Zebra Nation
- by: Rob Armstrong
- January 04, 2022
- We also want front-line workers to know that Zebras will always have their backs – and stand side-by-side with them through thick and thin, solving problems and easing their workload when possible.
Our Hope for 2022: That All the Hard Work Put Forth Last Year Makes This Year 100 Times Easier
- by: Therese Van Ryne
- December 28, 2021
- In her Q4 Action report, Natalie Bodus talks about Zebra’s measured progress toward building a culture of belonging and explains how to identify and eliminate performative actions to become a better ally to employees, customers, and community members.
Inclusion & Diversity Expert: Why Every Company Needs to Assess Its “Performance”
- by: Your Edge Blog Team
- December 22, 2021
- Brilliant ideas and tangible solutions from Zebra partners like ICO Innovative Computer are helping front-line heroes provide fast, trustworthy access control so we can all feel comfortable gathering again.
As We Return to Stadiums, Schools and Other Social Settings, Let’s Remember to Thank the People Who are Making It Possible (and Safe)
- 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: Bruce Henderson
- December 09, 2021
- This is why we ride – and increased our support for the annual Great Cycle Challenge even more.
Cycling for a “Wheelie” Great Cause: Team Zebra Raises More Than US$75K for Children’s Cancer Research Fund
- by: Therese Van Ryne
- December 03, 2021
- Find out how a group of software engineers was able to rally an entire industry to help front-line healthcare heroes during the pandemic.
We Have Thousands of Reasons to Be Grateful for 3D Printers – and Partners Like StayLinked
- by: Natalie Bodus
- December 01, 2021
- In this exclusive interview, one of Crain’s Chicago’s Most Notable Executives in Marketing teaches us what it really means to chase our dreams and serve with purpose.
Celebrating the One-Year Anniversary of Our Children’s Book, “Zippy’s Special Gift” with Author, Therese Van Ryne
- by: Alex Holdsworth
- November 30, 2021
- It’s pure joy when companies like Zebra follow through on their commitments to inclusion and diversity – and extend their support of the LGBTQ+ community beyond their four walls.
Why Sponsorship is a Powerful Form of Allyship: “I’m Finally Back Where I Belong (on the Rugby Field)”
- by: Anders Gustafsson
- November 23, 2021
- It was a striking moment that reminded me just how fortunate we are at Zebra.
This Is What It Was Like Ringing the Bell
- by: Therese Van Ryne
- November 10, 2021
- In an exclusive interview, Todd Virgil reveals how just six years in the U.S. Air Force helped him build a 20+-year career in the private sector and become a top executive at a Fortune 1000 company.
“The Surprising Ways My Military Service Prepared Me for a Successful Career in the Private Sector”
- by: Tom Boehm
- November 09, 2021
- Learn more about why businesses need to invest more in STEM education – and start even earlier than college.
Why We’re Supporting Youth STEM Initiatives (and You Should Too)
- by: Natalie Bodus
- October 28, 2021
- We must all do more to make the workplace – and the world – more accessible to people of all abilities.
Diversity Works: Employing People with Disabilities Improves Everyone’s Lives
- by: Therese Van Ryne
- October 13, 2021
- Read on to learn how Zebra employees in Mexico are honoring their country with volunteerism.
Hispanic Heritage Month: Empowering the Next Generation to Carry a Legacy of Love
- by: Laura Kennedy
- October 11, 2021
- October 11 may be celebrated as National Coming Out Day in a few countries. But the bravery, authenticity and acceptance of the LGBTQ+ community should be celebrated on a global scale, every day.
It’s Not Easy to Come Out for the First Time. Or the 100th Time. But We Can’t Hide Who We Are Anymore.
- by: Your Edge Blog Team
- October 07, 2021
- Zebra just acquired antuit.ai. Find out how that move could help retailers, consumer packaged goods (CPG) companies and possibly even healthcare organizations predict the future.
