Mobile Device Management Change Initiative Plan
With the growing volume of content, number of applications and information accessed via various devices, Mobile Device Management (MDM) initiative is vital in the management of the mobile enterprise. MDM is more than the ordinary management of devices because it includes system-centered functionality to manage and secure applications and data. MDM is a crucial element of the device life circle, encompassing the device software, hardware, and related services. It requires full cycle management: the IT department is fully responsible for devices owned by the company such as application support, OS standards, and enterprise liability. Although most employees use both smart phones and computers to access the company's IT services, MDM will enable them use more than two devices (Upadhyaya, 2012). This is because the diversity of these devices had been growing exponentially. As such, the company must embark on a long-term vision based on the principle of "any device." The objective will be to enable a greater choice in devices while enhancing global organizational competitiveness and maintaining common user experience. This study outlines a multi-dimensional mobile device management initiative that addresses techniques for mitigating the identified risk. The study includes the implementation schedule and plan for engaging senior management sponsorship of the initiative and communication throughout the organization.
Mobile devices
Over time, laptops and tablets will give employees mobility, and a more globalized workforce will create more flexible work patterns. The current work environment and the common office hours no longer restrict productivity because the more mobile workforce will access IT resources from any point like cafe, customer site, or home. Such dissolution of location border will enable employees to access resources from diverse sites with IT managed assets (Kapin & Ward, 2013). The introduction of laptops, Smartphones, and tablets, coupled with their outstanding features will result in employees seeking to use their devices to do everything ranging from accessing the internet...
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