Managing large-scale deployments of mobile devices poses significant challenges for organizations today. Employees use a multitude of devices — from smartphones and tablets to specialized handheld units — primarily running on iOS or Android. Despite the sheer number of devices needing attention, IT departments often consist of small teams responsible for ensuring consistent security policies, application deployments, and compliance across all endpoints. As a result, IT admins are under pressure to efficiently orchestrate updates, configurations, and security measures. Traditional one-size-fits-all solutions are no longer sufficient. There’s a critical need for tools that can streamline management processes and alleviate the burden on limited IT resources. 

To meet these challenges, we are excited to introduce Omnissa Freestyle Orchestrator for iOS and Android — a groundbreaking solution to redefine mobile device management. Building on the success of Omnissa Freestyle Orchestrator for managing desktop platforms, which revolutionized endpoint management for our customers with powerful workflow automation, we now bring these robust capabilities to mobile devices. IT teams can create complex, conditional workflows using an intuitive, visual, drag-and-drop, low-code interface. No coding is required. Admins can automate the deployment of applications, enforce security policies, and manage configurations across mobile device fleets with unprecedented efficiency and precision.  

Freestyle Orchestrator automates mobile resource deployment  

Omnissa Freestyle Orchestrator for mobile specializes in resource deployment (applications and profiles) to targeted devices based on smart group membership and granular conditional logic. This means IT admins can now address the unique challenges of mobile environments with the same level of control and ease as desktops. Here are four examples: 

• Deploy resources based on specific criteria, such as app/profile exists, enrollment date, device model, OS version, and compromised status. Ensure prerequisites are met before proceeding to the next step.
• Automate complex onboarding processes, prioritizing critical security resources, apps, and profiles before productivity tools and non-essential configurations.
• Simplify deployments of dependent resources by sequencing apps and profiles that must be installed in a specific order. This is particularly effective for Launcher, Tunnel, corporate Wi-Fi, and several certificate management use cases.
• Empower your end users with on-demand workflows they can initiate through the Intelligent Hub app. This enables self-service troubleshooting via Quick Actions, access to site-specific resources (such as Wi-Fi configurations for each store or office location), and restoration of the desired device state by reinstalling apps or profiles that might have been accidentally removed. Learn more about Quick Actions for iOS and Android. 

How Freestyle Orchestrator for mobile benefits IT teams 

What does this mean for your team, and how is this different than directly assigning apps and profiles? 

Freestyle Orchestrator for mobile increases efficiency and reduces operational overhead: 

• Eliminate the problems that occur with random installation sequences, such as app crashes or misconfigurations.
• Save time previously spent on troubleshooting and re-deploying resources.
• Reallocate bandwidth to strategic initiatives. With routine tasks streamlined, your team can dedicate more time to innovation, system improvements, and other high-impact projects. 

Freestyle Orchestrator for mobile also empowers IT teams and enhances user experience: 

• User-friendly, no-code platform: Enable all team members to create and modify automations without coding skills. Visually intuitive and easy to interpret workflows allow teams to collaborate effortlessly within and across IT functions for approval before finalizing and publishing.
• Next-generation automation: Hone your skills in creating complex workflows with “If This Then That” logic, while also positioning your organization ahead of competitors by driving innovation and efficiency.
• Improved end-user satisfaction: Deterministic resource deployments mean that devices work correctly without needing intervention from IT. It’s a better experience for your end users, with fewer support tickets for your team to handle and higher employee productivity. 

Conclusion 

Freestyle Orchestrator for mobile is transforming mobile device management by giving IT admins control and efficiency to deploy resources to iOS and Android devices. By automating complex workflows with granular conditional logic, Freestyle Orchestrator for mobile empowers IT teams to manage large mobile fleets effectively while enhancing end-user satisfaction.  

Ready to enhance your mobile device management? Explore Freestyle Orchestrator for mobile and see the difference it can make for your organization. Learn more about how to get started.