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Why Android Devices Are the Best Fit for Enterprise Fleets

The Innovator’s Guide to Fleet Transformation

Android pushes the boundaries of what’s possible with dedicated device hardware, which explains why more companies are adopting Android for their device fleets than any other operating system. Forget what you may have heard about Android and let us show you why it’s the best choice for enterprise hardware.

A technical guide showing
you the pros & cons
of each OS.

What's inside this eBook

Learn why Android is one of the most secure operating systems in use today
Identify how you can leverage Android’s incredible flexibility to power your device experiences
Discover the vast hardware ecosystem powered by Android and why it’s important for your fleet
Explore how Android enables faster, easier, and more accessible fleet development
Uncover how device longevity and predictability helps optimize OpEx costs
Unlock the key to making your hardware whatever you need it to be — even for x86 devices
Myth
Android offers a poor end user experience
Android isn’t affordable — it’s cheap
Android is a cybersecurity risk
Android devices have short lifespans, so you’ll have to replace them sooner
Android hardware is inferior, isn’t it? And aren’t I stuck with ARM?
vs
Reality
Android can and does power world-class device UX — but your approach matters
Android is the ideal platform for end-to-end fleet OpEx management
Android offers enterprise grade security — and the keys are in your hands
Android enables agile fleet evolution — but you need a partner to leverage it well
Android hardware is whatever you want it to be (including x86, with Esper)

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Dedicated device problem scenario

Scenario

You want to build an app that works across GMS and AOSP

Esper Solution

Since you can't use the GMS dev tech stack in this scenario, Esper created the ability to support managed config across GMS and AOSP.
You get the tools to programmatically control your config and push out data payloads in a fine grained manner to apps running on your devices. With Esper you can group your devices and create a specific managed config for a certain set of devices, customers, etc.
Learn why Android is one of the most secure operating systems in use today
Identify how you can leverage Android’s incredible flexibility to power your device experiences
Discover the vast hardware ecosystem powered by Android and why it’s important for your fleet
Explore how Android enables faster, easier, and more accessible fleet development
Uncover how device longevity and predictability helps optimize OpEx costs
Unlock the key to making your hardware whatever you need it to be — even for x86 devices

Learn from the dedicated device experts

Digital healthcare, or HealthTech, is accelerating at an unprecedented pace due to factors such as the need for remote care, decentralized clinical trials, and the power of connected wearable devices.
We’ve worked with numerous HealthTech organizations building anything from complex custom remote patient monitoring solutions to electronic clinical outcome assessment (eCOA) solutions for long-term decentralized clinical trials. In this ebook, we dive into five principles we’ve learned about building a strong foundation for your device fleet, so you can deftly navigate the inevitable challenges along the journey.

Goodbye mundane processes, hello limitless efficiency

Lula was on a mission to bring delivery to convenience stores, providing a lifeline for these essential businesses during the challenging times of the pandemic. They nailed the innovation, but found their manual device provisioning process was draining their time and resources. Enter Esper, which helped optimize Lula's operations with automated provisioning, enabling them to devote their full attention to serving their customers. 

Android has evolved into the most capable, flexible, secure, and custom-fit fleet solution by orders of magnitude. 

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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.

50%
of Gen Z is willing to try a new restaurant if it offers curbside options, according to a Bluedot survey.
Pro Tip
Pro-tip:

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.

What to know more?

Learn why Android is the world’s most popular operating system, with a rapidly growing share of companies across dozens of verticals choosing Android for devices at the edge.

  • 0: MDM is a best fit solution (probably)
  • 1-3: MDM is not a best fit solution and may slow you down  
  • 4-7: MDM is a poor fit and will cause problems
  • 7+: MDM is inappropriate for your use case
  • Read the full, detailed playbook. Everything you need from start to finish. 
  • Determine the best business model, hardware solutions, operating system, and a lot more for your business.
  • Discover why Android is the most versatile, longest lasting choice for device fleets.
  • Uncover advanced app delivery models for the ultimate in updates and agility. 
  • Recognize all the untapped potential devices can offer.
  • Learn why automation is the future of device management. (and how to get started)
92%
of restaurant business now takes place off-premise, as stated by Fast Casual.
57%
of respondents want a DevOps-based solution to help speed up time to market for new services and improvements
55%
say they will use DevOps to help improve the user experience of apps and services
33%
When it comes to software, Android has the largest developer ecosystem of any platform on the planet, far exceeding that of native Linux or iOS development.

Pairing the right hardware and OS is like choosing the right tool for the job. We want to educate you on these nuances and back you with the technical infrastructure - that you don’t have to build! - to support your vision.

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How Esper can be the Android partner you didn’t know you needed

How Esper can be the Android partner you didn’t know you needed

Android Provides Unparalleled Options

Whether you need a mobile-first POS, an entire fleet of AOSP-powered digital kiosks, or have an entire fleet of legacy Windows hardware that needs new life, Esper’s purpose-built infrastructure can make it happen. Designed for you, powered by Android. 

Infrastructure that scales with you

Regardless of whether you need it on 100 or 100,000 devices, Android is the open and customizable operating system that makes hardware fleets more agile and scalable than ever before. Combined with Esper’s powerful management features, your automated fleet of the future starts today. 

Our hardware partners make finding the right devices easy

Hardware compatibility with your current software, management features, and development tools can be a bit like finding a needle in a haystack. That’s why Esper has a wide range of hardware partners with validated devices from some of the most trusted Android brands. Get in touch today to learn why we’re the device management partner you didn’t know you needed.
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