Maxatec Partners with SOTI to Offer State of the Art Mobile Device Management Solutions

ALTRINCHAM, England, March 18, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --

Maxatec has signed a new distribution agreement with world leading Mobile Device Management (MDM) software company, SOTI Inc. Under the terms of the agreement, Maxatec will offer SOTI's groundbreaking MobiControl software to its UK channel partners, enabling them to provide their customers with market-leading MDM solutions that put them in full control of their portable computing equipment.

With more than 10,000 enterprise deployments and millions of devices managed globally, SOTI's MobiControl is the world's most trusted MDM and Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) management solution. Users can configure custom user groups and permissions for administrators to access the web-based management console securely.

MobiControl offers a wealth of features, including web filtering, real-time antivirus and malware protection, telecom expense management and secure content library. This award-winning software offers versions for devices running on Windows, Android and iOS..

Steve Berry, Director, Maxatec, says MobiControl will be a big hit with customers, as it provides them with many benefits for their own clients, giving them a true value add to their mobile device sales.

"We are pleased to offer MobiControl as an easy to implement and user-friendly MDM solution. It provides very convenient web-based administrative control of all and any mobile device used within the enterprise. Our customers will find it easy to sell and deploy, and it only requires them to provide minimal training. Users can readily configure custom user groups and permissions for administrators to access the management web console securely anywhere, anytime. MobiControl provides a user-friendly, platform-independent tool for full remote control of mobile equipment," adds Berry.

"Although the industrial market is mainly using Windows, other operating systems are making their presence felt such as Android and Apple iOS, and you only need this comprehensive solution to manage all kinds of devices. It also provides easy live monitoring of the status, security, and condition of all mobile assets, so that IT staff can proactively manage them. It ensures security of all applications accessible on the move by employees within its cataloguing system. It can also be configured to block access to certain features and applications, so that the employee is encouraged to remain on-task and productive."

"We are very pleased to have partnered with Maxatec, the premier provider of mobile computing devices in the UK," said Carl Rodrigues, President and CEO of SOTI.  "This partnership enables SOTI to continue its rapid global expansion and meet the increasing demand for best-in-class enterprise mobility management solutions in the region."

About Maxatec:

Established for over 40 years, Maxatec is an ISO 9001:2008 certified Value Added Supplier of Specialist IT Hardware, Software and Services to the Mobile Enterprise, AIDC and EPOS market sectors. Maxatec supplies mobile computing devices from including Bluebird 'Pidion', CognitiveTPG, NCR, Datamax O'Neil, TSC, Sewoo, Hoeft & Wessel 'Skeye', Catchwell, Arbor and HandPoint. The AIDC and specialist printer product set leads with CognitiveTPG receipt and barcode printers, TSC barcode printers, Sewoo and Datamax-O'Neil mobile receipt and label printers, and NCR terminals and kiosks. The company also offers a range of barcode scanners, touchscreen monitors, other peripheral devices, and own-branded products. Maxatec also offers software, professional services, and a wide range of media, spare parts and in-house and on-site service capabilities. The Maxatec brand is synonymous with high standards of service as well as high performance, high quality products. http://www.maxatec- europe.com

 About SOTI Inc.

SOTI is the world's most trusted provider of Mobile Device Management (MDM) solutions, with over 10,000 enterprise customers and millions of devices managed worldwide. SOTI develops industry-leading solutions for enterprise mobility management, allowing organizations to support corporate-liable and Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) policies. SOTI MobiControl solves the unique challenges involved in managing, securing, supporting, and tracking mobile and desktop computing devices across all platforms. For more information, visit us at http://www.soti.net, contact us by email at [email protected] or call us at +1-888-624-9828 (NA), +44-1213680675 (UK) or +61-3-90015554 (Australia).

Media contacts:
Andrea Percival
Maxatec
+44-(0)161-942-850
[email protected]

Sandra Abuwalla
SOTI Inc.
+1-416-705-5030
[email protected]

SOURCE Maxatec