ControlUp announced the availability of ControlUp for Frontline Workers, a comprehensive solution which performs real-time data collection and proactive mobile device analytics to help enable frontline workers complete digital tasks more quickly and independently.
Developed through a strategic partnership with B2M Solutions, a leading provider of enterprise Mobile DEX solutions, ControlUp for Frontline Workers delivers the visibility needed to ensure the health of all mobile devices (now including Android), batteries, apps and network connections for more reliable mobile device usage by workers in frontline positions across retail, logistics, field services and manufacturing/warehouse industries.
The new partnership with B2M Solutions extends ControlUp's DEX platform capabilities, which already support Windows, MacOS, Chrome OS, Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI), Desktop-as-a-Service (DaaS), and Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), to now include Android tablet and mobile devices. With true real-time visibility and proactive management capabilities for their Android mobile device fleets, organizations can now deliver a significantly improved digital experience for their frontline workers.
"Today’s workforce runs on mobile, especially at the front lines," said Gadi Feldman, Vice President, Product, ControlUp. "Partnering with B2M Solutions lets us extend ControlUp's industry-leading DEX platform to Android devices, giving IT teams the tools they need to spot and fix issues before they disrupt work. It’s about keeping mobile employees productive, supported, and connected."
Gary Lee, CEO of B2M Solutions, said, "Our Elemez platform has long provided critical Mobility Intelligence™, and by integrating with ControlUp's powerful DEX capabilities, we can offer an even more comprehensive and actionable view into the mobile employee experience. This partnership will be a game-changer for organizations relying on Android devices for their critical business operations."
This collaboration combines B2M Solutions' deep expertise in real-time mobile device analytics with ControlUp's comprehensive DEX platform. The combined solution will offer customers:
- Real-time Visibility into Android Device Health: Gain granular insights into the health and usage of mobile devices, batteries, network connections, applications, and more across the entire Android mobile device fleet.
- Proactive Issue Identification and Remediation: Leverage advanced analytics to identify potential problems before they impact users, enabling IT teams to take proactive measures and minimize downtime.
- Optimized Digital Employee Experience: Ensure frontline workers have a seamless and productive experience with their Android devices, reducing frustration and improving efficiency.
- Reduced Operational Costs: By proactively addressing issues and gaining deeper insights into device performance, organizations can reduce help desk tickets, optimize device lifecycles, and lower overall operational expenses.
- Enhanced ROI on Mobile Investments: Maximize the return on investment for Android mobile device deployments by ensuring devices are always performing optimally and employees are empowered to do their best work.
The joint solution is available immediately as ControlUp for Frontline Workers to customers globally.
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