Mobile device management: Why should I use MDM with COPE?

“MDM” stands for mobile device management. The aim is to administrate the devices used by employees as optimally as possible. Therefore, using MDM provides you with a detailed overview and creates an overall solution for the company. Using a MDM-system saves the company lots of time and ensures security against potential cyber-attacks. As said, the main benefit and a standard feature in all MDM software is the separation of private and company data.

Unlike the BYOD (bring your own device) variant, where you can never be sure which apps and operating system versions are in use for your company, you can also implement global device policies as an administrator with COPE and MDM. Software distribution is a standard feature of most MDM softwares. This means you can always select the right settings for your employees in the dashboard. With standard MDM solutions, your team will be equipped with smartphones and end devices with the least possible effort. You save time, nerves and money and upgrade the technical standards in your company. If your company uses in-house apps or software during working hours, you can view the usage behavior of your employees. Afterward, you can use the data to make strategic optimizations so that your team can use the resources in your company in the best possible way. You can pre-install the most important ones you need for your business and define various user groups with different software profiles.

COPE and MDM - Apple or Android?

At Everphone, we think that employees should choose their own device. Some like iPhones better, others prefer Android devices. IT’s best to take this preferences into account when deciding about a company phone that is intended for private use also. Most MDMs can handle both operating systems. However, there are some speicalised softwares that work exclusively with iOS (example: Jamf) or Android (example: Android Enterprise Essentials). At Everphone, we can support you in selecting the MDM which is right for you. Find more input on MDMs in our whitepaper - the download is free!

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