Whether your organisation manages tens, hundreds, or thousands of mobile devices, the refresh cycle is an important planning activity forever looming large on the horizon. And while it may be tempting to hold off on replacing older devices as a cost-saving measure, the rapid emergence of new technology and functionality means mobile phones seem to get older faster than ever.
When it comes to keeping your knowledge workers productive, a dazzling array of nimble new features makes even a two-year-old consumer-grade phone look dated and limited especially when it comes to sophisticated internal security features. It’s critical that every device in your fleet is protected against the latest security threats. Unlike good wine and cheese, mobile devices aren’t known for aging well and become more vulnerable to network security risks. A fleet of mobile devices operating on the latest OS with up-to-date application versions and security patching is the best way to mitigate cybersecurity risk.
Another important consideration when using aging mobile devices is the manufacturer’s end-of-support period. Aging mobile devices are more akin with an older car, meaning they require more maintenance than newer phones and are more prone to device failure and downtime.
As ongoing operating system updates take their toll, users of aging devices may also experience a frustrating degree of slow application performance. Aging devices can’t take full advantage of quicker operating speeds and more intuitive usability, impacting employee productivity and performance.
Mobile fleet refresh
In most companies, planning, managing, and executing a mobile fleet refresh every 2-3 years is a fact of life and business critical in terms of employee productivity, business continuity, and security. As the refresh touches everyone in your company at every level and the project creates a significant workload for the IT and admin team, the many steps involved need to be expertly orchestrated so that everything runs smoothly.
Depending on the number of devices in your mobile fleet and whether you have a dispersed workforce, many organisations are moving to outsource the refresh project, particularly when the fleet has more than 50 devices. Outsourcing to a managed services partner speeds up the rollout while minimising risk and providing helpdesk support.
With more than twenty years in enterprise mobility, the team at imei has a proven history of successfully executing mobile device refreshes for hundreds of organisations. We can help you successfully navigate a mobile device refresh with our managed service enabling you with fully provisioned, best-in-class, ready-to-use devices, while also handling repairs and rentals as required.
So, given the workload and demands required for a mobile fleet refresh, speak to the team at imei for help executing your mobile device refresh, on time and on budget.
