What is mobile device management (MDM)?

Mobile device management (MDM) services involve sourcing, provisioning, securing and managing handheld mobile devices (primarily smartphones and media tablets) to a third party. This may include PC cards, pagers, notebooks and other mobile devices.

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Strictly speaking, Mobile Device Management – usually referred to as MDM – is all about administering mobile devices. Smartphones, tablets, and increasingly laptops come under MDM control. More recently, with the arrival of Bring Your Own Device, Enterprise Mobility Management (EMM) tools have been incorporated into MDM.

What is MDM and how is it different from UEM?

MDM is distinct from Unified Endpoint Management (UEM) however, as this is more concerned with all other device endpoints, from IoT hardware to printers, desktop computers, and wearables. What can you expect from an MDM application?

How can MDMs keep devices up to date with Windows updates?

In Windows 10, we are investing heavily in extending the management capabilities available to MDMs. One key feature we are adding is the ability for MDMs to keep devices up to date with the latest Microsoft updates. In particular, Windows 10 provides APIs to enable MDMs to: Ensure machines stay up to date by configuring Automatic Update policies.

How to bypass MDM on iOS devices?

3uTools is an all-in-one solution developed specifically for iOS devices. The tool is best used for data management, jailbreaking, and flashing your iPhone. Moreover, it also functions as an assistant tool available to bypass backups, activation lock, and MDM lock. It is easier to bypass MDM on an iOS device than you ever thought.