The management of mobile devices is the administrative area that is responsible for implementing, protecting, monitoring, integrating and managing mobile devices, such as smartphones, tablets and laptops, in the workplace.

Companies are aware that it is inevitable to bet on IT mobility solutions in their business strategies but, at the same time, many do not do so decidedly for fear of endangering their corporate data, especially with BYOD initiatives (Bring Your Own Device).

A mobile device management solution allows the distribution of applications, configurations and patches for these devices.

MDM systems allow organizations to deploy a unified management of all mobile devices, both corporate and private, from which corporate systems are accessed.

The system consists of constantly automating and monitoring the use of the devices, what kind of applications can be downloaded, what external connections can be made (Internet) and which users have access permission to the different apps.

Benefits of managing mobile devices and mobile applications

It allows opting for BYOD strategies that reduce the TCO in mobility.

Greater satisfaction of the users when capturing in their work the mobile habits they have in their private life.

Compliance with both internal and external regulations.

Greater productivity, agility and flexibility to respond to the daily challenges of the business.

Simple administration for the IT team.

Ability to scale up in the use of these solutions according to the number of users and needs, since most of them are provided through modules.

BYOD simplification

The management of user-owned devices can easily be done by applying usage restriction policies. It is possible to distribute applications automatically, as well as network and security settings specific to each user and each device.

This with the aim of preventing the company's data from falling into the wrong hands.

Advantages of BYOD

The greatest benefit is that the productivity of the employees is increased. Because workers are more comfortable working with their applications and devices, personally chosen by themselves according to their personal preferences, they experience greater performance and better quality in collaboration with colleagues.

BYOD saves costs in the acquisition of technology. Workers pay all or part of their mobile terminals and it is possible to use free software from the cloud.

It allows employees to work with more flexibility, choosing the time and place to perform their tasks. In addition, since the employee usually carries his device with him, he can work at any time and whenever it is needed, which also improves customer service.

So here you have 2 great ideas to implement in your business and reduce IT costs.