Zebra Just Acquired Its Third Software-as-a-Service Company in Two Years. What’s Going On?!
- by: John Kelly
- October 04, 2021
- As a Zebra partner, Anadtek Information Technologies could significantly increase the number of transactional deals it closes each year. But it focuses instead on giving customers time and advice – and that has paid off.
From One Entrepreneur to Another: "Know Your Consultative Worth"
- by: Natalie Bodus
- September 30, 2021
- These are the best practices my team relies on to attract diverse talent, create an equitable company culture and elevate Zebra as a top workplace.
Inclusion and Diversity Action Report: What Zebra Has Been Doing to Bring More Diverse Perspectives to Customer Projects
- 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: Your Edge Blog Team
- September 23, 2021
- When Zebra decided to overhaul its channel program five years ago, we had one goal in mind: give partners what they need to succeed. This is what we’ve been doing to accomplish that mission.
The Past, Present and Future of Zebra’s PartnerConnect Program
- by: Monica Kielawa
- September 20, 2021
- Find out how we can all better celebrate the beauty of Hispanic traditions and help nurture the growth of the next generation.
Two Inclusion and Diversity Champions Share Truths of the Latinx Experience on the Journey for Greater Empowerment
- by: Dan Jaquint
- September 10, 2021
- Find out how he honors those who lost their lives and offers support to their loved ones.
September 11, 2001, Remembered: A Conversation with Volunteer Firefighter David Singer
- 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: Therese Van Ryne
- August 26, 2021
- Nearly 200 Zebras in 11 countries stepped up to help local heroes fulfill their missions and fill others’ hearts with joy.
Doing Well by Doing Good: See How We Helped Restore Communities During Zebra’s Second Annual #GlobalWeekofService
- 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 24, 2021
- As one of the “Original Zebras”, Gene knows just how much Zebra Supplies influence the value of its printing, RFID, and temperature-sensing solutions – and the company as a whole.
Stuck on You: Gene Hofer Reveals Why He Has Dedicated the Last 30+ Years to Improving Zebra’s Labeling and Supplies Solutions
- by: Your Edge Blog Team
- August 20, 2021
- In this exclusive interview, Greg Buzek, founder and president of retail analyst firm IHL Group, reveals how his prolific career has fueled his philanthropic mission with RetailROI, a nonprofit he co-founded to help orphans around the world.
Doing Well by Doing Good: How You Can Leverage Your Professional Experience for Philanthropic Purposes (According to Someone Who Has)
- by: Therese Van Ryne
- August 18, 2021
- Tell us how you’ve been helping to restore our front-line heroes during the pandemic and we could make a $5,000 donation in your name as part of our Doing Well by Doing Good campaign.
Attention Zebra Partners: We Want to Honor Your Contributions to Local Communities
- 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: Your Edge Blog Team
- August 13, 2021
- Find out why he has stuck with “The Herd” for so long and the one thing he would put in a time capsule if he could.
As One of the Last “Original” Zebras, Tom Zwier Will Be the First to Tell You a Lot Has Changed Since Zebra Went Public 30 Years Ago. But He’s Proud a Few Things Never Did.
- by: Your Edge Blog Team
- July 30, 2021
- Refining processes and improving operational execution is key to both individual and corporate growth.
Zebra CFO Nate Winters and CFO Thought Leaders Podcast Host Jack Sweeney Talk About “Minding Your Workflows”
- by: Your Edge Blog Team
- July 29, 2021
- The experiences have been rewarding. The insight gained next level. Tune in to this National Intern Day podcast as Nicole Hurowitz, Natalie Koenig and Justin Ethithara chronicle their 12-week adventure in 30 minutes time.
Hear it From the Herd: Three Zebra Interns Take the Stage to Share their Summer Journeys with the World
- by: Monica Kielawa
- July 23, 2021
- Hear how two recent college graduates have been empowered to find the right career path and accelerate their personal and professional growth since entering Zebra’s hands-on Finance Development Program.
