The Internet of Things (IoT) is gaining traction in every industry and sector, from consumer electronics and retail to transportation and logistics, and even healthcare. This trend is expected to continue in the foreseeable future.

IoT is a powerful tool which allows businesses to improve their operational efficacy, the quality of the customer experience they provide, the insights they gain, and the quality of the decisions they make on their business’s success.

When business-critical Internet of Things devices go down, an organization can lose visibility into its operations. The consequences are severe, including lost income, efficiency, and safety.

A greater dependence on IoT results in an increase in the management complexity required for things like device analytics, remote assistance, firmware updates, and security measures. How are all of the numerous device makers, models, firmware versions, and communication protocols going to be managed inside a unified IT infrastructure for an enterprise? That’s where our longtime partners at SOTI come in.

IoT Management Solution: SOTI Connect

SOTI Connect is an Internet of Things management solution that enables organizations to effectively manage and gain visibility into the diverse and numerous Internet of Things–enabled devices that are spread throughout their operations, all while reducing the total cost of ownership (TCO) of those devices.

SOTI Connect is able to swiftly locate, configure, and deploy new IoT-enabled devices because its design is very flexible and data-driven. It also supports key communication protocols, which enables it to do so regardless of the make, model, or firmware of the device. It provides access to information about devices in real time and the capacity to store that information for later use in analyses.

SOTI Connect is a highly effective component of a comprehensive set of solutions.

Monitor and Automate IoT Devices

Smart devices, such as industrial and mobile printers and sensors, give businesses the ability to automate their operations, collect data, monitor every element of their Internet of Things deployments, and identify potential issues before they arise.

Organizations have been able to cut their operating costs while simultaneously increasing the productivity of their personnel and operations by implementing networks of IoT-enabled devices that are able to communicate with one another.

The Key Benefits of SOTI Connect

• Single Point of Control
• Rapid Deployment
• Manage Various Device Types
• Data Analysis
• Reduce Total Cost of Ownership

IoT is here to stay. Take control of your IoT at the enterprise level and contact us today. You might realize just how much time and money SOTI’s IoT management solutions can save your organization.

With SOTI Connect, you make the very most of your investment on a single IoT platform.

Zebra Technologies’ best-in-class fleet of mobile and industrial printers is now supported and managed by SOTI Connect. SOTI’s IoT management solution enables organizations in many sectors to manage, protect, and gain greater insight into all IoT devices across their operations.

Zebra and SOTI have worked together for years to develop and mutually test novel strategies for SOTI MobiControl to efficiently manage Zebra mobile computers. This entails supporting Zebra LifeGuard OTA, integrating Zebra secure remote control APIs, and allowing the quick conversion of Zebra devices to Android™ Enterprise.

The Business Case for an IoT Device Management Solution

With improved Zebra printer administration offered by SOTI Connect, which is a component of the SOTI ONE Platform, a long-standing cooperation now becomes even stronger.

Many organizations rely on internal resources to manage IoT devices. Zebra also provides their own excellent mobile device management. Where SOTI Connect really shines is helping reduce total ownership costs.

The costs and time required to deploy, manage, support, secure, and update hundreds of devices quickly adds up. Hours of productivity lost when a printer goes down. Hundreds of thousands of dollars in data lost in a data breach. “Missing” devices. Troubleshooting firmware updates manually.

Discover how to effectively manage Zebra printers at scale in the video below.

Zebra Printer Management Is Easy With SOTI Connect

Take control and ensure your Zebra printers perform at their very best.

Quick Deployment

It doesn’t have to take hours or days to deploy and set your Zebra printers up. As soon as your Zebra printers are connected, customize them to match the specific requirements of your company and you’re done.

Better Visibility

Gather important information, like the state of the battery, the device’s temperature, memory consumption, data usage, and printing speed. Take action based on data to increase the efficiency and return on investment of your Zebra printers, whether they are located nearby or halfway across the world.

Protection from Data Breaches

60 percent of firms worldwide experience data loss due to printer security breaches. With one click, you can update firewall configurations and apply security updates on your Zebra printers at scale.

Automated Error Alerts

If a printer isn’t functioning properly, SOTI Connect automatically sends remediation steps to resolve issues as soon as possible. This cuts down on expensive downtime as well as the total cost of ownership for your fleet of Zebra printers.

