Most enterprises these days are venturing, if they have not already, into the mobile realm. Operating under the mobile umbrella means heightened visibility, increased communications, better customer relationships, but also means greater risk for security breaches. Enterprises must have a plan for controlling data and ensuring against data loss prevention across their mobile networks. Some necessary questions arise when considering which mobile device management solution is the best:
1) What level of international calling does your business integrate? The right mobile security management solution will take into account the “globalness” of your company. Some enterprises are focused on one continent with minimal travel while others have arms extending all over the world. International calling charges and roaming plans differ, and these costs will need to be considered by an effective MDM solution.
2) How many different types of devices do you need to have managed? An ideal MDM solution will be able to manage every type of device your business uses, regardless of the mixture. The excessively high numbers of mobile devices out there make this question a tricky one, but certain MDM solutions do provide flexible device management.
3) How secure are your mobile devices already? With so many devices available, most of the ones your employees are using are likely to not be secure. A mobile security management solution will limit the exposure of your business’ communications on your mobile network to ensure the retention of information and customer data.
As a forefront member of the mobile security management market, Amtel (News - Alert) provides a mobile device security solution that “is organically developed with integrated security and expense management solutions,” according to the company. Without hardware required to plug into a corporate network, Amtel is able to integrate its MDM solution swiftly, seamlessly, and effectively to help businesses deal with the extraordinary growing mobile market.
While your business may have other, specific questions based on the size of your company, the numbers of employees, and your market specifically, the need for security on the mobile network is imperative regardless of vertical.
Juliana Kenny graduated from the University of Connecticut with a double degree in English and French. After managing a small company for two years, she joined TMC (News - Alert) as a Web Editor for TMCnet. Juliana currently focuses on the call center and CRM industries, but she also writes about cloud telephony and network gear including softswitches.
Edited by Juliana Kenny