Enterprise mobility management (EMM) is an all-encompassing approach to securing and enabling employee use of smartphones and mobile devices. EMM software intends to prevent unauthorized access to enterprise applications and corporate data on mobile devices. EMM software bridges any gaps between mobile device management (MDM) and mobile application management (MAM) software. EMM tools are all-purpose platforms that centrally manage and enforce corporate security policies. The goal of EMM software is to determine if and how mobile applications can be integrated with work processes, policies, and objectives. EMM software eases the job of IT departments in supporting employees as they use mobile devices in and outside the workplace.
EMM typically involves the combination of MDM and MAM tools, as MDM software focuses on locking down mobile devices, while MAM software focuses on controlling which users can access which applications.
To qualify for inclusion in the Enterprise Mobility Management category, a product must:
Support differing mobile devices and operating systems
Manage smartphones, tablets, and mobile devices from a singular, unifying platform
Include a combination of standalone MDM, MAM, and identity management tools