Enhancing Endpoint Visibility for Hybrid Learning Environments

Discover how a higher education institution enhanced its visibility into endpoint device management, setting up Apple School Manager to manage its full fleet for years to come.

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Beyond Endpoint Management 101

80%

of organizations have problems managing configuration drift across endpoints¹

51%

of devices were identified as BYOD by an American university in 2026²

Can a college revamp endpoint management to boost visibility and scalability in a hybrid learning environment?

A REAL-WORLD EXAMPLE

A College Seeks Graduate-Level Help With Apple School Manager

An American college managed Apple devices across campus and remote locations. As its endpoint environment grew more complex, leaders recognized a lack of visibility, standardization and scalability and asked CDW for assistance setting up Apple School Manager.

THE TURNING POINT

A Three-Pronged Plan Built on Engineering and Architectural Expertise

With CDW already a trusted partner for Jamf licensing and Apple device procurement, the school’s administration was comfortable engaging CDW for comprehensive engineering and architectural expertise. The CDW team offered three recommendations to provide a scalable Apple and Jamf solution aligned with the college’s goals.

Comprehensive services designed to ensure readiness for Apple School Manager
Jamf Pro Health Checks executed by Jamf-certified engineers for technical optimization and guidance
Jamf Connect and Apple’s Platform SSO for improved governance and user experience

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Apple and CDW

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THE RESULTS

A Standardized Framework for Visibility, Efficiency and Readiness

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CDW’s technical expertise, strategic funding and disciplined execution helped the school’s IT team set up Apple School Manager with enhanced visibility into device management.

Here’s Why It Worked

Establishing a standardized framework for Jamf Pro improved reliability and reduced configuration drift.
Optimized lifecycle management increased readiness for Apple OS transitions.
Apple School Manager will help the school simplify device management workflows and enhance teaching and learning.

What’s Next?

With a scalable foundation in place and Apple approved as a validated device for the future, the college has greater confidence and capabilities for managing student and faculty devices on campus and in complex hybrid learning environments.