Boosting Business Critical Mobility ROI Through
Effective Battery Management

Report Overview

GTS sponsored a VDC Research Study in late 2018. VDC, a respected independent research organization, performed extensive research, fielded a survey among the Top 200 Retail enterprise mobility decision makers within retail service organizations, and carefully compiled results with analyses for this report.

Respondents represented a mix of Department Stores (36%), Mass Merchants (20%), Specialty Stores (17%), Grocery Stores (12%) and Other retail segments (15%). The average number of stores operated by each respondent is 355 representing a total of 71,000 stores represented. The senior-most business and IT leaders completed the survey.

Who Should Read Report

Mobile Operations Professionals, Logistics Team Members, IT Managers, Senior Finance Managers, C-Suites

Report Highlights

  • What are the factors driving 80% of mobile device TCO in retail? How can you minimize costs?
  • What are the top causes identified by the 78.6% of respondents who are experiencing mid shift downtime?
  • Why 89% of respondents would consider mobile power management solutions?

Report Includes

  • Retailers Turn To Mobile Solutions To More Effectively Engage Customer
    • Leading Priorities Driving Organization’s Investments in Mobile (Retail) Solutions
    • Leading Mobile Device Selection Criteria
  • When Things Go Wrong: Minimizing Downtime and Workflow Disruption
    • Leading Causes of Mobile Solution Failure
  • Mobile Power Management Solutions

David Krebs

About the Author

David Krebs has more than 10 years of experience covering the markets for enterprise and government mobility solutions, wireless data communication technologies, and automatic data-capture research and consulting. David focuses on identifying the key drivers and enablers in the adoption of mobile and wireless solutions among mobile workers in the extended enterprise.

About VDC Research

Founded in 1971, VDC Research provides in-depth insights to technology vendors, end users, and investors across the globe. As a market research and consulting firm, VDC’s coverage of AutoID, enterprise mobility, industrial automation, and IoT and embedded technologies is among the most advanced in the industry, helping our clients make critical decisions with confidence. Offering syndicated reports and custom consultation, our methodologies consistently provide accurate forecasts and unmatched thought leadership for deeply technical markets. Located in Natick, Massachusetts, VDC prides itself on its close personal relationships with clients, delivering an attention to detail and a unique perspective that is second to none.

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