IT departments, site managers, and foremen at this established construction company benefit from simplified mobile work processes.
Gebr. Donhauser Bau GmbH & Co. KG, based in Schwandorf in Bavaria, is a well-established construction company with 120 employees. The company increasingly relies on mobile technologies to make operations on construction sites and in the office more efficient. Currently, 70 employees use mobile devices, including iPad Pros of various generations and Samsung Galaxy S smartphones.
The Challenge: Managing Mobile Devices Securely and Efficiently
With the growing number of smartphones and tablets, the company faced a crucial question: How can these devices be managed securely, efficiently, and in a user-friendly way?
Key requirements included:
- A clear separation between business and personal use
- Easy provisioning of devices with all relevant company apps
- Automated updates and configuration changes to reduce the IT department’s workload
Why Gebr. Donhauser Chose Cortado MDM
After evaluating various providers, Gebr. Donhauser opted for Cortado MDM. Alternatives like NinjaOne and Microsoft Intune were not suitable—NinjaOne did not offer a separation between business and personal use on iOS devices, while Microsoft Intune was considered too complex with unnecessary features.
Cortado MDM stood out due to its simple implementation of data protection policies and the ability to separate business and personal content on iOS devices.
Additionally, the IT department appreciated the intuitive and well-structured web interface.
Seamless Implementation & Rollout
The implementation of Cortado MDM in fall 2024 went smoothly. Well-structured guides helped to quickly overcome minor obstacles, allowing the IT department to focus immediately on managing mobile devices.
Fast Deployment & Efficient Management
Employees now receive their new mobile devices preconfigured with all necessary business apps. Automated updates save time and ensure an up-to-date IT infrastructure.
Maximum Security & Data Protection – Less Effort
With Cortado MDM, business and personal data remain strictly separate, and corporate policies are centrally managed and enforced.
Microsoft Outlook and Teams are deployed uniformly, ensuring that business data stays within the secure company environment.
According to the IT department, Cortado MDM significantly reduces support efforts, and manual configurations are rarely required.
Outstanding Customer Experience: Excellent Support from Cortado MDM
One aspect particularly highlighted is the fast and competent support provided by Cortado MDM. Requests were always answered promptly, without long waiting times.
Gebr. Donhauser now plans to further expand its use of Cortado MDM. Upcoming initiatives include integrating Samsung Knox for enhanced security features on Samsung smartphones and deploying fully managed iPhones to utilize additional MDM functionalities.
Conclusion: Cortado MDM as a Game-Changer for Mobile Work
With Cortado MDM, Gebr. Donhauser has achieved secure and efficient mobile device management. The combination of user-friendliness, data protection, and automation ensures a seamless digital workflow on construction sites and in the office.
Tim Schädlich IT-Administrator:
“By using Cortado, we have significantly optimized the provisioning and management of our mobile devices. We have also greatly improved overall information security and data protection compliance. Thanks to the ability to separate apps and data, we can provide our employees with devices that they can also use privately.”