Zebra Technologies recently made an investment in Xemelgo, a leader in cloud-based RFID software solutions.
The deal is an outgrowth of relationship of Xemelgo being a Zebra Premier ISV partner, as its software integrates with Zebra’s RFID readers, mobile computers, and printers to deliver turnkey solutions to their joint customers.
The investment was made through Zebra Ventures, the corporate venture capital investment arm of the company. The investment will support Xemelgo’s platform expansion into new verticals, enhance its AI capabilities, and address increasing demand.
Continued Collaboration
Andy Zosel, Senior Vice President and General Manager, Intelligent Automation, Zebra Technologies, said the deal is part of the company’s commitment to help their customers achieve greater visibility, efficiency, and accuracy through intelligent automation.
“Advanced RFID software is a critical enabler for smarter decision-making,’ said Zosel in a statement. “We look forward to our continued collaboration with Xemelgo to drive innovation that empowers businesses to improve their operations every day.”
Expansion for Xemelgo
According to Zebra’s Manufacturing Vision Study titled The Rise of the Connected Factory, 92% of manufacturers surveyed agree digital transformation is a priority for their organization. Both companies provide solutions that optimize the connected frontline by enhancing productivity as well as improving inventory management and material movement.
Xemelgo leverages AI, cloud and RFID technologies to create seamless, automated manufacturing environments, bringing unprecedented real-time visibility and control to factory operations. Its platform enables manufacturers, retailers and other industrial sectors to effortlessly track inventory, work orders, and assets, minimizing delays and errors while maximizing efficiency and traceability.
“With Zebra Ventures as a strategic partner, we’re embedding our smart manufacturing platform deeper into industrial workflows,” said Rich Rogers, Co-Founder and CEO, Xemelgo. “This investment will accelerate our roadmap and help more businesses eliminate manual processes, reduce waste, and gain real-time operational insights.”
Powering Frontline Workers
Tony Palcheck, Vice President, Zebra Ventures, noted that Xemelgo is a clear innovator in smart manufacturing, and its platform complements Zebra’s product portfolio.
“This investment supports our strategy to accelerate intelligent automation and real-time visibility across industrial operations, helping frontline workers harness the power of AI and automation to be more productive,” said Palcheck.