Case Study: Large Paper-Based Packaging Manufacturer achieves a seamless Windows Mobile-to-Android migration and boosts warehouse efficiency with Zebra

A Successful, Seamless Move from Windows Mobile™ to Android™ Devices in the Warehouse

The UK arm of a large paper-based packaging manufacturer experienced rapid growth and upgraded its warehouse networks, only to find its legacy Windows Mobile devices were slow, poorly managed and frequently lost or broken—reducing productivity and limiting IT visibility across multiple sites. Faced with Windows Mobile reaching end of life, the company needed a reliable, easy-to-deploy replacement that local depots could manage without heavy IT intervention.

Working with Newbury Data, the business standardized on Zebra’s Android hardware (MC33xx handhelds, VC80x vehicle-mounted computers, DS3608-ER scanners) and Mobility DNA tools (All‑Touch Terminal Emulation, ERDP, StageNow, Enterprise Home Screen, LifeGuard), plus Zebra OneCare and VisibilityIQ. The result was faster, more reliable scanning and Wi‑Fi performance, simple local provisioning, fewer support calls, seamless migration without backend changes, real‑time device visibility and ongoing security and update support.