Solving Challenges with Mobile Computer Access & Management
It’s no secret that mobile computer usage is expanding in every enterprise. Whether in the warehouse, in transport/logistics, or field service, there are expanding fleets of rugged mobile devices in use. These enterprise mobile devices create 3 challenges for business’ IT and operations teams:
- How to ensure that handhelds and tablets are secure, with company software accessible only to those authorized?
- How to ensure that mobile devices are charged at the end of a work shift, so that they are ready to use when next needed?
- How to avoid device loss & theft — mobile devices tend to go missing, so how to both prevent loss & ensure user accountability?
Zebra Guardian Tackles These Mobile Device Challenges
Zebra Technologies has brought together several hardware and software products which address these fleet device management challenges under the ‘Zebra Guardian’ umbrella. This is a set of solutions, one or all of which can be utilized to improve your security and utilization of Zebra mobile computers and tablets.
1. Zebra Guardian Cabinets
Formerly known as Intelligent Cabinets, this is a configurable cabinet and rack product which provides a ‘home base’ for your devices when not in use. Devices are placed on chargers, ensuring that they will be ready when next needed by a team member. Use in concert with Guardian Access Management software (see below).
2. Zebra Guardian Access Management
Guardian Access Management software provides visibility into device status and battery charge level for all of your mobile devices. At a glance, you can see how many devices are available, in use, or missing, helping you to preemptively avoid device loss. User accountability is built-in, since you can see which user has last checked out missing devices.
3. Zebra Identity Guardian
Identity Guardian is Zebra’s device authentication and single-sign on solution. Ensure that only authorized users have access to your mobile devices, and provide access only to the applications necessary for the user. You have the option of PIN and password access, or use the facial recognition capabilities of Zebra products such as the MC9400 and MC3400.
4. Zebra Device Guardian
One of the most common device management challenges is that of locating lost or misplaced handhelds. In large warehouses or manufacturing facilities, it is no small matter to locate a lost device. Device Guardian solves that problem with a Geiger-counter feature which enables you to quickly spot the missing device. You can also activate an alarm on the device to speed recovery.
Ready to Discuss Device Access & Charging with Zebra Guardian?
CSSI is ready to discuss the Zebra Guardian solution with you. We can set up trials and help you assess this solution for your mobile device fleet. Please contact us to discuss better device management with Zebra Guardian.