Managed Software Release Management

Keep devices current without disrupting operations

Organizations with disciplined software release programs keep their device fleets updated, protected and high performing. Yet managing ongoing Android™ operating system updates and LifeGuard™ security patches requires planning, testing, validation and deployment expertise that many organizations struggle to maintain internally.

Business priorities compete for resources. Application compatibility must be validated. Deployment risks must be minimized. Security vulnerabilities must be addressed before they become operational problems.

With Zebra Managed Software Release Management, you gain a trusted partner to help manage operating system and security updates on schedule and with confidence.

91%

of active Android devices are two or more releases behind the current operating system.*

30%

Productivity losses can occur when employees work with outdated software and tools.**

$4.87M

The average cost of a data breach caused by unpatched vulnerabilities.***

$300K

For many large enterprises, a single hour of downtime can cost more than $300,000.****

Features of Zebra Managed Software Release Management

Leave the hassles of managing OS updates and security patches in our expert hands.

Proactive OS and security management

Regular Android OS and LifeGuard™ updates reduce security vulnerabilities, improve device performance, and minimize operational disruptions.

Build, test, and validation services

Rigorous compatibility testing helps ensure that your applications, workflows, and device configurations perform reliably before updates are deployed across your fleet.

Flexible, modular deployment support

Our modular approach allows you to scale our services based on your internal resources, level of expertise, and operational needs.

Network optimization

We reduce bandwidth consumption and accelerate largescale deployments with custom software developed to maximize efficiency while minimizing network congestion.

Benefits

Protect your operation from downtime and disruption by keeping your devices up to date.

Reduced security risk

Limit your exposure to known vulnerabilities and compliance risks with validated OS and LifeGuard security updates.

Minimized deployment failures

Keep your business-critical workflows running smoothly with expert testing, deployment validation, and rollback planning.

Improved employee productivity

Give your frontline workers access to the full suite of your workflow applications enabled by the latest Android release.

Future-ready technology

Prepare your device fleets for evolving requirements and emerging capabilities, such as the latest AI-enabled applications.

Reduced IT burden

Free your internal IT teams to focus on higher-value priorities by offloading complex release management projects.

Unmatched expertise

Gain the benefit of Zebra’s deep hardware and software expertise for a safe, predictable update process.

^{*Based on devices reported via Google Android distribution dashboard}

^{**VDC Research TCO for Enterprise Mobile Deployments}

^{***IBM and Ponemon Institute, “Cost of a Data Breach Report 2023”}

^{****ITIC, 2024}

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