Mobile device management (MDM) in the enterprise has evolved with its rise from niche application to mission-critical IT process. IT must have control over these mobile devices that store a tremendous amount of data and pose a number of legitimate security concerns. And with an expanding global workforce, increased device penetration within businesses, and a more sophisticated corporate customer, mobile device management is in a state of readiness; and for leading enterprises, MDM is becoming mainstream. The following paper details some of the key indicators that set the stage for much broader MDM adoption.

As organizations seek solutions to control and manage the growing number of mobile devices, there are a number of requirements that make up the core functionality within MDM. This IDC white paper takes a look at the evolution of MDM and how it is influencing business requirements.