Enterprises are looking to the Cloud as a way to enable consolidation, scalability, flexibility and cost savings, while gaining deeper, more actionable insight into their operations through Big Data. By providing visibility into the supply chain, product movement and assets, enterprises can learn more about their processes, and can make adjustments as needed to help improve efficiencies.
While business intelligence (BI), enterprise resource planning (ERP) and other systems can enrich data collected from at-the-edge devices, the data still requires a common deployment solution for organizations to take full advantage of the Cloud. In addition, devices not designed to connect to the Cloud can stifle the many benefits enterprises are trying to realize. Traditional, at-the-edge devices provide essential visibility into events that Cloud applications must capture, enrich and present in near real time.
Taking full advantage of at-the-edge devices requires a Cloud deployment solution that connects traditional, non-Cloud ready devices, providing a seamless path to achieving full visibility. The optimal solution addresses interconnectivity, security concerns and enables the collection of real-time transactions, all while coexisting harmoniously with legacy systems already in place. It also includes a core set of applications that support a wide range of smartphones, tablets and other computer systems to help customers manage their Cloud ecosystem.
Enterprises prefer to work with partners who offer a range of Cloud-connectivity options and support a diverse range of implementations. Empowered with unique domain expertise, Zebra Technologies understands the challenges of connecting to at-the-edge devices and knows how to mine their data for further value that extends to the Cloud. Zebra Cloud deployment solutions help enterprises visualize and convert their data into actionable intelligence so they can accelerate efficiencies and revenue.