When a company has ten computers and phones, managing each one by hand is a nightmare. And when one is lost along with company data, a serious risk arises. The solution is MDM, which manages devices centrally and remotely. Let us explain what it is and how it helps.

What MDM is

MDM (Mobile Device Management) is a tool for the central management of company devices, that is computers, laptops, phones and tablets, from one place. The administrator sets up devices, installs software, enforces rules and monitors status, all remotely, without running from desk to desk.

What MDM allows

  • Remote setup of devices and installation of applications.
  • Enforcing policies, for example a mandatory password, encryption or 2FA.
  • Remote locking or wiping of a lost or stolen device.
  • An overview of what devices the company has and what state they are in.

Why a company needs it

With a growing number of devices and remote work, manual management is unbearable and risky. MDM ensures that all devices meet the same rules, are up to date and protected. When a laptop is lost, you lock or wipe it with a single click, so no one reaches the company data.

A key feature: remote wipe

This is the most important from a security standpoint. When an employee loses a phone or laptop with company data, through MDM you lock or completely wipe it remotely. Without this safeguard, sensitive data would remain in the hands of a stranger.

MDM ties in with onboarding (a device prepared and set up on the first day) and with an employee’s departure (quick disconnection and wiping of access). Together they bring order to managing company devices.

Who it suits

MDM makes sense already with a few devices and becomes a necessity as a company grows, especially if people also work from home or on the move.

Want your company devices under control and secure? Get in touch, we will deploy and manage MDM for you as part of IT support for companies.