CASE STUDY

Linus Health Elevates Device Oversight and Efficiency with Tangoe Partnership

Tangoe One Mobile delivers high performance with faster support and tighter security via Jamf® Unified Endpoint Management software.

The Challenge:

Device Uptime is Critical to the Quality of Care

Linus Health’s mission is to enable earlier detection of cognitive impairment, like Alzheimer’s and other dementias, and mobile devices are the key delivery method for the company’s next generation digital cognitive assessment platform. A network of clinicians and researchers use Linus Health’s fleet of 400+ Apple® iPads® to administer AI-powered assessments to patients across the globe.

Both customer confidence and the quality of patient care are contingent upon device uptime and real-time data access. With so much riding on mobile device management, Linus’ business leaders were hyperaware of the shortcomings with their existing service provider:

  • Inventory Accuracy was Lacking: Tracking surplus devices stored in warehouses and those actively in use across clinics was a challenge. Plus, updating devices at the tight intervals needed to pinpoint and resolve issues was also a problem.
  • Administrative Services were Slow: From procurement and deployment to repairing and replacing devices, every service needed to move at top speed to prevent lapses in critical operations.
  • Global Consistency was Missing: Linus recognized the international interest in their product and needed a device management service capable of serving teams in the UK and Europe with equal quality and responsiveness.
Linus needed to solve these problems, but they also wanted their new partner to protect performance, security, and compliance. As a leader in healthcare technology handling sensitive patient information, it goes without saying that HIPAA compliance and data security are all-important – heavily influencing decision making. Linus was using Jamf® software for Unified Endpoint Management (UEM) and needed to ensure a smooth service transition with no disruption to security and business continuity. Lastly, Linus wanted a partner that could support its rapid growth as they onboarded new clients both domestically and internationally.

50%

more efficiency

2X

faster delivery
Stronger
Mobile
Security

The Solution:

Service Excellence backed by Unified Endpoint Protection

Handling over 14M mobile devices across 200+ countries, Tangoe was a partner Linus Health knew it could trust. Today, Tangoe’s managed mobility service (MMS) administers all devices for Linus Health’s customers in several different countries with additional perks fueling efficiency gains.
“By our second conversation, Tangoe was bringing us best practices in device care and logistics workflow management,” said Erick Russell, Sr. Director of Customer Experience at Linus Health.
Linus Health immediately began benefiting from the detailed and disciplined tracking of its 400+ iPads, enabling the Customer Success organization to monitor the condition of each customer-facing device 24/7. Previously, Linus had to manually input information into multiple systems, but today, they have an integrated, single source of truth for tracking and expense management. Tangoe One Mobile delivers a clear view into security, compliance status, and spending trends – all in one platform.
“Tangoe saves us countless clicks per device,” said Russell, describing Tangoe’s software platform as a “seamless solution” backed by “highly responsive services.”

Sealing the deal for Linus was Tangoe’s full menu of UEM support services. Mobile experts worked closely with Linus to uplevel security by migrating from Jamf Now® to Jamf Pro®.

Two key enhancements included:

  1. The creation of a custom workflow that automatically wipes data and resets devices (before being returned to Tangoe) to prevent sensitive patient data from being potentially seen outside of the organization
  1. Simplifying the company’s UEM platform upgrade with no disruptions to existing security measures or the customer experience
“Tangoe took the lead, building the migration process and security policies for HIPAA, so we could hit the ground running and deliver on our go-live date,” explained Russell.

Linus also enjoys Tangoe for Apple, which means Tangoe handles iPad insurance claims with a break-fix policy that makes repairs in as little as 24 hours. “Our previous provider simply couldn’t do everything that Tangoe does,” added Russell. “From hitting SLAs to exceeding expectations, all of Tangoe’s services have been outstanding.”  

The Outcome:

50% More Efficiency, Services 2X Faster, and the Confidence of Security

Linus observed measurable results in a matter of months. With an accurate view of its global fleet, efficiency in inventory management increased by 50%, which means that 10 Linus employees experienced productivity gains.

Tangoe One Mobile also cut procurement and deployment timeframes in half, enabling scalable growth.

Previously, iPad deliveries took 5-8 business days. Now they take 3-4 days, creating a stress-free experience for Linus while allowing its customers to accelerate cognitive care with a reduced wait time to begin onboarding.

iPad Delivery

5-8 days

Before

3-4 days

After
To date, the company has achieved a 10% overall efficiency improvement and has more confidence in their mobile security and patient experience.

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