Whether you’re building a new IoT solution or reassessing your current system, device management should be an important element to consider as you plan for the future. Device management is a comprehensive tool that includes everything from device provisioning to routine diagnostics.
For small businesses and large enterprises alike, implementing a solution can help you scale your intelligent system with ease, optimize operations, and decrease unnecessary spending.
We understand that finding the right device or fleet management system to fit your company’s needs can be an important decision. A solution like SquareOne from Bsquare allows you to remotely monitor and manage intelligent devices and systems at scale, extending their value while lowering operating costs.
Keep reading to discover high-level benefits of device management, or contact one of our experts at Bsquare for a more personalized consultation.
Set up and scale your IoT system with ease
One of the basic benefits of device management involves the addition of IoT devices to your system through provisioning, authentication, and configuration. During the provisioning step, you add new devices to your IoT system, then authenticate them to ensure only trusted devices can join. This helps keep your system secure while you’re expanding it. Once the device has been added, you can configure it to fit your specific needs, customizing everything from report times to battery usage.
Device management solutions like SquareOne help to streamline this process, making it easier to add new devices to your system and get them in use quickly. If you’re building your embedded system from scratch, this can mean faster time to market. It also makes it easier to scale your IoT solution, allowing you to grow your business with confidence.
Optimize your operations with automation
A device management system ensures that your devices are operating at peak performance. For example, device management can help you quickly pinpoint and fix small problems before they cause major problems or require more extensive repairs.
Lengthy update processes can take days depending on the size of your operation. A robust system of monitoring and diagnostics helps you carry out one simultaneous update unrolled remotely across the system.
That said, device management isn’t just a tool for averting disaster: it can also help ensure that your day-to-day operations are running smoothly. Gain insights into how your devices are operating on a regular basis, perform regular system maintenance, and make informed plans for the future. That can mean reconfiguring your current system or expanding it.
Implement cost-saving measures
All of these uses help make a device management solution a fundamental long-term investment. In fact, while connecting embedded devices was once considered optional, more businesses are starting to regard it as a vital part of an IoT system. OEMs can no longer sell devices and forget them—fixed-purpose devices are increasingly becoming part of diversified, connected networks.
Device management also allows you to gain a deeper understanding of the way your system operates. This means you can pinpoint and tweak less efficient aspects of your solution and retire old devices that are no longer serving their purpose.
Whether it’s a faster time to market, a device problem caught and fixed quickly, or an update that can be rolled out remotely, device management solutions like SquareOne translate into measures that save your company time, technician time, and, ultimately, money.
Bsquare can help you find the right fit
Whether you’re ready to get started connecting your system, or are still considering device and fleet management options, Bsquare can help.
With over two decades of experience in IoT software and services, the Bsquare team can give you the guidance you need to help you get started on your IoT journey. To learn more, contact Bsquare today.