Features

Automated Software/Data Distribution - Software- und Datenverteilung an mobile Endgeräte - Sofort oder zum vordefinierten Zeitpunkt
Integrated Remote Control/Helpdesk Toolset - Voll ausgestattetes Werkzeug für Echtzeit-Helpdesk und Trouble Shooting, mit Echtzeit-Remote Control, Remote File Transfer/Explorer, Remote Scripting, Remote Registry Editor, Remote Task Manager, Remote DOS Box, Drucken, Screen Capture, Video Capture, Remote Soft/Hard Reset und mehr
File Synchronization - Dateien synchronisieren zwieschen mobilen Geräten und Servern. Neue oder geänderte Dateien vom Server zum Endgerät oder vom Endgerät zum Server bewegen.
Automatic Settings Cloning - Einstellungen eines Gerätes clonen und auf andere verteilen (z.B. WiFi, Power Management, Scanner)
Automated Tracking/Reporting - Einstellbare Reports zeigen den Status der Software/daten-Verteilung
Reporting and Inventory - Detaillierte Reports über den Systemzustand, inkl. Berichte über Software/ Daten-Bestände
Automatic Discovery - Automatisches ermitteln und hinzufügen neuer Geräte zum System, keine manuelle Konfiguration neuer Geräte. Anzeigen von Echtzeit-Informationen über den Status der Geräte.
Rule Based Automated Management -Konfigurieren Sie  regeln zum automatischen Kontrollieren und Managen der mobilen Endgeräte.
Automatic Software/Data Recovery - Automatische Wiederherstellung von Software und Daten auf den mobilen Geräten nach einen Batterie-Fehler oder Kaltstart.
Customizable Logic - Eigene Installations- und Deinstallations-scripte erstellen.
Scalable Architecture - Systemlast kann über einen oder - für große Installationen - mehrere Server verteilt werden.
Fault Tolerance - Automatische Verteilung der Last auf funktionierende Server im fehlerfall.

Devices

Managen Sie beliebige Mobilgeräte oder Computer mit beliebigem Microsoft mobile oder Desktop Betriebs System. Kompatibel mit allen Geräten/Computern mit Microsoft Windows CE, Pocket PC, Windows Mobile, Smartphone, Windows XP, or Windows 2000 Betriebs Systemen.
Unterstützte mobile Geräte folgender Hersteller: @migo, 4P, Acer, Asus, Audiovox, Casio, Compaq, DAP Tech, Dell, Diagnostic Instruments, Fujitsu, Handheld Products, Honeywell, HP, iMate, Intermec, Medion, Motorola, Nec, Panasonic, Palm, Psion Teklogix, O2, Orange, Qtek, Samsung, Siemens, SKF, SurveyLab, Symbol, T-Mobile, Toshiba, Trimble, Unitech, Viewsonic, and Xybernaut.

Systemvoraussetzung

- Betriebs-System Windows 2000 Workstation (SP4 oder größer)
- Windows 2000 Server (SP4  oder größer)
- Windows Server 2003 (SP1  oder größer)
- Windows XP Professional (SP1  oder größer) [empfohlen]
- Windows Vista 
- Processor 1 GHz Pentium IV oder schnellerer vergleichbarer Prozessor
- Speicher 256MB RAM oder mehr; 512 MB RAM oder mehr empfohlen
- Hard Disk durchschnittlich 200 MB für die Installation
- Display Super VGA (1,024x768) oder höhere Auflösung
- IP Netzwerkverbindung

Neu in V7

Real-time Alerts

• Automate monitoring of customizable device-side and server-side events
• When an event of interest occurs you can:
  • Execute customized actions such as displaying a message to the user, or running a maintenance routine
  • Get notified via email or text messaging
• Device-side monitoring and triggered actions work even if the device isn't actively connected to the MobiControl system (e.g. no active data connection)