The Most Valuable Gift You Could Give to Young Professionals is Right Under Your Nose
- 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: Your Edge Blog Team
- July 19, 2021
- Many women are afraid to be candid about their mental health struggles, especially in the Asia Pacific (APAC) region. But you can be an ally for those emotionally affected by the pandemic and burdened by other personal and cultural afflictions.
It’s Time to Destigmatize Women’s Mental Health, Especially Within the Asian Community. Here’s How Companies Can Help.
- by: Therese Van Ryne
- July 12, 2021
- Front-line workers have been our backbone during these challenging and uncertain times. Join us as we step up to give back to these hardworking individuals.
Help Us Restore Our Local Heroes and Communities During the 2021 #GlobalWeekofService
- by: Anders Gustafsson
- July 06, 2021
- See just how much Zebra employees, partners and customers have accomplished together in a few short months and learn about the positive impacts they’re making in the world through the power of innovation.
Winning in 2021: Meet Some of the Customers, Partners, and Employees Who are Delivering a Performance Edge and Changing How Business is Done.
- by: Jeff White
- July 02, 2021
- July may be International Plastic Bag Free Day, but Zebra is committed to reducing our use of plastic bags and shrink wrap every day from here forward. This is why.
Is It Really Possible for Supply Chain Companies to Go Plastic Free? We’re Not Sure, but We Should Try.
- by: Your Edge Blog Team
- July 01, 2021
- Hear how Therese Van Ryne’s live reading of her inspirational children’s book, “Zippy’s Special Gift,” supported Bernie’s Book Bank to empower thousands of children to realize and celebrate their own special gifts.
A Special Gift on a Special Day: Storybook Festival Shares Stories of Love and Acceptance with Children
- by: Natalie Bodus
- June 29, 2021
- In this exclusive video chat, Tami Froese explains how Zebra’s inclusive procurement practices have improved outcomes for the company, its customers and global communities – and how they can be replicated by others for the benefit of all.
Expert: “Greater Inclusion and Diversity Can Change Everything, Including Both Supplier and Supply Chain Resilience”
- by: Your Edge Blog Team
- June 04, 2021
- Find out how members of Zebra’s Green Product Council are celebrating World Environment Day – and working to reduce the environmental impact of technology every other day of the year.
Meet the Experts on a Mission to Protect Our Planet…One Mobile Device at a Time
- by: Your Edge Blog Team
- June 01, 2021
- Deanna Self has proven anything is possible with a little creativity, compassion and drive.
Meet the Supply Chain Champion Who Is Focused on Bringing Her Authentic Self to Work Every Day – and Helping Others Do the Same
- by: Your Edge Blog Team
- May 24, 2021
- For the next three months, interns from 20 different states will log in to virtually work with – and learn from – some of the most seasoned experts in their fields.
Have You Heard? Zebra is Getting Ready to Welcome Over 100 New Young Professional to Its Herd This Week
- by: Your Edge Blog Team
- May 19, 2021
- Learn how you can help the Asian and Pacific Islander communities celebrate – and protect – their heritage. Xenophobia may stem from deep-rooted biases, but that doesn’t mean we should just let it continue.
Meet the Champion: Why Rachel Fabugais is Stepping Up to Help Asians All Around the World Stand Up to Hate
- by: Therese Van Ryne
- May 09, 2021
- Find out how Zebra is working with Direct Relief and other NGOs to get more life-saving resources to India’s citizens and healthcare providers.
COVID-19 is Hitting India Hard, and Millions of People Need Our Help Right Now
- by: Your Edge Blog Team
- April 30, 2021
- The seemingly small, but intentional, steps we take to foster even greater inclusion and diversity are so critical to the personal growth and professional success of those across Zebra Nation.
Inclusion and Diversity Action Report: We’ve Spent the Last Three Months Listening, Learning and Introducing Changes that We Hope Will Make Work (and Life) Better for Employees
- by: Your Edge Blog Team
- April 27, 2021
- Find out why this illustrative book is quickly becoming a favorite of kids and adults all around the world.
