10 Benefits of VISO Mobile Device Management 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?

Employees bringing their own devices (BYOD) has provided efficiencies in the workplace but they’ve 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. While the IT network is protected, many personal devices have less than optimal security measures in place.

It’s 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’s the reason why so many companies have moved to POCE (Personally Owned, Company Enabled) strategies for beet 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.

VISO MDM: Mobile Device Management

VISO 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 is used.

1. Remote Device Management

The security and health of devices can be remotely managed. 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 VISO MDM allows for the segregation of personal and company data on devices, these policies can be enforced 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

If devices are lost or stolen, confidential information and access can be deleted from any device. If an employee using a personal device leaves the organization, company data can be wiped without impacting personal data.

3. Device Tracking

IT teams can create geo-fences for devices with automated alerts if devices are taken outside authorized areas. If a device is missing, it can help locate devices by enabling GPS tracking.  If it’s not recoverable, data can be erased to protect company information.

4. Device Updates

Updates and patches can be universally applied. Applications can be installed remotely. VISO MDM also allows for simultaneous workflow and batch tasks.

5. Data Backup

By incorporating an MDM/EMM solution, data can be connected to corporate applications. This provides a way to backup 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 can be monitored within a central console. VISO 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 VISO 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

VISO MDM is available as an on-premised 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, VISO 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, VISO MDM can provide assistance by remote control on any device on the platform. This can dramatically reduce downtime for remote workers that might otherwise have to shut down until application issues are resolved.

Because many tasks can be automated, such as configuring and provisioning devices, this frees up IT teams to handle more 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 it’s dealing with external factors, transitioning to more remote workers, or 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. VISO MDM provides the tools organizations need to manage mobile devices.