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Mobile Device Management (MDM)

 

Mobile Device Management in a Hybrid Workplace

Transition to the Cloud Securely with Microsoft Intune for Mobile Device Management 

Mobile Device Management and Intune security user typing login and password, cyber security concept, data protection and secured internet access, cybersecurityNew methods of accessing company information and resources without sacrificing security are paramount in hybrid workplace modifications through Mobile Device Management.   

Just as Microsoft Teams has filled the collaboration and communications needs for hybrid workforces, Microsoft Intune is a cloud-based service that focuses on hybrid workplaces, with mobile device management (MDM) and mobile application management (MAM).  

With Intune, the user controls how your organization’s devices are used, including mobile phones, tablets, and laptops. You can also configure specific policies to control applications. For example, you can prevent emails from being sent to people outside your organization. Intune also allows people in your organization to use their personal devices for school or work.  

On personal devices, Intune helps make sure your organization data stays protected, and can isolate organization data from personal data. Intune is part of Microsoft’s Enterprise Mobility and Security (EMS) suite and fully integrates with Azure Active Directory (Azure AD) to control who has access, and what to.  Intune also integrates with Azure for data protection. It can be used with the Microsoft 365 suite of products, and you can deploy Microsoft Teams, OneNote, and other Microsoft 365 apps to devices. 

With Intune, users manage devices using an approach that’s right for them.  For organization-owned devices, you may want full control on the devices, including settings, features, and security. In this approach, devices and users of these devices “enroll” in Intune. Once enrolled, they receive your rules and settings through policies configured in Intune.  For more information on the value and necessity of Mobile Device/App Management, visit the Microsoft Intune page.

With Microsoft Intune for Mobile Device Management, You Can: 

  • Choose to be 100% Cloud or be Co-managed.  
  • Set rules and configure settings on personal and organization-owned devices to access data and networks. 
  • Deploy and authenticate apps on devices –on-premises and mobile. 
  • Protect your company information by controlling the way users access and share information. 
  • Be sure devices and apps are compliant with your security requirements.  

Teams and Intune the Cloud Hybrid Workplace Solution for Mobile Device Management

Mobile Device Management for Microsoft Teams and Intune for secure communication and collaboration in the hybrid workplace.Video is the core connective tissue for organizations to enable hybrid work.  Video conferencing and online collaboration quickly became paramount as organizations of all sizes, across all sectors, quickly deployed new collaboration technology or built upon their existing technology.   

Initially, the focus was on determining what foundation could provide a uniform communications experience.  What could ensure communication channels remained open and worked for both the small minority still in the physical workplace (those in certain job roles and sectors) and the vast majority working remotely?  Is that even possible? 

As the pandemic continued, companies accelerated their plans drastically and the consensus, based on immediate growth and market penetration showed incredible advancements by Microsoft, particularly through their Teams platform.   

According to Microsoft, Teams advanced digital transformation so much, that two years’ worth occurred in just under two months!  The daily usage of  Teams doubled… multiple times.  Currently, the daily active usage of Teams has increased over 230% over the last year, with a base of 145 million daily users who praise the platform ability to communicate and collaborate across entire organizations. 

Mobile Device Management Brings Unified Communication and Technical Equality 

Mobile Device Management and Policies for Employees, used in remote and hybrid workplaces, UCaaS, CCaaS Teams is a leading meeting, organization and communications platform that additionally allows for chat, file sharing, storage, and calendars. This is well beyond the ability to have HD video and voice call meetings. It is fully integrated with the 365 Suite of programs and supports a full spectrum of unified communication needs. From small internal meetings to large virtual events, MS Teams will easily organize and conduct meetings and even interactive webinars for people with up to as many as 1,000 attendees. 

The richness of features provided by Teams can include end-to-end experiences—like custom registration, rich presentation options, host controls and post-event reporting. Teams has now introduced more than 100 new features over the past year, all built with flexibility. 

Industry opinion is that Microsoft Teams responded and earned their spot as the leader to provide for real time collaboration. As video is THE main function enabling hybrid work, Teams provides reliability and crystal-clear HD audio and video, which provides the ability to note body language when communicating. 

Teams can now also be used in Telephony, further unifying an organizations communications platform, and providing enormous benefits enterprise-wide. 

Now we know the deep connection video can provide. And we know that employee expectations have shifted. We know that remote work can be as, if not more, productive than being in-office. And we know that employers need to pay attention to both maintain employee productivity, and to continue to retain and recruit top talent. 

Cloud eBook whitepaper - Top 6 Strategies of Unified Communications as a Service, register to download.Predicting Mobile Device Management and Hybrid Workplace Trends

Our own prediction for a not-so-distant future is where meetings become immersive experiences that allow us to ‘be there’—from anywhere and at any time.  These leading, flexible trends include minimal costs to meeting room layouts, the addition of multiple screens, dynamic views of participants, chat, whiteboards, content, and notes. Microsoft is constantly working on even more enhancements to in-room technologies, especially those which will help remote participants track and participate in the flow of the meeting.  And standardize the experience for everyone, providing an intuitive, brilliant, and flexible platform.  For more information and predictions, consider downloading our FREE Hybrid Workplace eBook titled, Top 6 Strategies Preparing for Hybrid Workplaces.

There are still challenges ahead, but we are very optimistic about creating a future that empowers people to connect from anywhere, at any time, and to bring their best effort each day.  Only through being flexible and adopting a platform of a true unified communications experience can we hope to find ourselves ahead of the curve and ready to take on the new issues as they begin to be revealed.  

Unleash the Power of Collaboration with Microsoft Teams VoIP

Keeping teams digitally connected across the globe can be managed with the touch of a button! Launch a video or conference call in seconds, add team members, customers, and partners from anywhere. Rest assured that quality is top notch when using In the Cloud Tech’s high‑performance network. Always-on features including chat and file sharing can be quickly accessed on your desktop or mobile device. Each call is delivered to the optimal carrier which greatly improves audio quality and resilience, while at the same time further reduces costs.

Microsoft Teams VoIP Cloud telephony eliminates the need to provision and maintain on-premises equipment and it also simplifies IT environments and reduces costs. This provides users a secure means to communicate with customers and colleagues from any suitable internet-enabled device, allowing more flexible ways of working.

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