The Ultimate Guide to Mobile Device Management

2026 · Australian Edition

Also known as MDM.

Mobile Device Management (MDM) involves the administration and security of mobile devices used within organisations. As businesses increasingly adopt Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) policies and mobile workforces expand, MDM solutions help ensure data protection, device security, and streamlined IT management amidst growing cyber threats and regulatory demands.

The evolving landscape of MDM encompasses partnerships and technological advances, including integration with platforms like Microsoft Intune, Samsung Knox, and IBM Watson. Innovations such as real-time device tracking, enhanced compliance tools, and AI-powered security offer organisations the ability to modernise endpoint management efficiently. Additionally, sectors like healthcare, retail, and emergency services are leveraging MDM to balance productivity with critical data security.

Exploring our Mobile Device Management stories provides insight into key trends, practical strategies for maximising BYOD benefits without compromising data safety, and the latest security developments protecting mobile and IoT devices. Whether you're managing Apple ecosystems or Android deployments, understanding these updates can equip your organisation to navigate the complexities of mobile device security and management effectively.

Australian Mobile Device Management news
Analyst Insights
Camunda names Chris White Chief Revenue Officer amid AI push
Gartner · MDM · Digital Transformation
Last month
8x8 sees AI customer interactions surge across voice, chat
Gartner Peer Insights · MDM · UC
Last month
DigiCert named IDC MarketScape leader in CLM market
IDC MarketScape · MDM · Firewalls
Wed, 28th Jan 2026
Tanium named Leader in Gartner 2026 endpoint report
Gartner · MDM · Endpoint Protection
Thu, 15th Jan 2026
Omnissa named IDC MarketScape leader in four UEM areas
IDC MarketScape · MDM · Digital Signage
Sat, 27th Dec 2025
Expert columns
A look ahead: workplace and tech converge in 2026
By Brad Pulford of HP ANZ
Last month
Hybrid mesh security emerges to counter AI cyber risks
By Raymond Schippers of Check Point Software Technologies
Tue, 27th Jan 2026
SonicWall firewalls strengthen security for IoT era
By Tiju Cherian of SonicWall
Mon, 26th Jan 2026
10 cybersecurity tips to survive Cyber Monday
By Nicolas Montauban of Codific
Fri, 21st Nov 2025
How mobile cybersecurity empowers hybrid workforces to stay secure
By Georgy Thadathil of SonicWall
Fri, 21st Nov 2025
Building digital trust: Why Australian retailers must prioritise EMM
By Michael Dyson of SOTI
Wed, 23rd Jul 2025
Modernizing mobile device management: Empowering productivity without compromise
By Victoria Boryaeva of Pulseway
Fri, 30th May 2025
A future with no passwords: Why passwordless authentication is key for cyber-resilience
By Mary Attard of Accenture
Fri, 2nd May 2025
Interviews
Exclusive: SailPoint outlines new era of adaptive identity at Sydney event
Discussing Firewalls
Mon, 1st Dec 2025
Exclusive: Pulseway discusses drive for simplicity and efficiency in IT management
Discussing IT professionals
Tue, 25th Mar 2025
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About Bring Your Own Device
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About Software Updates
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About Workplace
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About Bring Your Own Device
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About Data Protection
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About Software-as-a-Service
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About Mobile gaming
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About Software-as-a-Service
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About Endpoint Protection
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Aeris & Palo Alto link SASE to secure global IoT fleets
About Unified Communications
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Job moves
SentinelOne names Sonalee Parekh as new finance chief
Move at HP
Last week
Calero hires Hyoun Park to lead telecom mobility push
Move at Calero
Sat, 17th Jan 2026
Recast names Jake Mosey chief product officer to boost Intune tools
Move at Microsoft
Thu, 8th Jan 2026
Phosphorus names Brett Raphael Chief Revenue Officer amid growth
Move at CrowdStrike
Wed, 15th Oct 2025
Sonu Shankar appointed Phosphorus President & COO after growth
Move at Phosphorus Cybersecurity
Tue, 26th Aug 2025
Andre Schindler promoted to SVP at NinjaOne amid growth
Move at RMM
Fri, 6th Sep 2024
Cloudflare appoints Steve Bray as new Head of Australia & New Zealand
Move at Salesforce
Tue, 28th Nov 2023
Jamf welcomes Kieran O'Connor as ANZ general manager
Move at Wandera
Thu, 26th Aug 2021
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