Automatic Firmware and OS Upgrades

Zebra printers can automatically check for and apply firmware and operating system upgrades, freeing up your IT personnel to focus on more pressing problems.

For a closer look at everything on offer, download the SOTI Connect data sheet.

Which Zebra Printers Does SOTI Connect Support?

SOTI Connect is designed to handle several IoT protocols, making control Zebra mobile and industrial printer management easier than ever.

New Zebra printers are supported by SOTI Connect’s data-driven architecture as soon as they become live.

Zebra printers that SOTI Connect supports:

• ZQ310
• ZQ320
• ZQ511
• ZQ511R
• ZQ521
• ZQ521R
• ZQ610
• ZQ620
• ZQ630
• ZQ630R
• ZR318
• ZR328
• ZR658
• ZR668
• ZT411
• ZT421
• ZT510
• ZT610
• ZT620
• ZD421C
• ZD421D
• ZD421T
• ZD510
• ZD621D

If you’ve purchased any of these printers, contact us today to see just how much time and money SOTI Connect can save your organization.

You depend on Zebra for high-quality printers. With SOTI Connect, you make the very most of your investment on a single IoT platform.

In case you missed the webinar today with us, click on the video and discover how Barcodes and Extreme Networks can help you secure the IoT through automation and your intelligent network.

In the webinar, you will learn how Extreme’s wired and wireless solutions can secure your systems, applications, and users to ensure maximum protection in your facility.

1. How Network Automation reduces IT network administration and improves operational efficiency
2. How Network Automation can help secure company intellectual property, devices, and staff
3. How Extreme Smart Edge Solutions accelerates enterprise digital transformation with an intelligent, adaptable, and secure solution that provides a consistent customer driven experience

Contact us if you have any questions or give us a call at 1-800-351-9962 and we will be happy to help.

Are you interested in learning the advantages and the value of securing your IoT using Network Automation? Come join us for the Extreme Networks webinar that we are hosting on October 23!

Securing the IoT through Automation & Intelligent Network with Extreme Networks 
Tuesday, October 23 from 11-11:30 AM CST
Presented by: Tom Cantanese, Senior System Engineer

We will discuss how Extreme’s wired and wireless solutions can secure your systems, applications, and users to ensure maximum protection at your facility.

You will learn:

1. How Network Automation reduces IT network administration and improves operational efficiency
2. How Network Automation can help secure company intellectual property, devices, and staff
3. How Extreme Smart Edge Solutions accelerates enterprise digital transformation with an intelligent, adaptable, and secure solution that provides a consistent customer driven experience

Register now here for a chance to win a $25 Amazon gift card! The winner will be announced at the end of the webinar.

We hope to see you there!

P.S. If you cannot attend the live webinar, be sure to register anyways and we’ll send you the recording and slides afterwards!

Are you interested in learning the advantages and the value of securing your IoT using Network Automation? Come join us for the Extreme Networks webinar that we are hosting on October 23!

Securing the IoT through Automation & Intelligent Network with Extreme Networks 
Tuesday, October 23 from 11-11:30 AM CST
Presented by: Tom Cantanese, Senior System Engineer

We will discuss how Extreme’s wired and wireless solutions can secure your systems, applications, and users to ensure maximum protection at your facility.

You will learn:

1. How Network Automation reduces IT network administration and improves operational efficiency
2. How Network Automation can help secure company intellectual property, devices, and staff
3. How Extreme Smart Edge Solutions accelerates enterprise digital transformation with an intelligent, adaptable, and secure solution that provides a consistent customer driven experience

Register now here for a chance to win a $25 Amazon gift card! The winner will be announced at the end of the webinar.

We hope to see you there!

P.S. If you cannot attend the live webinar, be sure to register anyways and we’ll send you the recording and slides afterwards!

More than any other hospital staff member, nurses have felt the greatest impact to their workflow in support of Meaningful Use requirements and modern healthcare best practices. Ever-increasing government regulations for improved clinical documentation, in combination with a constant flow of new medical devices, have nurses spending more than 30% of their time in non-patient-care activities. Compound this with hospitals being squeezed financially from new government reimbursement laws, and the new reality is that nursing staffs are being reduced while simultaneously being asked to deliver more effective care. This demand for greater nursing efficiency and effectiveness has led to the creation of today’s modern Connected Clinician.

