10 Benefits of the Radix Device Manager For Corporate Devices

It’s amazing how quickly businesses have moved from desktops to laptops to mobile devices. Mobile devices have become integral to the workflow in most companies. But have you incorporated a mobile device management solution to meet the needs of all of these devices? The Radix Device Manager provides a number of advantages in corporate environments.

Employees bringing their own devices (BYOD) has provided efficiencies in the workplace but they have created a whole other set of challenges for IT teams, including new potential threat vectors. Since these personal devices are not typically managed by the company, they can create a gateway for cybercriminals. Even if you take precautions to protect your IT network, many personal devices have less than optimal security measures in place.

It has become a serious issue. Today, more than two-thirds of employees (67%) use personal devices at work. One survey of IT managers revealed that 86% had dealt with a lost or stolen laptop in their organization, and more than half said it led to a data breach. It is the reason why so many companies have moved to POCE (Personally Owned, Company Enabled) strategies for the best endpoint security.

There’s no question security is a major concern but your mobile device management platform should do more than just provide security. Radix provides Enterprise Mobility Management (EMM) as part of its MDM platform for a comprehensive device management layer.

Radix Mobile Device Manager for a Corporate Environment

The Radix MDM allows IT teams to manage all of the mobile devices within the company’s environment. This allows you to manage nearly every device running on any of the major operating systems in one cloud-based interface. This provides organizations a way to control and manage digital devices – no matter what type of device or OS they use.

1. Remote Device Management

The Radix Device Manager can manage the security and health of devices remotely. IT teams can adjust settings, access levels, and provision devices to maintain consistency across the fleet.

This allows organizations to enforce company policies across devices. Because the Radix MDM allows for the segregation of personal and company data on devices, it can enforce these policies without affecting user access to personal data.

Remote management allows IT Teams to install any necessary software, register corporate security policies, remove potentially harmful software, and check on device health.

2. Data Management

The Radix Device Manager allows you to delete confidential information, or block access to a device, in the case of loss or theft of a device. Also, if an employee using a personal device leaves the organization, you can wipe the company data from the device without impacting the employee’s personal data.

3. Device Tracking

IT teams can create geo-fences for devices with automated alerts if someone removes a device outside the authorized area. If a device is missing, it can help locate devices by enabling GPS tracking.  If you cannot recover the device, you can still erase the data on the device to protect company information.

4. Device Updates

The Radix Device Manager allows you to apply updates and patches to devices universally, and install applications remotely. The Radix MDM also allows for simultaneous workflow and batch tasks.

5. Data Backup

By incorporating an MDM/EMM solution, you can connect data to corporate applications. This provides a way to back up data even on personal or mobile devices to alleviate single points of failure and maintain data in alignment with company policies.

6. Regulatory Compliance

Many industries have strict regulatory compliance standards, including:

• HIPPA (health data)
• Sarbanes-Oxley (public companies)
• PCI DSS (credit card payments)
• FISMA (federal agencies)

Your MDM/EMM solution allows for more robust compliance which you can monitor within a central console. The Radix MDM complies with the most stringent privacy and security regulations, such as the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

7. Device Management Tools for All Stakeholders

While IT teams need to manage the technology, other stakeholders can benefit from the Radix MDM as well. Managers and administrators can analyze and evaluate how devices are being used within the organization. By tracking web and app usage, managers can evaluate adoption rates and whether employees are following company policies. Project managers have access to data and reports to make better decisions.

8. Cloud-Based Platform

The Radix MDM is available as an on-premise solution that can remotely manage devices. It’s also available as a cloud-based platform. This has become increasingly important during the pandemic as managers were often working off-site as well.

Running on AWS, the Radix MDM provides end-to-end encryption with reduced latency.

9. Reduced IT Administration

MDM/EMM reduces the workload for IT teams and employees. Rather than have to bring devices in for routine updates or problems, the Radix Device Manager can provide assistance by remote control on any device on the platform even in a vast corporate environment. This can dramatically reduce downtime for remote workers that might otherwise have to shut down until you resolve the application issues.

Because the Radix Device Manager allows you to automate many tasks, such as configuring and provisioning devices, this frees up IT teams to handle other projects. This also makes adding new devices to the fleet much easier. MDM can cut down the startup time significantly.

10. Manage Change

Businesses rarely stay static. Whether you must deal with external factors, transition to more remote workers, or get thrust into a merger, divestiture, or acquisition, there are a lot of moving parts. If you suddenly had to onboard a dozen, a hundred, or a thousand employees – all using some form of a mobile device – it could be a nightmare.

With MDM/EMM software, you can onboard in bulk whether the device is sitting in the office or with the user. Your organization will be better able to handle growth and ready to deal with any technology changes that occur.

Remote Work: The New Normal

Market research company Forrester reports that remote work is quickly becoming the new normal. They expect a 300% increase in work-at-home and remote work even after the pandemic ends. Nearly half (48%) of managers surveyed expect the number of remote employees to permanently increase in 2021.

This mobile workforce demands robust device management tools to accommodate a more distributed workforce. Radix MDM provides the tools organizations need to manage mobile devices.