Zebra Technologies advanced to #37 on Computerworld's 2026 Best Places to Work in IT list for large organizations, up from #51 last year. This improvement reflects the results of a rigorous survey covering benefits, career development, training and retention, as well as detailed employee feedback on culture, leadership and work–life balance. The ranking underscores Zebra’s success in building an environment that attracts and retains top IT talent.

Chief Information Officer Matt Ausman attributes the stronger ranking to a culture of empowerment and innovation. Zebra’s IT teams are given autonomy to prototype AI-driven automation and real-time insights solutions, with cross-functional collaboration between software, hardware and operations groups. According to internal data, 92% of surveyed technologists rated their satisfaction with leadership and growth opportunities as “excellent” or “very good.”

Zebra allocates approximately 10% of annual revenue to research and development, fueling enhancements in AI-powered asset visibility, workflow automation and frontline connectivity. Over the past 12 months the company introduced three new enterprise-grade scanners and two cloud-native software modules, expanding its portfolio for retail, manufacturing, transportation and healthcare clients. For investors, consistent R&D commitment signals sustained innovation and potential for long-term margin expansion.