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Robotics company unifies Mac, Windows, Linux, and Android devices

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Robotics company unifies Mac, Windows, Linux, and Android devices

A robotics company managing specialized hardware like industrial-grade tablets in excavators alongside traditional developer desktops required a tool that could handle the complexity of Linux workstations and diverse hardware.

At a glance

  • Endpoints: 117 (Mac, Windows, Linux, Android).
  • Primary requirement: multi-platform management and GitOps workflows.
  • Key integrations: osquery, Tailscale, and Google Credential Provider.
  • Previous solution: limited manual management for Linux.

The challenge

Before Fleet, Linux desktops were a significant "blind spot". High configuration complexity and Nvidia driver conflicts made it nearly impossible to scale or manage these devices effectively. The team needed a way to manage WiFi profiles and kiosk configurations across a varied fleet.

The solution

Fleet met the requirement for a single point of truth across macOS, Windows, and Linux. The team implemented GitOps workflows and used Fleet’s open-source transparency to build confidence in the reliability of their stack.

The results

  • Google Auth on Windows: the team automated the deployment of the Google Credential Provider for Windows, removing the need for Active Directory dependencies.
  • Real-time network access: by integrating host vitals with Tailscale, the team now makes real-time network access decisions based on device health.
  • Proactive IT: cross-platform automation and policy checks have allowed the team to shift from reactive troubleshooting to proactive management.

About Fleet

Fleet is the open-source endpoint management platform that gives you total control, unlike the proprietary 'black boxes' of legacy vendors. Our open device management provides full visibility into our code and roadmap, plus a true choice of deployment—on-prem or cloud—with 100% feature parity. Our API-first approach empowers technical teams to automate with GitOps, scale confidently, and get the real-time data needed to secure their entire macOS, iOS, Windows, and Linux fleets.