What is Mobile Device Managment

Mobile Device Management (MDM) is a term you hear from time to time. But exactly what does it mean? MDM describes a higher-level system that can be used for the management and operation of mobile devices such as PCs, tablet PCs, cell phones, POS systems, and other devices. It's a software application that helps device fleet operators to manage and enforce rules or policies on different types of devices. The fundamental function of MDM software is to optimize all mobile device functionalities & security mechanisms. Functional components of enterprise mobility management include mobile device management, corporate file sync and sharing, identity and access management.

With the occurrence of the COVID 19 pandemic & the increasing number of enterprises shifting to cloud-based systems. There has been a remarkable growth in the usage of mobile devices which are increasingly displacing traditional PCs and are used for a variety of use cases.

Why Is Mobile Device Management (Mdm) Important?

MDM has become an inevitable part of the business world as companies have moved to remote workspaces.?Organizations today often rely entirely on mobile devices as a means of communication for completing critical to everyday business tasks.

MDM solutions are designed to address the complications and security risks posed by mobile devices to enterprise-level businesses and provide comprehensive management solutions. MDM software gives developers of mobile operating systems and manufacturers of mobile devices access to devices through their APIs.

This has led to MDM becoming a commodity, with individual vendors selling MDM tools with closely related core functionality. Such tools are differentiated by integrating MDM servers with other enterprise software.

According to a study by Kensington:

• Every 53 seconds laptop theft occurs
• 70 million smartphones are stolen yearly
• 80% of the cost of a lost laptop is due to data breaches
• 52% of devices are stolen from enterprises

The amount of data loss is massive compared to the amount of lost or stolen devices. These facts make incorporating MDM solutions into managing, monitoring, and securing mobile devices the best and only solution.