Mobile computers and rugged Android devices are standard equipment across warehouses, logistics operations and retail environments in Poland. They support goods receiving, picking, stocktaking, internal stock transfers, store operations and delivery processes. Problems arise when devices are incorrectly configured, business-critical applications are missing or different software versions are used across the same fleet.
Many companies use SOTI MobiControl for central device management. Businesses reviewing their current setup, evaluating costs or planning to change providers may therefore look for a SOTI alternative. COSYS MDM provides an alternative focused particularly on professional mobile computers and rugged devices used in operational environments.
Manage mobile computers centrally instead of device by device
Configuring five devices manually may still be manageable. With 50, 500 or more devices, the workload for your IT team increases considerably, especially when hardware is distributed across several warehouses, stores, distribution centres or company sites.
COSYS MDM allows you to manage these devices centrally. Devices can be assigned to groups and profiles and provided with the required settings. Applications and configurations can also be deployed centrally.
For Polish companies operating several warehouses, retail locations or logistics hubs, this reduces the need for on-site administration and helps maintain consistent configurations across the device fleet.
A SOTI alternative must work in daily operations
When comparing MDM solutions, feature lists alone provide only part of the picture. What matters is whether the solution covers the requirements of your actual device fleet.
In a warehouse, mobile computers must remain available for picking, goods movements and stocktaking. Logistics companies may operate devices across several depots or distribution centres. Retailers face another challenge: managing large numbers of devices across multiple stores and users.
COSYS MDM provides a central overview of information such as device model, serial number, operating system, OS version, firmware, battery status and memory usage. IT teams can also see when a device last communicated with the system.
This provides visibility not only into which devices are deployed, but also into their current technical status.
Keep track of device groups and locations
For distributed device fleets, knowing how individual devices are assigned is particularly important. COSYS MDM supports central administration through device groups and profiles. Where location information is available, it can also be used to determine the location of individual devices.
This is useful when mobile computers move between stores, warehouse areas, branches or other company locations. When a problem occurs, your IT team can access relevant information centrally instead of first having to determine where a device is located and how it has been configured.
MDM Analytics adds another layer of visibility
A SOTI alternative can also provide an opportunity to make better use of existing device data. COSYS combines Mobile Device Management with MDM Analytics and Business Intelligence.
Battery levels, device manufacturers, models, software versions and operating system versions can be evaluated across the entire fleet. This makes technical anomalies easier to identify.
Which devices have not reported back for an unusually long period? How many Android versions are currently in use? Are there devices with critically low battery levels? These insights give your IT team a stronger basis for planning maintenance, updates and hardware replacement.
Switching MDM providers involves more than software
Companies planning to replace SOTI MobiControl should first establish which devices are currently in use, which configurations need to be transferred and how the migration should be organised. In warehouses, distribution centres and stores, downtime must be kept as low as possible because mobile computers are directly involved in operational processes.
COSYS therefore supports companies beyond the MDM software itself. Services can include professional Auto-ID hardware, device configuration, rollout, updates, repairs and technical support throughout the device lifecycle.
This creates an integrated package of modular software, hardware, services, Business Intelligence and process data analytics. For logistics, warehousing and retail companies in Poland, changing the MDM provider can therefore also be an opportunity to review how the entire mobile device fleet is managed.
Are you currently evaluating a SOTI alternative for your mobile device fleet? COSYS can support you with MDM, migration, hardware and device services. Contact vertrieb@cosys.de or call +49 5062 900 0.
Many companies use SOTI MobiControl for central device management. Businesses reviewing their current setup, evaluating costs or planning to change providers may therefore look for a SOTI alternative. COSYS MDM provides an alternative focused particularly on professional mobile computers and rugged devices used in operational environments.
Manage mobile computers centrally instead of device by device
Configuring five devices manually may still be manageable. With 50, 500 or more devices, the workload for your IT team increases considerably, especially when hardware is distributed across several warehouses, stores, distribution centres or company sites.
COSYS MDM allows you to manage these devices centrally. Devices can be assigned to groups and profiles and provided with the required settings. Applications and configurations can also be deployed centrally.
For Polish companies operating several warehouses, retail locations or logistics hubs, this reduces the need for on-site administration and helps maintain consistent configurations across the device fleet.
A SOTI alternative must work in daily operations
When comparing MDM solutions, feature lists alone provide only part of the picture. What matters is whether the solution covers the requirements of your actual device fleet.
In a warehouse, mobile computers must remain available for picking, goods movements and stocktaking. Logistics companies may operate devices across several depots or distribution centres. Retailers face another challenge: managing large numbers of devices across multiple stores and users.
COSYS MDM provides a central overview of information such as device model, serial number, operating system, OS version, firmware, battery status and memory usage. IT teams can also see when a device last communicated with the system.
This provides visibility not only into which devices are deployed, but also into their current technical status.
Keep track of device groups and locations
For distributed device fleets, knowing how individual devices are assigned is particularly important. COSYS MDM supports central administration through device groups and profiles. Where location information is available, it can also be used to determine the location of individual devices.
This is useful when mobile computers move between stores, warehouse areas, branches or other company locations. When a problem occurs, your IT team can access relevant information centrally instead of first having to determine where a device is located and how it has been configured.
MDM Analytics adds another layer of visibility
A SOTI alternative can also provide an opportunity to make better use of existing device data. COSYS combines Mobile Device Management with MDM Analytics and Business Intelligence.
Battery levels, device manufacturers, models, software versions and operating system versions can be evaluated across the entire fleet. This makes technical anomalies easier to identify.
Which devices have not reported back for an unusually long period? How many Android versions are currently in use? Are there devices with critically low battery levels? These insights give your IT team a stronger basis for planning maintenance, updates and hardware replacement.
Switching MDM providers involves more than software
Companies planning to replace SOTI MobiControl should first establish which devices are currently in use, which configurations need to be transferred and how the migration should be organised. In warehouses, distribution centres and stores, downtime must be kept as low as possible because mobile computers are directly involved in operational processes.
COSYS therefore supports companies beyond the MDM software itself. Services can include professional Auto-ID hardware, device configuration, rollout, updates, repairs and technical support throughout the device lifecycle.
This creates an integrated package of modular software, hardware, services, Business Intelligence and process data analytics. For logistics, warehousing and retail companies in Poland, changing the MDM provider can therefore also be an opportunity to review how the entire mobile device fleet is managed.
Are you currently evaluating a SOTI alternative for your mobile device fleet? COSYS can support you with MDM, migration, hardware and device services. Contact vertrieb@cosys.de or call +49 5062 900 0.
