Zebra Technologies boosts rugged device unit with Xplore acquisition

INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
Zebra Technologies is boosting its ruggedized device business with the $90 million acquisition of Xplore Technologies.Xplore specialises in
the manufacture of semi, fully and ultra-rugged tablets and laptops and generated revenues of $87 million last year.Zebra Technologies
Zebra to offer rugged mobile computers and tablets, while also expanding its capabilities in data collection and the Internet of Things
more products and services to new and existing markets
It already has a significant presence in the retail, manufacturing, logistics and healthcare sectors, but it is hoped the deal will allow it
outlined potential areas of expansion that are a natural fit for Zebra and its Enterprise Asset Intelligence vision, and this acquisition is
aligned with that strategy
The addition of Xplore provides access to a great team and great products in an attractive market and should enable us to grow the category