Why does my company use device management?
Device management keeps your work device secure, up to date, and easy to support. It only manages work-related settings. Your personal photos, apps, and messages stay private.
What is device management?
Device management (also called mobile device management, or MDM) lets your company manage the laptops, phones, and tablets used for work. It installs a secure management profile on each work device. With this profile, your IT admin can:
- Apply security settings, such as encryption and a passcode
- Install the apps you need for work
- Lock or erase a device remotely if it is lost or stolen
Device management only handles work-related settings. It does not touch your personal photos, apps, or messages.
Why do companies use device management?
| Reason | What it means |
|---|---|
| Security | Company and customer data stays protected because devices are encrypted and up to date. If a device is lost or stolen, it can be locked or erased to prevent a data breach. |
| Data protection rules | Many industries must follow strict data protection rules, such as the GDPR. Device management applies these rules to every work device. |
| Faster IT support | Your IT admin can fix issues, install apps, and set password rules remotely. They do not need your device in hand. |
| Lower costs | Remote setup, updates, and support save time and money. New employees can start working sooner. |
Who benefits from device management?
What do I get as an employee?
- Safe access to work apps and data, wherever you are
- Faster, more reliable IT support
- No risk of accidentally breaking data protection rules
- Your personal content stays private
What does my company get?
- Lower risk of data leaks and security incidents
- Easier compliance with data protection rules
- Simpler management of work devices
- Faster onboarding and offboarding
How is my data handled?
| Principle | What it means |
|---|---|
| Your privacy comes first | Device management cannot access your personal messages, photos, or private apps. It only manages work-related settings and data. |
| Nothing is hidden | You can see exactly which data deeploi can access in Your Privacy and Data. |
| Protection, not observation | The goal is to protect you and your company. It is not about watching what you do. |
How common is device management?
Companies of all sizes and industries use device management. The global market was worth about 12 billion USD in 2024 and is expected to grow to more than 80 billion USD by 2032. Studies report that more than half of all organizations already use device management or plan to.
Large companies such as Accenture, SAP, National Geographic, EY, and Siemens use device management. For example, they use it to:
- Give secure access to company apps without full control of the device
- Handle data protection requirements automatically
- Support devices in remote locations
To see which data deeploi processes, go to Your Privacy and Data. There you can also compare it with the data points listed on the website of deeploi's device management system, Fleet.