Modernizing Your Warehouse Without a Re-Write: How Smart TE and Honeywell Devices Transform Legacy Apps

If your warehouse still relies on green-screen applications to run operations, you’re not alone. Many companies have invested heavily in back-end systems that continue to do the job—but the user experience, not so much.

Legacy apps on aging hardware can slow productivity, frustrate your employees, and make training new workers more difficult than it needs to be.

The good news: You don’t have to rebuild your entire system to improve the experience. With Smart TE (Terminal Emulation) and the right mobile devices, you can modernize your warehouse applications and workflows quickly, cost-effectively, and without disrupting your core processes.

Let’s break down what this looks like and why it’s a game-changer for warehouse operations.

What Is Smart TE?
Smart TE, short for Smart Terminal Emulation, is a tool that modernizes legacy "green screen" apps by creating a graphical, touch-friendly interface on mobile devices. Under the hood, it connects to your host system the same way traditional TE does—so there’s no need to rewrite your core applications or change your back end.
Think of it as a facelift for your warehouse applications. Same logic and workflows, but faster, easier, and more intuitive for your team to use.

Why It Matters in the Warehouse
In a high-volume warehouse, every second counts. Workers need tools that are responsive, familiar, and easy to navigate, especially when dealing with tasks like picking, receiving, shipping, and cycle counts. Here’s how Smart TE gives your team an edge:

• Faster training – Intuitive, touch-based apps are easier for new employees to learn. That’s especially valuable in today’s labor market.
• Fewer mistakes – With cleaner screens, logical button placement, and visual cues, workers can complete tasks more accurately.
• Better ergonomics – Navigating a touchscreen is easier than typing function keys on a physical keyboard, especially on the move.
• Increased productivity – By streamlining screen layouts and minimizing keystrokes, Smart TE helps workers move through tasks faster.

Here’s a quick comparison of traditional terminal emulation vs. using Smart TE with Honeywell mobile devices—a modern interface really makes a difference:​

Android or Windows? Smart TE Supports Both
Whether your current fleet runs on Windows Mobile or CE, or you’ve started migrating to Android, Smart TE bridges the gap.

For Windows-based devices (like older Honeywell CK3R or CK75 units), Smart TE provides a modern interface that breathes new life into legacy hardware. Since Windows based devices have hit end-of-life, warehouses are upgrading to Android models—like the Honeywell CK67.

Smart TE runs smoothly on both platforms, which means your team can transition at your pace—without needing to redesign your applications from scratch.

Why the Honeywell CK67?
The Honeywell CK67 mobile computer is built for the warehouse. It’s rugged, fast, and optimized for harsh environments, long shifts, and demanding workflows. Here’s why it pairs so well with Smart TE:

• Large touchscreen for easy navigation and full support of touch-based TE screens
• Powerful processor to keep applications responsive
• All-day battery life for uninterrupted shifts
• Durable design that stands up to drops, dust, and temperature extremes
• Integrated barcode scanning for fast, accurate data capture

With Smart TE installed, the CK67 becomes more than just a scanner—it becomes a mobile workstation that streamlines every interaction.

How We Help
Refactoring your application with Smart TE isn’t just about installing software—it’s about understanding your workflow, customizing screens to match your process, and deploying it the right way on devices that fit your environment.

That’s what we do. Our team specializes in helping warehouses like yours transition from legacy terminals to modern, mobile solutions using the tools you already rely on. We’ll guide you through everything from device selection to screen design, deployment, training, and support.

To put it all together, here’s a visual of how we help companies modernize their warehouse workflows with Smart TE—without rewriting or replacing their core systems:

Ready to Modernize?
You don’t need to tear down and rebuild your entire system to move forward. With Smart TE and Honeywell mobile computers, you can modernize your warehouse at your own pace—boosting productivity, reducing errors, and improving the user experience without the cost and complexity of a major overhaul.
Let’s talk about how we can make it happen for your operation.