Solution Ecosystem
- by: Tom Schmidt
- July 21, 2021
- The mobility capabilities they need today may not be what they need tomorrow, yet they always need the right technology tools for the task at hand.
Four Reasons Why It May Be Smart for You to Rent or Buy Refurbished Mobile Devices for Your Workers Right Now
- by: Anthony Ambler
- July 20, 2021
- You can now run nine different tests workers to instantly self-diagnose everything from connectivity and battery charging errors to SD card issues. Learn more about the Device Diagnostic Tool on our blog.
Did You Know There’s a Simple “Stoplight” Test That Will Triage Most Zebra Mobile Device Issues on the Spot – Without Having to Call IT or Send It into the Repair Center?
- by: Eric Malmed
- July 14, 2021
- And, once they snap on the new Zebra RFD40 UHF RFID Standard Sled, they’ll be able to instantly pinpoint, sort through, and report on thousands of tagged items.
Did You Know? It Takes Just a Few Seconds to Turn Your Workers’ Mobile Computers into RFID Readers
- by: Your Edge Blog Team
- July 09, 2021
- Enterprise mobility expert Bruce Willins answers your burning questions about this new Wi-Fi technology, including when, where, and how it works best in different business environments and when the time will be right to start the infrastructure upgrade.
Ask the Expert: My Business is Growing. Will Wi-Fi 6 Really Give Me Enough Coverage Long Term for All My Connected Devices and IoT Applications? And What Happens If I Want to Expand My Device Usage or Network Range Down the Line?
- by: 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: Brian Wallace
- June 23, 2021
- At a minimum, managers and employees must have secure anytime, anywhere connectivity for self-service, scheduling and more if you want them to be successful in today’s financial environment.
Two Reasons Why It’s Time for Branch Networks to Adapt Their Mobile Workforce Platforms, Plus Eight Things to Confirm When Choosing a Solution
- by: John Wyer
- June 21, 2021
- Parcel volume is skyrocketing, as is the number of consumers who expect on-time delivery and real-time status updates. It will be hard for postal workers to keep up – and keep customers in the loop – if their devices are offline (or left behind at the sorting office).
Want to Improve Your Postal Service Operations? Be More Proactive with Your Mobile Device Management
- 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
- June 10, 2021
- According to these two experts, the imbalance between supply and demand is compelling more aggressive efforts to mitigate preventable inventory losses.
Ask the Experts: What Technologies Should Cold Chains Be Using to Monitor and Preserve Temperature-Sensitive Inventory While in Storage and Transit?
- by: Greg Carras
- June 08, 2021
- New Virtual Tether solution will alert you when a Zebra CS60 Companion Scanner or DS8100 Series imager moves out of range so that you can keep scanners in range, charged, and ready for use.
Sound the Alarms: You Won’t Have to Waste Time or Money on Missing Barcode Scanners Anymore
- by: David Degrassi
- May 26, 2021
- The new cloud-based Device Tracker is one way to quickly locate any Zebra Android™ handheld mobile computer, tablet or wearable connected to your Wi-Fi network, even if the battery is dead or missing.
Three Tips – and One Tool – to Keep Your Company’s Mobile Devices from Disappearing
- by: Your Edge Contributor
- May 20, 2021
- Security is not exclusively maintained by printer settings.
Four Ways to Help Keep Your Enterprise Print Applications Secure
- by: 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: Jennifer Myers
- May 14, 2021
- The best way to boost workers’ productivity and efficiency is to strike the right balance of experience and skillsets across each shift. That’s only possible with insights from an intelligent workforce management system.
Three Reasons Why Warehouses and Distribution Center Managers Shouldn’t Even Attempt to Manage Labor Via Manual Methods Any More
- by: Your Edge Contributor
- May 07, 2021
- It may be easier and more cost-effective than you think to take advantage of this advanced technology solution – even if you’re a smaller business.
The Top 10 Myths and Misconceptions About RFID
- by: Your Edge Contributor
- May 06, 2021
- Digital technologies can significantly improve the front-line worker experience (EX), but a unified endpoint management (UEM) strategy is key to supporting them at scale.
