Zebra Technologies Empowers Frontline Workers with New DNA Software Platforms and AI-Powered Solutions

Zebra Nucleus and Workcloud solutions give organizations end-to-end control of device fleets and data-driven insights to optimize intelligent operations

NASHVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Zebra Technologies Corporation (NASDAQ: ZBRA), a global leader in digitizing and automating workflows to deliver intelligent operations, today announced a major expansion of its software portfolio at its annual ZONE customer conference. The company launched new solutions that enable IT leaders and frontline workers to be more efficient and turn data into decisive action.

The solutions are being unveiled this week at ZONE 2026 taking place June 1-4 at the Gaylord Opryland in Nashville. The customer conference gives attendees a unique opportunity to design their blueprint for breakthrough business performance. The launch of Zebra Nucleus and the new Workcloud solutions at the event underscore its 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 optimize 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 optimized, organizations can make smarter, faster decisions, and manage their operations with confidence.”

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 organizations 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 standardized 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 optimization, along with 45% for cost optimization and 37% for demand accuracy.

“To truly empower the frontline, organizations 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.”

This week’s ZONE event brings together key executives from Zebra’s premier customers and partners to learn from each other through peer presentations on best practices and use cases. Keynote speakers including futurist Jonathan Brill and AI expert Sol Rashidi will reveal how intelligent hardware and software create actionable insights to propel frontline operations.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• Zebra Technologies introduces Zebra Nucleus, a unified platform for total ecosystem oversight and control across any device.
• The company also launches Zebra Workcloud IO and Workcloud BI, new software solutions that use AI to provide real-time insights and streamline frontline workflows.
• The new solutions are on display at Zebra’s ZONE 2026 customer conference, an event focused on empowering the connected frontline.

WHO IS ZEBRA TECHNOLOGIES?

Zebra (NASDAQ: ZBRA) provides the foundation for intelligent operations with an award-winning portfolio of connected frontline, asset visibility and automation solutions which empower our customers to deploy AI on the frontline. Organizations globally across retail, manufacturing, transportation, logistics, healthcare, and other industries rely on us to deliver outcomes today while driving innovation for what’s next. Together with our partners, we create new ways of working that improve productivity and empower organizations to be better every day. Learn more at www.zebra.com.

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