The following features have been added in recent versions:

Highlights

• Enhanced Reports to support additional formats during export
• Removed dependency on Active Directory binding for Management Console and device enrollment
• Additional logging for executed “Action” commands
• Intelligent device installer with automatic vendor detection and agent selection
• 9.03 upgrade support for Japanese language
• Phone call policy for web console updated to block private caller
• Android+ Chinese language localization support for the device agent
• Application Catalogue Update Button

Android+

• Introduction of SOTI’s Android+ technology
• Provides common set of Mobile Device Management features including Remote Control, Application installation, Device Configuration, and more, across multiple OEMs
• Provides Remote Control capability across a wider range of Samsung devices
• Replaces “Samsung Android” tab in Management Console

Samsung Android

Asset Management & Security Management

• Persistent GPS monitoring
• Added option to prevent user from removing MobiControl Agent
• Authenticated device enrollment now captures email address and username from directory service
• Improved certificate management

Aligning with the Samsung Galaxy SIII launch, 9.03 enhances or adds support for the following device configurations:

• Background Data

• Bluetooth:
• Disable Bluetooth
• Require password to Enable Bluetooth
• Disable outgoing calls via Bluetooth
• Disable Bluetooth Discoverable mode
• Require password to enable Bluetooth discovery
• Disable Bluetooth Pairing
• Disable Bluetooth Desktop Pairing
• Disable Bluetooth Data transfer

• Data Protection:
• Disable Google Backup
• Disable SD card access
• Disable USB Mass Storage
• Disable Kies
• Disable Clipboard

• Data Protection:
• Disable Google Backup
• Disable SD card access
• Disable USB Mass Storage
• Disable Kies
• Require password to enable Bluetooth discovery
• Disable Bluetooth Pairing
• Disable Bluetooth Desktop Pairing
• Disable Bluetooth Data transfer

• Enable / Disable:
• USB Media Player
• NFC
• Home Key
• Screen Capture
• USB Debugging
• Factory Reset
• Access to Device Settings
• Voice Dialer
• YouTube
• Browser
• Installation From Unknown Application Sources

• Samsung Native Email Client:
• IMAP and POP3
• MS Exchange Policies
• Both sync calendar and sync email intervals
• Allow/Disallow HTML Email
• Maximum Email Truncation Size
• Enable Signature Editing
• Peak Sync Schedule
• Peak Days
• Peak Start/End Times
• Sync Schedule On/Off Peak

• VPN:
• Support for L2TP
• Support for PPTP

• Wi-Fi:
• Disable Wi-Fi
• Disable Wi-Fi Profiles
• Disable Wi-Fi Profile Changes
• Disable Prompt for Credentials
• Enforce Wi-Fi Data Only
• Enforce minimum Wi-Fi Security Level
• Always prompt for Wi-Fi Certificate Credentials

• Wi-Fi:
• Disable all tethering
• Disable Wi-Fi tethering
• Disable Bluetooth tethering
• Disable USB tethering

Apple iOS

• Improved device enrollment process
• Enhancements to Documents Portal including File Sharing controls
• Improved application status monitoring for Managed Apps
• Application Catalog compatibility checks for iPad, iPhone-Only Apps
• Authenticated device enrollment now captures email address and username from directory service

Highlights

• Automatic Actions on Alert: Configure automated actions such as relocate device to a new device group or block MS Exchange Email Access based on a variety of alerts.

Samsung Android

Remote Control

• Live remote control of devices for optimal helpdesk troubleshooting
• View and Control devices with desktop keyboard and mouse in real time
• View and Manage device services, tasks, and file explorer

Asset Management

• Enroll, Provision and configure groups of devices wirelessly
• Management Dashboards and advanced reports audit a variety of device information
• Send messages to devices using Google’s Cloud to Device Messaging

Application Management

• Install, update and remove applications without user interaction
• Manage application security with certificate installations
• Ability to wipe application data
• Enforce application blacklists

Configuration Management

• Enable or Disable:
• Android Market
• Camera
• Data Usage while Roaming
• WiFi
• Bluetooth
• Microphone
• Access Point
• Remove managed MS Exchange account and data
• Configure Access Point Settings, WiFi Settings, and Strong Password requirements

