Dreams are becoming a reality, with today’s mobile devices. According to a survey, about 60% of businesses allow employees to use their personal devices to access business data. Mobile device management (MDM) helps businesses solve some of the logistics issues and provides the distribution of data and configuration settings for several types of mobile devices. However, deciding a system to manage corporate mobile devices is easy. But finding the best mobile device management system is not. This blog will explain the essential components to consider when buying a new mobile management system.
Systemizing the Procurement Process
A good quality mobile management system starts by organizing the procurement process. An organized ordering process quickly puts the right mobile devices into the hands of users. Managing relationships with multiple providers and carriers can be simplified by using the MDM system. The program administrator defines the sources of hardware and the steps in the approval process. The process of fulfilment of orders and the relevant information should be maintained by the system for later assessment. A good system should be able to provide fulfilment services from various vendors for the majority of mobile carriers.
Risk Management
The most important feature of MDM is Risk management. It includes the entire process of analysis, planning, implementation, control, reviewing and monitoring of defined measurements and the mandatory policy. As part of risk management, organizations should perform risk assessment periodically. If risks are identified and are deemed too high, additional controls should be implemented to bring the risk to an acceptable level, allowing seamless access to IT resources from mobile devices. On the other hand, if the risk is low, the organization can require minimal controls for mobile devices, thereby reducing overall costs. Risk management includes the entire process of analysis, planning, implementation, control, reviewing and monitoring of defined measurements and the mandatory policy.
Expense Management
The main concern for the businesses to use MDM is the desire to manage expenses. Management of expense has become effortless as the Data is centrally located. Consequently, providing access to all communication costs for all accounts, locations, and carriers. This simplifies both tasks, like knowing when a contract is due and strategic tasks such as forecasting and budgeting. With MDM, Data is segregated to align with the goals of the business, making it easier for users to identify any loss. Businesses also can ensure an effective mobile device spending for each worker by customizing cost allocation.
Mobile device management by Business ICT
Business ICT is one of the most trusted managed service providers in Australia. Being a leading partner of Telstra, we provide the best internet services along with continuous monitoring and reviewing of the network management system at regular intervals and providing result-driven recommendations. We also offer a range of mobility services, including mobile device management, business mobile plans and Telstra small business plans, are designed to eliminate all the management complexities of applications and multiple device platforms.