Critics are Calling Zippy’s Special Gift a “Must Read” This Summer – by Everyone
- by: Your Edge Blog Team
- April 23, 2021
- In a new interview, the Executive Vice President of Football Operations explains how invaluable Next Gen Stats have become to everyone with a stake in the game, including fans.
NFL’s Troy Vincent: Zebra Technologies Provides the Data Engine for Football
- by: Shohail Ahmed
- April 22, 2021
- We’re celebrating Earth Day by sharing best practices around life cycle assessments.
Doing Our Part to Help Restore Our Earth: A Holistic Approach to Sustainable Product Life Cycle Management
- by: Your Edge Blog Team
- April 20, 2021
- April 21 will be a “Day of Understanding” within Zebra Nation. But we really want it to be a global day of action. Our CEO Anders Gustafsson explains how you can join in.
Zebra CEO Makes Commitment to Fostering a Culture of Belonging: “Active Listening Leads to Real Action.”
- 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: Your Edge Blog Team
- April 14, 2021
- Hear how we’re taking time for women and their allies to share their past experiences and learn from them to positively influence our future.
What it Means to Be a Woman in Latin America: How Society Has Been Constructed Around Gender
- 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: Your Edge Blog Team
- March 29, 2021
- In this new podcast interview, we find out just why Becky believes so strongly in building long-term relationships and how her rural upbringing helped her cultivate a successful career in the booming tech sector.
Meet Our Women Leaders | Becky Brookes: Loyal Zebra, Fierce Animal Lover, Trusted Channel Leader and Champion for Women in Tech
- by: Your Edge Blog Team
- March 23, 2021
- In this exclusive interview, Zebra Technologies CFO Nathan Winters explains how diversification – of people, processes and the portfolio – has helped the company sustain profitability in the past year.
Ask the Expert: What Can Chief Financial Officers (CFO) Do Right Now to Help Their Organizations Recover from the Pandemic?
- by: Therese Van Ryne
- March 15, 2021
- Read more about how and why Zebra has raised nearly $35,000 USD for our strategic philanthropic partner thus far in 2021.
Celebrating Red Cross Month: How We’re Helping Turn Compassion into Action
- by: Your Edge Blog Team
- March 11, 2021
- In this exclusive podcast interview, the NFL extern shares what he learned during his three weeks with Zebra and how he plans to apply those lessons in the future. (Plus, he has a secret talent that will just blow you away!)
NFL Pro Hale Hentges May Have Football in His Blood, but He Has Kindness in His Heart and a Lot of Fun in Life
- by: Your Edge Blog Team
- March 08, 2021
- As part of our Women’s History Month and International Women’s Day celebrations, we’re pausing to contemplate what more can be done to create a gender equal world.
We #ChooseToChallenge Men Be Better Advocates for Women in the Workplace
- 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: Therese Van Ryne
- March 02, 2021
- In December, Zippy revealed her “Special Gift” in a new book. Now she’s giving us a behind-the-scenes look at the logistics to take her story global.
Zippy Has Traveled All Around the World and Now, So Has Her Award-Winning Book! This Technology Helped Make It All Possible.
- by: Your Edge Blog Team
- March 01, 2021
- In this exclusive podcast interview, we learn more about women’s (recent) history in the technology industry and why we are starting to see more female leaders like Emily.
Meet Our Women Leaders | Emily Cates: Stevie Award Winner, Business Transformationalist, and Champion of Inclusion and Diversity
- 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 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: Your Edge Blog Team
- February 18, 2021
- In this podcast episode, the 2021 Channel Chief explains why “listening” is just the first step to building mutually-beneficial relationships with resellers, distributors and other solution providers.
