IDC MarketScape for Worldwide Rugged Mobile Devices
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Zebra Technologies is recognized as a Leader in the IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Rugged Mobile Devices 2025 Vendor Assessment report for the third time

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Zebra Technologies is a Leader in the IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Rugged Mobile Devices 2025 Vendor Assessment

The IDC definition of rugged mobile devices includes devices of a handheld, tablets, wearable, detachable, or 2-in-1 form factor that are of industrial design, have mobile computing capabilities, are capable of data capture, and have wireless connectivity. 

Zebra provides an extensive portfolio of AI-optimized rugged mobile devices designed to enhance dynamic enterprise workflows. This portfolio includes Android Enterprise handhelds, wearables, kiosks, and Android or Windows tablets all tailored to meet the needs of industries such as retail, warehousing, manufacturing, healthcare, transportation and logistics, government and public safety, and field operations. Zebra’s AI enabled devices are built to deliver a powerful combination of performance and usability, durability, and environmental protection.  In addition to its hardware offerings, Zebra provides a suite of software solutions and services tailored to optimize specific workflows. These include technologies such as computer vision, real-time location systems (RTLS), RFID, and enterprise software solutions within their Workcloud portfolio, all aimed at empowering frontline workers and enhancing operational efficiency. 

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Zebra Technologies has been recognized as a Leader in the IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Rugged Mobile Devices 2025 Vendor Assessment and in the IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Rugged Tablet and PC 2025-2026 Vendor Assessment (doc # US53928425, December 2025)

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Disclaimer: IDC MarketScape vendor analysis model is designed to provide an overview of the competitive fitness of technology and suppliers in a given market. The research methodology utilizes a rigorous scoring methodology based on both qualitative and quantitative criteria that results in a single graphical illustration of each supplier’s position within a given market. The Capabilities score measures supplier product, go-to-market and business execution in the short-term. The Strategy score measures alignment of supplier strategies with customer requirements in a 3-5-year timeframe. Supplier market share is represented by the size of the icons.