Personal digital assistants (PDAs) have recently undergone massive transformation and have become a key tool in several industries. According to Verified Market Research, the Global PDA Market size was valued at $5.0 Billion in 2020 and is projected to reach $50.9 Billion by 2028, showing a growing CAGR of 30% from 2021 to 2028.

The growing use of PDAs in various sectors, including retail, logistics, and healthcare, is due to improved efficiencies across these industries. Organizations are now working smarter, not harder. Businesses are developing fast to make work easy and comfortable for workers by employing PDAs to handle time-consuming and repetitive tasks.

Operations Challenges Overview（By Industry)

Logistic

The logistics industry often lacks inefficient back-office operations and visibility. Nowadays, customer expectations have increased; they want full transparency and want to know the status of their shipment, where their shipment is at any given moment, and when they can expect it to arrive. Competition within the logistics industry is constantly increasing. As a result, businesses compete to optimize time, costs, and operations. Yet, most workers don't have the necessary tools to operate fast and efficiently.

Retail

Ineffective communication between company departments can disrupt the business processes. The retail industry has complex operations, and managing its internal communication has always been a significant challenge. Additionally, retail industries have one of the highest employee turnover rates. Staff retention leads to spending considerable time, cost, and energy replacing employees. Another challenge is the lack of efforts to retain existing customers. Good customer experience is a critical factor in creating brand loyalty.

Healthcare

Patients have high expectations of the best services from the health industry, and there is a demand for a streamlined patient experience to resolve most questions, issues, or concerns. They want each service to be stress-free, from booking appointments, taking tests, getting records, to making payments. Another pressing issue in the healthcare industry is cyberattacks and data breaches. This challenge needs to be combated with swift and strong security measures. 

According to expert analysis, cybersecurity remains a top challenge in 2022 in the healthcare industry. Sensitive information can be accessed by hackers breaching patients' privacy. 

Urovo's PDA Solutions

User-Managed Software (UMS)

Urovo's User-Managed Software (UMS) supports enterprises to accelerate business innovation and digital transformation. Our software can be defined as a one-stop solution for the PDA device's life cycle (from registration to recycling). In other words, the UMS set policies by which users of OLCF systems are granted the ability to install, maintain, document, and update software packages intended for general users.

UMS utilization offers enormous benefits for businesses (especially small to medium-sized enterprises). Among the many advantages, this solution reduces IT technical support expenses. Besides, the User-Managed Software guarantees users' security with encrypted communication protocols to prevent the risk of data breaches. Urovo UMS can seamlessly integrate the running program with the hardware, increasing cost reduction and efficiency. Ultimately, a business can save over 60%  of labor costs, 20% on equipment expenses, and over 40% on operating budgets.

Multiple target scanning (RFID)

Multiple target scanning tools such as Radio Frequency Identification( RFID) can effectively manage costs associated with acquiring, maintaining, and disposing of assets. RFID can also store data about monitoring maintenance cycles and reviewing asset availability. Urovo has provided several RFID solutions, including the Urovo DT50(U) and the Portable UHF RFID Reader Urovo DT50(D), to improve your workflow drastically, helping avoid errors and confusion. As an item moves along your supply chain, your teams won't have to track it manually during each stage, which helps save time.

Long-range scanning

Warehouse workers can use long-range scanners to quickly scan dozens of items, including barcodes from as far as 15 meters.. Choosing a product like Urovo RT40 enables employees to read barcodes easily in dimly-lit situations. This enables workers to perform several tasks without switching devices, meaning they can work without interruption, and the business ultimately saves money by investing in fewer pieces of kit.

Cold resistance and strong protection 

Consumer-grade devices are well-known not to withstand cold temperatures. On the other hand, industrial-grade mobile computers such as Urovo RT40 are specially designed for the cold chain management. Urovo’s device is equipped with low temperature-resistant batteries and other cold-resistant hardware to help employees use the equipment to work normally at a minimum temperature of 30 °C. In addition, RT40 is equipped with a professional anti-condensation screen and self-healing function. Overall, Urovo's rugged mobile computers are extremely reliable tools, resistant to drops and shocks. 

Long-lasting Operation

Use products with Hot-Swap battery for long-lasting operation and avoid interruptions during work times. Products with Hot-Swap feature provide uninterrupted service rather than shutdown for a battery recharge. Urovo RT40 industrial mobile computer supports battery hot-swap. With this tool, workers will spend their work hours most efficiently, and many companies will end their power troubles.

Why Choose Urovo?

Urovo Technology Co., Ltd is the Pioneer of mobile computers and payment terminals manufacturer. Established in January 2006, Urovo is the leader in manufacturing Mobile Computers (PDA) and Payment Terminals. With an over 50% annual growth rate, Urovo is publicly listed on the Shenzhen Stock Exchange.

In 2006, Urovo gained recognition as the pioneer and stalwarts in the mobility industry after launching the first PDA, I60. Today, the company has several certifications, including EMC, ROHS, CE, CCC, FCC, TU, and has added more than  10 products from various categories, including rugged mobile computers, Android handheld POS terminals, AIDC terminals, RFID readers, handheld barcode scanners, and portable thermal printers. 

With over 520 highly qualified technicians in more than 14 branches, Urovo ensures partners and customers unparalleled quality and production capacity.

Contact us to know more about the best solution for your business.