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Any business equipment in which a chip can be embedded to collect or receive data is no longer considered equipment but rather a device. Companies increasingly rely on these “smart” devices to collect data not only to capture valuable business insights (i.e., building occupancy or shopper habits) but also to deliver the business’ main services […]

Android or iOS? Consumers have been on either side of the battle line for years — some are ardently Android while others inevitably favor iOS. In the end-user commercial space, the choice is effectively cosmetic: which platform provides the form and features that best meet customer expectations? When it comes to purpose-built B2B devices, meanwhile, […]

With over 2.5 billion active users spanning over 190 countries, Android is the most widely used operating system in the world. The preference for manufacturers and developers to choose Android continues, as the Android OS is still open-source while Apple’s iOS is not. However, as popular as Android is with OEMs and developers, developing Android […]

The U.S. retail industry was already facing considerable challenges in Spring 2020. And then COVID hit, and things got even more dicey and complicated.   The early days of the pandemic pushed even more retailers out of business. However, it also forced those who remained to face new demands to survive. This has included everything […]

Dedicated devices are ubiquitous — and for good reason. For many use-cases BYOD (bring your own device) is impossible and for others it’s impractical. This is true whether you’re a mom-and-pop restaurant with one location, a global retail chain, or a startup with a brilliant new wearable health monitor. What’s also true is that scaling […]

Bringing new hardware products to the market can be an exhilarating yet complicated process. New product development takes time and can get expensive quickly due to the pitfalls companies might encounter. Unfortunately, not tackling these obstacles head-on can lead to increased costs and significant delays. Let’s look at the possible barriers to any product launch […]

Wearable technology isn’t just for fitness gurus or tech enthusiasts, and they no longer are exclusively smartwatches. For various reasons, these devices are now being used by soldiers and first responders in the field. With the help of new wearable tech, individuals on the front lines are safer, better prepared and informed, and, yes, healthier […]

Kiosks are everywhere — in airports, restaurants, retail stores, events, exhibitions, and other high-traffic locations. That’s because these dedicated devices help businesses develop an offline presence and attract customers.  In 2019, the interactive kiosk market’s value stood at $23.94 billion, and by 2025, it’s expected to hit an impressive $33.05 billion. Kiosk sales had also […]