Mobile Device Management (MDM) is no longer optional - it's a critical component of enterprise IT infrastructure. As the mobile workforce grows and organizations embrace hybrid environments, MDM solutions ensure control, security, and seamless access across all endpoints.
According to MarketsandMarkets, the global MDM market was valued at $6.9 billion in 2022 and is projected to reach $22 billion by 2027, driven by the growing need to manage endpoints across distributed environments.
85% of data breaches involve a human element (Verizon DBIR 2023), and limiting file access is a first line of defense.
MDM enables granular control over file sharing between apps, devices, and external storage. This helps prevent accidental or intentional data leaks, especially on BYOD setups or unmanaged endpoints..
Zero-touch enrollment and over-the-air provisioning eliminate manual setup. IT teams can remotely push configurations, apps, and restrictions before the device reaches the user.
Benefit: Reduces onboarding time by up to 60%, boosting productivity from day one.
Nearly 57% of breached organizations were compromised due to unpatched vulnerabilities (Ponemon Institute).
Outdated OS versions and apps create security gaps. MDM solutions automate OS and app updates, ensuring all devices comply with the latest security patches.
MDM provides remote access tools to diagnose and resolve issues without physical access. Secure screen sharing and control minimize downtime and support costs.
Benefit: Reduces field technician visits, saving up to 40% on IT support expenses.
Whether GDPR, HIPAA, or ISO 27001, MDM enforces policies like encryption, VPN usage, and app allowlisting to meet compliance needs.
Example: Enforcing encryption at rest and in transit ensures healthcare or financial data safeguarding.
20% of security incidents involve former employees accessing sensitive data post-exit (Gartner).
With remote wipe, corporate data can be erased instantly from lost, stolen, or employee-exit devices. MDM ensures that intellectual property isn't left with departing staff.
Whether managing 10 or 10,000 devices, MDM solutions scale effortlessly. They adapt to business growth and changing device landscapes, including BYOD, COPE, and kiosk modes.
MDM provides dashboards that track device health, compliance, data usage, app distribution, and more. These insights allow IT teams to address risks and inefficiencies proactively.
In events like device theft, outages, or ransomware attacks, MDM enables swift response—remote lock, data wipe, app reinstallation—ensuring operations continue with minimal disruption.
Organizations save up to $300 per device annually by adopting MDM for lifecycle management (Forrester Research).
Centralized management, automation, reduced manual effort, and lower support costs deliver tangible ROI.
ManageEngine Mobile Device Manager Plus is a comprehensive MDM solution for today's hybrid and remote workforce. It helps organizations manage smartphones, tablets, laptops, and desktops across Android, iOS, Windows, macOS, and Chrome OS - all from a single console.
Mobile Device Manager Plus is platform-agnostic, supporting a diverse endpoint ecosystem:
This makes it ideal for organizations with mixed-device environments, enabling consistent policy enforcement and endpoint visibility.
Key features of Mobile Device Manager Plus
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MDM solutions like Mobile Device Manager Plus enable swift responses during device loss, cyber incidents, or outages by allowing IT admins to remotely lock, wipe, or reconfigure devices. This ensures uninterrupted operations and protects sensitive data even during unforeseen events, supporting business continuity across remote and hybrid workforces.
Yes, MDM significantly reduces IT support costs by automating routine tasks like device provisioning, app updates, and policy enforcement. Mobile Device Manager Plus also offers remote troubleshooting and screen control features, minimizing the need for physical intervention and cutting down on travel and help desk expenses.
Mobile Device Manager Plus enforces encryption, secure containerization of corporate data, and Lost Mode to protect information in the event of device theft or loss. It also supports remote lock/wipe, app blacklisting, and geo-fencing, ensuring sensitive data remains protected regardless of location.
Absolutely. Mobile Device Manager Plus supports both corporate-owned and employee-owned (BYOD) devices. It applies differentiated policies, enabling organizations to manage corporate data securely while respecting user privacy on personal devices through containerization and app-level controls.
MDM enforces data protection policies such as encryption, access control, and secure communication, which are essential for meeting compliance standards like GDPR, HIPAA, and ISO 27001. Mobile Device Manager Plus provides audit-ready reports, compliance alerts, and automated remediation to help organizations stay compliant.