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The Truth About AI in Business

AI does not start and end with ChatGPT (or whatever other generative AI is creating the most buzz). So, let’s talk about what AI means for your business, including your workers.

Is Generative AI Really Going to Change the Retail Experience as Some Experts Claim?

Consumers and retail associates who participated in Zebra's 16th Annual Global Shopper Study hope AI will change the retail experience, and top AI engineers think gen AI will change the retail experience. But how? That's what Zebra's EMEA Retail Industry Leader, Mark Thomson, and Zebra's Senior Director of AI and Advanced Applications, Stuart Hubbard, share in this latest blog post, which includes a very candid video chat about where the greatest potential for gen AI is proving to be in retail right now.

Why Personal Safety is Key to Retaining Nurses, Other Clinicians in Global Healthcare Communities

As healthcare providers’ expectations around safety in the workplace rise, the need to help employees feel safe has never been more important. Here is one easy way to do that using their mobile devices.

Four New Ways You Can Use Zebra DNA Cloud (Whether or Not You Have an EMM)

We’ve added some new functionality to Zebra DNA Cloud as requested so you can more easily manage your workforce mobility solutions, including Workstation Connect.

Are We Really Still Debating the Value of Enterprise vs Consumer Devices after All These Years?

Let’s talk about why enterprise mobility solutions are better suited than consumer market offerings in retail, hospitality and other business applications based on what we've learned the past two-plus decades.

Do the Benefits of a BYOD Workforce Mobility Strategy Outweigh the Risks?

It could be a win-win to let employees use personal devices on the clock. However, more businesses are starting to backtrack on BYOD. Why? Hear both sides of the story.

Why Businesses May Benefit More from Private Wireless Networks vs. Wi-Fi Networks

Puneet Shetty, Vice President of Product Management, Celona explains when private 4G/5G/CBRS wireless networks will prove more reliable and cost effective.

How You Should Be Leveraging Machine Learning Operations to Bring AI into Production

The more mainstream AI becomes in business, the more important it becomes for developers and engineers to adopt best practices – and for technology buyers and IT managers to understand those practices. So, we asked an AI expert to share the practices he and his team use to bring AI into production, including the use of ML Ops.

What is a Mobile Device Really Going to Cost You?

Here are some calculations to run and often overlooked factors to consider before you think that a consumer mobile device is going to be “cheaper" than one purpose-built for business or industrial use cases.

This One Mobile Software Switch Will Help Front-Line Workers Transition Roles Faster

If your employees transition between multiple roles each day, you need to consolidate their “profiles” onto a single device so they can flip between tasks and teams faster. Here’s how.

How to Correctly Assess the Value of Private 5G Versus Wi-Fi Networks

There’s far more to consider than the “total cost of ownership" when deciding whether to set up a private wireless or Wi-Fi network, and consistency is worth more than anything when it comes to wireless connectivity in the workplace, says one mobility expert.

Do You Have the Right Amount of RAM?

How much memory do you really need to keep your mobile device from crashing? We ask a mobility expert to explain the (semi-simple) math you should do before buying a device that you’ll be using for business purposes.

Zebra’s Chief Supply Chain Officer: “It’s Time to Get Back to Basics”

In her first interview since becoming Zebra's Chief Supply Chain Officer, Tami Froese talks about her disciplined approach to collaboration, execution and performance measurement – and what supply chain “resiliency” really means.

What Most People Don’t Think About Before Deciding Whether a Consumer or Enterprise Mobile Device is Best for Their Business

We are asked a lot of questions about why enterprise mobile devices should be the only type of devices used for business applications when consumer devices are being marketed for business use, too. Technology Solutions Engineering Fellow Bruce Willins attempts to answer them all now.

This is What It Really Means (and Takes) to Be an Ally

Allyship may not be as narrowly focused as you might think. Find out what it really means and takes to be an ally.

The Questions You Should Be Asking Mobile Device Manufacturers About Security

What questions should you be asking mobile device manufacturers about security in your solicitations? And what are Zebra’s responses to these questions? We ask a mobile security expert to weigh in on both.

What Hospital Leaders Can Do to Accelerate Digitalization and Meet New Efficiency Mandates

Not sure how to accelerate digitalization or meet efficiency standards in your hospital? Find out what one healthcare volunteer suggests after working in National Health Service (NHS) wards for a while and understanding what it really takes to take good care of patients – and take care of all patients that need consultations.

How OCR Technology Can Help Police Officers, Parking Enforcers, and Border Agents

ID checks, citation issuance and incident reporting require data precision. Yet, records systems are rife with typos. That’s why more agencies are taking a second look at OCR technology.

What Your Workers Can and Can’t Scan with Different Types of Mobile Devices

Our experts explain the cost of giving your front-line workers the wrong type of mobile device for barcode scanning applications

Your Mobile Device May Not Be as Secure as You Want Out of the Box for This Reason

Erv Comer is an engineer who has spent the last 35 years focused on security. This is what he wants you to ask (and) know before you buy another mobile computer or tablet, especially if you plan to use it for business purposes.

There’s a New Alternative to Legacy SAP Mobile Solutions to Consider

Learn why (and how) you should migrate from ITS Mobile, SAPConsole and Windows mobile apps to “Mobile Inventory Templates,” and what the process was like for two global companies that have already migrated.

Your Organization’s Cybersecurity Practices are Probably Not Protecting Your Customers’ Privacy

Privacy isn’t born out of traditional cybersecurity tactics. It must be treated as a separate but equal action, according to Dr. Ann Cavoukian, creator of the international “Privacy by Design” framework. Find out what you should be doing differently to protect your customers and reduce your company's liability when handling customer data..

How to Prepare for Your Move to Wi-Fi 6 – and Wi-Fi 6 Printers

Did you know there are Wi-Fi 6 printers available or that you might need to switch to one? Learn more about how they work and how you can prepare for the transition to Wi-Fi 6 - and Wi-Fi 6 printers.

Make These Changes to Make Your Home Health Operations More Efficient

It’s not helping you as a home health provider or your patients if you’re “making do” with manual processes or “finding workarounds” when your tech doesn’t work. So, let’s get you set up correctly.