Blog Series – Managing Mobile Devices in the Workplace: MDM Basics for SMEs (June 2015)

📱 The Mobile Shift

Argentine businesses are increasingly mobile in 2015. Smartphones and tablets have entered the workplace—but with them come new risks. As employees use their own devices for work, SMEs need structured policies and tools to protect data and maintain productivity.

🔐 What is MDM?

Mobile Device Management (MDM) is the process of monitoring, securing, and managing mobile devices across a business. MDM tools allow remote wiping of lost devices, enforcement of encryption and password policies, and app control.

🧩 Key Components of an MDM Strategy

• Clear BYOD policy defining what’s allowed
• Device registration and inventory tracking
• Security baseline (PINs, screen lock, encryption)
• Remote wipe capabilities
• Separation of personal vs. business data

📊 Choosing the Right MDM Solution

Start with what your business already uses—many cloud suites include basic MDM functionality. For more control, dedicated solutions like VMware AirWatch, Microsoft Intune, or IBM MaaS360 offer layered options.

🚀 Our Role

Virtus Group helps SMEs implement scalable, cost-effective MDM strategies tailored to their existing IT stack. We bring structure and security to mobile environments without disrupting usability.