The Ultimate Guide to Mobile Device Management
A curated Canadian 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.
Canadian Mobile Device Management News
Regional stories with direct local relevance
Why retailers need real-time visibility to handle demand surges
Delayed stock updates and failing devices can quickly turn busy promotions into longer queues and frustrated shoppers.
AI-fuelled scams tied to tariffs erode Canadians' trust
AI-boosted scams piggybacking on tariff and cost-of-living fears are eroding Canadians' trust in everyday digital messages, Interac warns.
ESET opens 2026 Canada women in cybersecurity awards
ESET opens 2026 Canada Women in Cybersecurity awards, offering three CAD $5,000 scholarships to support aspiring female cyber professionals.
Innovation without infrastructure? The hidden risk in Canada's AI-powered care
Canada's AI-led healthcare boom is running on ageing systems, raising cyber risks and outages that threaten the promise of smarter care.
Automation, on-device AI and operational visibility: The 2026 tech trends powering Canada's digital future
Automation, on-device AI and smarter device management are set to transform Canada's frontline industries and redefine digital operations by 2026.
SOTI boosts ONE Platform to cut device downtime in Canadian T&L
SOTI upgrades its ONE Platform to reduce mobile device downtime, helping Canadian transport and logistics workers reclaim lost hours and ease work stress.
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
Expert Columns
Why retailers need real-time visibility to handle demand surges
Innovation without infrastructure? The hidden risk in Canada's AI-powered care
SonicWall firewalls strengthen security for IoT era
Automation, on-device AI and operational visibility: The 2026 tech trends powering Canada's digital future
10 cybersecurity tips to survive Cyber Monday
How mobile cybersecurity empowers hybrid workforces to stay secure
Recent Mobile Device Management News
SOTI launches AI health assistant to reduce patient downtime
Nearly all Canadian healthcare IT leaders rely on legacy systems, raising risks of security breaches and operational disruptions in patient care.
Canadian healthcare leads in AI despite outdated IT systems
Canada's healthcare sector leads in AI use for patient care but struggles with outdated IT systems, causing security risks and operational downtime.
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.
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.
BlackBerry survey flags secure messaging gaps in government
Most respondents still trust consumer chat apps for sensitive work, despite widespread confusion over what encryption does not protect.
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.
Appdome adds backend Risk Intelligence APIs for IDAnchor
Fraud teams can now feed mobile threat histories into server-side checks as Appdome expands IDAnchor with risk APIs and persistent identifiers.
Claroty adds Visibility Orchestration to xDome platform
Poor asset data can leave critical systems exposed, as the update turns xDome visibility gaps into prioritised security tasks.
MetTel launches connected laptop service for enterprises
Enterprise IT teams could cut deployment delays as MetTel’s new service ships laptops preloaded, connected and supported across mobile networks.
Appdome launches backend risk APIs for mobile fraud
Fraud teams can now tap verified mobile threat data in backend systems, as Appdome extends IDAnchor with server-to-server risk intelligence.
Cambodia scam compounds linked to mobile banking fraud
Banks and public bodies in 21 countries face device-takeover fraud that can steal SMS codes, biometric data and funds.
Remote acquires Bravas to add identity & device management
Customers will soon be able to manage identities and device access alongside payroll and compliance in one system after the Bravas deal.
TCCA urges standards push on critical broadband security
Broader supplier chains and open standards are leaving mission-critical broadband networks more exposed as operators move to 4G and 5G.