Why choose a Mobile Device Management?

MDM is a management and security technology that allows businesses to manage and secure corporate or personal mobile devices. MDM software and solutions can function across multiple operating systems and can be used to monitor and manage a wide range of digital devices for businesses. Most modern businesses require employees to conduct work-related business using their smartphone. While this is convenient it also presents challenges relating to security, compliance and communication. This is where MDM solutions can come into play. A MDM system can be implemented and customized to ensure that you can control and monitor all mobile devices (and applications = mobile application management ) that interact with your business data and communications. This is the perfect solution for companies that want to guard against data leaks and keep a tight rein on their employees’ work related communication.

How much does Mobile Device Management cost?

So, once you’ve decided that you’re going to get a MDM solution for your business, how do you ensure you are getting the best deal? What are the standard mobile device management costs? Pricing can vary quite dramatically from one provider to another. Equally, pricing can vary depending on the various features included in your MDM of your choice. Nevertheless there is a standard price range. A study by Oxford Economics found that organizations spend between $3.25 and $9 per device each month when using a MDM solution. Generally, the leading MDM solution providers do not publish volume pricing. However, this same Oxford Economics study observed how pricing can change depending on the size of your organization. For example, this study found that while small businesses may spend $5 per month for a simple MDM solution, a large business may only pay $3.25 per user for the same MDM features. The path you choose to take will also depend on the industry in which you operate. This same Oxford Economics study found that businesses in heavily regulated industries, like finance, spend 80% more on average on their MDM solutions than businesses in unregulated industries. This shows that you will have to spend more if you want reliable solutions that come up to industry and regulatory standards. By the way: If you rent devices from Everphone, we either integrate the MDM you might already have – or we provide you with free MDM licenses from our MDM software partners. Request a consultation for more info.

Costs per user or per device?

Should you go for a per user or a per device pricing model? The majority of MDM system providers offer a variety of pricing models for licenses. If your business has employees who use multiple mobile devices then it makes more sense to opt for a per-user pricing model. On the other hand, if you want to bulk buy or rent a batch of phones but you’re not sure of the exact number of users then you may want to opt for a per device model to receive significant savings.

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