Zebra Technologies all set to vanquish the ‘Connected Age’, India on the Top Slot
Amidst the gush in the IoT and cloud computing technology, Zebra Technologies Corporation today shared its vision of transiting towards the prospective, Enterprise Asset Intelligence (EAI).
Aimed to leverage “Visibility That’s Visionary”, the company increases businesses’ ability to track critical assets within their operations and know exactly what they are, where they are, and their condition so they can make smarter, faster decisions that improve their bottom line.
Marking the next-step of the AIDC (Automatic Identification and Data Capture) market by the given trends of IoT, cloud-based data analytics, and mobility; the tracking technology major sought to lead the evolution through its operational framework of “sense, analyze, and act.”
Highlighting the capabilities of their next-gen services and partner programs to the Indian market:
- TC8000, a mobile touch computer that offers an innovative design offering increases in warehouse productivity by an average of 14 percent based on workflow.
- 3600 Series ultra-rugged scanners that offer prolonged durability, enhanced scan performance, and unparalleled manageability in demanding industrial environments.
- RFD8500, Zebra’s first multi-operating system RFID sled designed to easily add high-performance RFID and 1D/2D bar code scanning to Android and iOS mobile devices.
- MC36, a flexible, powerful mobile computer that offers visibility in the field by allowing mobile workers to work smarter, faster and stay connected in challenging environments.
- ZD400 Series desktop thermal printers are flexible and user-friendly, making deployment, use, and troubleshooting easier. With connectivity options and Zebra’s Link-OS™ software, users can also manage all printers anywhere via the Cloud, gaining real-time asset intelligence across the enterprise.
- Asset Visibility Service expands the Zebra OneCare managed services portfolio, and is designed to increase mobile computer and thermal printer performance. AVS offers insight into device health, utilization and availability in customer environments resulting in increased productivity and operational efficiency.
Emphasizing on the partner-centric front, the company also introduced a new channel partner program – PartnerConnect – which unifies Zebra’s previous channel programs, following its acquisition of Motorola Solutions’ Enterprise business in 2014.
The new program is designed to evolve the best of Zebra’s award-winning inclusive channel ecosystem, address the needs of distributors, ISVs, and resellers, provide opportunities for growth, and meet customer and market demands.
According to the Zebra Technologies Global Shopper Survey, stellar customer service continues to drive retail, with 64 percent of shoppers claiming they are more willing to make purchases from stores that provide better customer service, and 41 percent of shoppers agreeing they have a better experience in stores where sales associates use the latest technology to assist customers.
Zebra’s recent Global Warehouse Vision Study shows more than 40 percent of respondents cited shorter delivery times as a key measure requiring warehouse investment. With the visibility Zebra’s technology brings into manufacturing and T&L processes, the industry is in a better position to deliver on the promise of flawless fulfilment, especially as customer expectations increase regarding improved service and shorter delivery times.
In healthcare, patient identification is an important application for Zebra and its customers globally. Smart, non-invasive technology that gives hospitals real-time, accurate time tracking, evaluation, and feedback is essential to provide greater attention and care to patients.
Citing to the media on the strategical developments, Gavin Norman, Head of Business Services and Toll Customised Solutions said, “At Toll, our purpose is to connect people and products. We see significant growth of sensors and data capture as among the most important global trends in our environment, giving immeasurable growth prospects to emerging technologies in areas such as artificial intelligence, robotics, augmented reality, and predictive analytics. Innovation is a critical part of Toll’s global value propositions and our close collaboration with Zebra is an important part of our innovation strategy as we seek to work with the world’s best companies to provide the world’s best logistics tools. Last year, we were one of three companies to comprehensively trial Zebra’s TC8000 mobile computer in our distribution centers before its global launch into the market.
“Today, we are extremely excited to be unveiling the next wave of products that would drive growth in the Enterprise Asset Intelligence ecosystem. With Zebra’s focus on offering ‘visibility that’s visionary’, we will enable our customers in India to harness IoT, cloud, and mobility to gain actionable insights into their most important assets and people – increasing productivity, customer satisfaction, and their bottom lines. At the same time, our new PartnerConnect channel program will help our partners meet the demands of their customers and ultimately grow their own brands and businesses. It is an exciting time for us at Zebra,” adds Deep Agarwal, Regional Sales Director, India, Zebra Technologies.
Zebra is showcasing a suite of products ahead of the 6th India Warehousing Show held at Pragati Maidan from June 8-10.
