Enterprise mobility management (EMM) is a set of tools and policies that give organizations control over mobile devices, applications, and content across their network. As more employees use personal devices for work, EMM has expanded to cover both mobile and stationary endpoints like desktops.
Enterprise mobility management addresses the many mobility and network needs of an organization by providing specific mobility solutions. These include:
Key Takeaways
- Enterprise mobility management (EMM) combines mobile device management, application management, content management, and security management to give organizations control over devices, apps, and data across their network.
- Mobile device management (MDM) serves as the foundation of EMM, enabling IT teams to enroll, configure, track, lock, and remotely wipe smartphones, tablets, and rugged handhelds from a single console.
- Mobile application management (MAM) controls app deployment, enforces security policies like restricting copy/paste between managed and personal apps, and tracks usage analytics across device fleets.
- Mobile content management creates secure containers that separate corporate data from personal information, allowing IT to remotely wipe company data from lost devices without affecting personal files.
Mobile Device Management (MDM)
Mobile device management (MDM) is the foundation of any EMM strategy. It gives IT teams visibility into every smartphone, tablet, and rugged handheld connected to the corporate network.
MDM enables:
- Device enrollment: Onboard new devices quickly with pre-configured settings
- Remote configuration: Push Wi-Fi, VPN, and security policies without touching the device
- Lifecycle management: Track, lock, wipe, or decommission devices from a single console
Mobile Application Management (MAM)
Mobile application management (MAM) controls how apps are deployed, secured, and monitored across your device fleet. MAM covers:
- App distribution: Deploy internal and third-party apps through a corporate app catalog
- Security policies: Restrict copy/paste, screenshots, and data sharing between managed and personal apps
- Usage analytics: Track app adoption, performance metrics, and version compliance
Mobile Content Management
Mobile content management creates a secure container that separates corporate data from personal information on employee devices. If a device is lost or compromised, IT can remotely wipe company data without touching personal photos, apps, or files.
Mobile Security Management (MSM)
Mobile security management (MSM) centralizes threat protection across your entire mobile ecosystem. Key security controls include:
- Device security: Enforce encryption, passcodes, and OS patching
- Network security: Manage VPN access and block unsecured Wi-Fi connections
- Email security: Protect corporate email with conditional access policies
- User authentication: Integrate with identity providers for single sign-on
How PiiComm Delivers Enterprise Mobility Management
PiiComm is Canada’s largest pure-play managed mobility provider. We design, deploy, and support EMM solutions for organizations across transportation, healthcare, retail, and government—managing device fleets from enrollment through end-of-life.
Learn more about managed mobility services: Download our MMS Guide
Frequently asked questions
What is enterprise mobility management?
Enterprise mobility management (EMM) is a set of tools and policies that give organizations control over mobile devices, applications, and content across their network. It includes mobile device management (MDM), mobile application management (MAM), content management, and security management to protect corporate data on employee devices.
What’s the difference between MDM and EMM?
MDM (mobile device management) is the foundation of EMM that focuses specifically on enrolling, configuring, and managing physical devices like smartphones and tablets. EMM is the broader framework that includes MDM plus application management, content management, and security policies across the entire mobile ecosystem.
What does enterprise mobility management actually do?
EMM allows IT teams to remotely deploy apps, push security policies, track device usage, and wipe corporate data from lost or compromised devices without touching personal information. It creates a secure separation between work and personal data on employee devices while maintaining centralized control over corporate resources.
Is PiiComm a real enterprise mobility company?
PiiComm is Canada’s largest pure-play managed mobility provider that designs, deploys, and supports EMM solutions for organizations across transportation, healthcare, retail, and government sectors. They manage complete device lifecycles from enrollment through decommissioning for enterprise clients.