SOTI Mobile Device Management (MDM) for eDC scanning devices 

To meet NHS cyber security requirements, all Android devices used to access NHS Supply Chain’s eDC scanning functionality must be enrolled in the SOTI Mobile Device Management (MDM) platform by 31 March 2027.

eDC scanning functionality enables users to scan barcodes to capture demand electronically, reducing the need for manual data entry.

SOTI Mobile Device Management (MDM) is a secure platform used to manage, monitor and support mobile devices, including handheld scanners and Android devices. 

NHS Supply Chain uses SOTI to help ensure devices accessing eDC meet NHS cyber security requirements, remain secure and can be managed appropriately if security issues arise. This supports compliance with NHS security standards while helping to reduce the risk of unauthorised access, data loss and cyber security incidents. 

This change is required to strengthen cyber security and ensure devices accessing eDC comply with NHS security standards. 

Using SOTI provides a consistent, secure approach to device management across customer organisations and helps protect access to eDC services. 

If your organisation uses Android devices to access eDC scanning functionality, you should: 

• Review the devices currently used for eDC scanning. 

• Engage with your local IT team to support SOTI enrolment activity. 

• Ensure all relevant devices are enrolled in SOTI before 31 March 2027. 

NHS Supply Chain is identifying organisations whose devices are not currently enrolled and will work directly with affected customers to support the transition.  

After 31 March 2027: 

• eDC scanning functionality will no longer be available on non-compliant devices. 

• NHS Supply Chain may arrange collection of unsupported Android scanning devices where applicable. 

• Customers will continue to have access to the eDC website, but scanning functionality will not be available on devices that have not been enrolled in SOTI. 

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