Dev Pro Journal
With more devices in more places, businesses need an effective way to manage and secure them.
The global enterprise mobility management (EMM) market is set to reach USD 63.6 billion, up from USD 16.6 billion in 2020, a phenomenal CAGR of 25.1 percent. Several factors are driving this growth; most notably, businesses are relying on an ever-increasing number of devices to operate effectively and competitively.
EMM vs. MDM
Mobile device management (MDM) provides basic device management, allowing administrators to manage, monitor, and secure smartphones, tablets, mobile computers, and other devices. It allows companies to configure and deploy devices to comply with security and company policies, add or remove apps, track device locations, and lock or wipe them if lost or stolen.
EMM, however, provides all of the functionality of MDM but also has additional features, including managing applications that run on the devices, monitoring content, and enabling secure file sharing, and content synchronization. Furthermore, EMM expands the range of devices admins can manage, including printers and scanners. Additionally, EMM empowers businesses to have more control over bring-your-own-device (BYOD) environments, a particular concern with more employees working remotely at least part of the time, and Internet of Things (IoT) devices, which are growing at a rate of 31.2 percent through 2028.
EMM Benefits
EMM meets businesses’ needs to manage the proliferation of mobile devices connected to their networks. However, this technology also provides a broader range of benefits. For example:
- Improved productivity: When device health is at its peak, the mobile fleet delivers optimal performance, and employees experience less downtime.
- Efficient IT operations: With EMM, administrators manage devices remotely and can update devices in batches, saving time and eliminating the need for IT or employees using devices to take them to a location for software updates or other maintenance.
- Enhanced security: EMM allows administrators to control which applications employees can use on the devices and monitor content, reducing the chances that the devices will be infected with malware.
- Proactive maintenance: Solutions with diagnostics can run proactive inspections to detect and troubleshoot issues. This allows IT to repair or replace the device, if necessary, before it fails, leading to downtime.
- Data analysis: EMM can collect data on device usage, identifying underutilized assets, aging devices, and the most cost-effective and beneficial way to manage the fleet.
EMM Isn’t Just for Large Enterprises
Although many large enterprises have adopted EMM, the technology can also give small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) an advantage. SMEs will have a strong impact from the labor-saving benefits of EMM. Smaller organizations also value solutions that allow them to scale and transform their IT environments easily.
Large enterprises are more likely to focus on keeping a competitive edge on a global scale. The value of EMM for these businesses is in protecting margins and maintaining pricing power. These businesses need a solution that aligns with their three- to five-year mobility strategy and helps them get the most ROI for their investments.
Additionally, businesses of any size can build EMM into their disaster recovery plans. The ability to restore mobile data and get employees back to work quickly adds significant value to your solutions.
Is Your Technology Solutions Provider Business Meeting Demand?
Companies worldwide realize they need more than mobile or remote work policies. Their reliance on mobile technology is increasing, and they need a strategic management solution that addresses their organization’s needs. In all likelihood, they need EMM.
Evaluate the solutions in your portfolio to ensure they provide the capabilities your clients need in an increasingly mobile world.