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Expanding service portfolio, Zebra Technologies has introduced its Asset Visibility Service (AVS). Designed to increase mobile computer and thermal printer performance, AVS enables organizations to proactively track device health and location to gain productivity and operational efficiency. KEY FACTS AVS utilizes a factory-installed agent available on Zebra devices which, when activated, provides quick and easy asset visibility for retailers, manufacturers, healthcare organizations and transportation and logistics companies with no lengthy configuration or commissioning process... Read More

Zebra Technologies has appointed Jeff Schmitz as Senior Vice-President & Chief Marketing Officer, effective immediately. Schmitz is responsible for company’s marketing strategy, programme development and tools needed to create awareness, consideration and preference of the Zebra brand globally. He has replaced Juliann Larimer who is now Vice-President of North America Sales for Zebra. Anders Gustafsson, CEO, Zebra Technologies, said, “We are excited to add Jeff Schmitz to our executive leadership team, particularly given his strong track record in introducing new innovation and technology to elevate the customer experience and increase sales and marketing effectiveness. Jeff has excellent subject matter expertise in technologies that are highly relevant to Zebra and our customers, including the Internet of Things. I’m looking forward to seeing the creative new initiatives he will bring to Zebra and our customers.” Read more

Zebra Technologies has launched Mobility DNA, a set of enterprise mobility software solutions that drive greater efficiencies and productivity for businesses, mobile workers and channel partners. They have also announced two new touch computers that expand the industry’s broadest portfolio of enterprise-class Android mobile computers. The Mobility DNA suite is a comprehensive collection of innovative applications, effortless application development tools and robust administration utilities for Zebra mobile computers that allows partners and businesses to maximize the return on investment (RoI) of their mobile deployments while minimizing complexity, risk and capital expenses. New solutions to the Mobility DNA suite include SimulScan Document Capture, Workforce Connect Push-To-Talk (PTT) Pro, AppGallery, Swipe Assist and All-Touch Terminal Emulation (TE). Previously announced tools such as RhoMobile, Mobility Extensions (Mx), Enterprise Browser and EMDK for Android are also part of...

Zebra Technologies has announced the MC18 mobile computer has earned a prestigious Red Dot design award. This award is in recognition of Zebra’s thoughtful customer-centric product design which delivers a more impactful solution to customers. Leveraging deep customer insights, Zebra delivered a retail solution that increases the number of devices available to customers while taking less floor space within their stores. The Zebra design team worked closely with market research teams to build a product that is friendly and approachable, while meeting the needs of a high-traffic supermarket environment. Joe White, vice president, Enterprise Mobile Computing, Zebra Technologies said, “We are honored to receive this recognition from the international design community. With a large all-touch display providing a true smartphone-style user experience, the MC18 helps our customers deliver a better shopping experience.” The MC18, a next generation personal shopper solution, allows superma...

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   According to the latest report, Barcode printer maker  Zebra Technologies is all set to acquire Motorola Solutions' enterprise business. Going by the reports, the latest deal will close for $3.45 billion in cash. The deal will help Zebra to tap the opportunity presented by the profusion of devices, ranging from cars to smoke alarms, connected to the Internet. After the acquisition, about 4,500 Motorola Solutions' employees will join Zebra. According to the official statement by Anders Gustafsson, CEO, Zebra Technologies, the company has entered into an agreement to acquire the Enterprise business of Motorola Solutions. Zebra’s acquisition of the Enterprise business will combine the complementary offerings of two industry leaders in asset tracking solutions to create a market leader in enterprise asset intelligence for the Connected Age. Motorola Solutions’ mobile platform captures real-time data about physical assets, peo...