MS Exchange Policies

• Enable or Disable MS Exchange Account Access
• Ability to configure secure device connection to authorized MS Exchange Server
• Ability to configure device side MS Exchange settings such as email address, passwords, SSL certificates, email notification types, and sync intervals

Location Based Services

• Locate, Track and Historically Bread crumb device GPS location and movement globally

Security Management

• Enforce LockDown Policies that block use of the operating system and replace the device home screen with a customizable screen with access to select applications only.
• Remote Actions include Lock, Unlock, Wipe, & Restart
• Full Device Encryption including SD card
• Install security & identity certificates on device
• Detect Rooted devices

Apple iOS

• New APNS Certificate Generation Process
• Configure IMAP/POP Email Accounts
• Volume Purchase Plan (VPP) Integration
• Location Data Collection: locate and track devices without user interaction
• App Store Integration for Application Catalog Configuration
• File Synchronization within MobiControl Agent File Browser
• Send Enrollment Invitation Email
• Application Blacklist: Alert on prohibited applications installed
• Configure certificate based authentication for MS Exchange, WiFi, and VPN
• iOS 5 MDM Features:
• Disable iCloud device and document sync
• Disable Photo Stream
• Prevent moving messages between email accounts
• Prevent applications from sending corporate emails
• S/MIME encryption enforcement
• Configure WiFi Proxy and configure auto join network connections
• Report on Voice Roaming status and battery status
• Disable voice and data roaming
• Disable SIRI
• Disable Diagnostic Crash logs
• Application Management
• Request user to install application
• Specify if app should remain or be removed if MDM profile is removed
• Prevent app data back up to iTunes or iCloud
• Report on application status: needs redemption, redeeming, user prompted, installing, managed, managed but uninstalled by user, unknown, user rejected install, failed
• Remove managed apps

Google Android

• Enforce LockDown Policies that block use of the operating system and replace the device home screen with a customizable screen with access to select applications only

Note:

• Build 6270 replaces build 6222 that was posted on January 13, 2012.

General

• Differentiated device licensing
• Aruba AirWave integration: access point management
• Windows Desktop lockdown (XP/7)
• Secure Email Access: MS Exchange filter to block access to unmanaged devices
• SOTI Service Portal:
  • MobiControl Device Messaging Service: Apple APNS, Google C2DM, and SMS message relay
  • MobiControl Device Agent Service: Agent Builder
  • MobiControl Licensing Service: Differentiated Licensing
  • MobiControl Location Services: uses Bing maps key system

Web Console

• Windows Mobile & Windows Desktop configuration
• Device Agent Wizard for Windows devices
• Management dashboard view
• Additional graphical displays and User Interface enhancements

Google Android

• Data Collection
• File Synchronization
• C2DM messaging
• Real Time location tracking
• Historical location bread crumbing
• Agent User Interface enhancements
• NitroDesk TouchDown integration

Apple iOS

• Additional device security information
• Enterprise application Provisioning Profile management
• Configure Web Clips
• SSL encrypted communication between agent and deployment server
• Apple Push Notification Service messaging
• Agent user interface enhancements

Improved Performance:

• Enhanced web interface
• Optimized reporting of device activity

Bug Fixes

• Fixed assorted minor issues with web interface, device agents, and deployment server

Note:

• Build 5251 replaces build 5250 that was posted on April 14, 2011.

New Platform Support

• Apple iOS v4+ devices (iPhone, iPodTouch, iPad)
• Android v2.2+ devices.

Apple iOS Features

• OTA Device Enrollment and Provisioning: Users can self provision authorized devices with valid Active Directory credentials or unique password authentication and enroll into corporate networks wirelessly.
• Dynamic Asset Management: Organize and manage devices individually or by custom groupings.
• Extensive Live Device Information View and Audit
• Encrypted OTA Device Settings Configurations
• Device Feature and Applications Restrictions
• Device Certificate Management: Upload, View, and Delete Certificates on devices
• Application Management: View all installed 3rd party App Store and In-House Enterprise applications. Customize a private Application Catalog to direct users to private in house applications or recommended 3rd party applications.
• Detect Jail-broken devices
• Locate live device GPS coordinates on an interactive map
• Real Time Remote Actions: Lock, Unlock, Wipe, Corporate Data Wipe
• Remote Control device agent
• Live Two-Way Chat
• Alerts and Reports

