Mobile Computers for Warehouse, Logistics and Field Operations
Industrial mobile computers specified and supported by Gamma Solutions
The right mobile computer keeps your team connected to your WMS in real time, whether they’re picking orders, counting stock or managing field operations. The wrong one creates friction: dropped connections, devices that can’t survive a shift or screen damage in the first week.
Gamma Solutions works with businesses across warehousing, logistics, healthcare and retail to identify the device that fits their environment, deploy it with the right configuration and support it across its working life. We work with Zebra, Honeywell, Datalogic, Handheld APAC and BARTEC, brands chosen for operational reliability in demanding environments.
Choosing the Right Duty Class
Picking the wrong duty class is an expensive mistake. A device that’s too light for the environment gets damaged or replaced early. One that’s unnecessarily heavy adds cost and reduces comfort over a long shift.
Hazardous Location
ATEX and IECEx rated devices for sites where standard equipment cannot be used: mining, oil and gas, chemical processing and other environments with flammable gases, dust or vapour. The BARTEC range covers this category. Using standard enterprise devices in these environments is a safety and compliance risk, not just a practical one.
Heavy Duty
Built for cold storage, heavy manufacturing and outdoor logistics. Rated to 2m or greater drop distances, with temperature ranges that cover most Australian working conditions. For operations where devices take daily punishment and can’t afford to be out of service.
Light Duty
Controlled indoor environments: front-of-house retail, healthcare and reception-style applications. Smartphone-like ergonomics with enterprise-grade scanning and connectivity for environments where conditions are predictable.
Medium Duty
Warehouse, retail backroom and distribution centres. Balances ruggedness with battery life and usability for multi-shift operations. The most common choice for busy warehouse floors. Zebra’s TC series and Honeywell’s CK and CT ranges are widely deployed in this category.
Brands We Work With
Zebra Technologies
The benchmark for warehouse mobility. Long OS support lifecycle and a strong device management ecosystem reduce total cost of ownership over the life of a device. Widely deployed in Australian distribution centres, with a consistent track record in high-throughput picking environments.
Honeywell
Strong track record in distribution and manufacturing. The CK and CT series are known for durability and multi-shift battery life. Practical to manage across a fleet.
Datalogic
A good fit for retail and light industrial applications. Fast, reliable 2D scanning in an ergonomic form factor suited to environments where workers are scanning frequently throughout the day.
Handheld APAC
Specialist in rugged outdoor and field applications. For demanding environments where standard warehouse-grade devices don’t have sufficient protection ratings.
BARTEC
Intrinsically safe devices for hazardous locations. The only option for sites with flammable materials where standard equipment cannot be deployed.
Beyond the Device: Support and Lifecycle
Buying the right device is one part of the decision. What happens after deployment matters just as much.
When a device goes down mid-shift, how fast you can get it back into service determines how much the failure costs. When your WMS changes or your workforce grows, whether you have the right configuration to absorb that change affects your throughput directly.
Gamma stays involved after the sale. Devices arrive configured and tested: WMS client loaded, Wi-Fi credentials set, security policies applied. Workers can pick them up and start using them.
Gamma’s repair centre handles repairs directly. Faster turnaround than going through the manufacturer means less time with a device out of service. For seasonal peaks or project-based requirements, Gamma’s rental fleet lets you scale device numbers without a capital purchase.
As older Android versions reach end of support, decisions about when to repair versus upgrade become significant. Gamma tracks lifecycle dates for your fleet so those decisions are made deliberately, not in response to failures.
For a broader picture of how device management fits into supply chain operations, the Gamma warehousing and distribution page covers the full picture.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The main factors are the physical environment, drop risk and operating temperature. If your team is working on a warehouse floor with regular drops and multi-shift battery demands, medium or heavy duty is the right starting point. If the environment is controlled and equipment is handled carefully, a light duty device is likely sufficient. Gamma can work through this with you based on your specific site conditions.
For a typical warehouse picking environment, Zebra’s TC series or Honeywell’s CK series are the most common choices. Both handle multi-shift use well, have strong 1D and 2D scanning performance and integrate with most WMS platforms. The right model within each range depends on your scan frequency, connectivity requirements and whether you need vehicle mounting options.
A mobile computer runs applications, connects to your WMS in real time and handles tasks like order confirmation, inventory adjustments or picking workflows. A barcode scanner typically sends scan data to another device or system. Many mobile computers include an integrated scanner, but the distinction matters when you’re defining what workers need to do at the point of work.
Yes. Gamma stages devices before shipping. That includes loading your WMS client, configuring Wi-Fi credentials and setting any security policies your IT team requires. Devices arrive ready to use.
Gamma’s repair centre handles repairs for the devices we supply. You don’t need to go directly to the manufacturer. Turnaround is typically faster than going through OEM channels, which matters when a device going down means a worker is off the floor.
Android-based enterprise devices are typically supported for 5 to 7 years, depending on the manufacturer. Zebra and Honeywell both publish OS lifecycle information for their enterprise devices. When a device’s Android version reaches end of support, security and WMS compatibility become concerns. Gamma can help you track lifecycle dates across your fleet and plan ahead.
Yes. Gamma’s rental fleet covers short-term requirements including seasonal peaks, project deployments and pilot programs. Devices come pre-configured to your requirements.
Yes. Enterprise mobility management platforms allow remote device management across a fleet, including app updates, policy enforcement and remote wipe. Gamma can advise on EMM options that suit your scale and the devices we’ve recommended.
