Streamline Device Management with Zebra's Harmonix Program
This presentation from DevCon 2025 introduces Zebra's Harmonix program, a unified platform designed to simplify device management. It addresses the challenges of fragmented tools by offering a streamlined approach to staging, configuration, and onboarding for Zebra devices, including mobile computers, printers, and scanners.
Harmonix aims to provide unified visibility and management, simplified onboarding through a user-friendly cloud portal, and reduced training time with a consistent, easy-to-use interface. The platform is built for Zebra customers seeking efficient and centralized control over their device ecosystem.
Key Features and Benefits:
- Unified Visibility and Management: Achieve comprehensive oversight of all Zebra devices through a single, intuitive platform.
- Simplified Onboarding: Streamline the setup process with unified user accounts and tenant administration.
- Reduced Training Time: Minimize learning curves with a consistent user experience across all tools.
- API-First Development: Designed for seamless connectivity and future-ready integration, enabling custom software and services.
Target Audience:
- Target Persona: Device Administrators, Site Operations, CTO / Technology Procurement.
- Target Device: Mobile Computers, Printers, Scanners.
- Target Features: Device Staging, Device Inventory, Device Configuration, Application Management, OS/FW Updates, Licensing.
Value Proposition:
- For Customers: Unified tool across hardware types, optimized software tools, streamlined hosting and deployment, reduced labor costs through cross-training, standalone or complementary solution, API integration, and a freemium offering.
- For Partners: Clearer messaging, expanded business opportunities, and API integration for custom software & services.
API Strategy:
The presentation highlights an API-first product development approach, covering stages from Use Case Identification and API Design to Build, Document, and Iteration/Maintenance. It showcases sample APIs for Device Info, Battery Info, Licensing Info, System Info, Policies, and Actions, emphasizing integration possibilities.
Architecture Overview:
An architecture design overview illustrates how Harmonix integrates with various components, including Zebra DNA Cloud, and supports future third-party applications through APIs and cloud services.
Engagement:
Attendees are encouraged to provide input on API strategy, sharing their experiences with current implementations and priorities for future integrations.
For more information, visit Zebra Technologies.
