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The importance of Mobile Device Management

Mobile devices, including smartphones, tablets and laptops, have become vital productivity and efficiency tools for many organisations. And with the move to working remotely becoming essential as more and more companies adopt hybrid working, reliance on mobile devices is growing.

Indeed, according to research conducted by Uswitch, at the start of 2022 there were 71.8 million mobile connections in the UK. This equates to 4.2 million more than the UK population as many people will have more than one connection registered to them, such as for personal and work use.

According to the same research, by 2025 it is predicted that the UK population will reach 68.3 million and that 95% (roughly 65 million people) will be using a smartphone.

As more of your employees use mobile devices to access company data and applications, it becomes increasingly challenging to manage and secure these devices across your organisation.

Mobile Device Management (MDM) solutions provide a platform for companies to manage and secure mobile devices by enforcing policies such as password management requirements, multi-factor authentication (MFA), device encryption and remote wipe capabilities. It can also ensure that all devices have the necessary software updates and patches and helps companies to monitor usage.

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This is particularly important for businesses that provide mobile devices to their employees, as it enables them to ensure that those devices are being used securely and in compliance with company policies.

Additionally, Mobile Application Management (MAM) solutions allow administrators to control which applications can be installed and used on company-owned devices.

These capabilities are critical to maintaining data security, compliance with company policies and to maintain Cyber Essentials accreditation.


Our recommended solution

After evaluating several MDM solutions, we can’t find a more comprehensive platform than Microsoft Intune.

A cloud-based solution that integrates with other Microsoft services such as Office 365, Intune provides a seamless experience for administrators and users and has the following key features:

Device enrolment

Intune can enrol iOS, Android, Windows, and macOS devices, allowing administrators to enforce policies and configurations on a comprehensive range of hardware.

App management

The management of app deployment, updates, and access, providing administrators with control over company data.

Conditional access

The enforcement of policies such as requiring device encryption, device compliance, or multifactor authentication before allowing access to company data and applications.

Reporting

Intune provides detailed reporting on device compliance, app usage, and security incidents to help administrators identify and address potential issues.

Flexibility

Intune can improve deployment timescales for new or failed devices by streamlining the handover process.

Implementing Microsoft Intune provides a secure and efficient way to manage mobile devices and applications used by employees. With a well-planned implementation, you can ensure a successful deployment and maintain compliance and security.