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
New Zealand small firms are being urged to join up systems and security year-round, as 42% say tax season is their most stressful period.
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
Privacy Week: Sensitive information stored online can hurt you
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.
Microsoft warns of surge in QR code phishing attacks
Microsoft sees QR code phishing surge 146% to 18.7 million attacks in March as Tycoon2FA disruption cuts volume and tactics shift.
Rippling launches SOC 2 compliance tool for IT teams
Rippling rolls out automated SOC 2 compliance tool that uses existing HR and IT data to cut audit prep and ongoing evidence gathering.
SMS phishing campaign targets Australia & New Zealand
Bitdefender flags 79,000 SMS scams using fake toll and fine alerts to hit Australians and New Zealanders with urgent payment demands.
Milestone expands XProtect & Arcules with new tools
Milestone adds remote reporting, longer cloud storage and broader camera support in XProtect 2026 R1 and Arcules update.
Healthcare faces growing AI medical device security risks
Healthcare providers adopt AI medical devices faster than security controls can keep up, leaving legacy systems, model trust and data integrity exposed.
Bitdefender warns journalists on phishing & source safety
Bitdefender urges journalists to harden phones, accounts and source contacts against phishing, spyware, impersonation and AI-linked leaks.
Zscaler joins Anthropic Project Glasswing on cyber AI
Zscaler joins Anthropic's Project Glasswing to test Claude Mythos Preview in software scans, as the firm pushes zero trust against AI-driven attacks.
ServiceNow completes USD $7.75 billion Armis acquisition
ServiceNow bolsters cyber security push with Armis buyout, adding real-time asset visibility and deepening its platform after Veza.
Apple launches business platform as Maps ads near rollout
Apple rolls out unified business hub in 200 markets as signs mount that local ads in Maps will debut across North America this summer.
Appdome adds backend Risk Intelligence APIs for IDAnchor
Appdome expands IDAnchor with Risk Intelligence APIs to feed backend fraud systems mobile threat history, identity data and AI risk scoring.
Claroty adds Visibility Orchestration to xDome platform
Claroty boosts xDome with Visibility Orchestration to turn patchy cyber-physical asset data into prioritised security tasks across critical operations.