Mobile device management
Mobile devices occupy an increasingly important position in education and business IT infrastructure. While companies traditionally relied on bulky desktop computers, more and more now use a diverse array of smartphones, tablets, and laptops. That’s where mobile device management (MDM) comes in.
SimpleMDM for mobile device management
SimpleMDM is an easy-to-use mobile device management solution. Streamline your Apple device management work regardless of device type and location, leveraging SimpleMDM’s convenient features for remote management of operating system (OS) updates, device inventory, company data, app management, and more. SimpleMDM’s mobile device management software empowers you with robust yet flexible capabilities.
SimpleMDM’s vital mobile device management features
Whether you maintain an impressive Mac fleet, a handful of Apple devices, or a corporate device or two, the right MDM solution allows quick and easy administration. SimpleMDM’s convenient features make Apple device management a breeze.
Easy enrollment and setup
Enroll and set up each device in a matter of minutes With SimpleMDM, you’re basically the new Barry Allen. Our easy-to-use interface makes onboarding simple, secure, and pretty damn quick.
Zero-touch enrollment
In conjunction with Apple's Automated Device Enrollment, automatically link devices purchased from Apple and authorized resellers to Apple Business Manager or Apple School Manager. Customize the enrollment settings to suit your environment.
Integration with your identity provider
Support for SAML or LDAP authentication allows you to integrate with your current identity provider that uses these protocols.
Customizable onboarding
Enhance employee onboarding by creating a personalized experience — automate the Setup Assistant experience, present users with a branded welcome screen or form fields, and store input as attributes.
Next-level flexibility
With flexible options throughout, you can manage Apple devices without interrupting your existing workflows.
Customizable configuration
Advanced configuration options give you the flexibility to automate workflows in a way that benefits your team.
Munki integration
Robust Munki integration provides additional macOS deployment capabilities, including supporting the installation of a wider range of software and providing a self-serve app store.
Profile reinstallation
Certain configuration profiles reinstall automatically when a device checks in after an operating system update. With 40+ built-in profiles and support for custom configuration profiles (including via API), setting up profiles has never been easier.
Superior fleet visibility
An accurate overview of your environment simplifies troubleshooting, optimizing, and securing devices. SimpleMDM gives you both high-level and granular insights.
Real-time information
A Device Details screen provides instant insight into the OS version, hardware encryption, settings, installed applications, and more. Knowledge is power.
Audit logs
Maintain an audit log of who did what and when in the admin portal and the API. All admin actions and device configuration changes are logged with detailed metadata.
Device locations
Device tracking shows you the current and historic locations of managed devices. Perfect for finding missing devices and keeping track of on-the-go employees!
Streamlined distribution and deployment
Whether you’re sharing content or patching apps, effective distribution and deployment are critical to endpoint security and efficiency.
Company-owned license distribution
With Apple Apps and Books, you can assign licenses without requiring the user’s Apple ID.
Rapid, agentless deployment
An intuitive design makes deployments quick and easy. No need to install an agent on anyone’s personal device!
Custom app distribution
Distribute custom apps for all Apple device types. Provide specific features, tailor the appearance, and personalize the experience.
Simplify your mobile device management
Mobile device management FAQs
What is mobile device management?
Mobile device management (MDM) refers to the remote monitoring and administering of mobile devices in a business environment. The software used to manage these devices is also called MDM, though enterprise mobility management (EMM), unified endpoint management (UEM), and mobile application management (MAM) solutions provide similar functions.
Apple devices have a built-in MDM framework, allowing for the management of desktop and mobile devices, including the following:
iMacs
iPhones
iPads
MacBooks
Apple TVs
What are the benefits of mobile device management?
In simple terms, mobile device management optimizes security and functionality by supporting identity and access management. This can have far-reaching effects:
Simplify provisioning
Help employees be productive without manual intervention on physical devices
Reduce the IT team’s workload
Mitigate mobile security risks
Cut costs
Support device compliance
How do you incorporate mobile device management?
Implementing mobile device management typically requires careful planning and the use of an MDM solution. Consider these steps:
Assess the number of devices
Consider what tasks employees use their devices for
Establish clear security policies that match your company’s requirements and needs
Incorporate MDM in a larger IT management strategy
Explain the purpose and importance of MDM to employees
Once you have the right processes and solutions in place, managing mobile devices should be easy. However, you need to put in time up front if you want seamless MDM.
What are mobile device management best practices?
An ideal MDM program should simultaneously enhance mobile device security and employee productivity, but striking the right balance requires following best practices. These tips can help:
Maintain and enforce an acceptable use policy and a security policy
Prioritize data security
Push updates quickly to mitigate security risk
Use containerization technology for company-owned apps on employee-owned personal devices
Maintain corporate data backups
Be prepared to perform a remote device wipe if necessary
With these best practices, you can ensure mobile devices in your environment are secure, up to date, and do not pose a major risk to your overall security posture or corporate network.
What devices can I manage through an Apple MDM?
MDM tools can manage a wide range of devices. System requirements vary between platforms, but compatible device types may include the following Apple devices:
Smartphones
Tablets
Laptops
Notebooks
Desktops
Before investing in MDM software, investigate which devices and operating systems it supports to ensure it’s appropriate for your fleet.
How do you choose the right mobile device management solution?
To choose the best mobile device management solution for your business, take the time to understand your needs and assess how an MDM tool addresses them:
Set your budget
Weigh the appropriateness for corporate and BYOD devices
Assess the solution’s ability to protect sensitive data
Consider the features and functionality
Think about how the MDM fits into your process
Read customer stories
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