Meet the (Global Channel) Expert: Jeff Barteld Reveals the Secret to Being a Good Partner
- 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: Therese Van Ryne
- February 09, 2021
- Zebra employees in the United States hosted a three-part virtual tech camp for FIRST® Inspires and STEM students in January to help close the learning gap.
Holding the Line: How Zebra is Helping High School Students Maintain Access to STEM Education Programs During the Pandemic
- by: John Pollard
- February 05, 2021
- In our Super Bowl press conference, we shared insightful data generated for the NFL’s Next Gen Stats. Watch the replay to get the scoop on some of your favorite players and team tendencies ahead of Sunday’s matchup.
Did Your Favorite NFL Player or Team Really Perform as Well as You Think in the 2020-2021 Season? These Stats Tell the Real Story!
- by: Therese Van Ryne
- February 04, 2021
- Our annual Season of Giving took on a new meaning in 2020 with the percentage of people requiring essential services globally rising significantly.
Celebrating the Season of Giving by Giving Where It’s Needed Most
- by: Deanna Morgan
- January 18, 2021
- Martin Luther King, Jr. inspired action with his words. So, in addition to honoring him this holiday, let’s continue to chase his dream – and ours.
Big Dreams Take Time
- 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: Natalie Bodus
- January 11, 2021
- We have been taking tangible steps to create a culture of belonging within Zebra Nation.
Inclusion and Diversity Action Report: How We’re Walking the Walk (and Continuing to Talk)
- 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: 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: 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: 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: Therese Van Ryne
- December 07, 2020
- This holiday season, we’re counting our blessings and recounting all the ways that Zebras around the world have stepped up and, in some cases, literally sat down to help make this world a better place.
Turning the Page on 2020: Reflecting on All the “Special Gifts” We’ve Been Able to Share with Others in Our Communities This Year, including a New Children’s Book That Teaches Kindness and Acceptance
- 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: 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: 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: Therese Van Ryne
- October 28, 2020
- Learn about the many different ways that Zebras demonstrated their commitment to their communities – even in the midst of a pandemic.
Doing Well by Doing Good: Highlights from Zebra’s First-Ever Global Week of Service
- 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 20, 2020
- Find out why his career took such a turn – and then took off – in this exclusive podcast interview.
Jeff Schmitz is an Engineer…and One of the World's Top Marketing Executives!
- by: Natalie Bodus
- October 19, 2020
- Zebra’s new Senior Director of Inclusion and Diversity and Employer Brand details what we’re doing to build a culture of belonging within Zebra Nation.
Zebra is Listening: How We’re Taking Action to Ensure Everyone is Seen, Heard, Valued and Respected
- 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: Jennifer Chu
- October 01, 2020
- Zebra employees in Taiwan host one-day tech camp for FIRST® Robotics Competition students.
A Seat at the Table: How Onsite Experiences Position Students for Futures in STEM
- 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: 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: Therese Van Ryne
- September 11, 2020
- There is a lot you can do virtually these days, including volunteer! This has made it easy for Zebra Nation to give back to local communities during these challenging times as part of the Global Week of Service.
#GlobalWeekofService Sneak Peek: How We Plan to Do a World of Good, One Community at a Time
- by: Your Edge Blog Team
- September 08, 2020
- In this exclusive interview, Brian Tse, Zebra’s new Greater China Country Lead, talks about the greatest technology transformations he is seeing right now in manufacturing, retail and healthcare, as well as the impact that COVID-19 is having on technology adoption.
Ask the Expert: What are the Biggest Technology Trends (and Challenges) in China Right Now?
- 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: Your Edge Blog Team
- August 25, 2020
- Lucas Gautier has been training with the Red Cross for 15 years to lead his team through something like the COVID-19 outbreak. But how does one really prepare for something as stirring as these past months have been?
Living the Rugged Life (Safely): What It’s Like Volunteering on the Front Lines of a Global Pandemic
- by: Your Edge Blog Team
- August 20, 2020
- Mike Smith also explains why the “humble barcode” still reigns supreme and how decades old AIDC technology is becoming more relevant as organizations seek more actionable intelligence about their people and assets that will help them gain a competitive edge.
