Mobility

How Healthcare Mobile Devices Are Transforming the Industry

Healthcare mobile devices have proven their value during the pandemic and will continue to deliver long-term.  COVID-19 had a massive impact on the healthcare industry, not only through the number of patients that required care but also by revealing gaps ...

Uncovering the Value of Mobile Devices for Transportation & Logistics

Mobile solutions address some of the most pressing challenges that T&L companies face.     Pressures on the transportation and logistics (T&L) industry continue. Global supply chains disrupted by the pandemic continue to attempt to get back on tra...

Why Mobile Solutions Are the Best Options for Public Safety Technology

True mobility gives officers and first responders access to data and communications when they need it most. Data access and connectivity are vital to public safety operations. According to the global Zebra Field Operations Vision study, public safety offi...

IoT Makes Enterprise Mobility Management (EMM) Even More Important

As IT environments grow more complex, businesses need enhanced mobile device management capabilities.   Businesses and enterprises are accelerating their digital transformation strategies. However, whether in haste or without a complete understanding of t...

How Micro-Fulfillment Aids the Supply Chain

The Future of Field Service Mobility

Prepare to provide reliable solutions that keep field workers continuously connected and enhance customer engagement.   Field service operations have evolved over the past decade – from on-premises management systems and paper-based processes in the field...

4 Trends Supporting Field Service Productivity Goals in 2022

These field service trends are expected to keep field services organizations competitive over the next few years. By the end of 2022, the field service market is predicted to hit USD 4.45 billion, marking more than a 50 percent increase in less than 10 ye...

Keys to Securing the Food Supply Chain

Is your business up to the challenge of addressing security for these complex operations? Whether consumers purchase food at a grocery store or a restaurant, it’s safe to say that the food had to travel some distance to reach the point of sale. And to ens...

Where Does Enterprise Mobility Go From Here?

Enterprise mobility adoption continues to increase, and technology is advancing to provide greater productivity, efficiency and worker safety. From the first time a mobile device and application enabled an employee to break away from a stationary terminal...

Creating Competitive Solutions for the Future of Smart Asset Tracking

Combine AIDC, advanced technologies and your industry expertise to build solutions that meet your clients’ needs today and in years to come. Smart, automated asset tracking has some of the clearest ROI to prove among all IT solutions. Real-time visibility...

The Importance of Digitizing the Supply Chain

What is digitization, you might find yourself wondering? It’s commonly looped in with the processes that come along with the Digital Transformation and digitalization within specific fields. These two share different purposes, but often strive for similar...

Mobile Devices vs. Consumer Smartphones

When it comes to handheld devices being used in organizations for work, choices are aplenty. Mobile technology has taken over our professional and personal lives by storm. The ability to produce more, respond faster and increase customer loyalty are all r...

The Future of Operations: The Energy & Utilities Sector

As the energy and utilities sector continues to evolve, some of the trends that will emerge over the next five years are beginning to take shape. While seven out of ten companies report utilizing advanced analytics and machine learning to create work sche...

Intelligent Mobile Devices Pave the Way to the Future for Retailers and Food Service

While some companies have already invested in new technologies such as AI-driven mobile applications, in-store retail robots, kiosks, and self-checkout devices, the pandemic has definitely thrown the remaining companies to the wolves. In the current state...

Why using Mobility devices are essential during the pandemic

Navigating the supply chain can be quite the challenge during any normal season, but in the wake of the global pandemic, the state of distribution centers and warehouses has gone a bit awry. With general mass layoffs and furloughs taking place and employe...

Impacting Banking Experiences With AI

AI and Machine Learning have been pivotal tools within digital systems of this era. Virtually both tactics have done much to impact various industries and vertical markets. There is much that comes along with the intelligent decision-making process that c...

Data Sharing & Its Role In Fighting The Pandemic

Pandemic has pushed Healthcare officials to pursue research partnerships and engage in data sharing opportunities. The Healthcare industry is essentially a large machine that has presented itself as working to achieve the goals of quality care, lower coas...

Get the Most out of Every Mile

If you happen to be in the business of moving freight, you’re not a stranger to all of the complications and challenges that you’ve run into in this year alone. Within lockdowns taking place and people quarantining to promote health safety, consumers are ...

TDM Mobile for Payments… No Matter the Vertical

No matter what role you hold in a Retail environment, it’s obvious you’ll need to work with a good printer in your workplace. With today’s shopping climate differing per day, the normal queue lines are much more spread out and non-traditional. To maintain...

