March 2023 Summaries

Many companies now allow employees to use corporate-owned devices for both personal and work purposes, but this practice raises security and privacy issues. To address these concerns, Miradore offers a new management mode called "Fully managed with work profile" for Android devices, which combines the flexibility of personal use with robust security measures. This approach allows companies to enforce policies across the entire device while ensuring personal data remains private. It provides access to most security features available in the "Fully managed" mode, enabling IT administrators to implement password requirements, lock or wipe devices, and restrict certain functionalities. Supported from Android 11 onwards, this management mode is part of Miradore’s Premium subscription plan and aligns with Google's latest security standards.

Miradore's nationwide report on technology's role in the digital employee experience surveyed over 1,000 Americans to understand how technology affects remote work efficiency and engagement. The findings reveal that while many employees perceive in-person workers as slightly more valued, companies are leveraging tools like Zoom, Microsoft Teams, and Slack to enhance remote productivity. However, only a small percentage recognize the productivity benefits of Mobile Device Management (MDM), likely due to its seamless, behind-the-scenes nature. The report highlights a growing device and innovation fatigue with rapid technological changes and the proliferation of devices and platforms causing frustration. Teleconferencing, collaboration suites, and digital note-taking are identified as top productivity enhancers, while concerns about AI's impact on jobs remain low, especially among older and higher-income respondents. MDM providers like Miradore can mitigate some technology-related frustrations by automating updates and streamlining IT support, addressing the rapidly changing tech landscape and diverse platform use.

Miradore, a leader in cross-platform mobile device management solutions, has been acknowledged in GigaOm’s Radar report on the Unified Endpoint Management market for the second year in a row, marking its prominence among small- and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) and managed service providers (MSPs). Praised for its ease of use, cost-effectiveness, and comprehensive support, Miradore is recognized as a “Fast Mover” and “Challenger,” with notable improvements in reporting capabilities, enterprise policy management, and role-based access control. CEO Simo Salmensuu affirmed the company’s dedication to delivering top-tier mobile device management (MDM) solutions by continually advancing its platform to meet the needs of diverse clients, from small logistics firms to MSPs supporting large groups of users. The report also emphasizes Miradore’s user-friendly deployment guides, which facilitate rapid implementation across various operating systems, reinforcing its status as a favorable choice for IT decision-makers in the UEM sector.

Apple's new Shared iPad feature, integrated with Miradore, allows a single tablet to support multiple users while ensuring security and privacy, making it especially beneficial for cost-conscious industries such as education, healthcare, and logistics. This functionality enables shared device use, promoting efficient resource utilization and cost savings. Users can either initiate a personalized session with Managed Apple IDs to access iCloud data securely or use a temporary session that wipes data upon logout. The feature is available in Miradore's Premium plan and supports iOS 9.3 and iOS 13.4 for educational and business management purposes, respectively.