Mobile Device Management (MDM)

MDM refers to software solutions that allow administrators to oversee the use of mobile devices for productivity and security reasons. MDM solutions usually allow an organization to control mobile apps, networks and data used by the mobile device from a single centralized software product, thereby assuring better control of company information on personal devices. MDM solutions also present challenges in the BYOD context because they allow for greater monitoring of employees' personal use of their devices. Some MDM solutions enable organizations to remotely wipe a mobile device if it is suspected of being lost or compromised, which raises additional concerns if personal employee information is deleted.