Ovotrack Updates their ‘On Farm Scanning’ Module

When it comes to seeing where the food in your local grocery store comes from, there is a way to track its origins using food traceability tactics, through various stages of production, processing, and distribution. Traceability is able identify the sourc...

The Ever-Evolving State Of E-Commerce Today

It’s no secret that COVID-19 has held a large impact on several industries so far, but it’s definitely affecting how retail is transforming itself to meet the common need and expectation. For those who haven’t been able to operate physically, within their...

Robots Working On The Frontline

Businesses, Institutions, and Government departments are looking to accomplish tasks and keep up with social distancing mandates through the usage of robots, drones, and even automated devices to combat this COVID-19 pandemic. Healthcare workers, especial...

The Future of Field Operations

Looking further into the energy and utilities sector, there is much progress to be made for the mobile technology usage. It’s predicted that in the next five years, companies will begin to utilise machine learning and advanced analytics processes to assis...

How Retailers are Shifting to Click and Collect with Curbside

Retailers are familiar with the concept of Click & Collect, Click-list, Curbside Pickup, because we were all just getting friendly with the ideas of BOPIS. BOPIS or Buy Online and Pickup in Store was popular for grocery stores with shoppers who just d...

Building a smarter future for shop floors & factories - Industry 4.0

A Smart Factory or Smart Manufacturer, however you'd like to refer to it, is thought to be the so-called factory of the future, introducing some intelligent technology strategies and activities to the picture. Smart Factories are considered to be an impor...

Ensuring payment security for mobile devices

Millennials and members of Generation Z aren't strangers to the ways of mobile payments processed on their smartphones and mobile devices. Whether by a digital wallet or a brand's loyalty program/consumer-facing app, 42.2% of people prefer to make their p...

Say goodbye to the #1 cause of hardware failure for rugged handheld devices

When it comes to wireless charging, typically speaking, the class of enterprise-based rugged devices has always relied on docking stations or charging cradles, to charge handheld computers and barcode scanners. Used for both industrial and commercial purp...

All you need to know about Windows Embedded Handheld 6.5 End of Life

There is no systematic pattern to how cyberattacks are showcasing themselves to enterprises. Since no one can know how to prevent this danger or prevent when hackers will attack, there needs to be some action put into place to provide those insights. For ...

Next generation pickup and delivery putting the customer in the driver's seat

Technology has become such an essential part of our world. It is used both in entertainment and helps improve efficiencies in companies. And it is finding its way into all aspects of companies. It is no surprise, with how quickly technology has taken over...

The future of safe driving is connected cars

The automotive industry has come a long way, and it keeps on trucking forward, pun intended! From hybrid and electric cars that stray away from gasoline and other fossil fuels, we've pushed into connected cars and self-driving vehicles. But what are conne...

The future of blockchain within the supply chain

Hundreds of businesses are jumping into what blockchain has to offer. Early investors have come to find that there is tangible proof surrounding the positive benefits of how blockchain is integrating itself into supply chain management. Companies using bl...

Is "the Delivery" at the centre of the rapidly evolving customer experience?

According to project44’s survey on the Delivery Economy, delivery has moved from a peripheral consideration in the customer experience, to a core component of meeting modern consumers’ expectations. 

Meeting the on-demand economy's challenges the future of field operations

The field-operations function has progressed over the past decades, keeping up with constant changes in technology. The new technologies available to field-operations are dramatically improving efficiency, effectiveness, productivity, and customer experie...

Discover the benefits of mobile technology

Mobile technology has streamlined many activities and changed the way people do business, and it's not just about communication, but productivity has improved immensely from mobile technology.  

Operational intelligence - Locationing

The role of retail employees is quickly evolving. Basic administrative activities are being reduced with the use of automation and self-service technology. This then allows retail associates to focus more on providing outstanding customer service and incr...

Aisle to aisle increasing retail efficiency

Look at where we've come from the days of scavenging through aisle upon aisle of products and waiting in a long line at the checkout counters. We've entered a more modern age of shopping with the best of the best technological advances popping up around e...

World's largest sesame processor mobilises warehouse operations and increases logistics efficiencies to best levels since company inception!

It has been a popular idea that mobilising your workforce can improve significantly the efficiency of your warehouse. If you are still doubting, we are presenting you the case of Haitoglou Bros SA, who by enabling real-time data distribution beyond the de...

Cash and market solutions with mobile printers for the humanitarian sector

When a natural disaster strikes, an economy collapses, or conflict erupts, some non-governmental organizations (NGOs) are there to help, by trying to cover all urgent needs for food, water, and shelter.  In order for NGOs to provide all the help they can ...