Google Android Features

• OTA Device Enrollment and Provisioning: Users can self provision authorized devices with valid Active Directory credentials or unique password authentication to enroll into corporate networks wirelessly.
• Dynamic Asset Management: Organize and manage devices individually or by custom groupings.
• Extensive Live Device Information View and Audit
• OTA Password and WiFi Settings Configurations
• Application Management: View all installed 3rd party App Store and In-House Enterprise applications. Customize a private Application Catalog to direct users to private in house applications or recommended 3rd party applications.
• Detect Rooted Devices
• Locate live device GPS coordinates on an interactive map
• Real Time Remote Actions: Lock, Unlock, Wipe, Corporate Data Wipe
• Alerts and Reports

Web Console

• New Contemporary Redesign
• Multi-Platform layout for viewing and managing devices
• Extensive Web Help Files
• Configuration of Rules
  • Add Devices Rules
  • Deployment Rules
  • File Sync Rules
  • Device Relocation Rules
  • Data Collection Rules
  • Alerts Rules
• Viewing and Management of Alerts
• Configuration of Console Security

Remote Control

• Optimized communication protocol
• Improved support for communication across load balancing appliances

Enhanced Support for Windows Devices

• Extended desktop lockdown functionality to include support for devices running the Windows 7 operating system.
• Added support for many new Windows based devices, including: Intermec CN70.

Bug Fixes

• Fixed assorted minor issues with Location Services, Remote Control and connections over cellular networks.

Web Console

• SOTI MobiControl can be accessed anywhere with the new web-based Management Console, without any software installation required
• Features include:
  • Structured views of device status
  • Full-featured device remote control
  • Location Services: Locate, Track and View History<
  • View device logs, collected data, package status, etc.
  • Detailed reports

Rapid Device Provisioning

• Devices can be provisioned in seconds by scanning a barcode, powered by SOTI MobiScan
• Device users can conveniently scan a few barcodes to get a device connected to a WiFi or cellular data network, and have it register with an available MobiControl system

Standalone Authentication

• New standalone authentication system can be used independently or in conjunction with Active Directory to restrict who can access the MobiControl Manager and the web console, as well as granular authorization of features within the consoles.

Device Agents and Platform Support

• Added support for all the latest devices from a wide range of manufacturers including:
  

  - Motorola	- Intermec	- Honeywell	- Psion Teklogix	- LXE
  - Casio	- CipherLab	- Intellicon	- Denso	- Getac
  - Janam	- Pidion	- Unitech

  
  
• Improved support for devices running the latest versions of Windows Mobile 6.5, CE 6.0 and
  Windows 7

Device Lockdown

• Lockdown for Smartphone (non-touch screen devices) vastly improved
• Lockdown browser is now capable of accessing FTP sites
• Improved support for latest devices running CE 6.0

Live Licensing System

• MobiControl license activation system enables automatic updates without the need to enter new registration codes when you purchase additional device licenses and/or extend your support agreement.

Key Benefits

• Improved performance for large screen devices such as laptops running at high-resolution
• Added idle timeout feature to automatically disconnect unattended sessions
• Improved support for a range of Windows CE, Windows Mobile and Windows XP embedded devices
• Corrected problem with file extension mappings

Phone Block

• A range of phone numbers can now be specified with the use of wildcard characters
• Policy is now automatically disabled when an emergency call (e.g. 911) is detected

Device User Authentication and Lockdown

• Corrected conflicting keyboard restrictions that impacted 3rd party applications on touch screen devices
• Corrected problem with key restrictions disabling the back button on smartphone devices
• Pop-up information bubbles corrected for CE6 devices

File Sync

• Improved performance when concurrently transferring files to thousands of devices
• Maximum supported file size increased from 2GB to 4GB
• Link to 'Sync Files Now' added to the right-click menu of Virtual Groups

Alerts

• Enhanced information is now included in automated alert messages
• Improved detection of geofence entry and exit events
• Corrected fault in collection of invalid GPS coordinates

Device Agents and Platform Support

• New format introduced for the Hardware/Manufacturer Device ID which conforms to the Microsoft standard
• Added hard reset support for Intermec CV60
• Improved support for M3 Mobile devices, including device wipe and cold-boot persistence
• Added support for connecting to the Deployment Server via a proxy server
• Added 'restart' command-line option of device side agent
• Improved the 'smsreportpn' script command to support wider range of devices
• Corrected failure to obtain MAC address via the %MAC% macro on Windows desktop devices

