Zebra Blog and Podcast

Welcome to Conversations with a CNIO: Bridging Healthcare and Technology

Hello, everyone! I’m Kassaundra McKnight-Young, Zebra Technologies’ Chief Nursing Informatics Officer (CNIO), and I’m thrilled to introduce Conversations with a CNIO, a podcast dedicated to exploring the intersection of healthcare and technology. With my experience as a nurse and passion for problem-solving through innovation, I’m excited to use this platform to connect with you and dive into the issues shaping the future of care delivery. 

Unlocking Efficiency: Why Government Contractors Need Modern RFID Technology

In the fast-paced world of technological innovation, government contractors find themselves at the forefront of a digital transformation imperative. As these organizations strive to meet strict audit requirements and manage vast inventories of government property, modern RFID technology emerges as a beacon of efficiency and accuracy.

Recently, I had the privilege of discussing this transformative impact alongside Therese Van Ryne, Senior Director of External Communications at Zebra, and Pete Collins, President and CEO of A2B Tracking Solutions, on the Zebra podcast. Here’s how RFID is reshaping the landscape for government contractors.

Chalk Talk: The Excitement Builds with the Schedule Release for the Next NFL Season

As the NFL gears up for its 106th season, fans and players alike are buzzing with anticipation. With the release of the 2025 NFL schedule, the upcoming season promises to be one of the most exciting yet with great matchups and a global reach.

Zebra Technologies is proud to be a part of it by fueling the NFL’s NextGen Stats, providing teams and fans with detailed insights into the game through our player tracking technology.

The New Education Debate: Are We Teaching – and Studying – STEM the Right Way?

Do we need to shift to more “practical education” programs to ensure students are prepared for what they’ll encounter, and need to do, in the real world? 

What Your Mobile Devices and Favorite Jeans Might Have in Common

Hint: it has to do with “holes,” and not the cool kind. 

What Do You Do When You Realize Your Career No Longer Aligns with Your Values or Life Goals?

When you realize your heart is somewhere else, do you just keep pushing forward? Or do you immediately stop what you’re doing and find a better fit? Former NFL Pro Julius Thomas found himself asking these questions at the age of 26. His answer might surprise you.

AI is Showing Up in Rugged Tablets in New Ways. But This May Be One of the Most Meaningful on the Frontline Right Now.

Automatic touch sensing and glove/water/stylus mode switching may not seem like a big deal to you. But it is for people who must constantly switch between these modes to do their jobs.   

Is This Why a Stable Wi-Fi Connection Remains Elusive in Warehouses and Distribution Centers (DCs)?

I sat down with a DC operator and a Wi-Fi solution architect to understand why it often feels like such a struggle to get system settings just right (no matter how much technical investigation and adjustment occurs.) 

Clini-Chat: Do You Have the Right People Informing Your RFID Projects? (Possibly Not, Says These Two Solution Engineers)

You need more than the “stakeholders” involved from day one because buy-in starts – but doesn’t end – at the top of your healthcare organization. This is whose opinion and support matters most.

Wish Your Workers Could Get More Done, Move More Efficiently, and Be More Accurate? Sounds Like It’s Time for a Game!

Warehouses, factories, and other supply chain facilities have become host to some intense competition and big prizes lately. Who would have thought? (Apparently, the people who understand how to modify behavior and started building gamification apps.) Tune in to hear how and why gamification works, especially on the frontline.