At Applivery, we know the scene well: you walk into one of your stores on a Saturday and, while it looks like a success, underneath the surface, the operation is suffering from a constant profit leak. A POS terminal freezing up in the middle of a line; a customer-facing tablet someone used for their social media; an inventory scanner without the right app version… again.
Think about it: how much does each inactive POS terminal cost in lost sales and customer trust during 15 minutes at peak time? These aren’t just “technical glitches”; they are a symptom of reactive device management, a permanent crisis mode that industry leaders have already left behind.
Next, we’ll show how a Unified Endpoint Management (UEM) solution like Applivery frees you from repetitive tasks and turns your tech infrastructure into a real competitive advantage.
The daily battleground: from the Point of Sale to the Backoffice
Imagine every device working in perfect harmony. It’s the result of applying smart policies to the right technology.
- In-store: Bulletproof POS systems and tablets
POS systems should be rock-solid, doing nothing but processing payments, and customer-facing tablets should be perfect salespeople that never leave their assigned app. This is achieved with Kiosk Mode, a UEM feature that transforms a standard device into a secure, efficient, single-purpose tool.
- In the warehouse: precision and total control
Stock management terminals and ruggedized handhelds are tools of precision. A modern UEM platform allows you to create your own private app store and decide not only what gets installed, but also which hardware functionalities (camera, USB) are permitted, creating security profiles by role.
In the office: governing a mixed ecosystem
This is where Marketing’s Macs and Finance’s Windows devices coexist. The challenge is to govern this ecosystem from a single dashboard, without the complexity and cost of separate consoles, ensuring corporate data is protected without hindering productivity.
The hidden cost of reactive management: when IT is trapped putting out fires
If your IT team spends more time putting out fires than innovating, it’s likely the management platform itself is the cause. What if your IT specialist could lead instead of just reacting?
The clearest symptom is new device deployment. A new store needs 10 terminals, which are first shipped to headquarters where the IT team spends days configuring them one by one. It’s a bottleneck that hinders expansion, turning your expert into a trapped hero.
An IT team freed to lead innovation
Retail leaders have broken this cycle by replacing the bottleneck with Android’s Zero-Touch Enrollment or Apple’s DEP.
Now, devices are shipped directly to the store. The employee unboxes it, connects to Wi-Fi, and the terminal self-configures in minutes—without any manual IT intervention. More than software, a strategic partner. Technology is the foundation, but success lies in the method. Having a partner to guide you is key.
“With Applivery, we centralized two UEM consoles into a single, more intuitive and efficient solution. Their team supported us closely during the migration, ensuring a smooth process and minimizing the impact on our operations.”
IT Manager, US-based sports retail chain
Stories like this are what we are proud to share in our success stories section, where you can see in detail how we’ve helped other industry leaders.
From reaction to strategy: your competitive advantage
We’re not just talking about technology. We’re talking about frictionless business continuity, real efficiency in every store, and an IT team that leads with agility. Every well-managed device is a guaranteed sale and a firm step toward operational excellence.
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