Package Studio

• LNK/XML files can now be auto-launched during installation
• Corrected performance issue when deploying a package containing 100+ files

Manager

• Added the ability to select the deployment instance on the start of the MobiControl Manager, allowing for easy switching between the management of production and test environments
• Location Services mapping feature is now compatible with an authenticating proxy server
• Improved performance of send message/script via SMS feature
• Corrected flaw in Files Sync's feature to automatically create sub-folder structure that mimics the Device Tree

  Real-time Alerts

• Automate monitoring of customizable device-side and server-side events
• When an event of interest occurs you can:
• Execute customized actions such as displaying a message to the user, or running a maintenance routine
• Get notified via email or text messaging
• Device-side monitoring and triggered actions work even if the device isn't actively connected to the MobiControl system (e.g. no active data connection)

  Geofencing and Location Services

• Define actions to be taken automatically when devices enter or exit geofenced areas
• Retrieve postal address of a device's current location
• Send driving directions to the mobile device directly from the helpdesk console
• Live traffic condition reporting
• Quickly locate a place on the map by city name or address
• Support added for all Windows CE and Windows XP/Vista/7 devices with GPS capability

  Phone Call Policy

• Restrict device user access to a defined set of incoming or outgoing numbers
• Supports wild cards to allow ranges of numbers to be easily defined (e.g. long distance and toll numbers)
• Collection of call logs allows organization to monitor phone usage and meet compliance requirements
• New built-in command for determining the phone number of the device in the event the SIM card has not been provisioned

Remote Control Enhancements

• Adjust color quality on-the-fly during your remote control session
• New 8-bit and 16-bit color modes allow for improved performance over slow networks
• 2-way chat feature communication between the device user and the helpdesk staff
• Laser pointer now available for visually guiding the device user while providing remote training
• Support added for Windows Vista and Windows 7
• Support added for 64-bit versions of Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7 and Windows Server 2003
• Improved algorithms for remote screen display to use less bandwidth and reduce response time
• Automatic zoom level mode for better visualization of large remote screens

Device Lock and Lockdown Menu

• New 'device lock' screen provides summary of notification information such as missed calls and new emails without having to log into the device
• New password entry screen layout optimized for finger-friendly input
• Lockdown kiosk menu can now display custom data values and include direct links to shortcut files and script files

Platform Support

• Full support for new Windows Mobile 6.5, Windows Vista and Windows 7 operating systems
• Improved support for:
• Motorola MC1000, MC3100, MC55, MC75, MC9500
• Intermec CN4e, CK3, CN50
• Honeywell Dolphin 6000, 7600 GSM GPS, 9950 and 9900 for healthcare
• Psion Teklogix Ikon, Neo, 8515
• LXE MX7, MX8, MX9
• Janam XG100, XM66
• Bluebird Pidion BIP-1300, BIP-6000, BM-150R
• Datalogic Memor, Skorpio
• ... and devices from HTC, Samsung, and many other manufacturers

Device Configuration

• Improved user interface for configuration of group and device level settings. Provides clear indication of which settings are being inherited from a parent group, or are being overridden.
• Time Synchronization now takes place at scheduled update events in addition to on connect
• Cloning enhanced to better support ZeroConfig and Summit wireless radio settings
• New device-side status and configuration applet for Windows Mobile devices

Reports

• New reports added for improved visibility into system status and configuration
• Vastly improved report execution speed

Updated Device Support

• Intermec CN4, Intermec CV30 (Windows CE), Honeywell 99xx, Psion Teklogix Neo, Motorola MC55, DataLogic Memor and Scorpio, Samsung Omnia, Palm Treo Pro, Mobia PPT-180 and many more...
• Advanced support for Psion Teklogix specialized buttons (scanner, blue, orange keys, etc.) in remote control and lockdown

Advanced Package Deployment Scheduling

• Package installation can now be scheduled for offline execution at a specified time, regardless of the devices connectivity to the MobiControl server
• New 'Downloaded' status added to indicate when a package has been downloaded and is pending for a scheduled installation
• Package installation user confirmation prompt can now be customized within the package creation wizard
• Device is now forced to stay awake while package installation in progress

Targeted File Encryption

• Exclusions can now be defined for select files and folders
• Wild card selection of targeted files and folders using (e.g. '\Storage Card\Inbox-*')
• Improved support for encryption of various file types