Riding the Wave: Zebra’s Chairman Talks Surfing, the Key to Customers’ Survival and Zebra’s Secret to Sustained Success in Exclusive Podcast Interview
- by: Your Edge Blog Team
- August 18, 2020
- We know Anders is amazing, but we want the world to know it, too. Find out how you can help us celebrate and honor his many contributions to Zebra, the technology sector, front-line workers and global communities! Vote now to make him the 2020 Outstanding Tech CEO.
Vote Before August 28 for Zebra CEO Anders Gustafsson to Win the 2020 Outstanding Tech CEO Award!
- by: Therese Van Ryne
- August 14, 2020
- With the help of many community partners such as Zebra, Bernie’s Book Bank has distributed more than 760,000 books to low-income children to help continue their education and “Change Their Story.”
COVID-19 May Have Kept Kids Home, But It Didn’t Keep Them from Learning Thanks to the Work of Bernie’s Book Bank
- by: Your Edge Blog Team
- August 06, 2020
- When Joe Zons found out that the COVID-19 outbreak had canceled the Boston Marathon, he did what any Zebra would do: he ran faster than ever, through the wild, to capture his prize!
Sprinting to Save a Marathon: Professional Event Manager Comes Up with Ultimate DIY Plan
- by: Monica Kielawa
- July 30, 2020
- A data scientist, supply chain planner, nursing informatics expert, channel operations manager, information systems technician and marketer tell us how they have adapted to working a full 12-week internship from home.
Ask the (Zebra Intern) Experts: What’s It Like to Kick Off a New Career Completely Virtually?
- 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: Your Edge Blog Team
- July 24, 2020
- Linda Connly knows better than anyone just how much technology has transformed over the last 30+ years. She has been a driving force behind much of it.
Zebra’s Newest Board Member Proves that You Can Take a Step Back and Still Propel Your Career Forward
- by: Jeff Schmitz
- July 17, 2020
- Thank you for trusting Zebra in these challenging times. We continue to work hard to ensure you have the tools you need to succeed, no matter the circumstances.
To Our Customers, Partners and Communities…
- 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: Your Edge Blog Team
- July 06, 2020
- 2020 has been anything but ordinary, yet Zebras all around the world have continued to accomplish extraordinary things!
Global Industries and Local Communities Alike are Celebrating the Innovation and Impact of These Very Special Zebras Right Now
- by: Guy Yehiav
- June 30, 2020
- We’re thrilled that Zebra’s acquisition and integration of Profitect has proven so beneficial to retail and grocery customers in challenging times.
In Just Twelve Months, Prescriptive Analytics Has Helped Retailers Avert Numerous Fraud Incidents and Navigate One Huge Worldwide Pandemic
- by: Your Edge Blog Team
- June 19, 2020
- Chief Administrative Officer Mike Terzich reflects on his career and shares key lessons as he prepares to retire from Zebra.
“Three Life Lessons I Learned in My Nearly Three Decades with Zebra”
- by: Rob Armstrong
- June 10, 2020
- Zebra alone applies the word “edge” in six different ways when talking about technology’s impact, beyond the traditional context of “edge computing."
Ask the Expert: What Does It Mean When a Technology Company Uses the Term “Edge”?
- by: Monica Kielawa
- May 27, 2020
- Nearly 100 college students logged on yesterday to experience what it’s like to #WFH full time as lawyers, sales professionals, engineers and more. Find out more about the program Zebra is curating to virtually empower their career growth.
Zebra’s Summer Interns Kick Off Immersive 12-Week Experience…via the Internet
- by: Your Edge Blog Team
- May 26, 2020
- Zebra’s supply chain leader talks about the procurement policies and inclusion practices that Zebra utilizes to improve the diversity of its global supply chain and reseller network.
