Sophos, IT security and data protection firm has announced the latest version of its mobile device management (MDM) solution, Sophos Mobile Control 2.5. With an updated web-based administrative console and extensive new feature set, the latest version provides a simple way to bring BYOD into the enterprise-quickly, safely and securely, all while reducing the reliance upon IT.
Businesses of all sizes are embracing the use of personal devices on their corporate network as a means to reduce IT expenses. According to the Cisco IBSG Horizons Study published in May of 2012, 95 percent of companies allow employee-owned devices in some shape or form, with 84 percent providing some level of support, and 36 percent providing full support for these devices. And according to the June 2012 Forrester Research, Inc. report, "Charting the Rising Tide of Bring-Your-Own Technology," BYOT brings both issues and opportunities into an IT organization - and info workers recognize that. 35 percent stated that their organization would make them uninstall or stop using the unauthorized software they have installed. Given the tremendous momentum behind this trend, blocking or ignoring BYOT will put an organization at a distinct disadvantage, such as not being able to attract top talent or to collaborate and share documents easily with business partners outside corporate boundaries.
Sophos Mobile Control 2.5 has optimized workflows, so IT administrators can complete many common tasks in just one click. The new version also offers easy integration with existing IT infrastructure by supporting the use of directories, such as Active Directory, to automatically assign newly-registered devices to existing groups and apply the associated policies to them. The enhanced interface includes detailed graphical reports to assist IT administrators in managing all aspects of mobile devices, offering them immediate insight into which devices require updating, and ensuring that all devices are secure.
Stacy K. Crook, Senior Analyst, Mobile Enterprise Research, IDC said "BYOD is top of mind for myriad organizations; however, it's causing some concern among IT. The increase in personal devices accessing the network may complicate the process of ensuring devices are secure and compliant with company policies, making it difficult for IT to justify broad BYOD acceptance. Solutions with features like those found in the latest version of Sophos Mobile Control allow organizations to develop BYOD strategies without compromising on security, or complicating the overall management of the network."
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