ProScan Mobility provides device management software to manage the large roll out and deployment of mobile computers and data collection equipment across an organisation.

Wireless mobile applications require ongoing maintenance of upgrades, security and diagnostics, which is not only time-consuming if done manually, but results in downtime and loss of productivity.

Traditionally, users bring all their equipment and devices to a central location to load software and upgrades.

Wavelink's Avalanche Mobility Center (MC)

Avalanche MC device management software provides comprehensive management, provisioning and maintenance of each element in the wireless system, and for all major brands of handheld mobile computers, wireless infrastructure devices and peripheral items such as printers and bar code scanners.

• Avalanche MC takes away the hassle

Updates can be scheduled and distributed over the air, or serially to targetted network infrastructure and mobile devices. Users can even define global updates for network and security configurations, firmware, applications, utilities and drivers.

Avalanche MC applies seamless configuration, synchronises software files, and automatically updates firmware and system files across a wired network, local wireless network, or a wide area wireless network.

• Increase network flexibility

Avalanche MC increases the network flexibility by managing the hardware from multiple vendors, automatically discovering new hardware and applying initial configurations and profiles. Through continually enforcing all network and security configurations, Avalanche MC protects company networks from unauthorised equipment and malicious intrusions.”

Another key feature is that Avalanche MC lets users create packages for distribution to large numbers of mobile devices, across multiple sites and regions. Devices can be targetted based on key criteria such as device model, make and location.

By setting specific performance thresholds that trigger alert notices whenever they are exceeded, Avalanche MC will proactively diagnose, troubleshoot and repair many error conditions without administrator intervention.

When assistance is needed, users can get it remotely via the optional Remote Control plug-in. Help-desk operators can now guide an end user through any application or provide technical remedies.

Because the software and enablers are pre-loaded on new products, such as Intermec handheld terminals and vehicle-mount terminals, ProScan's customers need only purchase a software license to activate the powerful device management system.

• Real-time visibility and device control

The real time visibility and device control Avalanche MC affords customers, enables them to take immediate action when unexpected changes occur, without worrying about updating the software applications.

• Save time and money

Aside from simplifying the entire process, the automation saves time, money and morale, as it considerably reduces the burdens on IT resources and eliminates the labour-intensive management of the mobile equipment. It also potentially eliminates duplication of effort and ensures that all locations and ensures that all locations and sites are adhering to set standards and processes.