So what exactly is the Connected Clinician and what is enabling him or her to be more effective and efficient than ever before? The answer rests in new clinical mobile applications running on true Clinical Smartphones. Every leading Electronic Medical Records (EMR) software provider and specialty clinical software company is racing to release new mobile versions of their proven workflow applications to support the growing demand for greater mobility within the hospital. Applications such as vitals collection, meds administration, specimen collection, alarm management, nurse call and most importantly, care team communication are in the greatest demand. Reference apps that provide nurses and other clinical staff easy access to electronic drug data and dose safety information, such as eBroselow SafeDose, or medical dictionaries and disease reference guides, are very common as well.
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What is it?

The Internet of Things (IoT) is the coming connectivity of everything you own, everything you see. No longer will access to the internet be limited to single point interfaces like your phone or computer, or single-point data sources like web pages or servers. Nor will it be limited to you! Everything you see can, and someday will, be interconnected and sharing data: your tv, your refrigerator, your home, your car, the roads you drive on, the building you work in, the package you’re delivering…everything.

So far, the Internet of Things has been most closely associated with machine-to-machine (M2M) communication in manufacturing and power, oil and gas utilities. Products built with M2M communication capabilities are often referred to as being smart.

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What is it?

The Internet of Things (IoT) is the coming connectivity of everything you own, everything you see. No longer will access to the internet be limited to single point interfaces like your phone or computer, or single-point data sources like web pages or servers. Nor will it be limited to you! Everything you see can, and someday will, be interconnected and sharing data: your tv, your refrigerator, your home, your car, the roads you drive on, the building you work in, the package you’re delivering… everything.

So far, the Internet of Things has been most closely associated with machine-to-machine (M2M) communication in manufacturing and power, oil and gas utilities. Products built with M2M communication capabilities are often referred to as being smart.

Why do I care?

IoT will affect the way we live and work. IoT will impact every industry out there: Healthcare, Manufacturing, Transportation & Logisitics, Retail, Hospitality, Warehousing, and so on. Your competitors will be embracing IoT capabilities to find a competitive advantage, the same advantage you want to get first. The advantage that comes with speed, efficiency, and a clear view of your assets and operations, your people and inventory, 24/7 in real time.

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When it comes to maintaining secure financial operations and providing top-notch customer service, success hinges on an organization’s ability to transform information into insight. Additionally, with fraud and theft on the rise, it’s critical that financial institutions constantly improve protection plans. And since no two financial organizations are alike, a variety of multi-level security options is needed. From print-on-demand (POD) technologies that enable “intelligent” access cards and radio frequency identification (RFID) to desktop printers and document and record tracking applications, organizations are capable of securing people, products and property across their operations—while maintaining a high level of customer service.

Financial information, assets and communications are mission critical. It’s vital that solutions and devices enable officials to locate, track and manage personnel, confidential materials and high-value assets in real time—after all, the best security is proactive, not reactive. Furthermore, it’s crucial that only authorized individuals have access to secure locations. In addition to leveraging the value of mobile devices and printers, organizations can take advantage of opportunities afforded by the Internet of Things (IoT) by utilizing a set of enabling technologies to connect, capture and then analyze the data to make more informed decisions. Connecting devices to one cloud platform will enable them to gain actionable insight into their operations and processes—providing the asset intelligence they need to stay competitive.
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Manufacturers and mobile workers are the unsung heroes of invention and innovation. Their creativity builds stronger economies in their organizations, communities and around the world, and their services keep everything moving forward. But the landscape is intricate, and it’s a constant battle to maintain profit margins, revenues and quality of service. With the vast opportunities for waste throughout global manufacturing supply chains, it’s not surprising that enterprises are focusing on cost reduction and ways to improve efficiency and accuracy across their organizations.

With the increase of devices linked to manufacturing and mobility processes comes the increase in data available. However, much of this information is disjointed across the enterprise, making it difficult to obtain a realtime view of assets, people and transactions. When this decentralized scenario is replicated across the enterprise, with countless devices running disparately, inefficiencies continue to mount. This leaves enterprise workers incapable of harnessing value from their data.

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