IT Projects: Mobile Device Management

Definition

Facilitating the remote management of mobile devices including asset, software, configuration, and security management.

Challenges

Identifying mobile devices accessing the network
Ability to secure mobile devices that have access to company information through proper patch management
TCO of mobile devices is high due to carrier costs for data plans and devices are easily lost, stolen or damaged
Common configuration challenges to ensure consistency is maintenance and security

Symantec Solution: Endpoint Management

Reduces IT costs and complexities while improving efficiencies with comprehensive, integrated client and server management.

Achieve real-time systems management including remote device reset
Ability for IT to have remote control of smartphones
Conduct over-the-air aardware, software and network inventory
Effective mobile software management including software delivery and automated application repair
Create Ad-hoc reports
True mobile integration with Symantec security solutions including file encryption, device lock and device wipe

IT Projects