The Ultimate Guide to Mobile Device Management
A curated Kiwi edition of TechDay news, analysis, interviews, reviews, job moves, and related resources for Mobile Device Management (MDM).
What to know about Mobile Device Management
Mobile Device Management (MDM) involves the administration and security of mobile devices used within organisations. As businesses increasingly adopt Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) policies and mobile workforces expand, MDM solutions help ensure data protection, device security, and streamlined IT management amidst growing cyber threats and regulatory demands.
The evolving landscape of MDM encompasses partnerships and technological advances, including integration with platforms like Microsoft Intune, Samsung Knox, and IBM Watson. Innovations such as real-time device tracking, enhanced compliance tools, and AI-powered security offer organisations the ability to modernise endpoint management efficiently. Additionally, sectors like healthcare, retail, and emergency services are leveraging MDM to balance productivity with critical data security.
Exploring our Mobile Device Management stories provides insight into key trends, practical strategies for maximising BYOD benefits without compromising data safety, and the latest security developments protecting mobile and IoT devices. Whether you're managing Apple ecosystems or Android deployments, understanding these updates can equip your organisation to navigate the complexities of mobile device security and management effectively.
Kiwi Mobile Device Management News
Regional stories with direct local relevance
From scramble to certainty: rethinking tax time for Kiwi small businesses
Poor digital confidence is leaving 42% of Kiwi small businesses dreading tax time, as mixed systems and security gaps expose errors.
Exclusive: Emily Choi on Samsung's AI companion push
Samsung is recasting AI as an invisible, trusted home companion, using CES 2026 to unveil proactive, privacy-focused smart living.
Gen warns of soaring online scams targeting Kiwis in Q4
New Zealand faces a 271% jump in fake shop scams as criminals exploit routine clicks, QR scans and DIY guides to trick online shoppers.
Norton expands AI scam protection to New Zealand & globally
Norton has extended its AI-powered scam protection to New Zealand and globally, boosting defences across web, email, SMS, videos, and calls for all Norton users.
Privacy Week: Sensitive information stored online can hurt you
Sensitive personal data stored online faces persistent threats from cybercriminals, with recent breaches underscoring the urgent need for better protection measures.
NZ businesses face urgent mobile cybersecurity gaps
New Zealand businesses have a glaring gap in mobile cybersecurity, risking costly breaches. Merge Communications promotes Samsung Knox as the solution.
Analyst Insights
Research and market analysis connected to Mobile Device Management
iProov report warns of soaring iOS injection attacks
DigiCert posts record ARR after Valimail acquisition
DigiCert posts record Q4 ARR after expansion spree
ManageEngine adds EDR & Zero Trust access to platform
Zenarmor expands SASE platform for mobile & containers
Reviews
Expert Columns
Why frontline mobility is becoming an operational intelligence layer
From scramble to certainty: rethinking tax time for Kiwi small businesses
A look ahead: workplace and tech converge in 2026
Hybrid mesh security emerges to counter AI cyber risks
SonicWall firewalls strengthen security for IoT era
10 cybersecurity tips to survive Cyber Monday
How mobile cybersecurity empowers hybrid workforces to stay secure
Building digital trust: Why Australian retailers must prioritise EMM
Modernizing mobile device management: Empowering productivity without compromise
Interviews
Interviews and video coverage from the networkRecent Mobile Device Management News
Xero launches authentication app to boost account security
Xero launches new authentication app, Xero Verify, as part of its phased rollout of mandatory multifactor authentication.
Samsung launches first 5G Network in New Zealand
Samsung Electronics New Zealand and Spark New Zealand have launched their first 5G network in Christchurch, offering ultra-fast connectivity to Kiwis.
Spark's Mobility as a Service puts the right devices, in the right hands, at the right time
Spark expands Mobility-as-a-Service offering to enterprise customers, providing flexible device management solutions for remote work.
Spark to offer Android's zero-touch enrolment solution
Spark becomes one of New Zealand's first carriers to offer Android's zero-touch enrolment, streamlining secure and large-scale deployment for businesses.
UEM solutions may be the key to mobile security
Microsoft's rise in Gartner's UEM rankings highlights their innovative multi-layered mobile security approach, surpassing traditional MDM solutions.
Mobile Mentor adds mobility to TaaS supplier panel
Mobile Mentor will provide managed security and managed mobility services to the NZ government, after being named part of the TaaS supplier panel.
Cisco VNI highlights growing landscape for Kiwi reseller
Cisco's tenth annual Visual Networking Index highlights some key growth areas for resellers as internet usage booms and connected devices change.
Money in mobility for versatile VARs
Symantec's mobility survey highlights vast opportunities for New Zealand resellers, with 35% of businesses already implementing custom mobile apps.
Mobile opportunity
<strong>Mobile device adoption by companies is opening up a world of opportunity for New Zealand resellers Symantec tells The Channel.
Atlassian opens Teamwork Graph to third-party AI tools
Customers can now plug external AI agents into Atlassian’s workplace data layer, with permissions kept intact across more than 150 billion connections.
Celebrity stalkerware leak exposes private messages online
A misconfigured database left 86,859 images and private chats from a prominent European celebrity’s device open to anyone online.
Microsoft warns of surge in QR code phishing attacks
Businesses faced a sharp rise in image-based scams as QR code phishing jumped 146% in the first quarter, Microsoft said.
Rippling launches SOC 2 compliance tool for IT teams
Compliance checks can now draw on existing workforce data, cutting months of manual SOC 2 prep for IT teams already using Rippling.
SMS phishing campaign targets Australia & New Zealand
Thousands of motorists and households face fake toll and fine texts that can steal card details and personal data if they click the links.
Milestone expands XProtect & Arcules with new tools
Reporting for security teams and service providers is being automated as Milestone adds new XProtect and Arcules tools across cloud and on-premises systems.
Healthcare faces growing AI medical device security risks
Hospitals risk exposing patient care as AI tools outpace security controls and sit alongside ageing, unpatchable medical systems.
Bitdefender warns journalists on phishing & source safety
Reporters face rising risks from phishing, spyware and device compromise as Bitdefender urges tighter source protection and account security.
Zscaler joins Anthropic Project Glasswing on cyber AI
AI-driven attacks are pushing firms to hide systems from the public internet rather than rely on patching flaws after discovery.
ServiceNow completes USD $7.75 billion Armis acquisition
The takeover should broaden ServiceNow’s security reach as it folds Armis’s asset-visibility tools into workflows for customers managing more devices and identities.
Apple launches business platform as Maps ads near rollout
Businesses can now manage devices, listings and email in one Apple platform, ahead of a planned Maps ads roll-out in North America.