Zebra Technologies recently announced the launch of new solutions that enable IT leaders and frontline workers to be more efficient and turn data into decisive action. The launch of Zebra Nucleus and the new Workcloud solutions underscores Zebra’s focus on empowering a connected frontline.
A Single Source for Device Management
For IT and operations leaders, Zebra Nucleus simplifies how they set up, secure, manage and optimise their device fleets. By uniting Zebra’s value-added DNA software ecosystem into a single platform, this solution provides real-time visibility into device deployment, health, and performance.
“Our new Nucleus platform provides our customers and partners with a common interface for configuration and control across our entire portfolio, simplifying deployments and accelerating the time to value,” said Tom Bianculli, Chief Technology Officer, Zebra Technologies. “When their frontline tools are fully optimised, organisations can make smarter, faster decisions and manage their operations with confidence.”
Zebra Nucleus Connector
Joining the launch of Nucleus is the introduction of Zebra Nucleus Connector, a free mobile app for Android and iOS that makes the process of setting up and configuring Zebra thermal printers easier and faster. Users of any technical skill level can now configure their printers with a simple, modern interface and intuitive guidance, with all printer setup, connectivity, configuration, and update steps combined into one easy-to-use app.
Printer configurations in four critical areas (connectivity, security, media, Nucleus enrolments) can be saved as printer profiles for easy setup. A single printer setting profile can bundle these four configurations for rapid deployment to printers via NFC tap-and-pair.
Actionable Insights for the Frontline
Zebra Workcloud Business Intelligence (Workcloud BI) delivers real-time, AI-powered insights through role-based mobile dashboards. It helps retailers and other organisations act faster by providing immediate visibility into frontline operations. Zebra Workcloud Integration & Orchestration (Workcloud IO) serves as the central nervous system for data flow, providing a standardised integration layer that connects Workcloud solutions to core business systems like point of sale. It elevates task management by orchestrating workflows across the enterprise, ensuring the right workers perform the right tasks based on real-time data.
The launch of Workcloud BI and Workcloud IO comes as retailers are already piloting and using AI across critical workflows, according to Zebra’s study with Oxford Economics. More than half (51%) are piloting AI for inventory optimisation, along with 45% for cost optimisation and 37% for demand accuracy.
“To truly empower the frontline, organisations need to ensure information flows seamlessly from their core systems to their teams where the work gets done,” said Suresh Menon, Senior Vice President and General Manager, Software Solutions, Zebra Technologies. “Our new Workcloud solutions provide that critical link, giving leaders insights to plan effectively and frontline teams the orchestrated workflows to execute flawlessly.”
