Modern Device Migration: How to Switch MDM Providers Effortlessly

This document outlines the strategic application of Hexnode Gateway to transition their device fleets from other MDM solutions to Hexnode UEM. The focus is on business outcomes, operational efficiency, and maintaining continuous employee productivity.

Strategic Objective: Zero-Touch, Zero-Wipe Migration

For a large enterprise, the primary obstacle to switching management platforms is the requirement for a factory reset. Historically, changing platforms meant erasing the device, leading to data loss and significant periods where employees could not work.

Hexnode Gateway removes this barrier. It allows enterprises to move macOS and Windows devices into the Hexnode environment while keeping all user data, applications, and personalized settings intact.

Strategic Business Scenarios

1. Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A)

   Scenario: A global corporation acquires a mid-sized company. The parent company uses Hexnode UEM, but the acquired company uses different management tools for their Mac and Windows devices.

   • Strategic Application: Instead of spending months manually registering thousands of devices, the IT team uses Hexnode Gateway to transition those devices into the corporate system automatically.
   • Business Impact: System integration happens in days rather than months. Employees from the acquired company can follow corporate security standards immediately without needing to ship their hardware to a central office.

2. Vendor Consolidation and Cost Efficiency

   Scenario: An enterprise is paying for multiple management licenses across different departments and wants to consolidate everything under Hexnode UEM to reduce expenses.

   • Strategic Application: IT administrators deploy Hexnode Gateway as a software package through their current system. The tool runs in the background, removes the old management profile, and installs Hexnode UEM.
   • Business Impact: The enterprise eliminates unnecessary software costs. Because no factory reset is required, there is no need to hire temporary staff or outside help to manage the transition manually.

3. Supporting a Remote Workforce

   Scenario: A company has a fully remote workforce across different regions. They need to update their management software without requiring employees to back up their data or visit an IT center.

   • Strategic Application: Hexnode Gateway is distributed to remote devices digitally. The migration occurs over the internet with minimal user interaction, ensuring the device is updated without requiring a manual rebuild.
   • Business Impact: This eliminates shipping costs and the risk of hardware damage during transit. Employee satisfaction remains high because their digital workspace is never cleared or changed.

4. Rapid Security and Compliance Alignment

   Scenario: An enterprise finds that many of its devices are managed by an outdated system that no longer meets new security or legal standards. They must move to Hexnode UEM quickly to remain compliant.

   • Strategic Application: To reach compliance immediately, the enterprise uses Hexnode Gateway to move all non-compliant devices to Hexnode’s secure environment.
   • Business Impact: This speeds up the move to a secure system. The enterprise can show that they moved their entire fleet to a modern management platform without the delays of a manual update cycle.

Comparison: Traditional Migration vs. Hexnode Gateway

Ensuring Continuous Business Operations

Implementing Hexnode Gateway is a foundational step for enterprises looking to maintain agility in their IT infrastructure. By removing the technical and logistical barriers of traditional migrations, Hexnode UEM provides a centralized, scalable, and risk-averse platform to manage global device fleets. This approach ensures that the organization remains secure and compliant without ever compromising the productivity of its workforce.