Ever spent hours setting up mobile devices for your warehouse or manufacturing floor, only to find out that something isn’t working just right? Maybe one scanner won’t connect to the network, or a mobile computer is stuck on an outdated firmware version.
Frustrating, right? Well, what if there was a way to get all your devices set up quickly, correctly, and without the usual headaches? That’s exactly what Honeywell’s Enterprise Provisioner can do.
What is Honeywell’s Enterprise Provisioner?
Think of Enterprise Provisioner as your IT team’s best friend. It’s a tool designed to take the stress out of configuring and deploying mobile devices. Instead of manually adjusting settings on each individual unit (which, let’s be honest, is a nightmare when you have dozens or hundreds of devices), this software automates the process. One setup, one configuration, and all your devices are ready to roll.
Better yet, when paired with Android as the operating system, this tool allows us to generate a copy of settings for an entire fleet of devices. These settings—essentially a set of files—can then be converted into a series of barcodes. That means we can take a brand-new device and, in under 60 seconds, go from factory reset to fully deployable for your devices.
The Struggle is Real: Why System Integration is a Headache
Let’s say you’ve just rolled out a batch of new barcode scanners for your warehouse team. You turn them on, but wait—some aren’t connecting to Wi-Fi, others are missing an essential app, and a few have totally different settings than the rest. Now, you’re stuck troubleshooting instead of focusing on more important tasks.
Sound familiar? If you’ve ever dealt with system integration, you know how quickly things can go south. And when your devices aren’t working properly, neither is your operation. That’s where Honeywell’s Enterprise Provisioner comes in to save the day.
How Enterprise Provisioner Makes Life Easier
Here’s how this game-changing tool simplifies your device management:
1. It’s User Friendly
No one has time to click through a million menus or read a novel-sized instruction manual. Honeywell gets that. Enterprise Provisioner is designed for quick, hassle-free setup.
- One-touch provisioning – Set up multiple devices in one go. No more one-at-a-time headaches.
- Pre-configured templates – Standardize your settings so every device works the same way.
- Barcode-based deployment – Scan a series of barcodes and instantly configure devices in under a minute.
2. It Speeds Up System Integration
Adding new devices to your workflow shouldn’t be a week-long project. Enterprise Provisioner makes sure your mobile computers, scanners, and printers all work together seamlessly. It:
- Ensures compatibility with Honeywell and third-party devices.
- Automates software and firmware updates so you don’t have to babysit each device.
- Maintains consistent security settings across your fleet, so no device is left vulnerable.
3. It Saves You Time and Money
Let’s talk about the bottom line. Every hour your IT team spends troubleshooting is an hour lost. Every misconfigured device slows down operations. With Enterprise Provisioner we can help ensure:
- Your IT team spends less time fixing setup issues.
- Devices stay up and running instead of causing downtime.
- Fewer errors mean smoother day-to-day operations.
Plus, troubleshooting just got easier. If a device starts acting up, you can factory reset it with a barcode, instantly reconfigure it, and see if the issue persists. This quick process reduces unnecessary RMA requests, meaning fewer devices shipped out for repair and less downtime for your business.
4. It’s More than just settings
Enterprise Provisioner also provides an impressive stack of tools to help manipulate one or all devices beyond simply changing a setting:
- It can be used to update software (including versions of Android).
- It can be used to manage or deploy certificates and software licenses.
- It can be used to script out a set of steps to be followed on a device when it starts.
Pretty much anything management or deployment workflow can be delivered using Enterprise Provisioner and executed by scanning a single bar code.
5. It Keeps Your Data Safe
Security isn’t optional—it’s a must. With Enterprise Provisioner, you don’t have to worry about unsecured devices floating around. It:
- Locks down access to prevent unauthorized use.
- Enforces encryption and authentication settings.
- Provides detailed logs so you know exactly what’s going on with your fleet.
Bottom Line: Why You Need This
Honeywell’s Enterprise Provisioner simplifies setup, streamlines integration, and keeps everything running smoothly with minimal effort. It is the foundation of the hardware integration strategy delivered by IMS.
As part of our overall value-add integration process, we use Enterprise Provisioner to automate each step of the delivery process. The software and settings used are always a project deliverable. That way, with minimal interruption, a customer can completely rework a new or just repaired unit from factory default to an operational state in a couple of minutes. The tool saves time and guarantees consist results for all of your mobile computing equipment.
And did we mention that it is free? Contact us to see if Enterprise Provisioner is right for you.