Samsung DeX

Samsung DeX is a platform developed by Samsung that allows users to seamlessly extend mobile to desktop environments. Introduced in 2017 with the Galaxy S8, it transformed the way people interact with mobile devices by providing a desktop-like experience when a smartphone or tablet is connected to a monitor, keyboard, and mouse.

Originally marketed as a tool to extend mobile to desktop for Samsung devices, DeX has evolved into a powerful productivity solution that lets users continue their work on a different display without sacrificing mobility. Today, DeX is widely used in enterprise environments, education, field services, and healthcare — anywhere professionals need the flexibility of mobile with the full-screen functionality of a desktop system.

The appeal of Samsung DeX lies in its ability to bridge mobile and desktop workflows. Employees can dock a Galaxy device into a DeX station or connect wirelessly to a monitor, instantly transforming it into a familiar desktop interface that runs Android apps in resizable windows. This makes it easy to manage documents, emails, and enterprise applications in a more traditional computing environment, all while using a single, portable device. For organizations standardizing on Samsung hardware, DeX offers a secure, cost-efficient way to reduce reliance on multiple endpoints while improving flexibility and collaboration. As a result, Samsung DeX for business has become an integral part of mobile workforce strategies, particularly when paired with mobile device management solutions that ensure compliance, data protection, and consistent access control.

In enterprise settings — especially in healthcare, where clinicians need a balance of speed, security, and mobility for optimum patient care — Samsung DeX integration with enterprise mobile device management solutions is essential. When combined with secure authentication frameworks, DeX enables a smooth transition between mobile and desktop modes without compromising sensitive information. Effective mobile to desktop device authentication ensures only authorized users can access enterprise data, maintaining compliance while improving user experience. For clinicians, this means being able to move between patient rounds and workstations effortlessly, maintaining continuous access to the same session and applications –and these same advantages can be transformative in other enterprise environments.

Imprivata Mobile Device Access (MDA) integrates directly with Samsung DeX, advancing this vision of unified mobility and security. With Imprivata MDA, staff can authenticate into their device using proximity badges or face authentication, then instantly launch a secure, desktop-like workspace on any DeX-enabled display with no extra passwords or context switching required. This integration allows clinicians and other professionals to extend mobile to desktop environments with complete confidence, ensuring that workflows remain secure and efficient across every screen. By combining Samsung’s innovation in device flexibility with Imprivata’s expertise in mobile to desktop device authentication, organizations can empower users with fast, seamless access to information, whether in their hands, at the desk, or at the point of care.