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SOTI MobiControl 2026.1.0 Released

SOTI officially released MobiControl 2026.1.0 on May 21. This new release introduces a wide range of improvements in Unified Endpoint Management (UEM), device security, automation, Windows management, Apple device management, and enterprise mobility. Discover what this SOTI MobiControl release means for modern enterprise device management and UEM strategies.

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May 26, 2026

Miranda van Tellingen

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These are the key new features

New release featuring enhanced automation, Windows management, Apple device management, and expanded monitoring capabilities within SOTI MobiControl 2026.1.0.

The update is strongly focused on organizations operating in enterprise mobility, shared devices, kiosk deployments, and large-scale endpoint management. With new functionalities such as State Policies, a redesigned Deployment Center, extended Windows lifecycle management, and improved support for Apple Declarative Device Management (DDM), SOTI continues to advance toward smarter and more centralized device management.

In this article, we explore the key new features of SOTI MobiControl 2026.1.0 and what this update means for IT teams and organizations that manage devices on a daily basis.

1. New UI & Dark Mode

The redesigned SOTI MobiControl 2026.1.0 interface builds on previous releases and focuses on a more modern and efficient management experience within the console. Navigation has become clearer, and workflows have been further optimized for day-to-day administration.

Key improvements:

  • More modern and streamlined UI
  • Improved navigation and workflows
  • Dark Mode support
  • Better readability during extended use

What does this mean?
Administrators can work faster within the console and experience less visual strain during intensive daily use.

2. State Policies & real-time automation

With State Policies, SOTI introduces powerful real-time monitoring and automation across all major platforms. The focus is on continuous device state monitoring and automated actions in case of deviations.

Key capabilities:

  • Real-time device state monitoring
  • Automated actions for non-compliance
  • Support for Android, iOS/iPadOS, Windows, and macOS
  • Integration with remediation workflows

What does this mean?
Device management shifts from reactive to proactive. IT teams need less manual checking and can automate faster.

3. Monitoring & issue detection

SOTI significantly expands monitoring with improved detection and centralized analysis of device issues. This makes it easier to identify and resolve problems in large environments.

Key improvements:

  • Site-wide issue detection
  • Centralized alert aggregation
  • Detection of persistent (recurring) issues
  • Support for all platforms

What does this mean?
Issues become visible faster at scale, enabling IT teams to address structural problems rather than isolated incidents.

4. Deployment Center

The new Deployment Center centralizes deployment management within SOTI MobiControl. This makes rollout processes for policies and configurations more consistent and transparent.

Key features:

  • Centralized deployment management
  • Policies, profiles, and configurations in one overview
  • Improved control over deployment processes

What does this mean?
Less fragmented management and more control over large or complex IT environments.

5. Windows management improvements

Windows receives a major upgrade in this release, focusing on provisioning, security, and lifecycle management.

Key features:

  • Windows image deployment & partitioning
  • BIOS and firmware updates (OEM management)
  • Windows 11 multi-app kiosk mode
  • Windows update rollback
  • Malware & security dashboard (Windows Modern)
  • Extended peripheral management

What does this mean?
Windows devices can be fully managed centrally, including hardware, security, and lifecycle updates.

6. Apple device management

Apple management is expanded with support for modern Apple frameworks and improved lifecycle control for iOS, iPadOS, and macOS.

Key improvements:

  • Declarative App Policies (Apple DDM)
  • Device migration without data loss
  • Safari management and macOS user management
  • Per-App VPN for iOS/iPadOS
  • Bootstrap token automation for macOS
  • Account Driven Enrollment

What does this mean?
Apple device management becomes more flexible and scalable in enterprise environments.

7. Android improvements

For Android Enterprise, SOTI introduces additional control and flexibility in security, networking, and app deployment.

Key features:

  • Authentication reminders
  • Delegated app permissions
  • Wi-Fi profiles with multiple CA certificates
  • Network-dependent app deployments
  • Improved Gmail enterprise integration

What does this mean?
Android devices can be more tightly secured and more flexibly deployed across different network contexts.

8. Management, scripts & notifications

In addition to platform updates, there are improvements in daily administration and governance.

Key updates:

  • New labeling system for policies and profiles
  • Granular script permissions
  • Redesigned Notification Center
  • Improved API documentation
  • Microsoft 365 OAuth mail notifications

What does this mean?
More control, better structure, and stronger integration capabilities in larger IT environments.

9. SOTI Surf update

SOTI Surf gains support for JavaScript scripting on Windows, allowing organizations to extend and automate browser functionality.

Key addition:

  • JavaScript scripting in SOTI Surf (Windows)

What does this mean?
More flexibility for kiosk and enterprise browser environments where custom workflows are required.

 

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Main updates in one overview

SOTI MobiControl 2026.1.0 strongly focuses on automation, modern device management, and improved control within enterprise environments. The release combines enhancements for Windows, Apple, and Android with new capabilities for monitoring and governance. Key themes include:

  • Real-time automation through State Policies
  • Extended Windows lifecycle management
  • Modern Apple device management via DDM
  • Improved monitoring and issue detection
  • More structure and governance in management processes

This combination makes it easier to manage large-scale UEM environments more efficiently, securely, and consistently.

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What does SOTI MobiControl 2026.1.0 mean for your organization?

With this release, SOTI takes a clear step toward more modern and automated endpoint management. Organizations particularly benefit from reduced manual administration, better scalability, and greater control across different device platforms.

Would you like to know what SOTI MobiControl 2026.1.0 means for your IT environment or how an upgrade can best be approached? Contact Reverse IT for advice on enterprise mobility and modern device management.

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