28, 2019
- Industry leaders say it’s only going to get harder to recruit warehouse workers in the next five years, but they’re launching several new initiatives to (hopefully) overcome such labor constraints.
New Study: Finding a Job in Warehousing is Easy Right Now. Finding Workers to Fill Those Jobs…Not So Much.
- 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: 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: 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: Matt Kowalski
- May 28, 2019
- How Zebra Helped Me Turn a Pipe Dream into a Patent
The Incredulous Inventor
- by: Your Edge Blog Team
- May 23, 2019
- Ed Barkan’s Innovative Spirit, Clever Engineering and Nearly 300 AIDC Patents Have Made All of Our Jobs Easier
#ThrowbackThursday: Meet the Zebra (and AIDC Industry Legend) Who Designed the First Handheld Scanner – and the Scanner You Probably Have in Your Hand Right Now
- 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: 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: Cuneyt Taskiran
- May 01, 2019
- How 3D Sensors Are Transforming the Transportation and Logistics Industry
This One Technology is Delivering a Solution to “The Parcel Problem”
- by: Mark Jolley
- April 30, 2019
- 4 ways this advanced technology is improving the shopping experience
Augmented Reality is Becoming a Retail Reality
- 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: 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: 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: 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: Bob Sanders
- March 25, 2019
- How Zebra is Taking Action, Encouraging Others to Follow Suit
Pro-Technology Government, Industry Policies Benefit Small and Mid-Size Manufacturers
- 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: John Pollard
- March 20, 2019
- An inside look at how Zebra is partnering with America’s beloved professional football league to enhance the player, coach and fan experience through technology at the edge (and on the field.)
Five Years Ago, a Nickel-Sized RFID Sensor Changed the NFL Forever
- by: Tom Moore
- March 06, 2019
- Many retailers face challenges in staying relevant while remaining cost effective.
#NextWave: What Retailers Must Do to Stay Relevant in the "Now Economy"
- 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: 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
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