How to Boost Supply Chain Resilience Through Digital Transformation
- by: Dan Carroll
- May 03, 2021
- We want both the environment and your business to thrive for a very long time – just like you do.
Business Owners: Do You Want to Operate More Sustainably? Here’s One Way How.
- by: Kevin Tapscott
- April 29, 2021
- Intelligent workforce management and prescriptive analytics solutions can help retailers better balance available labor with operational demands.
Why Optimizing Labor Forecasting and Scheduling is the Key to Retail Success
- by: Shohail Ahmed
- April 22, 2021
- We’re celebrating Earth Day by sharing best practices around life cycle assessments.
Doing Our Part to Help Restore Our Earth: A Holistic Approach to Sustainable Product Life Cycle Management
- by: Your Edge Blog Team
- April 19, 2021
- Both government agencies and private sector entities need to take data and device security to the next level.
Ask the Experts: Zebra’s Android® 10 Devices Just Received Common Criteria Certification. How Could That Impact Organizations' Mobility Solution Buying Decisions?
- by: Nader Newman
- April 16, 2021
- Worry-Free Wi-Fi Edge Insights will help you quickly pinpoint the source of latency, lost connections and more.
Are Traditional Wi-Fi Troubleshooting Mechanisms Giving Your IT Team and Workers Trouble? Check Out This New Tool.
- by: Mark Wheeler
- March 26, 2021
- You must have real-time visibility into what’s happening across your entire operation if you want to orchestrate workflows for best-next-move guidance and decision making for your workforce.
Warehouse Maturity Model Phase 4: Turn to Technologies that Enable You to Better Respond to Market Demands
- by: Ken Hausman
- March 24, 2021
- Trusting associates to manage your valuable merchandise can go a long way to showing them how much they’re also valued.
Why Retailers Should Adopt the Millennial Mindset, Especially When It Comes to Managing Employees – and Inventory Counts
- 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: Eric Garland
- March 16, 2021
- With inventory losses mounting at a record rate, more retailers must look to RFID-based solutions to keep eyes on assets as they move in, out and about stores.
Retail Has a $60+ Billion Dollar Blind Spot, but There’s One Technology That Can Help Reduce Shrink
- 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: Your Edge Blog Team
- February 24, 2021
- The short answer is, “yes and no.” Read on to find out when such a guarantee might be possible.
Ask the Expert: “Is There a Way to Guarantee That the Enterprise-Grade Android Devices I Buy Today will Be Compatible with Future Android Operating Systems?”
- by: S. David Silk
- February 23, 2021
- The new Zebra SmartPack™ “system of intelligence” uses machine learning and prescriptive analytics to eliminate blind spots in your loading operations and help increase shipping capacity, even when resources are scarce.
Think You Know the Best Way to Load a Truck or Container? Let’s Put Your Theory to the Test.
- by: Your Edge Contributor
- February 18, 2021
- Shared devices can transform mobile workflows, improve front-line worker productivity and deliver greater cost efficiency across your entire technology architecture – assuming you can provide a smooth and secure handoff.
5 Things to Consider When Equipping Shift Workers with Shared Devices
- by: Richard Thompson
- February 15, 2021
- This is a prime opportunity for OEMs to show what they’re made of – and what they can make to ease the challenges of everyday tasks in a safety-first world.
How COVID-19 Has Changed the Face of Self-Service…in Healthcare, Manufacturing and Other Non-Retail Sectors
- by: Leonardo Junco
- February 08, 2021
- Yet, several retailers in Latin America have yet to answer associates’ call for mobility solutions with integrated push-to-talk (PTT) capabilities. Here are four reasons why that needs to change this year.
Retailers Have Spoken: Voice Communications Technology is the Key to Smooth In-Store and Online Operations
- by: Your Edge Blog Team
- February 01, 2021
- According to well-respected robotics and automation executive, Jim Lawton, the answer is yes! Zebra has the ability to deliver “automation for all” businesses, regardless of size or industry.
Ask the Expert: Is Zebra Really One of the Top Robotics Companies in the World?
- by: Your Edge Blog Team
- January 28, 2021
- Learn about the differences between these two computer form factors and whether one is a better fit for forklifts.
Ask the Expert: Should I Be Replacing My Fixed Vehicle Computers with Grab-and-Go Rugged Tablets?
