Enterprise Mobility Insights

Endpoint management is a vital function for any organization that relies on devices to perform its tasks. But what if endpoint management could do more than just secure and manage your devices? What if it could also help you optimize your IT operations, enhance your user experience, and inform your strategic decisions? That's the promise of holistic UEM solutions, which go beyond the basics of security, application deployment, and patching. 

In this podcast episode, we talk to Christopher Reed and Steve Dejarnett from EUC by Broadcom, a leading provider of holistic UEM solutions. They share their insights on the value of holistic UEM solutions and how they can improve efficiency, scalability, flexibility, and data gathering across your organization. They also discuss how UEM can help you deploy new technologies, onboard remote employees, and plan for future needs. Whether you want to streamline your IT processes, improve your user satisfaction, or gain a competitive edge, UEM can help you achieve your goals and overcome your challenges. 

At the most recent Homecare 100 – the preeminent annual gathering of home health, home care, and hospice leaders – we asked CIOs about their biggest concerns, and top of the list is lone worker safety. Hazards my include overexertion, weapons, illegal drugs, verbal abuse, or physical violence. In this podcast, we talk with Morgan Kircher, Chief Development Officer for Katana Safety, about technology solutions for keeping workers as safe as possible.

For maximum efficiency and profitability, less-than-truckload (LTL) carriers need to accurately measure the size and weight of shipments to get the most out of available capacity. While weighing is simple, getting accurate measurements is challenging when items are irregular shapes. In this podcast, we explain how GPC, Intel, and Stratix have solved the challenge with a 3D measuring solution mounted on a mobile device.

"If you are not on board with digital, you are not on board with growth." That's the opinion of Madeleine Zook, franchise expert and guest on this episode of the Enterprise Mobility Insights podcast. She breaks down the benefits and challenges of digital transformation in franchise organizations. 

Zook says you can have the best franchise idea ever, but without digital, you're going to get stuck because you can't scale properly as the business grows, and you're not going to be able to provide customers with the kinds of experiences they're looking for

While most of the supply chain issues that began with the pandemic have eased, the topic is still top of mind for business leaders for many reasons, including global instability, changed customer expectations, and the need to be nimble with all the continued economic uncertainty. Business leaders don't want to get caught out.  

In this podcast with DTG's Connor Merrick and Cameron Shaheen, we look at the warehouse piece in the supply chain and talk about how getting every ounce of efficiency from your resources significantly improves your operations end-to-end. 

For nearly all organizations, mobile has evolved from a "nice to have" to a must-have – especially any organization that leverages frontline workers, like retail, healthcare, field services, etc.  One way to get the benefits and keep costs under control is with shared device programs, but there are challenges, such as user accountability and managing access and permissions. 

In this podcast, Brett Cooper, partner at  BlueFletch, explains how to deliver great user experiences while maintaining a high level of control. 

At its 2023 Worldwide Developers Conference, Apple announced operating system and hardware improvements that will boost productivity for business users. In this podcast, Tony Glinski, Director of Apple Business at Stratix, also talks about Apple's new mixed reality headset. AR/VR has many business use cases, and the wearable from Apple is drawing lots of interest. 

As Stratix celebrates 40 years in business, we asked CEO Louis Alterman to give us his take on the current state of enterprise mobility and where he sees it headed. From digital transformation to getting the maximum ROI, Louis runs through the biggest challenges for companies and what CEOs are thinking. 

As Stratix celebrates 40 years of great success in business, we went back to the beginning with cofounder Bonney Shuman in this podcast to talk about how the company got started, the challenges of launching a startup, and how Stratix evolved into what it is now. 

In the 80s, the technology we were selling was still in its infancy, and Shuman literally had to write the book on some of it. As she recounts, her time was often split between playing teacher as well as saleswoman. Today, Bonney is paying it forward, helping young women become as successful in business as she has been. 

While many industries like retail and restaurants are well into the adoption of mobile solutions that drive higher productivity and better customer experiences in their operations, the hospitality industry—for the most part—is at the early stages of its digital transformation. Some workflows, like booking, are highly digitized, but operations like housekeeping, front desk, event management, concierge, maintenance, and more are not quite there yet. Stratix recently worked with Samsung on an interactive video that shows many of the use cases. 

In this podcast with Michael Blake, SVP and Chief Technology Officer at American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA), we dig into why digital transformation has been slower and where there's potential for improvement and rewards.

After years of pandemic-related disruption, enterprises still face extreme uncertainty. The economic outlook is murky, supply chain issues are still with us, and the ongoing war in Ukraine is impacting energy costs.

In this year's 2023 Enterprise Mobility Outlook research, we set out to see how companies are investing in mobile solutions to be as nimble and efficient as possible so they can handle whatever difficulties may come.

In this podcast, Stratix Senior VP of Marketing Elizabeth Klingseisen explains the data—including how mobile is changing with more wearables and IoT use in business. Seventy-eight percent of companies say emerging tech will impact their overall IT management strategy.