Time Synchronization

• Improved mechanism to synchronize device clock on first connection

Enhanced Device Lockdown

• LAN/ActiveSync network status is now indicated in lockdown's custom status bar
• 'Back' navigation button added
• Copy and Paste is now supported via select and hold pop-up menu
• Option added to disable quick launch feature

Access Control and Permissions

• Added permission to restrict agent upgrades and modified permissions required to move a device between groups

Improved Reporting

• Cellular carrier identification and signal strength is now automatically reported
• Deployment Server status in the Manager is now more responsive even when the Server is under a heavy load
• Optimized data collection panel for greater efficiency

Cloning of Device Settings

• Expanded list of available settings for Psion Teklogix devices
• Cloning wizard can now proceed even if not all selected settings can be read from the device, user is warned about what could be cloned and what could not

Enhanced Device Naming functionality (commloader.exe -n)

• Updates Windows Device Name when '-n' option is used (if set Windows Device Name feature is enabled)
• Improved validation of name when choosing to set Windows Device Name in Agent wizard
• No longer results in a disconnect when initiated from the device applet or using '-n' option

Advanced command-line options for integration with 3rd party solutions

• 'syncfile' command-line option added to initiate File Sync from device side (equivalent to selecting 'Sync Files Now' from the Manager)
• 'syncpkg' command-line option added to initiate Update Schedule check from device side (equivalent to selecting 'Pushing Pending Packages' from the Manager)
• 'installpkg' command-line option added to initiate installation of any packages that are presently on the device with "Downloaded" status

Assorted Fixes

• 'OK' button did not display on password prompt screen on Smartphone devices
• Command-line feature for disconnecting cellular data connection (commloader.exe -inet -hangup)
• Cloning wizard would abort if ActiveSync was not present even when not required, for example when created a cloning package with provisioning
• Suppressing re-installation prompt when upgrading device agent stored on the SD card of Intermec 7xx PPC 2003 devices that use Intermec Persistence Manager

Platform Support

• Enhanced support for the latest Windows Mobile 6.1 devices, including Intermec CN3
• Improved support for devices running foreign language versions of the Windows Mobile operating system

Assorted Fixes

• Corrected upgrade problem that affected device agents upgrading from versions 5 of MobiControl
• Corrected problem with time synchronization that affected synchronization of Day Light Savings time setting
• Corrected soft reset problem that affected several device models including Symbol/Motorola devices

Note:

• German edition build 3557 replaces v6.02 build 3555 that was posted on MAR 19, 2009 and Japanese edition build 3563 replaces v6.02 build 3548 that was posted on MAR 19, 2009.

Dynamic Package Deployment Groups

• Quickly and easily deploy packages to a focused subset of devices by assigning your package to a virtual group and configuring a Device Relocation Rule to automatically establish which devices belong to that group.

Device User Authentication Improvements

• Added the ability to securely reset the device user password (standard authentication) even if the device is offline
• Improved user authentication via an Active Directory server by having the agent automatically establish a cellular data connection when an online authentication is required
• Improved support for the changing of a user Active Directory password from the mobile device

Lockdown - Numerous improvements including:

• Full support for VGA and other high resolution screen sizes
• 3rd party software may now add custom icons to the custom navigation bar
• Improved support for launching of 3rd party .NET applications

Platform Support

• Broadened support to include Cadec and Gotive Windows CE powered devices, while enhancing existing support for Motorola, Intermec, Honeywell, Psion Teklogix and Samsung devices.

Script Enhancements:

• 'abortpkg' script command can now be used in post-install scripts
• 'showmessagebox' command now includes OK/Cancel button option

Assorted minor improvements for the following features:

• Send SMS Script feature, ability to edit destination phone number
• 'Move Device' group permission, now independent of the 'Modify Device Groups' permission
• Exchange ActiveSync Configuration, now supports specification of HTML message download size
• 'Force Package Reinstall Now' command, updated to only affect selected device
• File encryption, improved handling of email, MMS messages and other file formats
• Report, addressed several report generation errors
• Remote file editing, addressed conflict with Windows Vista User Access Control mode

Note:

• Build 3497 replaces v6.01 Build 3465 that was posted on December 17, 2008, and Build 3481 that was posted on January 2, 2009