SOTI MobiControl launches Knox E-FOTA support
Samsung and SOTI have collaborated to enhance the customer experience with Knox E-FOTA, now seamlessly integrated into SOTI MobiControl, for a more streamlined approach to enterprise mobility management.
What does this collaboration mean for you? It marks a significant step forward in managing your devices, offering a seamless way to control OS updates without leaving the SOTI MobiControl you already know and trust—this includes using the native device groups and policies in SOTI MobiControl.
Before we explore this integration, let’s quickly recap what Knox E-FOTA is all about.
What is Knox E-FOTA?
Knox E-FOTA is Samsung's robust solution to give IT admins precise control over firmware and OS updates across their device fleet. It gives you the power to ensure your devices are always running the most compatible and secure OS versions—on your terms.
With Knox E-FOTA, you can test updates before deploying them, assign specific OS versions to devices to maintain app stability, and push critical updates without user interaction.
This functionality is especially crucial for industries where business continuity, device reliability and performance are of utmost importance, such as healthcare, finance, retail, manufacturing, and other frontline operations.
Knox E-FOTA helps you keep your devices stable, secure, and compliant so you can focus on what matters most.
Why this integration matters for all businesses
With Knox E-FOTA now integrated directly into SOTI MobiControl, managing your Samsung devices becomes not just easier, but smarter.
Whether running smartphones in sales, tablets in education, or rugged devices on the manufacturing floor, you can efficiently control OS updates to ensure minimal downtime and maximum productivity.
What’s more, with this integration, there’s no need for additional enrollment; your devices are ready to be used with Knox E-FOTA quickly,1 once they’re enrolled in SOTI MobiControl!
Let's take a look at the key benefits of the integration:
- Centralized management: Control all firmware and OS update operations from the familiar SOTI MobiControl console, eliminating the need to switch between multiple platforms.
- Customized update strategies: Test and validate new firmware versions before deploying them company-wide, reducing the risk of incompatibility issues. In addition, you can update your devices during downtime to minimize operation disruptions.
- Enhanced security and compliance: Keep your devices secure against emerging threats by scheduling timely updates that comply with industry regulations.
- Maintain application stability: Freeze devices at specific OS versions to ensure critical business applications run smoothly without unexpected disruptions.
- Reduced operational costs: Streamlined update management results in less downtime and fewer IT resources spent on manual updates, translating to significant cost savings.
Supporting a wide range of Samsung devices
This integration supports the full spectrum of Samsung devices, including the Galaxy S and Galaxy A series for executive teams, the Galaxy Tab series for field services, and the rugged Galaxy XCover and Tab Active series for challenging work environments.
Whether your devices are used on the frontline, in education, or any other sector, Knox E-FOTA and SOTI MobiControl ensure they perform optimally and securely.
The enhanced value of the SOTI ONE Platform
Integrating Knox E-FOTA into SOTI MobiControl enhances the existing support for Samsung devices with advanced features powered by Samsung Knox Suite. This collaboration gives businesses powerful tools to manage, secure, and support their Samsung mobile operations more effectively.
By combining the strengths of both platforms, this integration simplifies IT administration and improves operational efficiency, allowing organizations to stay agile in a rapidly evolving digital landscape.
Ready to take control of your mobile fleet?
Experience the benefits of seamless and efficient device management with Samsung and SOTI's latest collaboration.
To learn more about how Knox E-FOTA integration with SOTI MobiControl can transform your business operations, visit SOTI's official blog or contact your Samsung representative today.
Empower your workforce with reliable, secure, and up-to-date devices—no matter your industry or use case.
1. SOTI MobiControl uploads the enrolled devices to Knox E-FOTA using the Auto Upload feature every 30 minutes by default.
