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In January 2014 SOTI released version 11 of the MobiControl - premium mobile device management system (MDM).
MobiControl v11 comes with a lot of new features and enhancements including the following:
- Support for managing Windows Phone 8 devices
- Support for iOS 7 MDM features
- Support for Samsung KNOX
- Support for scheduling administrative reports
- Multi-file upload functionality in the Content Library
- Enhancements for Motorola Android-based devices
- Added support for SD Card encryption
- Added support for distribution of private keyed certificates
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Added support for configuring system settings via Enterprise MX XML
- Enhancements for Motorola devices with Windows CE and Windows Mobile
- Added support for cold (CE) and clean (WM) boots
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Added support for persistent storage of packages
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In November 2013 Motorola released the new series of firmware for their WiFi controllers and access points denoted as Wireless New Generation / Wi-NG 5.5.
What are the major news:
- Hierarchical management ONEVIEW: Site RF controllers can be centrally managed by NX9xxx platforms or RFS7000 in the NOC. The RFS7000 can manage any type of RFS series, the NX9000 can manage any RFSxxxx and NX45xx/NX65xx platforms, and the NX9500 can manage all the RFS and NX platforms. The master controller takes one AAP license of any managed RF controller on the lower level.
- VM Management: Virtual machines running on the NX45xx/NX65xx can be managed by a NX95xx controller
- Hosting of Motorola ADSP (version 9.1 and above) on the NX95xx controller
- BYOD Device Fingerprinting support: Administrator may define roles and restrict access of mobile devices to the network sources in respect of the mobile device is the corporate one or BYOD.
- Outdoor mesh enhancments: Dynamic Mesh Selection and Wired Peer Exclusion, Mesh Visualization, Multi-channel VMM
- Wired enhancments: Support for 802.1x Authentication for wired ports. Devices that fail authentication can be optionally placed into a Guest VLAN. Support for MSChapv2 with the built-in RADIUS server and for wired ACLs on the NX 4XX and NX 65xx platforms.
- Smart Caching na NX platforms: Provides content caching of HTML pages and video (Youtube, corporate training server etc.). Caches the entire video at the remote site, so when subsequent users at that site view it again, it is delivered from the local NX controller. This significantly reduces WAN bandwidth and improves latency, thereby providing an optimal application experience. Requires a special license.
- Access Point Wizard simplification. A new wizard that simplifies AP setup and configuration. The existing wizard from prior releases is relabeled “Advanced” in the UI. Available on all independent APs.
- Network Analytics Enhancments + API to query data stored by the analytics application
- Certifications WiFi Certified Passpoint (Hotspot 2.0), 802.11r and 802.11k (Voice Enterprise), and 802.11w (Protected Management Frame support).
The RFS40xx platforms with Wi-NG 5.5 can manage up to 48 access points. Additionally, for the NX9000 controllers Motorola offers new 8-licenses bundle to control other RF/NX controllers or APs.
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Motorola Solutions launches new configurations of MC2180 handheld terminals with Microsoft Windows CE 6.0 Professional and 256MB/256MB RAM/Flash memory. Original models with Windows CE 6.0 Core and 128 MB/256 MB RAM/Flash continue to be available, too.
The difference between WinCE Core and Professional is the following: both of them have the same core, the Professional version has additionally the Internet Explorer and Remote Desktop Client built-in.
The MC21xx with both WinCE Core and Professional utilize the same API which means that applications are compatible. All accessories are compatible, too.
Next, Motorola announced release of the Rev C version of the operating system software for the existing Windows CE 6.0 Core models.
Following is a high level overview of feature enhancements and fixes incorporated into the Rev C software release:
- CCX v4 certified WLAN
- interated PTT Express v1.1.49
- RhoElements Framework - v02.02.01.12.00
- RhoElements Basic Browser v2.0 (MC2180 only)
- DataWedge - v3.5.18
- Additional bug fixes
All customers will have access to the Rev C software for the MC2100 family free of charge.
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Motorola Solutions announced the launch of Touch Computer TC55 - ruggedized mobile phone with Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean. The device is ready for enterprise usage. It contains Motorola Extensions - a set of features that turn the standard consumer Android into a real enterprise grade operating system, with the security and manageability that enterprises require. In addition each new unit is covered by the Service From the Start for 2 years. It includes normal wear and tear, 3 days in-house repair turnaround and software upgrades. The TC55 is optionally available with linear imager for 1D barcode scanning. All configurations contain 8 mpx camera which enables 1D/2D barcode scanning, too. The TC55 utilizes advanced noise-cancelling technology, plus speaker that is four times the audio loudness of many of today’s most popular consumer smartphones, ensures that workers and their callers hear every word on every call - even in noisy business environments.
