Over the past 10 years, Microsoft’s Windows CE and Windows Embedded Handheld (WEH) have been the most popular operating systems (OSs) for rugged devices, due to Windows’ large selection of devices and development tools. However, from 2018 through 2020, Microsoft will phase out support for Windows Embedded operating systems, and organizations will need to upgrade to Windows 10 or, alternatively, migrate to iOS or Android Enterprise.
Android, in particular, has made significant strides when it comes to mission-critical endpoints and will be a popular operating system for ruggedized devices moving forward. In addition to its robust application and developer ecosystem, Android offers exceptional flexibility, affordability, and compatibility.
To ensure a smooth transition to Android, organizations need to embrace a holistic migration strategy to decrease support costs, mitigate costly downtime, and support a productive mobile workforce. To learn about key considerations for transitioning to Android Enterprise from a legacy OS or from Android’s existing legacy management approach, watch our webinar Android Enterprise: Modernize Your Legacy Rugged Deployments, hosted by VMware experts Jim Le and Dave Dwyer and Google expert Mike Burr.
Workspace ONE, powered by AirWatch unified endpoint management (UEM) technology, is fully integrated with Android Enterprise, providing scalable, comprehensive support for rugged devices deployed in managed device mode. Workspace ONE enables IT to save time and resources with low-touch enrollment and configuration, protect corporate data with device controls and policies, give workers access to mission-critical apps that drive business operations and assist users in the field with remote management and control tools.
To learn more, download the accompanying whitepaper or go to airwatch.com.
