Devices have become a seamless part of our day-to-day, with over 5.65 billion people globally relying on them to stay connected and productive. However, the device landscape is evolving, introducing a new category of enterprise endpoint technology: extended reality (XR).
XR devices use immersive technology to redefine how we experience and interact with the world around us. In a business context, they can offer immersive workflows and training, allowing organizations to enhance operational efficiency and engagement.
As David Still – VP, Product & Engineering, Android Enterprise – notes: “The expansion of Android Enterprise to Android XR brings the trusted security and management framework IT professionals rely on for millions of Android devices to the new era of spatial computing, starting with Samsung Galaxy XR. This standardized foundation is what organizations need to confidently secure and scale XR deployments." To learn more about the newest Android XR capabilities, check out this blog.
However, with any new endpoint, the question organizations should be asking is: “how will our IT teams manage XR devices at scale?”
Managing Android XR Devices with SOTI
Android has expanded their enterprise capabilities into XR devices, beginning with Samsung Galaxy XR. To meet evolving needs, SOTI quickly adapted to ensure organizations can manage XR devices through its Enterprise Mobility Management (EMM) platform – just like other Android endpoints.
With SOTI, businesses can:
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Integrate XR devices into existing Android device management strategies
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Reduce IT workload
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Maintain consistent security policies
Essentially, instead of needing a new platform or process, organizations can use the same tools they already know and trust.
What is SOTI’s EMM Platform?
SOTI MobiControl enables organizations to track, manage and secure mobile devices from unboxing to retirement. Unlock total visibility and control, regardless of the device type, form factor or operating system. This centralized device management solution simplifies all aspects of business mobility, while keeping devices and their data safe and secure.
What Android Enterprise Capabilities Does SOTI Offer?
SOTI MobiControl helps IT teams seamlessly extend their existing Android device management strategy to include Android XR devices. This allows IT teams to leverage familiar capabilities like:
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App Distribution: Bulk-distribute the right apps to devices with silent installation, reducing the need for time-consuming, hands-on intervention.
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Security Policy Enforcement: Ensure all devices remain compliant with up-to-date security policies.
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Device Lockdown: No two roles are the same, so shared device experiences shouldn’t look the same either. With custom lockdown experiences, organizations can easily tailor user workflows to specific roles.
These capabilities allow IT teams to deploy XR devices faster, control how they’re used and ensure consistent security across the entire fleet. Using SOTI MobiControl to manage these devices means a smoother adoption experience and enhanced control over their operating systems and critical business apps.
How SOTI Supports the Next Generation of Enterprise Mobility
XR devices are no longer a concept or futuristic idea. Android has ensured they are becoming a part of today’s enterprise mobility ecosystem, which means finding the right way to manage them is an immediate need.
With enterprise mobility changing so quickly – with Android XR devices being the most recent evidence – the right device management platform is one that evolves with an organization’s needs.
SOTI empowers businesses to confidently adopt emerging technologies by extending enterprise mobility management to include new device categories. With SOTI MobiControl, organizations can:
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Integrate XR devices into their existing management strategies
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Enforce consistent security policies across all endpoints
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Monitor and manage XR devices in real time
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Scale deployments as XR adoption grows
To learn more about how SOTI helps organizations manage and secure Android XR devices, reach out to us or book a discovery demo today.