Geofencing and Location Services

• Define actions to be taken automatically when devices enter or exit geofenced areas
• Retrieve postal address of a device's current location
• Send driving directions to the mobile device directly from the helpdesk console
• Live traffic condition reporting
• Quickly locate a place on the map by city name or address
• Support added for all Windows CE and Windows XP/Vista/7 devices with GPS capability

Phone Call Policy

• Restrict device user access to a defined set of incoming or outgoing numbers
• Supports wild cards to allow ranges of numbers to be easily defined (e.g. long distance and toll numbers)
• Collection of call logs allows organization to monitor phone usage and meet compliance requirements
• New built-in command for determining the phone number of the device in the event the SIM card has not been provisioned

Remote Control Enhancements

• Adjust color quality on-the-fly during your remote control session
• New 8-bit and 16-bit color modes allow for improved performance over slow networks
• 2-way chat feature communication between the device user and the helpdesk staff
• Laser pointer now available for visually guiding the device user while providing remote training
• Support added for Windows Vista and Windows 7
• Support added for 64-bit versions of Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7 and Windows Server 2003
• Improved algorithms for remote screen display to use less bandwidth and reduce response time
• Automatic zoom level mode for better visualization of large remote screens

Device Lock and Lockdown Menu

• New 'device lock' screen provides summary of notification information such as missed calls and new emails without having to log into the device
• New password entry screen layout optimized for finger-friendly input
• Lockdown kiosk menu can now display custom data values and include direct links to shortcut files and script files

Platform Support

• Full support for new Windows Mobile 6.5, Windows Vista and Windows 7 operating systems
• Improved support for:
  • Motorola MC1000, MC3100, MC55, MC75, MC9500
  • Intermec CN4e, CK3, CN50
  • Honeywell Dolphin 6000, 7600 GSM GPS, 9950 and 9900 for healthcare
  • Psion Teklogix Ikon, Neo, 8515
  • LXE MX7, MX8, MX9
  • Janam XG100, XM66
  • Bluebird Pidion BIP-1300, BIP-6000, BM-150R
  • Datalogic Memor, Skorpio
  • ... and devices from HTC, Samsung, and many other manufacturers

Device Configuration

• Improved user interface for configuration of group and device level settings. Provides clear indication of which settings are being inherited from a parent group, or are being overridden.
• Time Synchronization now takes place at scheduled update events in addition to on connect
• Cloning enhanced to better support ZeroConfig and Summit wireless radio settingsv
• New device-side status and configuration applet for Windows Mobile devices

Reports

• New reports added for improved visibility into system status and configuration
• Vastly improved report execution speed

Key Benefits

• Improved performance for large screen devices such as laptops running at high-resolution
• Added idle timeout feature to automatically disconnected unattended sessions
• Improved support for a range of Windows CE, Windows Mobile and Windows XP embedded devices
• Corrected problem with file extension mappings

Phone Block

• A range of phone numbers can now be specified with the use of wildcard characters
• Policy is now automatically disabled when an emergency call (e.g. 911) is detected

Device User Authentication and Lockdown

• Corrected conflicting keyboard restrictions that impacted 3rd party applications on touch screen devices
• Corrected problem with key restrictions disabling the back button on smartphone devices
• Pop-up information bubbles corrected for CE6 devices

File Sync

• Improved performance when concurrently transferring files to thousands of devices
• Maximum supported file size increased from 2GB to 4GB
• Link to 'Sync Files Now' added to the right-click menu of Virtual Groups

Alerts

• Enhanced information is now included in automated alert messages
• Improved detection of geofence entry and exit events
• Corrected fault in collection of invalid GPS coordinates

Device Agents and Platform Support

• New format introduced for the Hardware/Manufacturer Device ID which conforms to the Microsoft standard
• Added hard reset support for Intermec CV60
• Improved support for M3 Mobile devices, including device wipe and cold-boot persistence
• Added support for connecting to the Deployment Server via a proxy server
• Added 'restart' command-line option of device side agent
• Improved the 'smsreportpn' script command to support wider range of devices
• Corrected failure to obtain MAC address via the %MAC% macro on Windows desktop devices