The couriers & parcels challenges

Enterprises rely on couriers to keep merchandise and materials moving efficiently while maintaining security and traceability. When merchandise is being loaded dimensioning solutions, sensors, and vision systems track parcels onto the carrier and support ...

3 Top tips on Social selling for ISVS and VARS

What is social selling?   Social selling is the process of creating an online relationship and supporting potential customers on various social platforms, with the purpose of directly helping individuals to purchase your product. The biggest key in being ...

The Future of Fulfilment

Major disruptive forces of online shopping and increasing consumer connectivity have combined to establish a new on-demand retail economy that is blurring the lines among manufacturers, transportation and logistics (T&L) firms and retailers.  That lea...

Portable printing on the move for better productivity

Portable thermal printers offer the flexibility needed for many receipts and label applications. For the mobile workforce, point-of-activity printing is a significant way to boost accuracy, efficiency and worker productivity in retail, healthcare, hospita...

Mobilise your workforce for greater efficiency

Mobility in an enterprise means that employees’ productivity is increased while operations are being simplified and profits are increased. However, there are still companies that rely on less technological means for their day-to-day business transactions....

Digital Workplaces and ISVs

Will software applications remain as relevant as the digital workplace evolves? This is a question that many ISVs find themselves asking as we push forward in the digital age. As a demand for updated software and hardware solutions is heightened in the wo...

Connect your employees wherever they are

Do your workers suffer from ‘communications disconnect’? If your workers use multiple devices to reach the data and people they need throughout the day, then they most probably do suffer from ‘communications disconnect’. That means that they are forced to...

Where maximum process reliability and traceability are required, seamless automatic identification is an absolute must

Complete visibility of processes are the foundations for efficient planning and control procedures. At any given time, there needs to be visibility and traceability of components and materials including their processing status and location. This, however,...

Combat food waste with sustainable mobile labelling solution

A common problem of our century is the tons of food wasted around the world every year. Specifically in France, there are 10 million tons of food lost or wasted on a yearly basis, according to the French Agency for the Environment and Energy (ADEME). That...

How to build a smart city: The case of smart Santander

Before going into how a smart city can be built, let’s first try and explain what a smart city is. Although there is no precise definition of a smart city, there are some components that are vital for one. A smart city first and foremost should engage the...

Deliver Service and Savings with Dynamic Real-Time Dispatch Operations

In an "always connected" world dispatch operations rely on dynamic real-time management via location and status tracking of their field technicians. Why? Because it's essential for any company to be able to respond to their customers’ orders on the fly or...

LCD screens make all the difference in mobile printing

LCD and LED screens are always a handy feature to have when using any printing device, especially a mobile one where you are inevitably disconnected from a stationary computer or laptop. They make diagnosing and solving printer errors far simpler than if ...

How consumer trends effect mobile computer design?

It wasn’t long ago when purpose-built hardware was the only consideration for companies looking for mobile computers. But that all changed rapidly when consumer-grade smartphones became a viable option as a mobile computer in the enterprise world. For a m...

Android: The big migration has started

“When creating solutions, always keep in mind that everything is and should be connected. That is what takes the customer experience to the next level. We, in Google, are creating an Operating System, partners are creating the devices, and the key in this...

Case study: How label printers made a difference for DRIM

In a retail situation where price changes occur every day, employees need to be able to print new labels quickly using effective mobile devices.

What to consider when selecting an enterprise mobile device

Enterprises today have a huge amount of choice when it comes to mobile technology to support their operations.

Can there be a smart city without smart mobility?

Dr. Susana Val, the Director of Zaragoza Logistics Center (ZLC) – Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Global Scale, explains that you cannot have a smart city without the smart mobility trait. Smart mobility is the concept of improving transportat...

Mobile printing increases efficiency at Twickenham Cricket Club

Thanks to thermal printing solutions, many organisations are finding that their printing requirements are no longer a challenge. Take Twickenham Cricket Club for example, where spectators expect to see quick deliveries on and off the field.

How to achieve fast and flawless barcode label printing

No matter what environment a mobile printer is deployed in, users need to be certain they can rely on the technology they invest in to get the job done. Whether users are in a warehouse, at a customer’s site or in a healthcare or retail environment, BlueS...

Enhancing customer experience with connected devices in the field

Did you know that only 12% of organisations with field service workers are ‘very satisfied’ with the technology they use? It’s a shocking statistic, especially as field workers are crucial to achieving two corporate goals: growing the profits of the compa...

Here’s why you should be offering network solutions

Companies that sell technology solutions know that our industry is driven by change and innovation. One of the more crucial technologies to be aware of is networking. If your company isn’t offering networking solutions, there are plenty of reasons as to w...

