There are a number of challenges associated with improving and updating your enterprise mobility systems.

Migration from your existing operating system to Android for example, can be costly, time consuming, and simply put—a real headache. This could require investing in new hardware to support the OS, numerous applications to meet the needs of each aspect of the business, and the time of the IT department to make sure it’s even going to work. “According to IDC Research, the average cost for IT staff to deploy a single device is $700,” and that is just too much. Honeywell introduces Mobility Edge, the answer to all your mobility challenges.

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 Validate all your mobile devices, use cases and software at once

Many companies do not rely on just mobility solution to keep their operations running, but a myriad of devices optimized for their unique environments whether it be front of house or distribution. Each use case needing applications for different tasks, and a complex IT base keeping it all together that can prove to be difficult and expensive to maintain, let alone update.

Mobility Edge enables you to consolidate all your enterprise devices onto the same hardware and software core platform removing the complexity of enterprise mobility management and relieving the stress of OS migration.

Deploy across multiple devices in multiple form factors.

A common challenge for enterprise is the time and expense accrued to certify and deploy mobile device technologies across their entire network. Many companies feel forced to complete OS migration piece by piece to avoid cost and disruption in their operations. Deploying across different device form factors traditionally is a long, laborious, and expensive process.

Mobility Edge simplifies deployment into one central hub making painstaking, costly deployment a thing of the past. A one-time investment in setup, deployment, and provisioning is reusable across all enterprise devices. This minimizes cost, effort, and results in less risk while also maximizing your ROI by extending the lifecycles of your devices.

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Discover Mobility Edge tools to accelerate deployments.

Mobility Edge offers a suite of tools to make provisioning faster and more cost-effective. These features include:

• Enterprise Provisioner- Allows the creation of barcodes that house the provisioning instructions and configuration settings easily scanned for a ready to use device.
• Setup Wizard- Quickly set up and configure your devices through barcode scanning, QR codes, or tapping an NFC tag.
• Staging Hub- Push a bundle of applications to your entire fleet of devices and view all your devices from a central console.
• Secure Provisioning- Built into the architecture of the product, cryptographic methods are used to ensure secure setup.
• Android Zero-Touch Enrollment- Deploy devices in bulk without manually setting up each device, for out-of-the-box readiness.

Contact the experts at Imprint Enterprises to discover the benefits of Honeywell’s Mobility Edge.

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Here’s why you should choose rugged tablets built on a future-proof platform:

Increased Performance

Regardless of your industry, application, or budget, you need rugged tablet solutions that are built to perform with the speed and reliability you need. That means you’ll want a rugged tablet on a future-proof platform such as the Zebra L10 rugged tablet platform, which offers a variety of CPU options.

You’ll also want to look for a tablet with a wide variety of RAM and storage options to choose from, so you can get the exact amount of storage you need.

Application Versatility

A rugged tablet platform that is truly future-proof will be compatible with the latest tablet tech to support any workflow-specific tools for any application. One thing that makes the Zebra L10 rugged tablet series so practical for industrial operations is its support for the latest generation of NFC, Bluetooth, 802.11ac Wi-Fi, GPD, and 4G LTE mobile broadband technologies.

Also included in the platform:

• Optional true serial or HDMI in-port
• UHF RFID reader
• Built-in barcode reader
• RJ-45 Jacks
• Multiple USB ports
• Front-facing and 13 MP rear-facing cameras
• Built-in mics for VoIP collaboration

The wide range of features and functions allow this tablet series to be truly versatile and flexible enough for any application, and capable of suiting a wide range of industry needs.

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Enhanced Durability

Durability is the real reason supply chain operators consistently choose rugged industrial-grade tablets over consumer products like the iPad. Consumer devices aren’t built to withstand the rigors of warehouse and field operations without heavy-duty protectors and cases, and even then, they still often succumb to the hazards that are common in industrial settings.

Instead, get something built for your environment and application that can take a beating and still keep you performing at peak productivity.