- by: Kevin Tapscott
- January 27, 2021
- Fortunately, intelligent workforce management, task management, and prescriptive analytics software solutions provide real-time insights into opportunities to streamline and optimize the returns process. Find out how.
Shoppers Say Retailers Need to Improve the Returns Process or They May Not Return to Those Stores
- by: Your Edge Blog Team
- January 22, 2021
- Did you know that there are vial-level sensors that can accurately monitor the temperature of each dose from the first mile through the last?
New Wall Street Journal Article Talks About Technology’s Role in Monitoring COVID-19 Vaccine Temperatures
- by: Mark Thomson
- January 21, 2021
- These are the new table stakes for retail mobility.
3 Reasons Why Rugged Mobile Devices are the Only Type of Devices Retailers Should be Shopping for Right Now
- by: Mark Wheeler
- January 20, 2021
- Many agricultural, supply chain, and food safety experts say “yes.”
Could These Five Technologies Be the Key to Sustaining Higher Food Quality Standards?
- 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: 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: Ritesh Gupta
- January 04, 2021
- The truth is that your business will only benefit from technology if your employees actually (know how to) use it.
Did You Know? There Is a Direct Correlation Between Your Training Investment and Your Return on Technology Investments
- by: 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 Walters
- December 18, 2020
- With versatile technology tools such as the new Zebra CS60-HC convertible corded + cordless barcode scanner deployed throughout the hospital, care team members can seamlessly capture patient and inventory data.
Healthcare Processes, Patient Needs and Reporting Requirements are Changing Faster Than Ever. That’s Why Clinicians Need More Adaptable (and Patient-Friendly) Technology.
- by: Dan Baldwin
- December 15, 2020
- Equipped with a touchscreen and optional keypad, the new Android™ 10 Zebra WT6300 wearable computer is the perfect fit (literally and figuratively) for workers who need their hands free to pick, pack, sort, load and more.
The Industrial Wearable Computer Has Evolved to Be Everything You Need (and Everything Front-Line Workers Want) in a Hands-Free Solution. Check It Out...
- by: Your Edge Contributor
- December 10, 2020
- There are a couple of ways to move your corporate-owned Android mobile computers into the Android Enterprise environment. Find out which one will likely be the easiest.
Attention Android Device Users: It’s Time to Leave Legacy Device Management Strategies in the Past
- by: 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: Martin Murphy
- December 04, 2020
- These tips and technology solutions will help the food and drink outlets address the challenges of COVID-19.
How Can You Ensure Compliance with Public Health Rules and Government Safety Regulations While Enhancing Your Customer Experience?
- 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: Ed Benforado
- November 09, 2020
- In fact, there are many ways that your field-based workers will benefit from these lightweight and well-connected Android 10 WWAN and WLAN rugged tablets. Let’s talk about a few.
Yes, It’s Possible for a Large-Screen Rugged Tablet to Be Small Enough to Be Carried in Hand (While Working on Foot) for Hours on End. The New 10” Android™ Zebra ET56 is Proof.
- by: Matt Hayes
- November 04, 2020
- Find out why you should be taking a closer look at this AI-based visual recognition technology if you want to be able to better sense, analyze and act on opportunities that can benefit your business.
Ask the Expert: What is Computer Vision? And Will It Really Give My Organization Better Visibility into Operations?
- by: Your Edge Contributor
- November 03, 2020
- The quality of the data you capture is only as good as the quality of the data source which, in manufacturing environments, is usually a barcoded label or RFID tag.
RF-SMART “Taking Inventory” Podcast Exclusive: What Does Printing Have to Do with Manufacturing Visibility and Traceability?
- 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: Brian Walters
- October 12, 2020
- This compact corded + cordless barcode scanner may come in a small package, but it can deliver big efficiency gains to retailers who need a single, adaptable and scalable multi-tasking device.
Good News, Retailers: You No Longer Have to Buy New Scanners Every Time Your Workflows Change. The New Zebra CS60 Series Convertible Scanner Can Take on Any Form and Task You Need It To!
- 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: Christine Weber
- October 05, 2020
- Zebra’s Printhead Protection Program makes it easy (and free) to keep your printheads – and, therefore, your printers – working optimally at all times.