Package Studio

• LNK/XML files can now be auto-launched during installation
• Corrected performance issue when deploying a package containing 100+ files

Manager

• Added the ability to select the deployment instance on the start of the MobiControl Manager, allowing for easy switching between the management of production and test environments
• Location Services mapping feature is now compatible with an authenticating proxy server
• Improved performance of send message/script via SMS feature
• Corrected flaw in Files Sync's feature to automatically create sub-folder structure that mimics the Device Tree

Neu in v8

Web Console

• SOTI MobiControl can be accessed anywhere with the new web-based Management Console, without any software installation required
• Features include:
  o Structured views of device status
  o Full-featured device remote control
  o Location Services: Locate, Track and View History
  o View device logs, collected data, package status, etc.
  o Detailed reports

Rapid Device Provisioning

• Devices can be provisioned in seconds by scanning a barcode, powered by SOTI MobiScan
• Device users can conveniently scan a few barcodes to get a device connected to a WiFi or cellular data network, and have it register with an available MobiControl system

Standalone Authentication

• New standalone authentication system can be used independently or in conjunction with Active Directory to restrict who can access the MobiControl Manager and the web console, as well as granular authorization of features within the consoles.

Device Agents and Platform Support

• Added support for all the latest devices from a wide range of manufacturers including:
  

  - Motorola	- Intermec	- Honeywell	- Psion Teklogix	- LXE
  - Casio	- CipherLab	- Intellicon	- Denso	- Getac
  - Janam	- Pidion	- Unitech

• Improved support for devices running the latest versions of Windows Mobile 6.5, CE 6.0 and
  Windows 7

Device Lockdown

• Lockdown for Smartphone (non-touch screen devices) vastly improved
• Lockdown browser is now capable of accessing FTP sites
• Improved support for latest devices running CE 6.0

Live Licensing System

• MobiControl license activation system enables automatic updates without the need to enter new registration codes when you purchase additional device licenses and/or extend your support agreement.

History

V8.00 Build 4259, September 28, 2010

Web Console

* SOTI MobiControl can be accessed anywhere with the new web-based Management Console, without any software installation required
* Features include:
o Structured views of device status
o Full-featured device remote control
o Location Services: Locate, Track and View History
o View device logs, collected data, package status, etc.
o Detailed reports

Rapid Device Provisioning

* Devices can be provisioned in seconds by scanning a barcode, powered by SOTI MobiScan
* Device users can conveniently scan a few barcodes to get a device connected to a WiFi or cellular data network, and have it register with an available MobiControl system

Standalone Authentication

* New standalone authentication system can be used independently or in conjunction with Active Directory to restrict who can access the MobiControl Manager and the web console, as well as granular authorization of features within the consoles.

Device Agents and Platform Support

* Added support for all the latest devices from a wide range of manufacturers including:
- Motorola    - Intermec    - Honeywell    - Psion Teklogix    - LXE
- Casio    - CipherLab    - Intellicon    - Denso     - Getac
- Janam    - Pidion    - Unitech

* Improved support for devices running the latest versions of Windows Mobile 6.5, CE 6.0 and
Windows 7

Device Lockdown

* Lockdown for Smartphone (non-touch screen devices) vastly improved
* Lockdown browser is now capable of accessing FTP sites
* Improved support for latest devices running CE 6.0

Live Licensing System

* MobiControl license activation system enables automatic updates without the need to enter new registration codes when you purchase additional device licenses and/or extend your support agreement.

