Zebra Rugged Mobile Computers Geared for Front-Line Workers

Retailers, field service providers and others are said to benefit from the new purpose-built Android 10 enterprise-class devices by Zebra.
Published: June 26, 2020

LINCOLNSHIRE, Ill. — Zebra Technologies Corp. (NASDAQ: ZBRA) announces the industry’s first enterprise-class mobile computers running on the Android 10 operating system (OS): the TC21/TC26, TC52x/TC57x and MC3300x.

With integrated scanning and software capabilities enabled by Mobility DNA, the five new devices are designed for retail, transportation and logistics (T&L), field mobility and warehouse environments to improve front-line worker productivity and effectiveness, according to the announcement.

“Expanding Zebra’s Android leadership with the largest portfolio in the industry, these five new products built on the latest Android 10 OS provide companies with long-term investment protection,” says Joe White, senior vice president and general manager, enterprise mobile computing, Zebra Technologies. “In the rebuilding phase of the COVID-19 pandemic, retailers along with T&L and field service providers must adapt their operations with evolving mobile solutions to enhance customer service and safety.”

All of the models include Zebra’s Mobility DNA suite of end-user applications, development tools and utilities that transform Android into an enterprise-ready OS, according to the announcement. The LifeGuard for Android software security solution is said to ensure access to predictable security/patch updates over an extended period of time, and Zebra OneCare services provide operational continuity for the daily demands of business.

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These Zebra capabilities are said to maximize total customer benefits beyond the devices by simplifying management, strengthening security, and reducing training and adoption time.

The new mobile computers run on Zebra’s latest platform architecture and enable the recently announced Zebra MotionWorks Proximity solution which helps protect employees’ safety while increasing their productivity in work environments.

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