LINCOLNSHIRE, Ill., June 6, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Zebra Technologies Corporation (NASDAQ: ZBRA), a global leader in providing solutions and services that give enterprises real-time visibility into their operations, today announced that through a collaboration with Google, the Zebra MPact beacon portfolio now supports the Eddystone(TM) protocol, an open beacon format that supports Android(TM) and iOS(TM) devices. Eddystone is a scalable Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) beacon format that supports more effective mobile marketing engagement by allowing marketers to reach shoppers, guests and diners via the Chrome browser on any Android(TM) or iOS device.

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KEY FACTS


    --  By using Zebra MPact beacons, mobile marketers will now be able to
        easily engage with any customer who has a Chrome browser installed on
        their mobile phone running Android or iOS.
    --  As retailers increasingly look for secure methods to protect customer
        privacy, Zebra's support for Eddystone will allow the delivery of a more
        secure beacon signal while enhancing the personalized shopping
        experience.
    --  MPact is the only indoor locationing platform to unify Wi-Fi and
        Bluetooth® Smart technology, improving locationing accuracy while
        allowing marketers to capture more analytics and insight to take the
        next best action to serve shoppers at any time during their visit. Now
        with Eddystone support, MPact beacons provide increased access to
        consumers.

SUPPORTING QUOTE

Jill Stelfox, vice president and general manager of Location Solutions, Zebra Technologies
"Retail and hospitality organizations are in constant pursuit of ways to improve customer engagement, prioritizing a high-touch, personalized experience for the shopper by strengthening the relevance and effectiveness of mobile marketing interactions. Zebra is an innovation leader in BLE and location technologies. By supporting the Eddystone protocol, the MPact portfolio will help retailers, hoteliers and restaurateurs increase meaningful interactions with their customers while simultaneously improving privacy and security during the user experience."

SUPPORTING RESOURCES
Website: Zebra Technologies
Website: Zebra MPact
Facebook: Zebra Technologies
Twitter: @ZebraTechnology

About Zebra
With the unparalleled visibility Zebra (NASDAQ: ZBRA) provides, enterprises become as smart and connected as the world we live in. Real-time information - gleaned from visionary solutions including hardware, software and services - give organizations the competitive edge they need to simplify operations, know more about their businesses and customers, and empower their mobile workers to succeed in today's data-centric world. For more information, visit www.zebra.com. Follow us on LinkedIn, Twitter and Facebook.

Media Contact:
 Bill Abelson
Zebra Technologies
+1-631-738-4751
bill.abelson@zebra.com

Industry Analyst Contact:
 Caitlin DeRango
Zebra Technologies
+1-847-793-5896
cderango@zebra.com

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