More Devices, Fewer Hands, Higher Stakes: Inside the New Device Management Playbook
How do today’s most advanced IT teams keep up when their device fleets are growing faster than their headcount?
This year’s State of Device Management report has the answers — with data from the top industries — from restaurants and retail to logistics and manufacturing — to learn how device management strategies are mastering fleet growth without fleet complexity, across all fleet sizes and maturity levels.
Now in its third edition, the 2025 report explores how modern businesses are managing more mission-critical devices with fewer people, faster rollouts, and smarter infrastructure.
Get the latest data on hardware, OS trends, configurations, AI models, and fleet automation — all in one benchmark-packed guide.
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To meet the growing demand for digital ordering, most restaurants, from fine dining establishments to quick-service restaurants, have transitioned to digital experiences such as online ordering, delivery, and digital self-serve to increase revenue and build customer loyalty among users who expect a digital-first experience.
Most MDMs are built to accommodate smartphones and tablets, but far fewer offer compatibility with mPoS, kiosks, ruggedized devices, smart fitness equipment, and telehealth devices. A smart approach to hardware procurement is key to mobile security, and this process should involve learning whether devices are compatible with your MDM.