If Your Printhead Fails, Work Stops. This is the Best Way to Prevent Both.
- by: 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: Your Edge Contributor
- September 24, 2020
- The right solution can help you control the cost, complexity and downtime of your business-critical mobile operations.
Four Factors to Consider When Choosing an Enterprise Mobility Management (EMM) Solution
- by: 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: Christine Weber
- September 16, 2020
- It’s hard to know if the labels, ribbons and other supplies that you select are going to be compliant and readable throughout the product’s (long) life without enlisting the help of an expert.
Manufacturers: Are You Using the Right Printing Supplies for Your Product ID Applications? This is the Best Way to Tell.
- by: Brian Walters
- September 14, 2020
- New scanning solution collects info from all data fields on the multi-barcode label with a single trigger pull.
It Just Got a Whole Lot Easier to Capture UDI Data in Hospitals and Ambulatory Surgery Centers
- by: Mark Zucherman
- September 03, 2020
- By having Managed print services, it can help having someone keep tabs on your thermal printer's performance and supplies.
How Managed Print Services Can Reduce Your Burden and Boost Your Return on Investment (ROI) for Your Entire Thermal Printing Solution, Including Supplies
- by: Guy Yehiav
- August 27, 2020
- This free, color-coded and action-driven dashboard is powered by Zebra Prescriptive Analytics and populated by data from Harvard University's Global Health Institute. Find out how to access it now.
Red Light, Green Light: New COVID-19 Mapping Tool Helps Retailers Make Real-Time Safety and Supply Chain Decisions Based on Localized Outbreak Statistics
- 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: Daria Cuda
- August 24, 2020
- Find out why Zebra worked with Imprivata to integrate SSO into the Workforce Connect Profile Manager.
New Single Sign-On Solution Does More Than Just Lock and Unlock Clinical Smartphones and Tablets. It Improves Operational Speed, Security and Safety in Quite a Significant Way.
- by: Christine Weber
- August 21, 2020
- As more sustainable supplies become available, it’s important to learn which ones can make the greatest impact on your printing applications.
Eco-friendly Supplies Are Gaining Traction Across the World. This is How and Why You Should Use Them in Your Business.
- by: Richard Thompson
- August 17, 2020
- Zebra has been partnering with several OEMs to help them quickly design, build and deploy kiosks around the world. Find out how we can help you get off to a strong start, too..
Kiosks are Becoming a Booming Business. This is How Your Business Can Take Advantage.
- by: Kyp Walls
- August 10, 2020
- Given how many people currently rely on voice, video and internet services to work, learn and socialize remotely, it is imperative that telcos prioritize technology investments that keep their remote workers productive.
Study Finds that Telecommunications Companies, Other Service Providers Value Advanced Technologies but Also Consider Implementation a Challenge
- 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
- August 03, 2020
- We’ve fully integrated Zebra’s Workforce Connect PTT Pro with BlueParrott headsets so that your workers can instantly call each other without having to pick up a device.
Your Wish is Our (Voice) Command: Hands-Free Push-to-Talk (PTT) Calling Now Available on All Android™ Devices…Including Zebra’s!
- by: Your Edge Contributor
- July 27, 2020
- Here are three ways to digitalize your processes quickly and efficiently.
If You Want to Immediately Improve Productivity in Your Warehouse, You Need to Become a Paperless Business. Here’s Why.
- by: 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: Your Edge Blog Team
- July 20, 2020
- Two registered nurses and a former hospital group CIO explain what happens when clinicians have a constant “line of sight” into critical supplies and equipment, and what happens when they don’t.
This is the Real Reason Why Healthcare Systems Need to Invest in “Track and Trace” Technologies Right Now
- by: Anthony Ambler
- July 15, 2020
- Device Diagnostic tool enables Zebra mobile computer users to test operability in a matter of minutes to help keep devices in the field and out of the repair depot.
Why You Should be Encouraging – and Enabling – Your Workers to Self-Diagnose (Their Device Issues)
- by: 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: Alex Holdsworth
- July 13, 2020
- There are several ways that your Zebra industrial printer can be adapted to verify label compliance in-line with 100% confidence, during the actual printing process, to prevent production disruptions.
