How Gemeindewerke Garmisch-Partenkirchen built a future-proof device management system with Cortado MDM in just two days
Gemeindewerke Garmisch-Partenkirchen is a municipal utility company in the supply and waste management sector with around 300 employees. Of these, 80 already use mobile devices in their daily work – and the number is growing. Both iOS and Android devices are in use, with the Samsung Galaxy XCover 7 EE being particularly common as a rugged smartphone for field operations.
The need for true full management
Before switching to Cortado MDM, the company used a competitor’s solution. However, the need for an easy-to-manage MDM system with true full device management continued to grow. When searching for an alternative, the IT team had clear criteria: the new solution needed to be cost-efficient, require minimal setup effort, and be intuitive to use. Cortado MDM met these requirements and convinced the team.
A smooth start in just two days
The transition to Cortado MDM was remarkably fast and straightforward. The IT department implemented the solution independently in 2024 – in just two days. The only notable challenge during rollout was migrating the executive team’s devices via Samsung Smart Switch. However, support was quick to respond. With the help of Cortado experts, over 60 previously unmanaged devices were successfully integrated into the new MDM system within one month.
More overview, less effort
The main beneficiaries of the implementation are the IT department and the IT security officer. Particularly valuable features include app distribution, management of Wi-Fi profiles, and the ability to centrally deploy files to all devices. Instead of configuring devices individually, the IT team now has a real-time overview of all devices in use, installed apps, and operating system versions. The time savings are clearly noticeable – even if they don’t directly translate into measurable cost reductions.
Conclusion: Simple. Fast. Recommended.
Gemeindewerke Garmisch-Partenkirchen is fully satisfied with Cortado MDM – both with the product and the support, which they describe as consistently fast and reliable.
“Cortado MDM greatly helps us with the rapid setup of new devices and the distribution of apps. The time savings in the IT department are clearly noticeable,” summarizes Bernhard Wilde, Head of Information and Communication Technology at Gemeindewerke Garmisch-Partenkirchen.
For anyone looking for an MDM system that requires minimal onboarding and is intuitive to use, the company offers a clear recommendation.