Ask the Expert: How Can Companies Better Diversify Their Supply Chains?
- by: Your Edge Blog Team
- May 14, 2020
- Though she works hard, this Silicon Valley veteran works even harder to find balance in her life. Her advice might help you do the same.
Meet Janice Roberts: Venture Capitalist, Zebra Board Member, Mom and Blueberry Picker?!
- 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: Your Edge Blog Team
- May 07, 2020
- How Zebras around the world are doing good – from a distance.
There is No Planet B: Mobilizing in Support of Climate Action for Earth Day
- by: Kally Kang-Kersey
- May 06, 2020
- Zebra is focused on supporting existing employees amid the COVID-19 outbreak, while still engaging online with talent who would be a great, future fit for Zebra Nation.
HR Expert: Companies May Not Be Hiring as Rapidly Right Now, But They’re Still Prioritizing Talent
- 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: Your Edge Blog Team
- April 30, 2020
- Last year, the time that Scott Murchison spent volunteering with a hospital and ambulance company equated to almost 20 weeks of full-time work. That was on top of the 52 weeks he worked full time for Zebra as an engineer.
Rugged Life: What It’s Actually Like to Be a Volunteer First Responder
- by: Therese Van Ryne
- April 23, 2020
- We’re sharing our time, talent and technology to ensure those on the front lines of this fight can gain an operational and intelligence advantage without compromising their well-being.
Doing Good While Staying Well: How Zebra is Giving Back to Local Communities During the COVID-19 Outbreak
- by: Therese Van Ryne
- April 20, 2020
- While NFL teams were preparing to make their 2020 draft picks, we were helping a current player prepare to one day make the transition to life beyond football.
Why We Drafted NFL Defensive Lineman Eric Lee for a Job Shadow Experience with Our Team
- by: Rob Armstrong
- April 14, 2020
- We are doing all we can at Zebra to protect and support front-line workers across industries as they work tirelessly to protect and support our friends, families and communities.
Today (and Everyday) We Pause to Salute the Front-Line Heroes
- by: Your Edge Blog Team
- April 06, 2020
- Laura Ott’s cheeky message elicits chuckles and cheers from working parents everywhere who are gaining a fast appreciation for what it really means to be distracted “in the office.”
Zebra Mom Gets Real About What It’s Like to #WorkFromHome in Email Signature
- by: Your Edge Blog Team
- March 31, 2020
- As we wrap up Women’s History Month 2020, Zebras from around the world stop to tell us about the women who they call their personal heroes in a heartwarming video.
These are the Women Who Inspire Us
- by: Your Edge Blog Team
- March 30, 2020
- Learn how Zebra’s top legal mind Cristen Kogl is elevating future generations of women on all career paths while paving her own path to continued success as a Fortune 1000 executive.
Women’s HERStory Month Series: “I Was a Tech Lawyer before being a Tech Lawyer Was Cool”
- by: Jeff Schmitz
- March 24, 2020
- Zebra Chief Marketing Officer sits down with Therese Van Ryne and Stephanie Kneisler in our latest Women’s Month episode to find out what it takes to be an effective communicator in the digital age.wowo
These are Two of the Top Women in PR – and They’re Both Zebras!
- by: Therese Van Ryne
- March 20, 2020
- Blood and monetary donations are in extreme demand right now. Learn how you can contribute.
Join Zebra in Supporting the Red Cross’ Response to COVID-19
- by: Your Edge Blog Team
- March 19, 2020
- Learn how one “techie” woman earned her stripes in a historically male-dominated sector.
Women’s HERStory Month Series: “We are Gaining Steam in STEM Fields, But There’s Still a Long Way to Go”
- by: Your Edge Blog Team
- March 16, 2020
- Read how Linda Hanks’ relaxing beach vacation and love of camping jumpstarted 20 years of thrilling adventures on the water.
