In the current day and age, people spend hours on their phones per day. This could be scrolling the internet, their social media feeds or managing their business answering important emails and accessing sensitive data. As a business, not knowing what devices are accessing work data provides a great risk. This is where mobile device management comes into play.

Not familiar with what Mobile Device Management (MDM) is but want to know more? Keep reading and your questions will be answered! In this blog we cover what MDM is and how Microsoft Intune can be used to benefit your business.

What is Mobile Device Management?

Mobile Device Management (MDM) is a software which is used to monitor and manage which devices are able to access work applications and information. At an MDM level, the company can monitor which devices are able to access information. They can also control work applications to ensure all data is kept safe. In the case of theft or loss of device, the company can also wipe the phone to ensure all data is secure and kept away from malicious intent.

Why Does My Company Need MDM?

In order to achieve accreditations such as Cyber Essentials, one thing you will need to be able to show is how you monitor what devices have access to your business information. This is where mobile device management comes into use. MDM also relieves the burden of your IT team as they are able to pinpoint and troubleshoot devices much easier knowing the exact model and software version they are working on.

What Other Things Can Mobile Device Management Do?

When a user enrols into the company management profile, the software will check the security of the device. This includes checking the device password and ensuring that biometric (face ID/ Touch ID) is turned on. Although the software checks the password, this does not mean that the company can see your details and access your phone.

The MDM software will also monitor device usage and performance making sure that the device is healthy and fit for use in a work environment.

How Do We Roll Out Mobile Device Management?

Rolling out MDM can be a tricky task. Not only is it complex it can also be time consuming to ensure it is set up correctly if you aren’t the most tech savvy. Therefore, we highly recommend using an IT support provider to assist or set up mobile device management for your business. Not only does this ensure that it is set up correctly, but it also avoids any conflicts of staff members having uncertainty. Contact us today!