1:1 device program management
Remote and automated management for 1:1 programs
Prey streamlines device distribution, reinforces accountability, and automates device recovery, freeing up valuable IT team hours. This ensures students consistently have access to the devices they need.
The challenges of managing student and faculty devices
Device loan chaos
Without an automated and dedicated system, tracking who has which device and its current status becomes an impossible task. This leads to inaccurate records and wasted staff time.
Unreturned or stolen laptops
Devices for loan programs are frequently lost, stolen, or simply not returned on time, draining resources for departments and preventing them from providing resources to other students.
Device returns pile up
Manual check-ins create a backlog. Returned devices need condition checks, inventory updates, and data wipes before redeployment. Devices that sit idle make students wait, and your team scramble.
No proof, no accountability
Holding students and faculty accountable for devices is difficult without data. Unmatched records lead to disputes over returned devices. Device management becomes conflict resolution.
The Prey solution:
Time-saving device management for schools
Smart automation for your 1:1 and loaner programs
Level up your 1:1 and loaner programs for accurate, efficient device management, eliminating time-consuming manual processes.
Loan manager
Streamline device loan tracking and eliminate manual spreadsheets. Assign devices to individuals or upload bulk lists for one-to-one programs. Manage alerts from a dedicated dashboard.
Overdue alerts and actions
Automatically remind students when a loan period is about to end and enforce accountability by triggering remote locks on overdue devices—reducing losses and ensuring assets come back on time.
Successful device turnaround
Deploy the Prey agent swiftly using specific commands, quickly preparing devices for new students without manual intervention,Make sure students start the semester without the tools they need.
Simplified fleet management
Streamline device management from deployment to keeping fleets organized.
Unattended installation
Deploy the Prey agent remotely, or do it in bulk using your MDM solution, simplifying setups with a near zero-touch approach for new devices and employees.
Labels and groups
Organize devices by grade, class, department, or loan status. This makes it easy for your team to quickly find a specific device or audit a group of assets.
Geofences
Create boundaries around the campus, library, or specific buildings and get alerts about movements on your sites.
Security actions
Trigger security actions for devices entering and leaving geofences. Or run protective actions on any device, remotely lock them, or wipe data to protect it and ensure proper offboarding when a student or faculty member leaves.
Accountability and compliance built in
Keep your program and organization compliant and maintain a detailed history of all device actions.
Keep logs for internal or external audits
Audit log saves a complete registry of all account activity, user actions, and system interactions. This provides undeniable records and enhances accountability across your IT team.
Custom roles
Create different user roles with specific permissions, ensuring that only authorized staff can manage devices, actions, or even complete sections like Billing to add extra control and security layers.
A command center for school devices
Prey is a proactive security assistant, tracking and reacting to potential threats. Our panel offers an overview of loaned devices, including assigned users, loan status, and last known locations, streamlining your operations and ensuring smooth organizational fleet management. See for yourself!
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Frequently asked questions
Below, you'll find answers to commonly asked questions about our products/services. Feel free to reach out to us directly for further assistance. We're here to help!
Our Loan Manager feature is a dedicated tool for tracking devices assigned to a specific student, faculty, or company member. You can easily see who has which device, when it was loaned out, and its status, all from one centralized panel. This replaces manual spreadsheets and gives you a single source of truth for your entire loaner program.
Yes. Our Labels and Groups features allow you to easily organize your devices in any way that works for your school. You can create groups for specific grades (e.g., "7th Grade Laptops"), classrooms, or departments (e.g., "Library Laptops"), which makes inventory audits and day-to-day management a breeze. The same goes for companies lending devices to associates from different teams and offices.
Yes. Our Labels and Groups features allow you to easily organize your devices in any way that works for your school. You can create groups for specific grades (e.g., "7th Grade Laptops"), classrooms, or departments (e.g., "Library Laptops"), which makes inventory audits and day-to-day management a breeze. The same goes for companies lending devices to associates from different teams and offices.
When a device is returned, you can quickly locate its record in the Prey dashboard to verify its status. Our system provides a clear record of its movements and a full inventory of its hardware. This simplifies the intake process and helps your team get the device ready for the next loan quickly and accurately.
Absolutely. Location tracking is critical even on campus. You can use it to pinpoint a misplaced device in a specific building or room. A remote alarm is great for locating a device stored in forgotten locations. You can also set up Geofences around the campus to get an alert if a device is taken off-site without permission, providing an extra layer of security and accountability.
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Yes. Prey is a flexible solution that can be used to manage devices for your entire institution. You can use Labels and Groups to separate your student loaner devices from those assigned to staff, ensuring that each group is managed with its own set of security rules.