Andella Matthews is Hexnode's regional sales director for Africa.

Mitsogo Inc's Hexnode, a provider of Unified Endpoint Management (UEM) solutions, has introduced ChromeOS management as part of its UEM Suite.

This expansion, according to the company, highlights its commitment to empowering African educational institutions by simplifying device administration while delivering a safe and efficient digital experience for students.

It went on to say as education ministries across Africa strive to standardise education management by adopting global trends, Google ChromeOS and Chromebooks have emerged as key platforms for transforming learning environments.

“Known for their affordability, ease of use, and seamless integration with cloud-based tools, Chromebooks are gaining significant traction in African schools, helping bridge the digital divide and enhance learning outcomes,” said Hexnode.

According to the business, a Forrester analysis indicated that schools that used Chromebooks experienced a 229% return on investment and a 76% reduction in IT support time, illustrating the platform's efficiency and cost benefits.

However, it stated that maintaining and safeguarding a significant fleet of devices used by students with different levels of cybersecurity knowledge poses considerable issues.

The company believes its ChromeOS management addresses these challenges by providing schools with advanced tools to streamline device management and enhance security.

Speaking about the expansion, Andella Mathews, regional sales director for Africa at Hexnode, said: “As technology continues to reshape education globally, African schools are embracing digital transformation to create inclusive and future-ready learning spaces. With ChromeOS gaining momentum across the continent, our enhanced support ensures institutions can maintain security, compliance, and a focused learning environment for students.”

Hexnode said it continues to enhance its ChromeOS management suite with upcoming features tailored for education.

It added: “Kiosk Mode will enable admins to lock Chrome devices into a single-app mode, securing test environments, self-service learning stations, and library kiosks.

“Managed Guest Sessions, which will allow admins to configure temporary student access with predefined settings, ensuring a secure and controlled experience for activities like exams, shared classroom or library systems.

“Additionally, Parallels Desktop support will enable Chromebooks to run Windows applications, providing flexibility for specialised software needs in schools.”