Want to Be 100% Sure You’re Printing Accurate Labels …Before They Come Off the Printer?
- by: Kyp Walls
- July 10, 2020
- But that’s not the only reason why Zebra just introduced a new configuration of its popular ET51 rugged tablet for retailers and restaurateurs.
Tablets Offering Large Screens and Integrated Scanners Prove to be a Big Help When It Comes to Physically Distant “Assisted Selling”
- 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: Alex Hudson
- July 08, 2020
- Real-time location systems (RTLS) can deliver the data-driven insights that clinicians need to optimise care and administrators need to optimise clinical resources.
Three Ways That RFID and Bluetooth® Low Energy Technologies Can Enhance Operations in Clinical Settings
- 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: 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: 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: Your Edge Blog Team
- June 22, 2020
- Find out which technologies enabled the global nonprofit to significantly expand its mission’s impact within its current warehouse capacity.
Direct Relief Accelerates Digital Transformation to Expedite the Delivery of Humanitarian Aid to Millions of People Worldwide
- by: Bob Ashenbrenner
- June 18, 2020
- And are you deploying the right technology for the job? New study raises these questions and more.
Is Your Utility or Energy Company Deploying Technology for the Right Reasons?
- by: Your Edge Contributor
- June 16, 2020
- But that doesn’t mean you necessarily need to buy mobile printers. High-volume desktop and industrial printers can now follow workers wherever they may go.
Mobile Printing Solves A Problem You Didn’t Know You Had
- by: Dan Baldwin
- June 15, 2020
- By issuing easily-sanitized wearable data capture solutions to each individual, shift workers can avoid using shared devices to do their jobs. This can help reduce cross-contamination and, thus, the spread of infectious diseases.
This is Why More Businesses Should Give Workers a Ring (Scanner or Wrist-Mounted Device) Right Now
- 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: Alex Cooper
- June 02, 2020
- Now, more than ever, it is important to stop and assess your technology situation. But don’t buy anything until you can confirm it’s specifically built for the current emergency response environment.
Public Safety Needs to Mobilize Right Now – but It Must Be Done the Right Way
- by: Jennifer Springer
- May 29, 2020
- How does Zebra know if its solutions and services will really pay off for customers? We put them to work in our own global supply chain operations in the same way our customers would.
Stories from the Edge | Zebra4Zebra Program Serves as Proving Ground for Potential Use Cases and Return on Investment for Innovative Supply Chain Technology Solutions
- by: 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
- April 28, 2020
- According to Zebras called to the front lines of the COVID-19 fight, technology “kits” are one way to quickly mobilize clinicians and healthcare workflows in triage tents and alternative acute care facilities.
Ask the Experts: What Does It Actually Take to Stand Up a Temporary Hospital, Technologically Speaking?
- 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: Your Edge Blog Team
- April 16, 2020
- Many want to know if handheld scanners typically used in healthcare environments should be used by retailers and other essential businesses right now. These are the experts’ recommendations.
Ask the Experts: Are Antimicrobial Barcode Scanners Beneficial in Preventing the Spread of Contagions from User to User?
- by: Darren Koffer
- March 13, 2020
- Consider this your litmus test.
Are You 100% Confident Your Warehouse Workers Have the Right Mobile Device for Their Jobs?
- by: Bob Ashenbrenner
- March 10, 2020
- One is not necessarily indicative of the other, as new Zebra “Future of Field Operations” report reveals.
New “Cost-Benefit” Considerations When Shopping for Field Mobility Solutions
- by: Your Edge Blog Team
- March 09, 2020
- Thorough disinfection of mobile computers, tablets, printers, scanners and other devices is critical to infection control in workplaces and public spaces. But there is a right and wrong way to do it.
Washing Your Hands is Important, but So is Cleaning the Devices that Your Hands Touch All Day Long
- by: Anees Haidri
- March 06, 2020
- Retail associates rely on handhelds and tablets to help customers find and pay for items. Yet, many are finding their devices very unreliable – and not just because of accidental drops.
What Mobile Technologies Should Be Able to Do for Store Associates and Shoppers – and What Many Can’t
- by: Your Edge Blog Team
- February 27, 2020
- We ask a mobility expert to answer this FAQ and offer advice on what you should do now and next.
