Even though the concept of mobile device management (MDM) is more than 10 years old, its application is still in its infancy. In fact, most organizations have only started to secure and manage data on their company-provided and BYOD mobile device assets in the last two to four years. And in many cases, organizations may be lacking a platform, as well as the policies and procedures required, to handle their mobility needs altogether. Regardless, MDM isn’t going away. Rather it’s evolving and the new face of MDM, known as enterprise mobility management (EMM), is a must for the future of your business.
Take a moment to think about how quickly smartphone technology changes. In just a year’s time (or less!), it’s likely that the version of your Apple iPhone or Samsung Galaxy, for example, is already out of date. Simultaneously, your MDM provider is evaluating such changes on the mobile landscape and working to find ways of enhancing its platform to better serve you and other customers. As the platform undergoes changes, it’s easy to fall behind and fail to leverage the full benefits of your MDM if you’re not careful.
Recently, features such as geo-fencing, cellular usage tracking, secure browsing, content management, application management and project planning have all brought new security and productivity features to the workplace through various MDM platforms. Though MDM updates are traditionally small and incremental, we recommend keeping your solution current to ensure the highest level of security possible at any given time.
In fact, if your MDM platform is more than 12 months old, you are due for an Annual Health Assessment. This TechOrchard service not only reviews and implements the most current platform updates, but also provides insight into the policies, groups, settings and procedures currently in place within your organization. More often than not, in this process we find that your organizational needs have changed, and your MDM configuration may no longer match your requirements. Keep in mind that in the last five years, the leaderboard in the MDM/EMM space has also changed, adding even more reason to schedule your Assessment.
Contact us at TechOrchard to make the most of your MDM platform and investment in mobility. Depending on what we find, we’ll get a tune-up on the books or help you determine if an EMM upgrade makes the most sense for your organization’s bottom line.
Phil Poje | CEO, TechOrchard
A serial entrepreneur with more than 30 years of executive leadership and ownership experience, Phil has a unique understanding of the challenges that exist within the rapidly growing technology sector. Contact him directly at phil@techorchard.com to discuss innovative ways for overcoming those challenges and propelling your organization to new levels of success.
