Please provide a description of your company in 50 words or less.
Esper provides a DevOps platform for managing Android and iOS devices, specializing in retail, hospitality, restaurant, and more. Esper’s tools enable secure, large-scale deployment and monitoring of point-of-sale systems, scanners, kiosks, and digital signage to name a few—helping brands streamline operations, reduce downtime, and deliver consistent customer experiences across physical locations.
Why did you join RSPA?
Esper joined RSPA to connect with key decision-makers in retail, restaurant, and grocery technology, gain industry insights, and expand its customer base. Membership offers valuable networking, partnership, and educational opportunities that align with Esper’s focus on providing device management solutions to retail, restaurant, and grocery technology providers.
What are the core values of your company?
Esper’s core values emphasize collaboration, trust, proactive problem-solving, and continuous innovation. The team is customer-obsessed, takes initiative to get things done, and embraces experimentation to learn and grow. These principles drive a supportive, agile culture focused on delivering exceptional device experiences and long-term customer success.
What verticals do you serve?
Esper serves industries that rely on dedicated Android and iOS devices, including:
- Retail: Managing self-checkout kiosks, point-of-sale systems, handheld scanners, and digital signage to streamline operations and enhance customer experiences.
- Restaurants & Grocery: Supporting kitchen display systems, digital menu boards, inventory scanners, and staff tablets to improve efficiency and service quality.
- Hospitality: Overseeing devices like in-room tablets, concierge service tools, and entertainment systems to elevate guest experiences.
- Healthcare: Facilitating remote patient monitoring and telehealth services through secure device management.
- Logistics & Transportation: Managing electronic logging devices (ELDs), inventory scanners, and other tools critical for supply chain operations.
Esper’s platform ensures secure, scalable, and efficient device operations across these sectors.
What products/services do you provide?
Esper provides a comprehensive device management platform for Android and iOS, tailored for industries like retail, restaurants, and healthcare. Key offerings include:
- Blueprints: Define and enforce device configurations at scale.
- Pipelines: Manage software deployments with precision.
- Remote Control: Troubleshoot devices from anywhere.
- Kiosk Mode: Secure devices to specific applications.
- Seamless Provisioning: Automate device setup and deployment.
These tools enable businesses to efficiently manage device fleets, ensuring security, compliance, and optimal performance.
Name one fun fact that makes your company different from others.
A fun fact that sets Esper apart: it’s one of the few device management platforms built specifically with DevOps principles for dedicated Android devices—offering tools like CI/CD pipelines for device fleets, which is rare in the industry and gives teams unprecedented control and automation.
What is the most encouraging thing you see for the future of the retail IT industry?
From Esper’s perspective, the most encouraging trend in the retail IT industry is the accelerating shift toward digital transformation at the edge. Retailers are investing in smart, connected devices—like kiosks, mobile POS, and digital signage—to create seamless, personalized customer experiences. This growth validates our mission to simplify and scale device operations through DevOps-powered infrastructure.
Connect with us:
The best point of contact is Fabian Eckstrom-French.
Email: fabian@esper.io