“Will My Windows Mobile Computers Still Work Even Though Microsoft Support Has Ended?”
- by: Chris Sullivan
- February 25, 2020
- Apply these best practices to determine a mobile device’s risk rating.
Want Less “Liability” and More “Reliability” from Your Clinical Mobility Solution?
- by: Guy Yehiav
- February 21, 2020
- Artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies can teach you a lot about your customers, and help them learn more about your offerings – if applied correctly.
The Analytics Capability Retailers Don’t Know They’re Underusing
- by: Rikki Jennings
- February 19, 2020
- Now that manufacturers have to apply UDIs to medical devices, healthcare providers can work to improve patient safety and operational efficiency in new ways.
Is Your Hospital Taking Full Advantage of the Breakthrough Opportunities Offered by Unique Device Identification (UDI) Data?
- 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: Rikki Jennings
- February 12, 2020
- Lab results tell providers what to do next, so labs must be sure results they deliver are right – and right on time.
Setting the Record Straight: Why Lab Technicians Rely So Much on Scanning Technology
- by: Darren Koffer
- February 05, 2020
- Survey indicates that IT/technology utilization is expected to become more challenging over the next five years. This is how to ensure it doesn’t.
More Technology, More Problems? Some Warehouse Leaders Think So. Here’s Why.
- by: Chris Sullivan
- February 03, 2020
- Patients’ health, safety and overall care can be compromised by consumer-grade smartphones.
Mobile Devices Can Greatly Benefit Healthcare. They Can Also Be a Liability If You Make This One Mistake.
- by: Bob Ashenbrenner
- January 28, 2020
- Just because something “could work” doesn’t mean that it will work in the exact way you need it to.
What Tablets and Tires Have in Common – and Why Every Field Service Organization Should Care
- 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: Steve Mulroy
- January 17, 2020
- Precision at your fingertips for long-distance barcodes
Five Reasons to Invest in An Extended Range Scanner
- by: Nicholas Sawyer
- January 13, 2020
- New digital services go beyond traditional MDM to help you keep tabs on all devices at all times so you can pre-empt device failure, boost worker productivity and improve the health of your bottom line.
How ‘Healthy’ are Your Workers’ Mobile Devices? (Do You Really Even Know?)
- by: Jeff Rufenacht
- January 09, 2020
- Low-cost aftermarket parts may look like the real deal, but you could be left dealing with a host of printer issues and extra expenses.
Is Your Printhead Genuinely Right for Your Industrial Printer?
- 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 09, 2019
- These are the computing features and capabilities that most influence tablet performance and return on investment.
Ask the Expert: What Is the Best Way to Figure Out Which Rugged Tablet is “Best?”
- by: Jan "Honza" Flodrman
- December 05, 2019
- But auto manufacturers now say that RFID tags will make the biggest mark on Industry 4.0 processes.
#ThrowbackThursday: Barcodes Made the First Real Mark on Manufacturing
- by: Tim Kane
- November 27, 2019
- Slow and steady will not win the race (for sales) in the “now economy”. Plus, pre-printed labels and labor-intensive laser printing make your stores prone to costly pricing errors.
Four Reasons Why On-Demand Shelf Labeling is So in Demand by Retailers Right Now
- 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: Your Edge Blog Team
- November 15, 2019
- We investigate the new inflection points driving the current rugged mobility reboot and their impact on your future-focused mobility investments.
Ask the Expert: Now That Android Tablets are Rugged and Enterprise Ready, Should I Even Be Considering a Windows Tablet for My Workers Anymore?
- by: Craig Swanson
- November 13, 2019
- Because What Goes In the Printer Definitely Impacts the Quality of What Comes Out
Want a Better Return on Investment for Your Thermal Transfer Printing Solution? Rethink Your Ribbon Selection
- by: Chris Sullivan
- November 08, 2019
- Make it a point to label at the point of care.
3 Steps + 3 Mobility Tools Proven to Improve the Specimen Collection Process and, Therefore, Patient Care
- by: Mark Wheeler
- November 06, 2019
- That's even more reason why it should become your priority.
