Zebra Blog and Podcast

Welcome back to Conversations with a CNIO In this second episode, host Kassaundra McKnight-Young delves into the crucial topic of workplace safety and violence.

Our special guest, Chad Salahshour, CEO of 911 Cellular and a valued channel partner, shares valuable insights on how organizations can leverage innovative technology to improve safety in healthcare settings.

From the importance of mobile panic buttons to integrating systems for effective emergency responses, this episode is packed with practical tips and actionable solutions.

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. 

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.

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.

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? 

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

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.

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.   

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.) 

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.