TC55 Characteristics
- Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean
- 4,3“ multi touch capacitive touch screen
- 1,5 GHz dual core processor
- 1 GB RAM, 8 GB Flash, user accessible slot for microSD cards (up to 32 GB, SDHC)
- Dual microphones dual front speakers, 3.5 mm headset connector
- Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0, NFC
- GPS (supports also Glonass)
- Operating temperature from -10° to 50 °C
- 1.2 m drop to plywood, 1.2 m to concrete with protective boot across the operating temperature range. IP67 protection.
- Weight 220 g
- Dimensions (with standard battery): 137 mm L x 69 mm W x 15.9 mm D
Each TC55 comes with a battery (standard or extended) and a rugged USB charging cable. Power adapter is not included. Other accessories include a vehicle cradle, protective boot incl. tethered stylus, spare styluses, 5-slot charging cradle and a holster.
Initial software release will not include Google Mobile Services (GMS: GMail, Google Maps stc.). Motorola plans on having a GMS variant approved and available by the end of Q1 2014. The upgrade will be covered by the service contract.
WWAN radio technology of the TC55 utilizes HSPA+. LTE is designed specifically for US market.
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Motorola released innovated ET1 enterprise tablets ET1 and MC40 Wi-Fi terminals. The innovation consist in operating system Android 4.1.1 (Jelly Bean). ET1 and MC40 with Jelly Bean have new product numbers.
Original devices with Android 2.3.4 (Gingerbread) can be upgraded:
- The upgrade is free of charge if the customer has a valid service contract. In such a case request the upgrade on Technical Support website. Motorola offers also upgrades in service center.
- Devices not covered by a service contract may be upgraded with additional charge.
Main improvements of Android 4.1.1 are the follwoing:
- Enhanced performance & faster processing – e.g., an application running on the device with Jelly Bean will typically execute faster than identical app running on the device with Gingerbread
- Improved user interface
- Smoother UI, Video & Animations
- Device encryption
- ‘Strong’ password support (history, expiration, and complexity)
- Proxy support
- VPN support
- USB Host Support
- Exchange Active Sync v14.1
For mobile device management MSP 4.2 is probably the best choice. If an MDM solution is being used, Motorola Extensions can be utilized. Extensions (MX) to the Android Platform enhance the value-added enterprise features on the ET1 and MC40. Examples of these enterprise extensions include multi-user log-in, application control / lockdown, 256-bit AES encryption file system (secure storage), critical suspend and enterprise class WLAN security. The new ET1 and MC40 devices with Jelly Bean will ship with MX version 3.2.1.
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On 26th June, 2013 AirWatch, the global leader in mobile device and application management, announced the acquisition of Motorola Solutions’ MSP (Mobility Services Platform) business. With MSP, AirWatch gets a fully featured MDM system for enterprise mobile devices and a talented development team. AirWatch will evolve the MSP product line on an ongoing basis and pursue further plans to incorporate the leading MSP features into the AirWatch Enterprise Mobility Management platform.
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Motorola Solutions introduced new gun-shape mobile terminals MC92N0-G – the next evolution in the MC9000 series. The MC9200 will be offered in both Premium (full features) and Standard (basic features) models. The introduction of the MC9200 does not signal the end of life, nor does it replace the MC9190 family of products. The MC9200 and MC9190 will coexist in the marketplace.
Standard konfigurace models are based on MPA3 platform (OMAP 4430 1 GHz processor), have a colour touch display 3,7“ VGA, 802.11a/b/g/n Wi-Fi adaptor, RAM 512 MB and Flash 2 GB, operating system Windows Embedded Compact 7 (= Windows CE 7.0) or Windows Embedded Handheld 6.5.3 without MS Office, standard or a long-range laser 1D or digital 2D scanner and 2 Watt speaker.
Premium models are also based on MPA3 platform (OMAP 4430 1 GHz processor), have a colour touch display 3,7“ VGA, 802.11a/b/g/n Wi-Fi adapter, RAM 1 GB RAM and Flash 2 GB, operating system Windows Embedded Compact 7 (= Windows CE 7.0) or Windows Embedded Handheld 6.5.3 with MS Office, standard or a long-range laser 1D or digital 2D scanner or a DPM or „Drive License“ 2D imager, 2 Watt speaker, interactive sensor (IST) and an RFID tag for asset management.
