Businesses in logistics, retail and field industries are set to benefit from durable connectivity after American mobile computing company, Zebra technologies corporation (NASDAQ-ZBRA) launched the TC15 mobile computer.
The firm’s Africa Director, Neil Goivela said the new mobile computer will ensure strong and durable devices needed by delivery drivers, transport and logistics staff, retail workers and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
“Recent technological improvements made in the retail and warehouse industries have outlined the importance of utilizing devices to streamline operations so that workers can keep their focus on customer-facing responsibilities. This solution will help make it easier for workers to do their jobs and help them take more real-time control of their work,” said Mr Goivela.
According to the firm, the TC15 is ideal for SMEs drawn to buy consumer-grade devices that are not durable as they require frequent maintenance and replacements.
“The TC15 is ideal for any Information Technology (IT)operations leader who is looking for a mobile computer that is enterprise ready to fulfill this purpose,” Mr Neil added.
B2B technology market intelligence and consulting firm, VDC Research indicates over five years, the average consumer cell phone will cost nearly 2.5 times more in operating costs, 2.5 more in lost productivity and nearly 2 in the IT support costs.
The TC15 is waterproof, dust proof and drop-proof. Also, it is equipped to handle extreme weather conditions such as prolonged sun or heat exposure and vast ranges of infrastructure.
“It is ideal for the rough terrains and unpredictable environmental conditions that impact logistics drivers and utility field workers every day in the Africa region.”.
Workers get fast point-and-shoot capture of virtually any barcode including 1D, 2D and Digimarc even if they are damaged, poorly printed or dirty.
The scanner also captures images, enabling third-party optical character recognition applications to automatically capture text information such as labels to track shipments in a warehouse.
Tracking and management of assets and equipment is easier as T15 supports Unique Device Identification (UDI) barcodes.
The device has a high-capacity 5,000 mAh battery that supports fast charging of up to 80% in less than two hours.
Logistics drivers can be connected even on long journeys.
Its 5G functionality and advanced 2.2 GHz processor allows workers to use the TC15 to communicate with remote managers or product experts to get answers from wherever they are in real-time while maintaining quality and speed of service even in areas where service may seem patchy.
Users also benefit from powerful features with Zebra Mobility DNA Professional which streamlines the implementation, management, security and operations of their devices.