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List of key considerations for EMM and UEM solutions

Mobile application development companies are growing on a regular basis. EMM is basically fundamental software which must be there in all the companies as it helps in enabling as well as securing the workforces of mobile. Mobile is becoming more and more mature from a technology point of view and so it is deployed by many organizations.

EMM

There are many IT departments and each is having their separate needs and so there are a number of choices for the product. UEM is also an IT approach for integrating the mix of various devices in a secure manner for business operations that are critical in nature.

Management of all endpoint devices is connected by using a single console in a secure, user-centric, and cohesive manner.

Considerations for EMM solutions

Things that you must be considering for EMM solutions are given below-

Device support

On demand app development companies are there who will be taking proper care of the company’s OS, architecture, and other similar characteristics. The devices vary in the above respect as everyone is not having the same technical stuff like Apple is having iOS whereas Android is also there which is leading the market. So the companies must be able to secure both the operating systems. A good EMM must be able to solve the security problem of the company for all the devices they are having.

Automated enrolment

There s a regular change in technologies and so mention must be made about the life of corporate mobile devices which are expected to be between 12 to 18 months. So a low-cost way must be implemented for allowing the user to switch from their current devices without any kind of heavy enrolment duty. There are many EMM solutions which are having self-service enrolment capabilities but the work is not the same all the time.

Single sign-on (SSO)

A single user will always be accessing five to seven apps and this number is growing on a daily basis. SSO technology will be able to reduce the number of calls for login credentials and lost passwords and will also reduce the passwords that the users will be remembering. SSO will also be helping the companies in setting as well as enforcing the access policies for different apps. This SSO is built in case of EMM solutions but this cannot be handled effectively by all corporate apps.

Protected workspace along with deployment model

Protected workspace is the best way of securing email, browser, and various other apps. These capabilities are offered by many EMM vendors. A secure vault is installed initially that will help in running all the corporate apps by preventing data leakage. Sometimes this depends on native capabilities and sometimes it is down by installing its own workspace that is protected.
When the basic level of EMM solution is used the data breaches are not protected fully. In order to protect data and mobile devices, policy enforcement mobile application management and geofencing must be done.

Considerations for UEM solutions

Maintaining the right path is very essential in every field and if you go in the wrong way the UEM solution can cause a big blunder.

So things to consider for UEM solutions are given below-

Minimally intrusive integration

The UEM solution which you are taking must be able to integrate easily with related technologies that your business is already having. Another thing that must be considered by you while you hire dedicated developers for UEM solution is whether the platform of UEM is having compatibility with your organization’s incumbent software. If they are not compatible then you must make sure that the developers you are hiring are providing you with alternative IT management. Always make sure that the UEM solution is intrusive minimally so that you are able to receive a smooth transition.

Choosing easy UEM tools

Always try to look for those solutions which are having fewer codes and make sure that your solution is able to support multiple platforms by using similar language.UEM solution must also be having administrator skills from a level of beginner to expert and will not be requiring the in-depth knowledge of IT for navigating. It must also be having the self-service capabilities for entailing various sets of tools for solving the problems and accessing new apps as well as information quickly.

Working of management across the lifestyle of the user

A good, as well as modern UEM solution, will able to provide good integration with management operations of endpoint lifecycles, tracking, maintaining, and also disposal of assets. After the completion of the lifecycle, the UEM solution must be able to remove the sensitive data and will also be able in blocking devices from getting connected to the corporate network in some cases. The task of the IT lifecycle must be taken in a seamless manner from the procurement of assets to disposing of them.

Prioritizing security of data and device

Enterprise mobility solutions will always make sure that the UEM solution is so good that it can secure the data and devices of the organizations.UEM platform must be able to manage the configuration for all endpoints independent of location, device, application, user, operating system, or connection. Detection of native malware is also expected.

Selecting a platform which is robust

The UEM solutions must be able to provide information like inventory data like serial numbers and models of devices, user behavior data like device’s activity, usage data, information about hardware like the version of the operating system, applications installed network details, etc.

Compliance automation

One of the best features of the UEM solution is the improvement in efficiency and so the technology must be chosen in such a way that the process is automated. Compliance maintenance must be accomplished by your company and the audit for compliance must be maintained by the company at all times.

Conclusion

A good mobile app development company will consider all the above factors for both UEM as well as EMM solutions. Choosing wisely the best companies in the job that must be done by you.

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