Study: Keeping Warehouse Workers Comfortable at Work is a Challenge
- by: Guy Yehiav
- November 05, 2019
- The top takeaway? It’s good to analyze your operations (and your customers), but the real ROI comes from “acting” on those insights.
Attention Retailers: These Are the 3 Things You Need to Know if You Missed PACT 2019
- by: Your Edge Blog Team
- October 30, 2019
- Enterprise printing expert Mike Millman sets the record straight about what companies can and should be doing to protect their data and people every time they plug in a new printer.
Ask the Expert: Are My Printers Really a Source of Security? Or Just Another Point of Vulnerability?
- by: Eric Nudel
- October 29, 2019
- The next-generation ZT411 model is now field-upgradable for on-metal RFID tag printing and loaded with new features that will improve business adaptability, user experience and more!
More Than Just a Face Lift: Zebra ZT400-Series Industrial Printers Receive Game-Changing Upgrades
- by: Craig Swanson
- October 21, 2019
- Here are just a few of the many reasons why it is far more important to pick the right labels – and the right quality of label – for any application that uses a printer.
Believe It or Not: Your Printer Selection May Not Have the Biggest Impact on the Performance of Your Printing Application
- by: Bob Ashenbrenner
- October 09, 2019
- Coordination between first and second responders requires constant communications, which requires reliable communications technology. But not all mobile devices can weather the storm, causing even the best-laid plans to fall apart in the aftermath.
Governments’ Emergency Response Plans are Only Effective If Emergency Responders Have the Means to Execute Them
- by: Tom Marcellino
- October 04, 2019
- This out-of-the-box scanning solution is so simple to deploy, it will make you wonder why you didn’t “in-source” your in-store inventory events sooner.
Not Sure How to Get Started with a Self-Directed Physical Inventory Program in Your Retail Store? (Or Even if You Should?)
- 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: Peter Ward
- September 18, 2019
- 25 Years In, These Scanners are Here to Stay (and Do So Much More Than They Even Do Today)
The Self Checkout Comes of Age
- 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: Darren Koffer
- September 09, 2019
- Greater Order Volume and Fulfillment Velocity are Just Two of the Many Factors Driving a Fast Migration to New, More Holistic Mobility Solutions
Podcast | 3 Common Mobility Myths (and 3 Key Milestones) to Be Aware of When Modernizing Your Warehouse
- by: Your Edge Blog Team
- September 04, 2019
- Though acute healthcare providers have proven the power of technology, non-acute providers have a different set of challenges to tackle and may need to tap into technology for very different reasons.
Ask the Expert: Where Should Non-Acute Healthcare Providers Focus Their Technology Investments Right Now – and Why?
- by: Steve Mulroy
- September 02, 2019
- Mobile devices aren’t the only way to deliver highly engaging and personalised customer experiences in hospitality and retail environments
Want to Provide a More Interactive Customer Experience? Turn Your Attention to Kiosk Technologies
- by: Christine Weber
- August 30, 2019
- Selecting the right RFID labels and inlays is critical if you want to secure the optimal return on your RFID investment
The One (Costly) Thing Most Companies Forget to Do When Deploying an RFID Solution
- by: Bob Ashenbrenner
- August 26, 2019
- Plus, Why You Should Care (and Ask) About the Design Techniques Used for Each HazLoc-Certified Rugged Tablet You’re Evaluating
Why a C1D2 or ATEX/IECEx Certification Should Spark More Interest Among Those in Explosive Work Environments
- by: Mike Millman
- August 23, 2019
- And No, It’s Not Your Workers’ Smartphones
This May Be the Most Overlooked Source of Safety and Security in Your Warehouse
- by: Bob Ashenbrenner
- August 19, 2019
- Even Some Rugged Tablets are Too Risky to Take into These Potentially Explosive Environments
This is the Only Type of Mobile Device That’s Considered Safe to Use in Hazardous Locations
- by: Joe White
- August 12, 2019
- How to Ensure Your Devices (and Teams) Won't Go Dark in Emergency Situations
PSA: Just Because a Mobile Device Is Certified for “Priority and Pre-Emption” on a Dedicated Public Safety Network Doesn’t Mean It Is Suitable for Public Safety Use
- by: Your Edge Blog Team
- August 09, 2019
- Zebra’s Recent Acquisition of Profitect Has Many Wondering What These Business Analytics Buzzwords Mean
Ask the Expert: What is the Difference Between Prescriptive Analytics and Predictive Analytics?