Motorola service center offers the operating system exchange on MC92N0: CE 7.0 can be replaced with WEHH 6.5.3 and vice versa. There is no support for other operating systems like Windows CE 6.0, WM 6.1 or Android.
Like at MC9190-G there is a pre-licensed Wavelink TelnetCE coming with the terminal. On CE 7.0 units the Telnet Client is pre-installed, too.
Accessories of MC9190-G is fully compatible with MC92N0, including keyboards, batteries and vehicle cradles. Both models have the same operating specifications (1.8 m drop to concrete, IP64 protection). Internal flash memory may be expanded using standard SD card with max. capacity 32 GB.
All MC92N0-G configurations are shipped with a standard 2200 mAh battery.
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Motorola Solutions announced end of development of Mobility Services Platform (MSP) management solution. Sale of MSP licenses will be finished in December 2013. As a replacement SOTI MobiControl is offered to the current and new customers.
The main advantage of MobiControl is support for wide range of mobile devices: from enterprise class devices of many manufacturers to consumer smart phones and tablets. MobiControl supports all main mobile operating systems including Google Android and Apple iOS. MobiControl brings a user friendly web interface. Devices can be enterprise or consumer class, employee or corporate owned, with virtually any operating system. Since MobiControl supports any Wi-Fi or cellular network, your IT team can configure, provision, secure, monitor, track, troubleshoot and resolve mobile device issues, no matter where in the world.
SOTI MobiControl Client is not pre-installed on Motorola mobile devices. It can be understood as a disadvantage. But using pre-installed Rapid Deployment Client and an FTP server used for MobiControl client staging it can be worked around.
SOTI MobiControl licenses can be purchased from Motoroly partners. Tier 1 technical support is provided by Motorola, higher levels directly by SOTI.
MSP customers with active service contracts will be offered a one-for-one exchange for SOTI licenses at no additional cost. They will then receive a credit for the remainder of the contract life, which can be applied towards a new SOTI contract. All MobiControl licenses require a new support contract minimum for the first year.
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Motorola Solutions releases a new outdoor 802.11n Access Point AP-6562. This AP is more cost effective alternative to existing AP-7161. It can be used to create Wi=Fi coverage in outdoor manufacturing plants or warehouses areas, parking lots of supermarkets etc.
AP-6562 is an Independent Wi-NG 5 AP with 2x2 MIMO support (max. 300 Mbps), 2 powerful radios 2,4 GHz and 5 GHz, IP67 protection (withstands wind, rain and temperatures -30 ° to 60 °C), and MeshConnex and ADSP support. AP-6562 can be used to create Wi-Fi infrastructure for AP-7161 VMM (Vehicle Mounted Modem).
AP-6562 is offered in 2 configurations: with integrated antennas with N-type antenna connectors (suitable dual band antenna is for example ML-2452-HPAG5A8-01). AP-6562 has a console port and a 1 Gbps LAN port, which is used also to power the device. It is recommended to use 802.3at POE standard although 802.3af is also supported }not in whole temperature range). Mounting accessories is the same like for AP-7161. AP-6562 is supported in Wi-NG 5.4.1+ and may be used as a standalone or RF-controller managed AP.
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Motorola Solutions introduced recently a new type of mobile device - terminal MC45 - for field mobility. These are the basic features:
- Microsoft Windows Embedded Handheld 6.5.3 operating system
- WWAN connectivity 3,5G HSDPA voice/data, WLAN 802.11 a/b/g, Bluetooth 2.0 + EDR (Microsoft stack), GPS
- Display 3,2“, QVGA, 320x240 pixels
- Li-ion baterry 3080 mAh
- Numeric keyboard with s 26 keys
- 256 MB RAM and 1 GB flash, expandable up to 32 GB with micro SD cards
- Rugged design - 1.5 m drop, IP64 sealing
- Operating temperature range from -10° to 50 °C
- Aggressive 1D laser scanner with Adaptive Scanning and camera (3,2 mpx, autofocus) with 2D barcodes reading option
- RhoMobile Suite support
- Qualcomm Processor - like ES400 and MC65, MC45 is not based on Motorola's MPA platform
- Motorola MSP MDM support
From the above you can see that rather than a revolution on the mobile device market MC45 is an evolution utilizing proved components.