V7.01 Build 3947, April 14, 2010

Remote Control
Improved performance for large screen devices such as laptops running at high-resolution
Added idle timeout feature to automatically disconnected unattended sessions
Improved support for a range of Windows CE, Windows Mobile and Windows XP embedded devices
Corrected problem with file extension mappings


Phone Block
A range of phone numbers can now be specified with the use of wildcard characters
Policy is now automatically disabled when an emergency call (e.g. 911) is detected

Device User Authentication and Lockdown
Corrected conflicting keyboard restrictions that impacted 3rd party applications on touch screen devices
Corrected problem with key restrictions disabling the back button on smartphone devices
Pop-up information bubbles corrected for CE6 devices


File Sync
Improved performance when concurrently transferring files to thousands of devices
Maximum supported file size increased from 2GB to 4GB
Link to 'Sync Files Now' added to the right-click menu of Virtual Groups

Alerts
Enhanced information is now included in automated alert messages
Improved detection of geofence entry and exit events
Corrected fault in collection of invalid GPS coordinates


Device Agents and Platform Support
New format introduced for the Hardware/Manufacturer Device ID which conforms to the Microsoft standard
Added hard reset support for Intermec CV60
Improved support for M3 Mobile devices, including device wipe and cold-boot persistence
Added support for connecting to the Deployment Server via a proxy server
Added 'restart' command-line option of device side agent
Improved the 'smsreportpn' script command to support wider range of devices
Corrected failure to obtain MAC address via the %MAC% macro on Windows desktop devices


Package Studio
LNK/XML files can now be auto-launched during installation
Corrected performance issue when deploying a package containing 100+ files

Manager
Added the ability to select the deployment instance on the start of the MobiControl Manager, allowing for easy switching between the management of production and test environments
Location Services mapping feature is now compatible with an authenticating proxy server
Improved performance of send message/script via SMS feature
Corrected flaw in Files Sync's feature to automatically create sub-folder structure that mimics the Device Tree


V7.00 Build 3818, November 23, 2009


Real-time Alerts
Automate monitoring of customizable device-side and server-side events
When an event of interest occurs you can:
Execute customized actions such as displaying a message to the user, or running a maintenance routine
Get notified via email or text messaging
Device-side monitoring and triggered actions work even if the device isn't actively connected to the MobiControl system (e.g. no active data connection)


Geofencing and Location Services
Define actions to be taken automatically when devices enter or exit geofenced areas
Retrieve postal address of a device's current location
Send driving directions to the mobile device directly from the helpdesk console
Live traffic condition reporting
Quickly locate a place on the map by city name or address
Support added for all Windows CE and Windows XP/Vista/7 devices with GPS capability

Phone Call Policy
Restrict device user access to a defined set of incoming or outgoing numbers
Supports wild cards to allow ranges of numbers to be easily defined (e.g. long distance and toll numbers)
Collection of call logs allows organization to monitor phone usage and meet compliance requirements
New built-in command for determining the phone number of the device in the event the SIM card has not been provisioned


Remote Control Enhancements
Adjust color quality on-the-fly during your remote control session
New 8-bit and 16-bit color modes allow for improved performance over slow networks
2-way chat feature communication between the device user and the helpdesk staff
Laser pointer now available for visually guiding the device user while providing remote training
Support added for Windows Vista and Windows 7
Support added for 64-bit versions of Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7 and Windows Server 2003
Improved algorithms for remote screen display to use less bandwidth and reduce response time
Automatic zoom level mode for better visualization of large remote screens


Device Lock and Lockdown Menu
New 'device lock' screen provides summary of notification information such as missed calls and new emails without having to log into the device
New password entry screen layout optimized for finger-friendly input
Lockdown kiosk menu can now display custom data values and include direct links to shortcut files and script files

Platform Support
Full support for new Windows Mobile 6.5, Windows Vista and Windows 7 operating systems
Improved support for:
Motorola MC1000, MC3100, MC55, MC75, MC9500
Intermec CN4e, CK3, CN50
Honeywell Dolphin 6000, 7600 GSM GPS, 9950 and 9900 for healthcare
Psion Teklogix Ikon, Neo, 8515
LXE MX7, MX8, MX9
Janam XG100, XM66
Bluebird Pidion BIP-1300, BIP-6000, BM-150R
Datalogic Memor, Skorpio
... and devices from HTC, Samsung, and many other manufacturers


