Device Management

Resources

Documents
Device management, object management, and client provisioning documentation.

Code Examples
Code examples provide end-to-end reference implementations using the device management features.

Discussion
Discuss device management and client provisioning with other developers.

Device Feature Tables
Compare the device management and client provisioning features that various platforms and Nokia devices support.

Introduction to Device Management

Both IT managers and end users face challenges with managing mobile devices. According to business-owner feedback, cost savings and ease of use are the primary purchase criteria.

Advanced mobile services such as browsing, multimedia messaging, mobile e mail, and personal information synchronization can only be used if a mobile phone is configured correctly.

Device management is a generic term for systems that can be used by or on behalf of users to configure, manage, install, and update applications and network access settings in mobile devices. With device management, an operator, service provider, or enterprise can help users to use new services and applications, as well as modify existing configurations. By simplifying configuration, device management offers benefits to everyone in the mobile value chain. It's a key success factor for any organization that has a large number of mobile devices that need to be managed. Device management enables cost-effective service management and efficient use of mobile services.

Client provisioning is the process by which a WAP client is configured with a minimum of user interaction. The term covers both over-the-air (OTA) provisioning and provisioning by means of, for example, SIM cards. In Nokia devices, OMA Device Management and OMA Client Provisioning specifications are widely supported. The Open Mobile Alliance (OMA) is the leading industry forum for developing market-driven, interoperable mobile service enablers. It was formed in June 2002 by nearly 200 companies, including the world's leading mobile operators, device and network suppliers, information technology companies, and content and service providers. The OMA covers several technologies, from device management to digital rights management and multimedia messaging.

Why should I care?

• You can take advantage of business mobility while managing the growing complexity of users, devices, access networks, security, and applications.
• You can extend the enterprise offering to include mobile services and applications.
• You can take advantage of opportunities in the emerging enterprise market by offering seamless and well-functioning services to corporate accounts.

What tools can I use?

Nokia Intellisync Device Management.

How do I test?

You can use the OMA Device Management Test Server to test your application. This Java package contains an installable device management R&D Web server that can be used to test Advanced Device Management features such as application management, customisation, policy management, and terminal security, and device management features such as e mail.

How do I distribute it?

Nokia offers you consumer and enterprise sales channels. Each channel provides unique features and benefits for you and your customers. The consumer market channels are Nokia Software Market, Download!, and MOSH. The enterprise channel is the Nokia for Business channel programme.

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