Mobile Device Management Modes

The different modes for mobile device management (MDM) include BYOD, corporate-owned, and kiosk modes for Android, while iOS has managed, supervised, and dedicated modes. These modes provide varying levels of control and security for mobile devices depending on the needs of the organization. 

BYOD mode allows employees to use their own devices for work purposes while corporate-owned mode provides full control over devices owned by the organization. Kiosk mode is used for devices that are intended for a specific purpose or single-use, such as digital signage. Similarly, managed mode for iOS allows organizations to manage certain aspects of the device while preserving employee privacy, while supervised mode provides complete control over the device, and dedicated mode is designed for single-use devices.

The choice of MDM mode depends on the specific needs and requirements of the organization, as well as the operating system and device being used.

Android

At TechSafe, we offer professional mobile device management (MDM) services to help businesses and organizations securely and efficiently manage their mobile devices. Our team of experts can provide the latest technologies and practices to protect your mobile devices and the sensitive data they contain, and can ensure that your devices are compliant with industry regulations and organizational policies.

BYOD

Controll
2/5
Cost
5/5

Android BYOD mode / Work Profile allows employees to bring their personal devices to work and use them to access corporate resources. A secure container is put on the device so that the organization can set limited security policies and automatically deploy apps. This can improve productivity and reduce costs for the organization. Users and the organization can at any time delete the container on the device and all work apps, corporate data, and security requirements will be removed.

Pros

  • Businesses don’t have to purchase devices
  • Users don’t have to walk around with two devices

Cons

  • Less control over device security
  • Users don’t like work putting control software on there personal devices.

Corporate Owned

Controll
4/5
Cost
2/5

In Corporate Owned mode, the organization purchases and owns the devices that employees use for work. This mode allows the organization to have full control over the devices and ensure they are secure and compliant with company policies. Devices can be entered into the Work Profile mode at any time over the air using its IMEI number so when they next factory reset the device boots into a managed mode right away before setup making it simple for the end user.

Pros

  • Users cant remove managment software even after factory reset
  • Devices can be tracked when lost or stolen
  • Work apps auto install
  • Can be put into KIOSK mode

Cons

  • businesses have to purchaes devices.
  • Users don’t like having two phones

Kiosk

Controll
5/5
Cost
2.5/5

In Kiosk mode, the device is set up to run a single app or a set of apps and is locked down so that users cannot access other device features or apps. This mode is often used in industries such as retail, hospitality, and healthcare where the device is used for a specific purpose, such as a point-of-sale system or patient information system. Kiosk mode can improve security and reduce the risk of unauthorized access or data theft.

Pros

  • Robust as users only have access to specific apps
  • Can be put into Corporate Owned mode.
  • Easy to use for non tech-savvy user base

Cons

  • Hard for users to change device settings if needed.
  • businesses have to purchaes devices.

iOS

At TechSafe, we offer professional mobile device management (MDM) services to help businesses and organizations securely and efficiently manage their mobile devices. Our team of experts can provide the latest technologies and practices to protect your mobile devices and the sensitive data they contain, and can ensure that your devices are compliant with industry regulations and organizational policies.

Managed

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2/5
Cost
5/5

In managed mode, the organization can manage specific aspects of the device, such as enforcing passcodes or restricting certain apps or device features. This mode is ideal for organizations that want to balance security with employee privacy. With managed mode, the device is not supervised, so the organization cannot track or monitor the device’s activity.

Pros

  • Businesses don’t have to purchase devices
  • Users don’t have to walk around with two devices
  • Work apps auto install
  • Controll most settings but cant enforce them

Cons

  • Less control over device security
  • Users don’t like work putting control software on there personal devices.
  • Sync apple IDs in Apple Business Manager

Supervised

Controll
5/5
Cost
1/5

Supervised mode is a feature that allows the organization to have greater control over iOS devices. In this mode, the devices are put under supervision, which enables more advanced device management features such as app installation and removal, remote device wiping, and configuring device restrictions.

Pros

  • Users cant remove managment software even after factory reset
  • Devices can be tracked when lost or stolen
  • Work apps auto install
  • Can be put into KIOSK mode
  • Controll and enforce settings

Cons

  • businesses have to purchase devices.
  • Users don’t like having two phones
  • Must be enrolled via Apple Business manager

Dedicated

Controll
5/5
Cost
0.5/5

Dedicated mode is a specialized mode that is designed for single-use iOS devices. In this mode, the device is configured to run a single app, and all other device features and settings are disabled. This mode is ideal for use cases where the device is used for a specific purpose, such as a point-of-sale system or a digital sign.

Pros

  • Robust as users only have access to specific apps
  • Easy to use for non tech-savvy user base

Cons

  • Dedicated iPads must be purchased

Windows

At TechSafe, we offer professional mobile device management (MDM) services to help businesses and organizations securely and efficiently manage their mobile devices. Our team of experts can provide the latest technologies and practices to protect your mobile devices and the sensitive data they contain, and can ensure that your devices are compliant with industry regulations and organizational policies.

BYOD

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2/5
Setup
5/5

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