MDM mobile device management software enables organizations to gain visibility and control over company and privately owned mobile endpoints such as smartphones, tablets, and laptops.
MDM platform support varies by product, but there are MDM frameworks for macOS, iPadOS/iOS/TVOS, Windows, Android, and to a lesser degree Chromebooks.
UEM unified endpoint management is an all-in-one solution for endpoint management.
It builds on MDM’s (and EMM’s) capabilities, incorporating all its features, but can expand the scope to include the management of PCs, IoT devices, wearable gadgets (such as smartboards, smartwatches, or smart speakers), and rugged mobile devices across all operating systems.
EMM (enterprise mobility management), the successor of MDM, initially emerged in the market with the boom of smartphones and the increasing need for organizations to regulate the use of personal devices in the workplace.
MDM software didn’t initially support BYOD management, so an opportunity arose for a new mobile management solution.
How to Choose right device management?
Your organization will depend on your use cases and needs. Considering your needs before procurement is key.
If you have quite simple workflows and requirements an MDM-only solution may be enough for you.
For instance, if you manage only Apple iPads, than an MDM solution would be sufficient.
However, if your environment is more complex, especially for those managing Windows and macOS devices, a UEM (including MDM) is likely a better fit.
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