While the world changes with precision and agility, Zebra is an operational expert and an unmatched provider that provides their clients with the ability to perform well in every part of their business. With robotics and IoT sitting at the heart of Zebra’s business, they are unlocking new frontiers in innovation and efficiency, enabling their clients to not just prepare for the future, but to lead it.

Through being the leader in operational excellence, Zebra has created the well-rounded edge where enabling the workforce to utilizing edge-data meets technology and purpose.

Zebra is at the forefront of how business is conducted globally by addressing the common collision of speed, precision, and efficiency that industries face as it never stops changing. Armed with industry's best robotics, their focus on IoT solution enables cut pace teams that work to empower industries to aid in a world that is rapidly growing in data. 

Harnessing the Power of Robotics and IoT   

Zebra is revolutionizing and redefining the nature of efficient connectivity in the digital age. Businesses can now take advantage of sophisticated robotics and the IoT to aid planning at all organizational levels. From warehouse automation, to retail, to even healthcare, and logistics, the solutions from Zebra continue to bridge the gap between the digital and the physical worlds all while ensuring operational flows efficiently.

This approach enables the organization to boost productivity as it creates a smart ecosystem where every device, process, and worker is interconnected, aligned, and optimized with organizational goals.

Key Innovations, Transforming Industries   

All of today’s enterprises are faced with unique challenges and designs Zebra’s portfolio to help address those challenges. Some of the innovations that set Zebra apart include:

• Edge Data Solutions

With Zebra’s edge-data solutions, data processing is no longer centralized, but rather brought to the point of action on the edge of the network. This ensures that employees are better able to act on insights in real time and to enhance their responsiveness and operational efficiency.

• Robotics for Automation

Zebra integration of robotics enables the automaton of mundane activities, reduction of error rates, and workflow enhancement. For instance, inventory management is done by robotics in warehouses and is done with better speed and accuracy.

• VisibilityIQ Foresight

Focuses on providing insight on operational and device performance and assists in forecasting through predictive analytics. It consolidates data from all departments of the company, and, as a result, they can proactively tackle problems and get the greatest return on investment.

• Zebra Circular Economy Program

Zebra launches the Circular Economy Program to make certain that the devices performed are not only productive but also ecologically sound. From refurbishing to recycling, the program aims to support device life cycle requirements while reducing negative environmental effects.

Enhancing Workforce Empowerment    

The distinguishing attribute of Zebra is its absolute drive towards workforce empowerment. Workers are provided with smart devices and real-time data, thus enabling Zebra employees to think and make decisions instead of functioning as cogs in a sophisticated machine.

For example, in retail, using Zebra’s handheld gadgets allows employees to access stock information on the spot, saving time while serving customers. In healthcare, with the use of Zebra’s solutions, patients are accurately identified, while medical devices are tracked in real-time, making it safer and better for everyone.

Driving the Future with Professional and Managed Services 

Zebra understands that technology advancement is difficult for enterprises, and that is why it offers managed and customizable services. From advanced planning to post-deployment assistance, Zebra provides managed and professional services so that businesses may focus on their core operations without interruptions.

• Managing Services: Ensures device management for optimal productivity and utilization.
• Professional Services: Speeds up the implementation of edge-data strategies while maintaining workflow continuity.

Why Zebra is Different   

With Zebra’s solutions, innovation is accompanied by the reality of delivering useful and sustainable systems. It adopts the best available new technologies and incorporates them within the context of specific challenges that every industry faces, making it a valuable partner to all types of organizations.

In addition to these, the company also leads in IoT, robotics and data, while paying attention to sustainability and workforce development. Zebra is able to address the particular issue of a company, while also setting up the stages for both growth and long term sustainability. This is made possible by the multi-dimensional perspective that Zebra has employed.

Testament to Success – Real World Impact   

These achievements give a snapshot of the capability of Zebra to leverage innovation into business success, earning the company leadership in operational excellence. Zebra’s solutions have transformed these industries as follows:

• Retail: Enhanced customer interactions by monitoring and managing inventories more effectively and providing timely assistance.
• Healthcare: Increased patient safety through accurate identification and tracking of devices.
• Logistics: Improved effectiveness of operations with warehouse automation and predictive analytics.

Pioneering New Possibilities   

Zebra is continuously pushing the boundaries of what is achievable with robotics, IoT, and edge-data solutions. The company wants to eliminate as many challenges as possible while simultaneously expanding the definition of what is achievable in the future of work and connectivity.

"Connecting you with the edge – where there's no limit to what comes next" is what Zebra describes as its tagline, and it speaks of perspective. By providing businesses the tools that enhance visibility, connectivity, and usage of data, Zebra is even more committed towards enabling organizations to achieve goals in a smarter, faster, and more eco-friendly manner.

Bill Burns, CEO of Zebra, has more than 30 years of experience in the technology sector and joined Zebra Technologies in 2015. In his prior role as Chief Product & Solutions Officer, he oversaw the strategy, investments, and development of Zebra’s expansive portfolio of products and solutions. During this time, Bill extended Zebra’s market share leadership across its core businesses while entering adjacent and expansion markets, delivered on the company’s Enterprise Asset Intelligence vision, and strengthened Zebra’s strategic relationships with its customers and partners. Before joining Zebra, Bill served as Chief Executive Officer of Embrane, a Silicon Valley-based venture capital backed startup which was acquired by Cisco in April 2015.

Prior to joining Embrane, Bill served as Chief Executive Officer of Spirent Communications, a global leader in test and measurement solutions publicly traded on the London Stock Exchange. He has also held various executive and sales leadership roles at Tellabs, Inc. Bill is a member of the board of directors of Oshkosh Corporation.

Bill has a Master of Business Administration from Temple University, a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from Misericordia University, and an Associate Degree in Engineering from Pennsylvania State University. Bill is an executive sponsor of the Zebras of African Descent Employee Resource Group.

“We connect you with the edge, where there's no limit to what comes next, innovation meets purpose, action becomes evolution & vision drives experience.”