Make life easier with the Link-OS™ environment

July 10, 2013 at 3:31 AM

Demand is growing for devices that are mobile, intelligent and connected to the cloud. This evolving need calls for new technologies and solutions. In response, Zebra has created the Link-OS environment, an open platform that pairs smart Zebra™ devices with powerful software apps.

Zebra’s Link-OS printers are significantly easier to manage and integrate into global operations because the Link-OS platform makes device deployment, administration and troubleshooting simpler and quicker.

Link-OS components

The Link-OS environment consists of a new device operating system, an advanced software development kit (SDK) and powerful new applications.

For instance, Print Touch which uses Near Field Communication (NFC) technology . This means that when you hold your NFC enabled smartphone up against the relevant NFC logo on your printer, your phone will read the tag and display a menu of choices specific to your Zebra product and app. You’ll then be able to check its status, or perhaps reorder items before they run out. The Link-OS environment has been designed to make life easier.

Link-OS includes other effort-saving functions. AirWatch® Connector allows for simplified mobile device management. The Zebra Utilities and Print Station apps quickly enable tablet- and smartphone-based printing.

Cloud Connect allows developers to connect Link-OS devices to the cloud, directly and securely. The Link-OS Multiplatform Software Development Kit delivers all the tools needed for flexible custom solution development on multiple systems.

The first release of Link-OS Version is now available with the following Zebra devices:

QLn420™ mobile printer (Print Touch, AirWatch Connector, Print Station, SDK)
QLn220™ mobile printer (AirWatch Connector, Print Station, SDK)
QLn320™ mobile printer (AirWatch Connector, Print Station, SDK)
iMZ220™ and iMZ320™ mobile printers (Print Touch, AirWatch Connector, Print Station, SDK)
ZT200™ series printers (AirWatch Connector, Print Station, SDK)

This is just the beginning. As we move to the Link-OS product launch later in 2013, we’ll be adding more innovative features and devices to our Link-OS environment. Visit www.zebra.com/linkos to learn more.

The Link OS™ Environment Explained:

How could Link-OS make your life easier? We’d love to hear what you think. Get in touch!

Richard Hughes-Rowlands

Topics: RFID, Retail, Healthcare, Manufacturing, Government, APAC, North America, Latin America, EMEA

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Hi, thank you for your request. The distributor that covers Egypt is Westcon Africa. Robbie Scott at Westcon Africa can be contacted by phone on this number +44 (0)1256 345525 or via e-mail at rscott@westconafrica.com. Kind regards, Zebra EMEA team.

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A little warning to those of gov't and healthcare. This appication is not 508 compliant by the choice of the project managment decidion of Brit Anno and his boss. For this to be even tagged as healthcare and government is misleading. This was never tested for JAWS screen reader nor is it complying to the standards for HIPPA. Please be aware of this and demand the correction of this article to be corrected or the company to acturally ensure the system to comply to proper regulations.

Zebra EMEA

Hi. We appreciate your concern and thank you for your comment. Our blog is written for use across multiple countries and with our products being used globally, whereas the healthcare and government standards vary depending on the market. The variances by market are therefore not individually mentioned in our blogs, although we actively track the standards and update our products relative to customer demand in all markets.

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