Honeywell and Verizon bid to Better Manage Retail Lifecycle
Honeywell and Verizon are combining their strengths to deliver a comprehensive technology solution aimed at modernising the retail and logistics sectors.
By integrating Honeywell’s hardware, software and services with Verizon’s high-speed 5G connectivity, the joint offering simplifies procurement, enhances operations and provides a scalable platform for future needs.
The solution addresses the growing demand for integrated platforms that help businesses streamline processes, reduce complexity and optimise supply chain and procurement functions. With a single point of contact for technology management, businesses can eliminate the need to engage multiple service providers, enabling faster and more efficient decision-making.
A seamless combination of 5G and advanced tools
At the heart of this collaboration is Verizon’s robust 5G network, which powers Honeywell’s devices and software to improve critical functions in retail and logistics. By enabling high-speed, reliable connectivity, the platform ensures seamless operations across inventory management, customer transactions and broader supply chain activities.
For example, consider a medium-sized garden centre. In the event of a power outage that disrupts internet access, the business could face operational downtime, impacting revenue.
With the Honeywell-Verizon solution, such disruptions are mitigated. Verizon’s 5G network and Honeywell’s handheld devices, combined with Smart Pay contactless payment software, allow the business to maintain operations through cellular connectivity, ensuring customer transactions continue uninterrupted.
This bundled solution provides a dependable alternative to traditional internet services, offering businesses enhanced resiliency. This means retail and logistics companies can remain operational during unexpected disruptions, minimising downtime and safeguarding revenue.
"Companies of all sizes are looking at ways to reduce the time and effort it takes to make key technology purchases so they can get their operations up and running promptly," explains Massimo Peselli, Chief Revenue Officer, Global Enterprise and Public Sector at Verizon Business.
"By offering a fully-managed services solution at a single monthly price with Honeywell, our retail and logistics customers can focus more on their return on investment and driving business outcomes."
Meeting the needs of retail and logistics leaders
The Honeywell-Verizon bundled solution offers significant advantages to businesses of all sizes, from SMEs to large-scale organisations.
Key benefits include:
- Simplified procurement: Consolidating hardware, software, services and connectivity into one package eliminates the complexity of working with multiple providers. This streamlines purchasing and ensures faster implementation.
- Enhanced connectivity: Verizon’s 5G network delivers reliable, high-speed internet access, improving responsiveness and accuracy in key applications.
- Comprehensive device management: Honeywell’s Enterprise Mobility Services provide complete lifecycle management for devices, including configuration, deployment, spare pool management and frontline support. This ensures optimal performance and security for business-critical tools.
- Improved operational efficiency: By integrating connectivity, devices and software, the solution helps businesses optimise workflows, reduce downtime and boost productivity.
- Scalability: Designed to adapt to evolving business needs, the platform supports organisations as they grow, making it a practical choice for SMEs and larger operations alike.
The partnership highlights the increasing importance of resilient, integrated solutions in today’s rapidly evolving retail and logistics environment. Businesses can leverage this innovative bundle to improve operational performance, adapt to market challenges and safeguard against potential disruptions.
"Our collaboration with Verizon will help retailers and logistics companies maintain an effective resiliency plan for unexpected disruptions," adds David Barker, President of Honeywell Productivity Solutions and Services.
"By bundling services, we are also reducing the number of parties involved and steps it takes to purchase a full solution that often requires several key technologies, enabling businesses to stay up-to-date with important technology refreshes and avoiding difficult CAPEX budgeting cycles."
This Honeywell-Verizon partnership demonstrates how combining cutting-edge technology with reliable connectivity can transform the way businesses operate, providing them with the tools to thrive in an increasingly competitive landscape.
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