Tablet computers have become a crucial tool for police and public safety officers, both inside and outside their vehicles. But there can be challenges when trying to deploy and integrate tablets in such a unique operational environment, particularly when it comes to device durability, connectivity, speed, and overall performance. Consumer-grade devices aren’t built for theRead more
Critical Reminder for Companies Using Windows Embedded Handheld
Time is running out on the Windows Embedded Handheld mobile operating system, and if you still haven’t developed your migration plan, now is the time to get started. All Microsoft support has ended for most versions of Windows Embedded Handheld, and here are the end-of-life dates for the last supported versions: July 9, 2019 –Read more
Maximizing Your Mobile Hardware ROI with Support Services
Investing in mobile technologies is the first step toward automating and optimizing your business workflows. But maintaining those advantages requires proper equipment servicing and support, to keep your total cost of ownership as low as possible and keep your devices performing flawlessly. This is one of the reasons why our team at TPI partners withRead more
4 Mobile Technology Trends for 2019 and What They Mean for Supply Chains
4 Mobile Technology Trends For 2019. Wearable Devices – When you hear “wearable devices,” you might think of an Apple Watch or a Bluetooth ear piece. But in the supply chain, wearable devices are far more advanced and sophisticated than these consumer products. Many supply chains are now using wearable systems, consisting of wrist-worn mobileRead more
Tackling the On-Demand Economy with Supply Chain Digitization
It’s no secret that manufacturers, retailers, and logistics firms are all grappling with the challenges of how to meet the growing needs of the on-demand economy. Customers now demand faster, more accurate fulfillment than ever before, and industries must adapt quickly to meet those requirements. In fact, in Zebra’s 2018 Future of Fulfillment Vision Study,Read more
OS Migration Is Coming: Here’s What Companies Are Doing
The clock is ticking on Windows mobile devices, and now is the time to explore your options before it’s too late. OS Migration is Coming. Microsoft is ending all support for Windows Embedded mobile operating systems and has already ended support for a number of Windows Embedded and all Windows Mobile versions. If you’re runningRead more
RFID for Manufacturing, Supply Chain and Locationing
Now that the cost of RFID tags and technologies has dropped considerably, many companies are adopting RFID to completely automate their asset tracking and locationing. Unlike barcodes, which require line-of-sight scanning, RFID uses printed tags that contain transmitters and unique IDs. Tags are read remotely with a handheld or fixed RFID reader, so youRead more
Workforce Connect Unifies Your Workforce Communications with a Single Device
With technology enabling mobile workflows and better efficiency in today’s workplaces, it seems like a no-brainer that technology should also help workers communicate in real time—no matter where they are inside or outside the four walls. Thankfully, Zebra Technologies makes this possible with Workforce Connect, the easy way to unify all your voice and dataRead more
Migrating from Windows Mobile Handhelds to Android
Planning and Executing your Migration. With Microsoft ending support for Windows handheld mobile computers and most of the mobility industry switching to Android, now’s the time to develop your OS migration plan. To help you ensure a smooth and successful transition, our experts at TPI have put together these six steps to follow in planningRead more
Why It’s Time to Migrate to Android for Handheld Computing
In case you’ve missed the news or you’ve been too busy to follow the developments closer, now is the time to plan a migration away from Windows for your handheld mobile computers. Microsoft is pulling the plug on CE/Windows Mobile in 2020, leaving 15 million handheld mobile computers and 90% of the current market withoutRead more