- by: Bob Ashenbrenner
- August 08, 2019
- The first step is to understand a tablet, scanner or smartphone’s temperature tolerance.
How Airlines Can Avoid Mobile Technology Meltdowns on the Tarmac
- by: James Poulton
- August 05, 2019
- It’s Going to Be Hard to Define, Much Less Execute, a Sustainable Technology Strategy Without AI, IoT, Blockchain and More…
Let’s Dispel the Myth That “Disruptive Technologies” Will Actually Be Disruptive to Supply Chain Organizations
- by: Bob Ashenbrenner
- August 01, 2019
- The technology tools you give your ground crews can help your planes get off the ground on time. They can also be one reason why a plane is still on the ground past its scheduled departure time.
Spotlight on Airlines: When It’s Too Hot, Planes Don’t Fly and Mobile Devices Fail
- by: 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: Shannon Swanson
- July 29, 2019
- 7 Features to Look for in a Newborn Identification Solution
Switched at Birth?
- 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: Wayne Miller
- July 15, 2019
- Goodbye, Pagers. Hello, Handheld Computers!
The End of a Healthcare Communications Era
- 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: 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: Christine Weber
- June 13, 2019
- The History of Zebra's Wristband Business
#ThrowbackThursday - These Aren't Your Ordinary Bracelets
- 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: Nick Clemente
- May 20, 2019
- Zebra L10 portfolio achieves EPEAT Silver Rating against updated 2019 standards
Corporate Social Responsibility: How Zebra is Raising the Bar with Its Rugged Tablets
- by: Raj Chatterjee
- May 15, 2019
- But we did more than give this solution a new name. We added new predictive analytics capabilities, integrated more device performance data and improved the user experience to give you a greater return on your mobility investment.
Did You Hear? Zebra “Operational Visibility Services” is Now “Zebra VisibilityIQ™ Foresight”
- by: Tom McNeela
- May 03, 2019
- Data shows worker productivity is increasingly disrupted by failing mobile device batteries
Do Not Get Caught Off-Guard, or Offline: Have a (Battery) Back-Up Plan
- by: Paul Norford
- April 29, 2019
- Strategies to engage younger employees and adapt on-the-job education efforts
The New Workforce Challenge: How Do We Train the Next Generation When They're Already Ahead?
- by: 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: Dave Phillips
- April 15, 2019
- Gartner Magic Quadrant, Zebra Industry Guide Offer Visibility into the Location Technology Solutions Available Today for Your Warehouse, Factory, Distribution Center or Retail Store
Don’t Lose Sight of Your Valuables: New Insights into the Track and Trace Technologies You Should Be Following
- by: Rob Puric
- April 04, 2019
- The events that led up to Zebra’s millionth-shipped TC5X and other noteworthy industry milestones
#ThrowbackThursday: When the Touch Computer Took Over (Part 2)
- by: 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: Rob Puric
- March 28, 2019
- The events that led up to Zebra’s millionth-shipped TC5X and other noteworthy industry milestones
#ThrowbackThursday: When the Touch Computer Took Over (Part 1)
- by: Darren Russell
- March 26, 2019
- An effective yard management system improves your planning, management and execution capacity
Speed, Flexibility & Automation: A New Paradigm for Yard Management in An Increasingly Digital Age
- by: Tony Cecchin
- March 18, 2019
- Newly integrated Zebra and Temptime portfolios will give customers heightened visibility and control over cold chain assets
Temperature-Sensing Label Solutions Can Improve Consumer Safety
- by: Garry Reichert
- March 07, 2019
- Modernizing a point-of-sale (POS) solution is not as simple as integrating a barcode scanner into your legacy technology architecture.
Have Plans to Develop a New Point-of-Sale (POS) Technology Solution? Read This.
- by: Tom McNeela
- March 05, 2019
- To “intensify innovation,” we have to address the increased reliance on mobile technologies and rapid expansion of mobile workflows.
Integrity Drives Our Business Growth and Defines Our Core Mission
- by: 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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