by Martin Philp | Sep 1, 2025 | Hardware, Technology
In a previous ‘introduction to RFID’ post, we looked at the nuts and bolts of RFID, revealing what it is, how it works and the benefits to businesses.For this article, we’re moving into real-world scenarios, showing how organisations across different sectors are...
by Martin Philp | Jul 28, 2025 | Hardware, Technology
In 2024, Walmart’s logistics operation did something that made competitors look up and take notice – it told suppliers they must tag products using RFID. For the retail giant, this was a major acceleration of RFID adoption that began back in 2003. It has also been...
by Martin Philp | May 13, 2025 | Hardware, Technology
It’s easy to see the appeal of tough tablets. They offer far more screen real estate than a rugged mobile phone, and are also more portable and adaptable in the field than a rugged laptop.The Nuffield Technologies Best Tough Tablets for 2025 guide reveals our top...
by Martin Philp | Apr 11, 2025 | Hardware
Tough phones – or ‘rugged’ phones to use the industry terminology – should cope with the knocks, drops and general abuse handed out in a business environment. But, just as there are many business environments and requirements, there are many tough phones to choose...
by Martin Philp | Jan 28, 2025 | Hardware, Technology
Anyone new to the world of Zebra phones is likely to notice one key fact above all others: they typically cost more than consumer equivalents.Let’s compare some like-for-like models. iPhones are considered among the top consumer options. An iPhone 16 will cost...
by Martin Philp | Jan 21, 2025 | Hardware
Most decisions in life involve some element of compromise. And they almost always do when we’re choosing mobile devices.‘This phone looks beautiful, but it’s as brittle as a 2mm sheet of glass.’‘That one’s as tough as Dwayne Johnson but almost as heavy.’You win...
