Pocket PCs can now be used as a fully integrated component of a corporate network. Infrastructure optimisation company Supported Software has announced a mobile management solution for the Microsoft(tm) Windows-powered Pocket PC platform. Afaria provides centralized control of these mobile devices as well as the business critical applications that are running on them.
Afaria for the Pocket PC automates connections and transactions between the handheld devices and the corporate information systems. It allows a user to operate the Pocket PC as a standalone device or as an extension of his/her laptop or desktop PC. The end user has several options for connecting, such as modem to transmitter, modem via wireless or wireline connection, in addition to the traditional cradle to companion PC.
"Microsoft`s Pocket PCs are designed for mobile workers to have immediate access to the information and tools necessary to stay connected to their company and their customers, no matter where they are working," says Supported Software e-business integration manager Cameron McKenzie. "With more powerful applications in the hands of these mobile workers, IT managers need comprehensive management functionality to support Microsoft`s Pocket PCs in the field.
Afaria provides comprehensive management capabilities, including the following:
Software Distribution - Allows IT managers to deliver, install and maintain applications on the Pocket PCs from a single, remote location while providing criteria-based support. This automates the process of deploying and managing thousands of devices. In addition, it assures that the critical business applications are functioning reliably and properly.
Asset Tracking - Collects device appropriate hardware and software information such as installed applications, device model, available memory, battery level and OS version. A systems administrator can access inventory data from a ODBC-compliant database, making it easy to target software distributions based on a specific inventory criteria.
Session Scripting - Creates management tasks through the use of a powerful scripting tool designed for administrators, not programmers. This feature provides organizations with an automated mechanism for easy distribution and retrieval of data. In addition, it allows administrators to manage a system`s configuration to a desired state.
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