I'm facing some challenges with shipping laptops to new hires in India. Despite using the same laptop model and courier, some packages end up stuck in customs with no estimated arrival time, leaving new employees waiting and unable to start their work. Management sometimes sends a second laptop, which complicates things further. It's crucial that the laptops arrive as properly managed devices, meaning they need to be enrolled in mobile device management (MDM), have disk encryption set up, and not just any retail image. What are my best options to ensure new hires are productive from day one? Should I consider buying devices locally, using DDP shipping, or allowing employees to BYOD temporarily with a secure VDI setup?
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I'd recommend setting up a cloud-based VDI as your first line of defense. Then go for large vendors with a local presence, like Dell or HP, to source laptops directly within the country. Shipping internationally just adds unnecessary complications.
Absolutely! I set up Windows 365 VDIs for my contractors in India and Vietnam, and use local distributors for employees elsewhere. Autopilot and Intune enrollment are key.