Crestron has announced that it will join the Microsoft Device Ecosystem Platform (MDEP), a platform designed for manufacturers and software developers to create new systems.
The Microsoft Device Ecosystem Platform built on the Android Open
Source Project, backed by the management standards set forth by Microsoft
as part of the ecosystem.
Brad Hintze, EVP of global marketing,
Crestron, commented: “By joining MDEP, we're taking the next step in
delivering purpose-built solutions that combine Crestron's expertise in workplace technology with Microsoft's
enterprise-grade security and management capabilities.
“This will enable us to create
more specialised, secure, and manageable devices that address the specific needs
of modern workplaces, while maintaining the seamless integration our customers expect.
We look forward to bringing our first MDEP-powered products to market soon."