Device Configuration
Improved user interface for configuration of group and device level settings. Provides clear indication of which settings are being inherited from a parent group, or are being overridden.
Time Synchronization now takes place at scheduled update events in addition to on connect
Cloning enhanced to better support ZeroConfig and Summit wireless radio settingsv
New device-side status and configuration applet for Windows Mobile devices


Reports
New reports added for improved visibility into system status and configuration
Vastly improved report execution speed

V6.03 Build 3649, June 8, 2009


Updated Device Support
Intermec CN4, Intermec CV30 (Windows CE), Honeywell 99xx, Psion Teklogix Neo, Motorola MC55, DataLogic Memor and Scorpio, Samsung Omnia, Palm Treo Pro, Mobia PPT-180 and many more...
Advanced support for Psion Teklogix specialized buttons (scanner, blue, orange keys, etc.) in remote control and lockdown


Advanced Package Deployment Scheduling
Package installation can now be scheduled for offline execution at a specified time, regardless of the devices connectivity to the MobiControl server
New 'Downloaded' status added to indicate when a package has been downloaded and is pending for a scheduled installation
Package installation user confirmation prompt can now be customized within the package creation wizard
Device is now forced to stay awake while package installation in progress


Targeted File Encryption
Exclusions can now be defined for select files and folders
Wild card selection of targeted files and folders using (e.g. '\Storage Card\Inbox-*')
Improved support for encryption of various file types

Time Synchronization
Improved mechanism to synchronize device clock on first connection


Enhanced Device Lockdown
LAN/ActiveSync network status is now indicated in lockdown's custom status bar
'Back' navigation button added
Copy and Paste is now supported via select and hold pop-up menu
Option added to disable quick launch feature

Access Control and Permissions
Added permission to restrict agent upgrades and modified permissions required to move a device between groups


Improved Reporting
Cellular carrier identification and signal strength is now automatically reported
Deployment Server status in the Manager is now more responsive even when the Server is under a heavy load
Optimized data collection panel for greater efficiency

Cloning of Device Settings
Expanded list of available settings for Psion Teklogix devices
Cloning wizard can now proceed even if not all selected settings can be read from the device, user is warned about what could be cloned and what could not


Enhanced Device Naming functionality (commloader.exe -n)
Updates Windows Device Name when '-n' option is used (if set Windows Device Name feature is enabled)
Improved validation of name when choosing to set Windows Device Name in Agent wizard
No longer results in a disconnect when initiated from the device applet or using '-n' option

Advanced command-line options for integration with 3rd party solutions
'syncfile' command-line option added to initiate File Sync from device side (equivalent to selecting 'Sync Files Now' from the Manager)
'syncpkg' command-line option added to initiate Update Schedule check from device side (equivalent to selecting 'Pushing Pending Packages' from the Manager)
'installpkg' command-line option added to initiate installation of any packages that are presently on the device with "Downloaded" status


Assorted Fixes
'OK' button did not display on password prompt screen on Smartphone devices
Command-line feature for disconnecting cellular data connection (commloader.exe -inet -hangup)
Cloning wizard would abort if ActiveSync was not present even when not required, for example when created a cloning package with provisioning
Suppressing re-installation prompt when upgrading device agent stored on the SD card of Intermec 7xx PPC 2003 devices that use Intermec Persistence Manager

V6.02 Build 3544, February 11, 2009


Platform Support
Enhanced support for the latest Windows Mobile 6.1 devices, including Intermec CN3
Improved support for devices running foreign language versions of the Windows Mobile operating system


Assorted Fixes
Corrected upgrade problem that affected device agents upgrading from versions 5 of MobiControl
Corrected problem with time synchronization that affected synchronization of Day Light Savings time setting
Corrected soft reset problem that affected several device models including Symbol/Motorola devices

Note:
German edition build 3557 replaces v6.02 build 3555 that was posted on MAR 19, 2009 and Japanese edition build 3563 replaces v6.02 build 3548 that was posted on MAR 19, 2009.


