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Data sovereignty in enterprise mobility is not a cloud hosting question. It is a chain-of-custody question that touches every stage of the device lifecycle—from the MDM console that monitors your fleet to the repair depot that receives your broken scanner. Most Canadian IT leaders have addressed data residency for their cloud workloads but have not […]
Read moreMost Canadian enterprises applying traditional TEM discipline to their IoT connectivity lines are using a tool built for $50/month smartphone plans to manage $3/month sensor SIMs—and the economics of waste are completely different. A single undetected billing error on a smartphone line costs $15. The same percentage error replicated across 2,000 IoT SIMs costs $36,000 […]
Read moreYour organisation bought a powerful MDM platform two years ago. The console can enforce encryption, push apps remotely, lock down lost devices, and generate compliance reports that would satisfy any auditor. The problem is that nobody has time to use it properly. The IT analyst who configured the initial deployment has moved on. The remaining […]
Read moreMost Canadian enterprises managing 1,000+ mobile devices reach a point where in-house mobility management costs more in hidden IT hours, compliance risk, and operational fragility than a managed mobility programme—but the right answer is not “outsource everything.” It is identifying which lifecycle stages your team should own and which ones a specialist handles better. This […]
Read moreIn transportation and logistics, a broken scanner does not create a help desk ticket—it creates a missed delivery, a compliance gap, and a driver who reverts to paper. Managed mobility services (MMS) built for transportation operations solve a problem that MDM software alone cannot touch: keeping rugged devices operational across hundreds of routes, docks, and […]
Read moreA wrong shipment left the facility yesterday. A steel roll weighing five tonnes, made to a specific metallurgical recipe for a specific customer, loaded onto a truck bound for Kentucky. The problem: it was the wrong roll. Same dimensions, same appearance, different composition entirely. The return cost—cross-border trucking, customs, lost production time at the receiving […]
Read moreMost Canadian enterprises renegotiate their wireless carrier contracts the same way every cycle: the account manager calls 90 days before expiry, presents a modest discount as a loyalty gesture, and the IT team accepts because they have no independent data to push back with. In a market where three national carriers control the vast majority […]
Read moreFor many IT and procurement teams, sourcing mobile devices is a time-consuming, high-stakes juggling act. You’re comparing quotes from multiple vendors, tracking hardware specs, deciphering OS support windows, and trying to avoid costly mistakes—all while keeping your day-to-day systems running. The mobile device ecosystem is massive and constantly evolving. From rugged tablets to smart handhelds, […]
Read moreWhen selecting mobile devices for your organization’s workforce—whether they’re warehouse staff, field service techs, or retail associates—the stakes are higher than ever. It’s no longer just about price or form factor. The right device can mean uninterrupted productivity, long-term cost savings, and fewer help desk tickets. The wrong device can drain IT resources, frustrate employees, […]
Read moreGlobal device spending is projected to reach $836 billion in 2026, according to Gartner’s February 2026 IT spending forecast. That number gets attention in budget meetings — but it hides the real problem. In our experience managing 500,000+ devices across thousands of Canadian locations, 60–70% of the total cost of a mobile device occurs after […]
Read moreIn today’s fast-paced digital landscape, the influx of new applications continues to reshape workplace expectations, making innovative mobile technology a standard requirement for employees. Enterprise mobility management solutions have emerged as vital tools for overseeing hardware, software, and network operations within organizations. Understanding the key trends in enterprise mobility for 2024 and beyond is crucial […]
Read moreBy Jaimi Auger-Read Last week, Zebra released what I consider to be a truly revolutionary device: the Zebra TC22/TC27 mobile computer. The handheld computers in Zebra’s TC2x have been impressive from the start, but this latest addition to the series is what I have been waiting for. I often speak with small and medium sized […]
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