Rugged Life | Meet the Zebra Who Has (Literally) Sailed Her Way to the Top of Her Class…More Than Once
- by: Your Edge Blog Team
- March 12, 2020
- Find out why the Women’s Inclusion Network (WIN) has proved to be such a winning concept for global employee engagement.
#ThrowbackThursday HERstory: Meet the Women Behind Zebra’s First Inclusion Network
- 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: Your Edge Blog Team
- March 05, 2020
- Over $40,000 USD raised for the Red Cross at global sales and channel partner events throughout January.
Moving Forward by Giving Back: How Zebra and Its Partners Entered 2020 with a Bang
- by: Tony Cecchin
- March 03, 2020
- Hear how Preveon Specialty Pharmacy is using temperature-sensing indicators to determine if biologics are exposed to potentially-damaging heat during storage or shipping.
Stories from the Edge: Maintaining Medication Temperature is Key to Patient Treatment
- by: Your Edge Blog Team
- March 01, 2020
- Zebra is celebrating Women’s History Month with a special podcast series spotlighting extraordinary women within the company and industry.
Meet Rikki Jennings, Zebra’s First Chief Nursing Informatics Officer and One of Crain’s Most Notable Women in Healthcare
- by: Your Edge Blog Team
- February 28, 2020
- Hear about all the amazing ways that we were able to give back to our global communities this past holiday season.
From Atlantic to Pacific, Gee, These Zebras are Terrific!
- by: Your Edge Blog Team
- February 24, 2020
- But it certainly did try. Find out what frightening events happened to the Three Amigos on their descent.
"Ain't No Mountain High Enough" to Stop These Zebras
- by: Your Edge Blog Team
- February 20, 2020
- Read on to find out what happened on February 16.
Did the Three Amigos Finally Reach the Top of Mount Aconcagua?
- by: Your Edge Blog Team
- February 18, 2020
- After going dark for three days, the Three Amigos check in from Camp Three (aka High Camp), where everyone and everything is literally freezing.
Update from Mount Aconcagua: Summit Day is Almost Here!
- 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: Your Edge Blog Team
- February 14, 2020
- “The three of us are spooning in the tent together whilst we write this.”
The Three Amigos are Facing Brutal Weather Conditions on Mount Aconcagua
- by: Your Edge Blog Team
- February 07, 2020
- They’re looking forward to two days of rest, and we can see why after reading this update.
The “Three Amigos” Have Reached the First Big Milestone in Their Mount Aconcagua Summit
- by: Your Edge Blog Team
- February 04, 2020
- The “Three Amigos” have arrived in Argentina and will start their summit today. Read about their adventure so far.
Bags are Packed, Hiking Boots are On. Aconcagua, Here We Come!
- by: Therese Van Ryne
- January 31, 2020
- Get the highlights and watch the replay here.
Did You Miss Zebra's Super Bowl Press Conference with the NFL?
- by: Therese Van Ryne
- January 29, 2020
- Check out what this Zebra got to see (and what Zebra RFID technology helps coaches and players see) during the big games.
A Behind-the-Scenes Look at the 2020 Senior Bowl (and a Super Bowl Preview)
- by: Your Edge Blog Team
- January 24, 2020
- Three-man team is preparing to summit the highest peak outside of the Himalayas, and they need your support.
These Zebras are Aiming High (Quite Literally) with Ultra-Rugged Aconcagua Climb
- by: Guy Yehiav
- January 23, 2020
- Now that the Profitect integration is complete, retailers gain new ways to sense, analyze and act on operational issues and growth opportunities.
Ushering in a New Decade as Zebra Prescriptive Analytics
- 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: Luiz Cunha
- January 15, 2020
- How a pilot program for seed traceability is using technology to aid conservation efforts
One Small Step for Seedlings, One Giant Leap for Native Species
- by: Tom Boehm
- January 02, 2020
- Expanding real-time location solutions (RTLS) use in the FIRST organization
A Case for Innovation: Enabling FIRST Robotics Competition Students to Explore their Edge
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