V6.01 Build 3497, January 12, 2009


Dynamic Package Deployment Groups
Quickly and easily deploy packages to a focused subset of devices by assigning your package to a virtual group and configuring a Device Relocation Rule to automatically establish which devices belong to that group.


Device User Authentication Improvements
Added the ability to securely reset the device user password (standard authentication) even if the device is offline
Improved user authentication via an Active Directory server by having the agent automatically establish a cellular data connection when an online authentication is required
Improved support for the changing of a user Active Directory password from the mobile device

Lockdown - Numerous improvements including:
Full support for VGA and other high resolution screen sizes
3rd party software may now add custom icons to the custom navigation bar
Improved support for launching of 3rd party .NET applications


Platform Support
Broadened support to include Cadec and Gotive Windows CE powered devices, while enhancing existing support for Motorola, Intermec, Honeywell, Psion Teklogix and Samsung devices.


Script Enhancements:
'abortpkg' script command can now be used in post-install scripts
'showmessagebox' command now includes OK/Cancel button option

Assorted minor improvements for the following features:
Send SMS Script feature, ability to edit destination phone number
'Move Device' group permission, now independent of the 'Modify Device Groups' permission
Exchange ActiveSync Configuration, now supports specification of HTML message download size
'Force Package Reinstall Now' command, updated to only affect selected device
File encryption, improved handling of email, MMS messages and other file formats
Report, addressed several report generation errors
Remote file editing, addressed conflict with Windows Vista User Access Control mode


Note:
Build 3497 replaces v6.01 Build 3465 that was posted on December 17, 2008, and Build 3481 that was posted on January 2, 2009

V6.00 Build 3381, October 20, 2008


Location Services
Allows GPS based devices to be located and tracked in real-time, supports Road, Aerial, and Birds Eye views. Additional feature allows administrators to view device location history.


Data Collection Rules
Allows historical data to be collected and analyzed. This feature allows battery status, GPS location, WiFi signal strength, or any other type of data to be collected and later reported on.

SMS
Enhancements to allow sending of SMS messages/control scripts to devices via any online device, and added support for sending SMS messages over CDMA in addition to GSM networks.


Security - Numerous enhancements to User Authentication and Permission Control functionality:
Improved Device User AD authentication to better support hosting of the Development Server within the DMZ.
Added capability to change User AD password from mobile devices.
Improved support for multi-domain AD environments for configuration of Management console security.
Expanded the list of permissions to restrict user access in the management console functionality.

Performance
Improved Device agent performance as well as decreased memory footprint. Faster load time for MobiControl Manager. Faster Remote Control performance for mobile devices, with less CPU usage.


Reports
Can now generate reports on a subset of the device tree, as well several new built-in reports have been added.

Rapid/Flexible Configuration - Features have been added to get mobile devices configured even faster, these include:
Ability to inject a package into the Device Agent installer, allowing for the creation of a single CAB/EXE installer that includes the MobiControl Device Agent as well as application software/data.
Improved support for automatic re-installation of the agent from an SD card following a device reset.
Device agent names can now be configured using data retreived from the device.
Exchange ActiveSync automatic configuration now allows users to configure mail, calendar, contacts and task synchronization.
Flexible customization of device lockdown as well as the ability to customize the device password screen with customer branding


Platform Support - Broadened support for device and peripherals, including:
Added support for Windows Mobile 6.1 devices.
Added support for newest devices from Intermec, Psion Teklogix, Honeywell, Motorola, Cipherlab, DAP, Datalogic, Denso, Janam, M3, Sharp, Toshiba, and others.
Improvements for Intermec Smart Systems cloning.
Added support for Honeywell Imager devices.

User Interface & Usability Enhancements
Numerous user interface and usability enhancements have been added to allow users to better customize displays and do the things they want quicker and more intuitively.


Bug Fixes
Fix for lockdown task bar 'ok'/'x' button.
Fix for re-installation of packages according to configured dependencies after a device cold-boot.
Assorted minor bug fixes.