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Enterprise Mobility & The Connected Worker

Since 1995, VDC’s Enterprise Mobility and the Connected Worker practice has been providing in-depth and cogent analyses of the most critical trends impacting the opportunity for enterprise mobility solutions.

We provide our clients with an arsenal of knowledge, addressing issues such as total cost of ownership and development of business critical mobile solutions, best practices for developing secure mobile applications in highly regulated industries, and how to measure and maximize investment ROI.

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2025 Frontline Mobility Buyer Behavior Guide

Enterprises are shifting from experimentation to execution as artificial intelligence, mobile workforce enablement, and real-time data access become central to

Enterprises are shifting from experimentation to execution as artificial intelligence, mobile workforce enablement, and real-time data access become central to frontline operations. From patient engagement in healthcare to predictive maintenance in manufacturing and energy, and workflow optimization in logistics and retail, organizations are prioritizing technologies that deliver...
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AI in Retail

Retail stores are under growing pressure to perform as sales floors, fulfillment centers, and self-service environments while managing shrink, margins,

Retail stores are under growing pressure to perform as sales floors, fulfillment centers, and self-service environments while managing shrink, margins, and labor constraints. In response, AI in retail has shifted from experimentation to operational necessity, with retailers deploying AI solutions to improve execution across inventory management, checkout, loss prevention, and frontline...
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NRF 2026

NRF 2026 underscored how retail technology adoption is becoming more pragmatic and execution-focused. Across AI, computer vision, RFID, edge computing,

NRF 2026 underscored how retail technology adoption is becoming more pragmatic and execution-focused. Across AI, computer vision, RFID, edge computing, and workforce enablement, retailers are moving beyond experimentation and concentrating on solutions that improve store performance, reduce shrink, and integrate cleanly into daily operations. The show highlighted...
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Panic Buttons and the New Rules of Retail Worker Safety

Panic buttons, historically used in hotels and other hospitality environments, are becoming a priority for retail in 2026 as new

Panic buttons, historically used in hotels and other hospitality environments, are becoming a priority for retail in 2026 as new state legislation takes effect. Increasingly viewed as safety critical, panic buttons allow frontline employees to get immediate help with anything from ORC threats to individual emergencies. This...
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AI, 5G, and the Edge: What’s Next for Rugged Tablets?

Rugged tablets are entering a new era. Once reserved for the harshest environments, enterprise-grade rugged tablets have become foundational to

Rugged tablets are entering a new era. Once reserved for the harshest environments, enterprise-grade rugged tablets have become foundational to a fully connected frontline. The global market is accelerating in 2025, driven by large-scale refresh cycles, AI-enabled workflows, edge intelligence, and renewed investment across military, public safety, manufacturing, retail,...
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Android Enterprise in 2025: Security Clashes with Operations Prevention

From the late 1990s through the 2010s, rugged handheld computers largely ran on Microsoft Windows CE. When the mainstream platform

From the late 1990s through the 2010s, rugged handheld computers largely ran on Microsoft Windows CE. When the mainstream platform reached end-of-life in 2018, enterprises were forced to migrate. For most, Android, already gaining traction before CE shut down, was the clear option thanks to its openness,...
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About Mitch

Mitch Solomon

President

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Mitch has spent years supporting senior leaders of operational and industrial technology companies as well as private equity investors that participate in the space.  He is an active member of the Technology and Innovation Council at Graham Partners, a leading industrial technology focused private equity firm, and serves on the advisory boards of OptConnect (a top IoT connectivity provider) and DecisionPoint (a rapidly growing operational technology systems integrator).  Mitch has worked closely with a wide range of industrial technology clients on a diverse array of growth opportunities and challenges including applications of AI, c-suite recruiting, strategic planning, new market identification and entry, product strategy, competitive positioning, revenue retention, value proposition identification and messaging, sales strategy and execution, and board presentations. Mitch holds a BA from Northwestern University and an MBA from The Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth College.