A device management application is a software application that manages the configuration and security of devices or mobile phones (e.g., desktops, laptops, tablets, smartphones). Examples of configurable settings include automatically updating and patching applications on the device; changing display resolutions; disabling cameras; setting encryption parameters such as password strength; configuring Wi-Fi network connection information and access to enterprise resources; and remotely wiping user data from the device. The app may also manage access control lists for devices to ensure they are only used by authorized users. Other features may include auditing log entries for single devices or groups of devices across a complex environment that spans large distances.

Device management apps are similar to other enterprise mobile security software, such as BYOD apps, Web encryption products, file encryption apps, and voice encryption apps. McAfee Mobile Security is one of the more popular device management apps.

• An app that restricts the functionality of a phone as determined by an admin user, such as a parent.

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• A bluetooth-enabled app so that users can toggle and customize colors of the lights on their vehicle from their phones. An important feature is ability of app to ping nearby towers, and recognize where illegal colors are restricted based on the state a driver is in.

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The device management strategy is all about bypassing the app store. If you can provide users with a faster, cheaper and easier way to perform a task, you will probably win their loyalty. App type: Mobile marketing & analytics app A mobile marketing and analytics app can grow rapidly by demonstrating that it provides a high level of value for a specific type of user. There are many mobile marketing and analytics apps on the market today, and users choose their apps based on the platforms that speak directly to their needs. Apps that help marketers reach consumers have to show how they’re different from competitors that offer similar services. They also need to demonstrate that they have an established customer base, and perhaps even proven results from past clients.

Device management apps can face legal and reputational risks related to the tracking of device location and performance metrics. Many businesses leverage third-party device management platforms for this purpose, so it is important to be aware of the privacy implications of gathering this type of information. It is best practice to make sure your app has a consent mechanism in place for collecting these types of metrics, and that you store sensitive information with strong encryption mechanisms.

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