Choosing a tablet like the L10 rugged tablet platform will provide you with the physical ruggedness and future-proof platform that you need to ensure your technology lasts long enough to maximize your ROI. Rated for 6-foot drops, subjected to a raft of MIL-STD-810G tests, and with an IP65 rating even when the port doors are open, these tablets are guaranteed to withstand elements like extreme temperatures, blowing dust, and driving rain.

Additionally, they are complete with screens that can be easily viewed even in direct sunlight, with reinforced glass displays and active digitizer options. For heavy-duty operations, they can be easily mounted in vehicles of all sorts, with 5 pass-through antennas.

Surviving the Test of Time

In order to get the most out of your investment, you need to choose a rugged tablet that will survive the harshest element that most consumer technology can’t: time. Imprint Enterprises offers solutions like the Zebra L10 rugged tablet platform devices, which are built to survive drops, spills, and everyday wear and tear long past what consumer-grade devices can. Not only that, but the future-proof platform can support applications for years to come.

For more information on the Zebra L10 rugged tablet platform contact Imprint Enterprises today.

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Luckily, new solutions have been developed to circumvent this problem. There’s an opportunity for warehouse and supply chain operators to have their entire fleet of business technology all on the same platform, including vehicle-mount computers. Because of this, IT can make decisions and carry them out across the board for all business tech. This is especially important when it comes to navigating OS migration and Windows end-of-life.

Windows-based vehicle mount computers are nearing end-of-life support. What does that mean for you?

How are you planning to handle OS migration? If you don’t yet have a plan in place, you’re either putting your security at risk, or you’re cutting it too close for comfort. If you haven’t already, it’s a good idea to start determining the best course of action for your business so you aren’t caught without support. All of your devices will need to be upgraded. We’ve talked at length about upgrading your handheld computers, but you’ll also need to make the switch with any vehicle-mount computers.

Current Windows End of Life schedule:

• Windows Embedded CE 6.0: June 10, 2018
• Windows Embedded 8.1 Handheld: June 9, 2019
• Windows Embedded Handheld 6.5: January 14, 2020

It’s well past time to evaluate your options. The longer you are without support for your devices, the more at risk you are.

Learn more about Zebra's OS migration support. 

Look for solutions with flexible OS migration options.

While Windows OS used to be the dominant platform for enterprise operations, that is no longer the case. Android has been edging it out, and has risen as a top choice for enterprises. It’s flexible, customizable, and backed by tons of developer resources.

OS migration can be difficult, however, and there is a learning curve for employees as well. You’ll want to look for a device and a solution provider that can help you transition from legacy platforms to Android—one that will allow you to migrate your existing apps over to the new platform.

Choose a solution with solid security and enterprise mobility management features.

Choose an Android device, like Zebra’s VC8300 that is backed by Zebra’s enterprise mobility management platform, Visibility IQ™. This gives you access not just to an OS switch, but to features like entire fleet visibility, remote support, security options, and more. The VC8300 is also ruggedized to withstand harsh conditions and vibrations that are all too common in forklift operations.

These features will help you maximize uptime, decrease downtime, and save money. With Android devices built on Visibility IQ™ like the VC8300, you can easily navigate the ins and outs of Windows end-of-life and OS migration.

Download: Navigating the Mobility Maze: 10 Reasons to Choose Zebra for Android

Making the Switch

Enterprise operations have been depending on Windows devices for years, but with Windows end-of-life already underway, it’s time to transition to more reliable technology. Zebra has made it easy with its enterprise mobility management platform, with devices like the VC8300, which is built with the ruggedness needed to withstand the harsh conditions of forklift operations, on a future-proof platform that will withstand the test of time. Imprint Enterprises offers a wide range of reliable, future-proof devices for warehouses, distributors, and supply chain operators that make it easy to navigate OS migration.

For more information on our products, and what we can do to help your operation reach maximum productivity, contact Imprint today.

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