Mobile Device Management (MDM) stands as the foundational technology solution for businesses to take control of their devices used in daily operations, regardless of whether these devices are company-owned or employee-owned.
The primary objective of MDM is to ensure that these devices operate within the boundaries defined by the organization’s security and productivity policies. Among its core capabilities, app distribution stands out: the centralized installation and management of the apps that professionals need to perform their tasks.
App distribution methods with MDM: choose your strategy
App distribution through an MDM solution offers various avenues, each with its own particularities and adaptability to different business scenarios.
Also with an MDM platform, businesses can:
- Define the installation of applications remotely and automatically on each managed device.
- Exercise control over access to specific device features, such as the camera, web browsing, or file storage.
- Manage application updates, ensuring that every user always has the correct and most secure version.
Managed App Stores: the power of official stores under your control
This method involves utilizing the official stores – Google Play Store for Android and the Apple App Store for iOS – but under the supervision and guidelines of the company through MDM.
Through this option, the system administrator has the authority to approve or restrict the applications available for download, preventing the installation of unauthorized or potentially insecure software by users.
Additionally, within the Android ecosystem, these managed stores allow for the uploading of private applications (developed internally) through Google Play in its specific enterprise mode. This way, the advantages of public store infrastructure are combined with the security and control of enterprise management.
Internal App Stores (Enterprise App Store): your private catalog of corporate apps
An Enterprise App Store constitutes a private store, created and maintained by the organization itself for the exclusive distribution of its internal applications. Unlike public stores, access to this catalog is restricted to employees or previously authorized users.
This approach is ideal for companies that develop their own applications or that use custom software that should not be publicly visible. From this internal store, employees can install the necessary apps, always within the framework of the policies and permissions established by the IT department.
Silent Installation (Direct Push): seamless app deployment
Silent installation is a fundamental capability of MDM that enables the automatic installation of applications on managed devices without requiring any user interaction. This implies that applications are sent directly from the administration console to each device and are installed in the background.
This method is especially useful for deploying mandatory or critical applications that all employees must have installed for the proper performance of their duties or to comply with corporate security regulations.
Take in consideration that this functionality only operates on devices that are correctly enrolled and managed by the MDM, and it is recommended to inform users about these automatic installations as part of the company policy.
Applivery: MDM and App Distribution, simplicity and power in your hands
Applivery provides you with a comprehensive and intuitive MDM platform designed to simplify the distribution of your business applications and give you the total control you need.
Power your distribution with Applivery’s key features:
- Custom branded app stores: create a unique brand experience for your users, offering a secure and controlled application catalog, similar to public stores but tailored to your needs.
- Flexible distribution: easily deploy your enterprise applications to iOS and Android devices, whether individual or in bulk, using a single URL.
- Intelligent update management: ensure your users always work with the latest version of your applications, with options for suggested or forced updates according to your policies.
- Robust security integrated: protect your deployments with advanced encryption (SSL/TLSv1.2) and application-level authentication, complying with regulations like GDPR and HIPAA.
- Seamless integration with your systems: easily synchronize users and groups with LDAP, Active Directory, Azure AD, and other SSO solutions, optimizing the management of internal and external access.
- Optimized workflow for distribution and testing: facilitate deployment, beta testing, and feedback collection with integrated comment and error reporting tools. Gain valuable insights into your application usage.
Benefits of choosing Applivery for your app distribution
- Simplify your operations: save time and resources with an automated and easy-to-use platform.
- Boost productivity: distribute applications quickly and efficiently, minimizing interruptions to your employees’ work.
- Strengthen your security: protect your company’s information and devices with advanced security measures.
- Regain control: choose the distribution strategy that best suits your organization and manage all your applications from a single point.
The next step towards seamless app distribution
Transform the way you distribute applications today. Applivery offers you the tools and support you need to achieve your goals.
Contact us now and explore our documentation to discover everything Applivery can do for you!