Amazon has drastically changed customer expectations. People assume that they can get nearly anything—from products to food—delivered to their doorsteps quickly and easily. With the pandemic, we've also seen a dramatic increase in buy online, pickup at stores. Consumers realized they liked it, and that trend continues.

It means retailers must meet the new customer expectations with seamless experiences between digital and brick-and-mortar. In this podcast, Stratix's Chief Strategy and Solutions Officer Alex Kalish looks at how mobile devices play a huge role at every step, including supply chain, inventory management, customer service, and point of sale.

Fatigue is a significant problem with the demands on IT teams increasing every day. With technology being so critical to organizational success, you must find ways to relieve the pressure.

In this podcast, we'll dig into the causes of IT team burnout with Stratix's Ross Homans. He has some suggestions for what you can do about it.

Supply chain problems are expected to continue for at least another year. In this third podcast in our series around the biggest challenges facing enterprises, our guests explain that some challenges, like shortages of raw materials, will just take time to resolve. Still, many logistics problems can be conquered through holistic supply chain visibility, and mobile devices play a key role in that.

The rapid growth in the use of mobile devices in enterprises is changing how we address IT security challenges. This podcast with experts from Stratix and VMware looks at what IT teams are up against and the best practices for preventing attacks.

The "Great Resignation" is an ongoing trend where employers are seeing high levels of workers leaving their jobs. In the first of a new season of podcasts, Stratix's Mario DiAntonio explains how the right employee experiences with good technology can help keep employees longer.

Mobile devices offer nimbleness, higher productivity, and better user experiences, so it's no wonder enterprises are adding more every day. In this podcast, we talk with Google's Sean Ginevan about the challenges of mobile, how the Android OS can help handle them, and the latest innovations that are creating new mobile use cases.

By the end of 2022, all the major carriers will shut down their 3G networks. One of the industries most affected is trucking, as many fixed in-cab data terminals rely on the old technology. So, what are trucking companies replacing older ELD devices with? In this podcast, Samsung's Gary Blohm explains the benefits of switching to mobile technology.

The home healthcare industry continues to grow fast as baby boomers age and people prefer to stay in their own homes as long as they can. Keeping up with demand is putting a strain on providers, but mobile devices can help. In this podcast Samsung's Trevor Smith explains how.

Now that 5G is widely available, businesses can leverage it to improve user/customer experiences, raise productivity, and get a leg up on competitors. In this podcast, Verizon's Ryan Bowman explains how lower latency and increased wireless bandwidth lets organizations dream bigger about new projects that will give them a competitive advantage.

5G is here. So, what do businesses need to know, and how can they leverage the faster speeds, lower latency, and ability to connect more devices? In this podcast, Paul Spencer, Director of Channel Partner Sales at T-Mobile, explains 5G and some of the possible use cases for enterprises.

As the pandemic starts to wind down, what will the future of work look like for women? We speak with three women leaders in technology to share their experiences of what it has been like to be a female in the tech industry during the pandemic and share how they have managed their careers throughout disruption.

Stratix Senior Vice President of Marketing Elizabeth Klingseisen shares some of the most interesting findings from this year's research.

We talk a lot about the importance of the user experience and how it affects solution adoption, productivity, and ROI. The right tools and workflows are critical to ensure this. But how do you measure the user experience to get actionable data? In this podcast, Shari Christofferson, President at Mobile Systems Intelligence by Connect Inc., shows us how it can be done.

Most organizations need a Telecom Expense Management (TEM) solution to keep mobile device costs down, and there's added benefits you get too. In this episode, Nathan Brown and Natasha Royer Coons of Advantix explain the fundamentals of TEM and how to ensure services fit your needs.

Supply chain issues are a major concern that is driving demand for more speed and efficiency. In this podcast with Honeywell's Robert Finney, we delve into how end-to-end visibility using digital and mobile tools helps meet customer expectations and business goals.

Strong organizations are those that benefit from a wide range of experiences, backgrounds, and opinions. The challenge in many companies is making sure all voices are heard.

At Stratix, we believe that a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion helps us be a leader in our industry. We recently held a panel discussion on how to build that culture and decided to share what we learned.

You can’t watch the news without hearing about the current supply chain problems, with headlines dominated by pictures of ships at anchor and containers piling up at ports on both coasts. In this episode, Mike Hafner, VP of Manufacturing and Fulfillment at Zebra, explains exactly what’s causing the problem, and how mobile technology can help.

He says supply chain visibility is key along with finding new opportunities to digitize and automate workflows to increase efficiency.

The restaurant industry has seen incredible disruption since the beginning of the pandemic, and many businesses have leveraged mobile technology to help overcome it.  In this episode, Mad Mobile's Chief Growth Officer, Tod Monchecourt, talks about what we've learned and how those lessons are driving new opportunities.

Frontline workers need mobile devices that improve their experiences to do their jobs efficiently. Yet, managing a large portfolio of distributed devices at scale is complex. In this episode, Shash Anand, VP of Product Strategy at SOTI, talks about the benefits of a Mobile Device Management (or MDM) solution to empower frontline workers with seamless provisioning, security, and support.

