The Ultimate Guide to Mobile Device Management
A curated Asian 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.
Asian Mobile Device Management News
Regional stories with direct local relevance
Singapore phishing drill cuts clicks as training pays
Repeated phishing training helped cut Singapore staff click rates to 7.4% from 17%, despite more than 8,500 fake emails sent.
StarHub opens Galaxy S26 pre-orders from SGD $0 monthly
StarHub opens Galaxy S26 pre-orders in Singapore, with 5G Unlimited+ bundles and instalment plans from SGD $0 per month on select tiers.
Phishing & smishing scams surge across Philippines
Phishing and smishing scams in the Philippines surged in 2025, with phishing sites jumping 423% as fraud shifts to mobile and social media.
CelcomDigi honours artisans in Lunar New Year push
CelcomDigi's Lunar New Year push spotlights Malaysian artisans, youth ang pow designers and festive mobile offers in one campaign.
Google boosts AI research, skills & safety in Singapore
Google will expand AI R&D, cloud engineering, health projects and skills training in Singapore, deepening a USD $5 billion tech presence.
Indosat's AI spam shield blocks scams worth USD $500m
Indosat's AI spam shield blocked 2bn risky contacts in six months, averting scam losses of about USD $500m for Indonesian users.
Analyst Insights
Research and market analysis connected to Mobile Device Management
Jamf launches AI governance for Mac fleets in enterprises
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
Expert Columns
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5 Tips to Align Your Data Strategy with AI
Data value chain seen as next step for enterprises
Why frontline mobility is becoming an operational intelligence layer
Hexnode CEO on how fintech breaches multiply where device visibility ends
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
Recent Mobile Device Management News
CelcomDigi & Firebase launch telco-based verification
CelcomDigi, Firebase and Telenor Linx launch network-based phone verification in Malaysia to replace vulnerable SMS one-time passwords.
ITSEC Asia & Infinix partner on mobile cyber defence
ITSEC Asia teams with Infinix to pre-install AI cyber defence app IntelliBroń Aman on new smartphones, targeting 100,000 users in Indonesia.
CelcomDigi film backs Malaysian champions & network
CelcomDigi spotlights rising Malaysian champions in a new film tying ambition and sporting success to its nationwide network reach.
Indosat hailed among top Southeast Asia workplaces
Indosat has been named to the 2025 Fortune Best Companies to Work For Southeast Asia list, the only Indonesian telecoms operator recognised.
Coupang breach & camera hacks expose Asia cyber gaps
A vast Coupang data breach and mass camera hacks in South Korea expose Asia's widening cyber security gaps and weak identity defences.
StarHub unveils 5G Unlimited+ with unlimited data, no contract
StarHub launches 5G Unlimited+ plans in Singapore offering unlimited local data, global roaming, scam protection and device credits with no contracts.
Google & CSA join forces to boost Singapore cyber resilience
Google and Singapore's Cyber Security Agency renew partnership to enhance national cybersecurity with AI tools and public-private training initiatives.
CelcomDigi launches MobileSHIELD app to boost digital safety
CelcomDigi has launched MobileSHIELD, an AI-powered app offering protection against scams, malware, and identity leaks for MYR RM10 monthly in Malaysia.
CelcomDigi launches new AI cyber security suite for enterprises
CelcomDigi unveils AI-driven cyber security suite to help Malaysian enterprises tackle rising digital threats with real-time detection and response services.
Suprema leads access control sector with EU CE RED certification
Suprema leads the access control sector, securing EU CE RED cybersecurity certification for its AI facial authentication devices ahead of 2025 compliance deadline.
Pos Malaysia partners with Primary Guard for digital overhaul
Pos Malaysia partners with Primary Guard for a major digital transformation using JumpCloud solutions, aiming to enhance IT infrastructure and employee efficiency.
Exclusive: Radix discusses device management in Southeast Asia
The company's solutions are implemented in millions of devices worldwide, helping to increase performance and stability while minimising downtime.
Yubico launches Android passkey enabler for YubiKeys
Android users and IT teams can now deploy YubiKeys as hardware-backed passkeys, following Google Play Services support for NFC security keys.
Jamf launches Beacon threat-hunting service for Mac
Rising Mac adoption has left many security teams short of Apple-specific expertise, prompting Jamf to add dedicated threat hunting and investigations.
Google Cloud adds Claude Apps Gateway for enterprises
The self-hosted gateway gives firms central control over sign-ins, access and costs as Claude Code roll-outs move beyond small developer teams.
HICX lands GBP £15 million backing from HSBC, Wavecrest
The fresh capital will fund platform upgrades and expansion as large enterprises demand cleaner supplier data for compliance, risk and automation.
Quest study finds hidden tax on ad-hoc data delivery
Ad-hoc data work is draining staff time and slowing AI projects, as only a quarter of large firms have structured data programmes.
BlackBerry adds sovereign control tools to UEM platform
Sovereignty concerns over data residency and cloud routing are pushing more governments and enterprises to keep device management in-house.
GitGuardian launches endpoint protection for laptops
A single compromised laptop can expose thousands of live keys, according to GitGuardian's early field tests, as attacks shift to developer machines.
Payhawk adds SAP S/4HANA integration in summer update
The update aims to cut reconciliation work for enterprise finance teams by linking spend data directly with SAP S/4HANA Public Cloud.