Do you have an outdated mobile computer that currently still runs on Windows operating system? Here’s a fact you need to know, organizations running Windows-based rugged mobile computers today will need to upgrade to new Android devices before Microsoft ends their mobile handheld support in 2020.

For any organizations that fail to act, they will simply fall behind. To simplify the process join us for this free webinar and learn how to take advantage of this new transition into the mobile enterprise technology.

The next generation of workforce mobility solutions will help your workforce increase visibility, efficiency, and productivity. Please join us for this free webinar to discuss and review the dates associated with the expiring Windows support and see how Barcodes and Zebra can help you strategize the OS Migration with ease.

The OS Migration

Thursday, December 13 from 11-11:30 AM CST

Presented by:
Kevin Lollock, Regional Product Manager, Zebra Technologies
Rob Nordby, Channel Sales, Zebra Technologies
Lorna Malja, Marketing Manager, Barcodes, Inc

If you have any questions, please email [email protected] or give us a call at 877-835-0709.

P.S. If you can’t attend the live webinar, be sure to register anyways and we’ll send you the recording and slides afterward!

With Zebra’s TC70/TC75 you can work more efficiently and better serve your customers by giving your employees enterprise-class handheld computers that survive life in the field or shop floor, communicate and access information in real time.

The TC70/TC75 is the professional-grade Android device built from the ground up for the enterprise.

Ever since the initial release, the Zebra TC75/TC70 Series has become one of the most popular mobile computers due to its convenient form factor and robust feature set. With over 200,000 unit deployed the TC75/TC70 are helping businesses of all types improve daily efficiencies and empower their workforce.

In order to better serve their customers Zebra　has announced that Android v5.1 Lollipop will soon be available for the TC7x Series. The upgraded Android OS is expected to be available for download on Zebra’s Support site on approximately August 22, 2016 for TC70 and August 30, 2016 for TC75.

All future devices will have the newest Android OS installed but for customers preferring the older OS versions a simple ‘back-rev’ to their OS version will be available.

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Hermes, the consumer delivery specialist, has invested in state-of-the-art handheld scanners in what represents one of the largest mobile implementation projects in Europe. The company will equip its local courier network and myHermes ParcelShops with more than 20,000 TC75 mobile computers from Zebra, in a move designed to heighten the overall customer experience it provides on behalf of the UK’s leading retailers.

These new enterprise-grade handheld devices and the software which powers them will provide greater visibility during the delivery process as the company moves toward its goal of 100% first-time delivery success. The 4G TC75 devices have a 10-hour battery life, a built-in camera to capture high-quality photos and boast improved GPS functionality. This allows geo-fencing technology to provide pin-point accuracy for delivery, which means parcels are satellite-tracked to the customer’s doorstep.

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Zebra has announced the launch and availability of the RFD8500 – a high performance multi-operating system Bluetooth RFID reader sled. With the RFD8500, you can easily enable compatible Zebra and third-party mobile devices, tablets and smartphones with enterprise-class UHF RFID and 1D/2D bar code scanning capabilities. Zebra’s first multi-operating system RFID sled is designed to instantly transform Zebra mobile devices – such as the TC55, MC40 and TC75 – as well as select Android and iOS devices (iPod, iPhone) into handheld RFID readers, providing peace of mind that the investment you make today will serve your business needs tomorrow.

Zebra’s new RFD8500 sled can be used as an independent batch data collection device or the user-friendly Bluetooth sled can be paired with a compatible mobile device to extend the capabilities of existing handheld terminals. Simply snap the mobile device into the corresponding RFD8500 adapter mount for an all-in-one RFID reader solution that allows ergonomic, single-handed operation, or place the mobile device in a pocket or holster and use the light weight RFD8500 as a two piece RFID solution.

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Zebra’s new TC75 4.7-inch HD touchscreen computer running Android 4.2.2 (KitKat)  combines the familiarity of a consumer smartphone in a rugged enterprise-class chassis designed for the most demanding applications in field mobility, retail, manufacturing, and warehousing.

The TC75 gives your business an edge by combining the amazing ease of use of a consumer device with the no-nonsense durability, dependability and performance that enterprises demand. Designed to boost efficiency and customer service in the retail, wholesale and manufacturing industries, the TC75 is supported by more than 50 certified applications including price and inventory checks, line busting, assisted selling, workforce management and inventory management.

Key Features:

• Android Kitkat – Fortified for the enterprise
• 1D/2D Imager- For high-performance scanning of any barcode
• Wireless Connectivity – 4G/LTE and 8.02.11a/b/g/n for anywhere, anytime access to information
• Dual-Mode Touch Panel – Responds to any touch, even gloves or wet hands
• Rugged and Ready- IP67 rated with a 6ft drop specification for all-day use in demanding environments
• Voice Flexibility – Supports PPT functionality and is Voice over IP (VoIP) ready
• Robust Accessories – Ensures the greatest flexibility in any application

For more assistance finding the right Zebra mobile device for your needs, contact us at Barcodes, Inc.