How to mobilise enterprise label printing

Mobile devices are changing how businesses operate through automated data identification and capture, making processes more efficient and data collection more accurate. In fact, a study by Enterprise CIO shows that BYOD can boost productivity by 16% over ...

Can successfully migrating mobile apps transform an organisation?

Migrating mobile apps to next-generation platforms is an essential process that many organisations will need to undergo to meet modern enterprise demands. However, the move is often filled with complexity and businesses will likely turn to a trusted advis...

What does a VAR need to know before selling to a mobile business?

Pop-up stores represent a huge opportunity to VARs, but they also need a personal touch. These types of shops – also known as flash retail – are great ways for small business owners to put their products on display to a wider audience by finding small ven...

Start the day right

In environments where worker assignment optimisation is vital if managers want to meet and exceed expectations, the ‘start of the day’ process should not be overlooked. So, what platform best equips them to optimise worker assignment and dynamic schedulin...

Tallink pioneers self-service check outs on board its ships

Tallink pioneers self-service check outs on board its ships Tallink, one of the largest passenger and cargo shipping companies in the Baltics, has adopted the Datalogic Joya Touch Device and Shopevolution 7 in its on board retail stores. Tallink has inclu...

Transform a tablet into a unique mobility tool

Tablets are revolutionising the way in which we do business. However, typical tablets are not designed for the commercial marketplace. Most tablets are just not built to withstand the rigours of everyday commercial use. However, in many cases, there are s...

Mobile payments: opportunities are now realities

The ability to add card transactions and receipt printing options to Android and Windows 10 devices is a real game changer in today’s mobile world. These ‘off the shelf’ devices mean that anyone who needs to add payment functionality to a mobile device ca...

Harnessing the workforce mobility revolution

In recent years, rugged handheld devices have become just as intuitive as their consumer-grade counterparts. This shift in the rugged mobile device landscape has been accelerated by a need to increase productivity, efficiency and accuracy in the workplace...

Labelling systems make an impact straight out of the box

Many retailers currently handle price markdowns inefficiently, relying on pre-printed labels as they do not have the right mobile labelling system in place. The cost of pre-printed label systems This inflexible approach results in, at best, non-uniform pr...

Hit top gear with the latest forklift technology

Did you know that around 25% of the average forklift driver’s time is spent in receiving and put away workflows?

Android popularity grows for mobility solutions

Not so long ago, the dominant systems in the mobile computer world were mainly Microsoft-based.

Mobile printing solutions for increased efficiency

Established in 1940, SATO is a pioneer and leader in barcode printing and RFID labelling solutions. Committed to ongoing innovation SATO invented the world’s first-hand labeller and introduced the first thermal transfer barcode printer. Customers rely on ...

How can the latest mobile devices boost visibility, workflow and productivity?

Giving field workers the best device to fit their needs is a key challenge for many businesses.

Entry level PDAs are impacting the enterprise mobility businesses

There’s no doubt about it that over the past few years, the trend of Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) and using consumer devices for professional needs has grown exponentially.

What you need to know about intrusive interstitials?

Like any company, Google continually changes and updates the way it functions and ranks websites. The Google algorithm, sacred and highly secret, is the key to creating quality SEO organically, but there’s always an air of uncertainty to it. Some changes ...

What is a smart city, and why should I care?

Each new day often brings a new buzzword, so it’s important we fully understand new terms as they quickly become part of our language and used on a daily basis. One such term that has joined some of the big buzzwords like IoT and Big Data is ‘smart city’....

An ISVs guide to navigating the channel

If you’re an ISV and have decided that it’s time to broaden your business opportunities and grow your business then you’ll no doubt be considering the channel. The channel is a great way to look for new business through dedicated partnerships, and can bri...

Are you selling secure tablets?

Did you know that enterprises are set to make up 18% of tablet purchases in 2017, according to the Global Business and Consumer Tablet Forecast? For some, it may not be a surprise to hear that tablet use in enterprise markets is on the rise. After all, th...

IoT: what to expect when we connect

The internet changed the world; It touches all aspects of our lives. It allows us to connect on social media, video chat with friends and colleagues and even read this blog right now. Now, there is a push to connect every device to the internet. While thi...

Selling recurring media: A guide to growing profits

Every business student knows about the ‘blade and razor’ model - the idea that when you’re selling razors, you can just about give away the handle because you make your real money on the blades.

Three trends that are impacting business in 2017

Every year, there are new trends to examine, new ideas to consider, and fresh perspectives that can affect a business.