Shepherd Fusion
Different Devices, One Herd
Shepherd Fusion is Hardsoft’s newest device management solution; built for the biggest flock. Designed to manage Apple, Windows, Android, ChromeOS and Linux devices from a single platform. It gives IT teams complete visibility and control over a mixed device estate, helping them to simplify device management, strengthen security and support remote and hybrid teams.
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How Shepherd Fusion Helps You Manage Your Flock 🐏
Built For Every Platform
A startup might begin with a handful of MacBooks, but as teams grow, Windows laptops, Android, ChromeOS devices and specialist systems often get added to the mix. Before long, IT teams are managing multiple operating systems across different locations, departments and users.
Unlike our other Shepherd solutions, Shepherd for Apple which is designed exclusively for Apple devices and Shepherd for Mobile which supports businesses with an iPhone and iPad estate, Shepherd Fusion herds all your mixed devices into one pen. This gives IT teams a single platform to manage and secure their entire device fleet.
Why Choose Shepherd Fusion?
Keep Your Flock Healthy
With Shepherd Fusion, you can Push/Delay OS updates, Manage Third-party app patches and monitor device compliance in real time.
Find and Fix Problems Fast
Enable remote troubleshooting and screen control, with unattended access available even if a device’s operating system fails.
Automated Herding
Instead of chasing devices, teams can automate routine tasks with workflows such as cache clearing and scheduled maintenance.
Keep Your Flock Safe and Sound
Whether devices are in the office, at home or on the move, Shepherd Fusion helps keep company data protected with BitLocker encryption and VPN configuration.
Get Software Onto Every Device
Shepherd Fusion helps teams: deploy work apps at scale, manage all software from a central location and group related apps for easier management.
Make Scripting Simple With AI
Empower your IT teams with AirThink AI, built into Shepherd Fusion. Instantly generate Python, Bash, Shell and PowerShell scripts from the dashboard.
Zero-Trust Access: Simplify Security
BitLocker Encryption
Shepherd Fusion helps IT admins encrypt device hard disks to protect data from theft or exposure on lost, stolen or retired computers.
It also enables IT admins to configure BitLocker settings to help protect corporate data and ensure that a device has not been tampered with while offline.
Defender Policies
You can protect your Windows devices against malware attacks with the powerful Microsoft Defender Antivirus (previously known as Windows Defender).
Shepherd Fusion allows you to customize policies such as scanning, real-time monitoring, signature updates, and cloud protection from the dashboard, making it easy to implement and manage advanced security features.
VPN Configuration
Organisations face increasing challenges in securing corporate data beyond the traditional office network.
Shepherd Fusion provides seamless VPN configuration and management for Windows devices, ensuring secure access to business applications and sensitive information from any locatipn. IT administrators can apply targeted security policies, allowing organisations to balance robust protection with operational efficiency based on their unique requirements.
Certificate Management
Certificate management enables IT admins to effortlessly provision digital identities onto devices without requiring end-user involvement.
Allowing you to easily authenticate devices accessing your organisation’s Wi-Fi network by pushing digital identity certificates via a certificate payload to managed Windows devices.
Who is Shepherd Fusion For?
Shepherd Fusion is ideal for organisations that manage a mixed device environment that need a simpler way to maintain visibility, control and security.
| Audience | How Shepherd Fusion Helps |
| IT Teams | Manage multiple operating systems from a single platform, cutting day-to-day admin |
| Scale-Ups | Support rapid growth without adding device management complexity |
| Startups | Build scalable device management processes from day one |
| Operation Managers | Gain greater visibility over technology assets and improve efficiency |
| Remote & Hybrid Organisations | Support employees wherever they work while maintaining security and compliance |
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Shepherd Fusion is Supplied and Supported by HardSoft
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