Retailers face challenges at every turn—from the pandemic to supply chain issues and labor shortages. Customer expectations are also evolving. In this episode, Joe Hasenzahl, Senior Manager of Retail Mobility at Samsung, talks about the trends he's seeing and how retailers are using mobile solutions to tackle current challenges and create the experiences customer's demand.

With the proliferation of mobile devices in the workplace, it's critical to remotely manage devices wherever they are and keep them secure. In this episode, Stratix Product Manager Tim McCulley explains endpoint management solutions like Mobile Device Management (MDM) and Enterprise Mobility Management (EMM) and provides best practices to select one for your enterprise.

In this episode, Alex Kalish, Stratix Chief Strategy and Solution Officer, discusses the transformative value mobile has had for organizations and explains best practices for adopting a mobile-first strategy.

In this episode, Lynn Kinnaman, Vice President of the Mobile Operations Center (MOC) at Stratix, and Tiarah Simon, Team Lead of the MOC, talk through how a help desk works, what pieces are required, and the things organizations need to consider the ensure that their employees get the right amount of support to keep them happy and productive.

In this episode, Stratix's Director of Mobile Solution Architecture, Dipesh Hinduja, joins us to talk through the main components of effective mobile solution design. An entire lifecycle must be mapped out for the mobility program to ensure good user experiences and the right outcomes.

Delivering value to customers starts with understanding their business and crafting solutions to help them achieve their business goals. In this episode, Damon LoSchiavo, VP of Customer Success & Implementation at T-Mobile, explains his company's philosophy and how it measures customer success.

We sit down with Joe Boyle, CEO of Truce Software and Kip Wagner, Chief Revenue Officer at Stratix, to discuss how mobile devices can be used to improve frontline worker safety and lower legal liability.

With iOS 15 and iPadOS 15, Apple solves some work from home challenges for enterprises that should help improve productivity. Tony Glinski, Director of Apple Business at Stratix, attended the WWDC 2021 virtual event. In this episode, he reviews key highlights that are of special interest to Apple enterprise customers.

Brett Cooper, Partner at BlueFletch, and Ross Homans, VP of Operations at Stratix, discuss the challenges IT has in implementing and deploying secure Android devices while giving enterprises flexibility and delivering a seamless end-user experience.

Jennifer Maxwell of Maxwell Healthcare Associates explains how mobile technology is driving productivity and better patient outcomes in home healthcare.

Industry experts from Stratix and HP discuss how to develop a plan to manage a school's 1:1 program next year, and into the future. Learn actionable best practices for supporting and managing a sustainable technology-led program at scale for your school. 

In this podcast episode, Ross Homans, VP Operational Programs at Stratix, explains the true cost of ownership of mobile programs and what enterprises need to consider when budgeting.

In this podcast episode, Sean Ginevan, Head of Global Strategy and Digital Partnerships at Google, shares how Android Enterprise evolved in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, and more broadly, the changes he’s seen in how enterprises prioritize, invest and approach mobile transformation initiatives. He also provides his perspective on new ways enterprises are using technologies like Artificial Intelligence and voice-based technologies to create personalized digital experiences.

Mobile technology has played a huge role in 2020 as channels of commerce scaled up curbside shopping, contactless payment, and delivery services to better server customers. In our next podcast episode, Dipesh Hinduja, Stratix Mobile Solution Architect Director looks forward at the mobile technology trends retailers will see in 2021 and gives advice on how to set up a mobile blueprint to leverage it.

A Sneak Peak at the 2021 Enterprise Mobility Outlook Report

We recently partnered with VDC Research to survey IT decisions makers and find out how they navigated the disruption we saw in 2020. In this episode, Elizabeth Klingseisen, Senior Marketing Vice President at Stratix, gives us a behind-the-scenes look into the survey results. What did we learn – and what does the outlook for 2021 look like?

In this podcast episode, we speak with the co-founders of Heartwood, Raj Raheja and Neil Wadhawan, about digital transformation in the rail industry and the transformative way they are preparing their engineers and inspectors with new training using virtual interactive technologies.

Dain McCracken, Director of Healthcare at Samsung, joins our podcast to explore how healthcare organizations are leveraging technology to manage the rapid rise and demand for home health and virtual care.

Zoom fatigue is real and sales teams who have transitioned from a mix of phone calls and in-person meetings to solely online meetings can attest to that. In this episode, we talk with Gary Heusner, President at Lextech, about how they are helping enterprise sales teams re-define the employee experience without sacrificing efficiency or interactive engagement.

In this episode, we speak with Paul Bradley, Director of Product Management at PlayerLync, to find out what effects the pandemic has had on training and communication in the restaurant industry. He explains how mobile-enabled learning is helping leading restaurants adjust and scale up new capabilities to gain a competitive advantage.

In this episode, we speak with Diane Ashby, National Sales Manager for Education at  Samsung, about what school systems and IT teams should consider for successful virtual and hybrid learning programs - now and into the  future.