Despite recent inroads from Apple’s Mac OS, Microsoft Windows still attracts a huge number of corporate and business users. That’s because Windows offers a user-friendly interface, proven security, and support for all of the latest enterprise Windows device management features.

But to really safeguard and easily manage large numbers of Windows users, most large companies and even smaller businesses are choosing mobile device management (MDM) solutions that offer the fundamental visibility and controls needed to secure, manage and deploy both BYOD and corporate-owned devices that carry business-specific data.

Many MDM solutions now offer a unified platform for you to manage company desktop computers and mobile devices. And the best (but not all) MDM platforms also support advanced enterprise data protection and application management solutions. By setting up security measures at the forefront, your IT department can ensure the safety of corporate data to the utmost.

Must-have Windows device management features

When choosing a great MDM platform, you’ll want the ability to do all of these:

Enroll devices:

You’ll be able to register your employees’ Windows devices (PCs, tablets and Windows phones) with Windows device management software and assign those devices’ controls to one or more administrators.

Configure suitable device restrictions:

You can then assign necessary restrictions for each device, and enforce employee access control or application restrictions on a lot of devices.

Set up network settings:

You can configure Wi-Fi, email, and ActiveSync settings from the MDM software console, and assign them to the target devices for overall device management.

Efficiently manage apps on devices:

With application management features, you can push essential apps onto devices and bulk install apps without any employee user intervention. App management features should also let you block unwanted apps and allow only essential apps to be installed.

Track location:

With a location tracking feature, you can keep track of the location of every employee’s device you administer. And geofencing technology also lets you block access to a device’s data outside of a specific region.

Protect your devices:

Preventing intruders from snooping into your company’s sensitive data is not just a nice-have — it’s a must-have. For example, Hexnode MDM has a unique security feature called BitLocker, which protects every administered PC by providing full encryption to each PC’s hard drive.

Remotely lock and wipe:

If an employee’s device is lost or stolen, you can rest easy by remotely locking or wiping the device. This prevents unauthorized access or data piracy, and also prevents your company data from falling into the wrong hands.

And even more:

Want to be able to do all of that and more, all from a single screen? Hexnode MDM is a Unified Endpoint Management solution that manages all of your company devices or endpoints across multiple platforms, including Windows, Mac OS management, iOS and Android. Hexnode MDM is a consecutive Mobile Star Awards Winner. For details on Hexnode and Hexnode MDM, check out the company’s recent featured directory page, here on MobileVillage.