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The Ultimate Guide to Mobile Device Management

A curated UK edition of TechDay news, analysis, interviews, reviews, job moves, and related resources for Mobile Device Management (MDM).

What to know about Mobile Device Management

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.

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Recent Mobile Device Management News

DigiCert appoints Christian Stanford to lead EMEA partners
Hybrid Cloud

DigiCert appoints Christian Stanford to lead EMEA partners

DigiCert hires Christian Stanford as EMEA Partner Chief, sharpening channel strategy amid rising digital trust and compliance demands.

Wed, 11th Feb 2026

EnSilica joins CHERI Alliance to boost chip security
SmartPhones

EnSilica joins CHERI Alliance to boost chip security

EnSilica has joined the CHERI Alliance, aiming to embed hardware memory safety in custom chips for industrial, automotive and IoT systems.

Thu, 5th Feb 2026

Sky Business unveils SME plans tackling mobile data fears
Marketing Technologies

Sky Business unveils SME plans tackling mobile data fears

Sky Business launches SIM-only SME mobile plans with rolled-over data to curb FORO fears and average annual losses of GBP £3,400.

Wed, 4th Feb 2026

UK daters embrace AI romance as scams & loneliness rise
Online dating

UK daters embrace AI romance as scams & loneliness rise

Lonely UK daters increasingly turn to AI companions even as romance scams surge, with rising losses and growing trust in chatbots over humans.

Sat, 31st Jan 2026

BT to power easyJet crew devices with eSIM network
Productivity

BT to power easyJet crew devices with eSIM network

BT will equip 23,000 easyJet crew and ground devices with eSIM connectivity across 35 countries and 150-plus European airports.

Fri, 16th Jan 2026

UK unveils Software Security Ambassadors to push new code
IT Industry

UK unveils Software Security Ambassadors to push new code

The UK has appointed 13 Software Security Ambassadors, including Cisco and Lloyds, to drive adoption of its new secure code of practice.

Fri, 16th Jan 2026

Approov opens new Edinburgh HQ to drive global growth
IT Industry

Approov opens new Edinburgh HQ to drive global growth

Mobile security specialist Approov has opened a new Edinburgh New Town HQ as it targets global expansion and continued hiring into 2026.

Tue, 23rd Dec 2025

AI deepfakes to drive rise in mobile cyber threats by 2026
Security Operations Centres

AI deepfakes to drive rise in mobile cyber threats by 2026

AI-fuelled deepfakes and tailored social scams will drive a surge in mobile cyber threats by 2026, forcing firms to rethink security.

Wed, 17th Dec 2025

Deepfakes spark widespread fear as VerifyLabs unveils detection app
Online Safety

Deepfakes spark widespread fear as VerifyLabs unveils detection app

VerifyLabs.AI reveals deepfake fears among Brits, especially youth, launching a detection app with up to 98% accuracy to combat AI-generated content threats.

Fri, 10th Oct 2025

More than 2,400 public sector data breaches reported in UK 2024
Data Protection

More than 2,400 public sector data breaches reported in UK 2024

UK local authorities reported over 2,400 data breaches in 2024, highlighting concerns over device loss, human error, and public sector data security.

Wed, 25th Jun 2025

Half of Firms May Ban Personal Devices Over AV Risks
Device security

Half of Firms May Ban Personal Devices Over AV Risks

Over half of enterprises consider banning personal devices at work amid rising security threats linked to unchecked webcams, tablets and headsets.

Wed, 7th May 2025

World Password Day highlights risks & best practices for firms
Device security

World Password Day highlights risks & best practices for firms

Experts warn poor password management risks account fraud as 27% of businesses lack strong password policies, spotlighting security on World Password Day.

Wed, 30th Apr 2025

Semarchy partners with Microsoft Purview for enhanced data integration
Data Privacy

Semarchy partners with Microsoft Purview for enhanced data integration

Semarchy partners with Microsoft Purview to enhance data integration, governance, and accessibility, aiming to turn fragmented data into strategic assets for businesses.

Fri, 26th Jul 2024

UK weighs down on cyber defences with new security initiative
Internet of Things

UK weighs down on cyber defences with new security initiative

The UK enhances its cyber defences with Digital Catapult's new initiative from Cambridge and Arm to shield critical sectors from cyber threats.

Wed, 5th Jun 2024

Kingsfield Tech team granted Microsoft Gold Accreditation after £1m sales milestone
Mobility

Kingsfield Tech team granted Microsoft Gold Accreditation after £1m sales milestone

Kingsfield's expanding tech team has achieved Gold Accreditation from Microsoft after reaching over £1 million in sales in just five months.

Wed, 4th Oct 2023

Jigsaw24 partners Kandji for device management solutions
Single Sign-On

Jigsaw24 partners Kandji for device management solutions

Jigsaw24 partnered with Kandji for its next-generation platform that enables centrally securing and managing devices, in addition to its Apple-first focus.

Thu, 6th Apr 2023

Hundreds of devices declared missing by government departments
Mobility

Hundreds of devices declared missing by government departments

The findings of 14 Freedom of Information (FOI) requests to the UK's government departments has been released.

Mon, 20th Mar 2023

Celebrity stalkerware leak exposes private messages online
Storage

Celebrity stalkerware leak exposes private messages online

Celebrity stalkerware leak exposes private messages online after a misconfigured database left 86,859 images and chats open to anyone.

Last week

Microsoft warns of surge in QR code phishing attacks
Breach Prevention

Microsoft warns of surge in QR code phishing attacks

Microsoft sees QR code phishing surge 146% to 18.7 million attacks in March as Tycoon2FA disruption cuts volume and tactics shift.

Last week

Rippling launches SOC 2 compliance tool for IT teams
Data Protection

Rippling launches SOC 2 compliance tool for IT teams

Rippling rolls out automated SOC 2 compliance tool that uses existing HR and IT data to cut audit prep and ongoing evidence gathering.

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