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Remote management of tablets and phones is a functionality that can be useful in any company. It is particularly important when part of the staff or all employees work remotely. MDM (mobile device management) facilitates:
- automatic inventory of mobile devices,
- software updates,
- centralized mobile device management,
- ensuring data security.
If employees perform their tasks outside the office, there is no physical possibility to access their devices to perform updates or maintenance. This is why remote Android device management is such a practical solution. Using an MDM system makes it possible to perform the same actions that would otherwise require direct contact with the device at the company’s headquarters. A mobile device management panel also provides control over individual units and allows the IT department to oversee their correct operation.
How Does Remote Device Management Work?
Remote management of phones, tablets, and other devices is possible thanks to an MDM system, which is specialized software. Configuring an MDM agent automatically binds it to the device. When an employee starts the device, it will be configured according to predefined settings. After implementing the MDM service, the IT team can remotely manage the device through a single interface. This can also be done at the company headquarters. In addition to configuring the MDM agent, the IT department can perform:
- remote device wiping,
- remote device locking,
- device location tracking.
Due to the widespread adoption of remote and hybrid work, configuring an MDM service is crucial for many companies, regardless of size. Even small businesses must ensure the security and proper functioning of mobile devices. Mobile device service—i.e., mobile device management—is a solution suitable for organizations of any scale. It works best where at least part of the team works remotely.
Remote Device Management – What Can You Gain?
OXARI’s remote Android device management software offers numerous benefits that any company can take advantage of. Most importantly, it shortens the time needed to perform routine activities such as maintenance, configuration, or device wiping. What else?
- A major advantage of MDM systems is that users of particular devices do not need to be physically present at the company to carry out actions required for proper device functioning.
- Remote management of phones or tablets allows many tasks to be performed regardless of where the equipment is located. This makes it an excellent solution for companies operating in hybrid or fully remote models.
- Another benefit is that properly configured MDM agents enable remote device wiping or complete shutdown. This is extremely useful in case of lost or stolen equipment. It prevents unauthorized individuals from accessing important company data. Remote device locking is essential for protecting company resources.
- An important advantage of OXARI’s MDM systems is the convenient mobile device management panel. The IT department responsible for equipment has quick and easy access to all necessary functionalities.
The MDM service can also be integrated with OXARI Asset Management, which further increases its practicality and improves the functioning of all company departments.
OXARI MDM
OXARI MDM is operated through a mobile device management panel. The MDM agent installed on Android systems in phones and tablets continuously provides information about device capabilities and any issues that occur.
The panel includes a list of all managed devices. Operations can be performed directly from the web interface. The administrator can, among other things:
- remotely wipe or lock a device (for example, in case of theft),
- view the device screen,
- check the device’s location.
MDM systems are indispensable for ensuring the security of both devices and their users, as well as company data. In the event of a lost phone or tablet or the need to immediately revoke an employee’s access rights, this can be done fully remotely.
The OXARI system also enables secure asset management in a central database (CMDB), making the administrator’s work much more efficient.
