Feature Roundup: Windows MDM – October 2024

“Managing my Windows devices is so easy,” said no IT admin ever. With Windows devices still holding a dominant share in the market, managing them remains an ongoing challenge for IT administrators, and the demand for new features is always there.

That’s why at 42Gears, we’re constantly innovating to deliver features that enhance your Windows Mobile Device Management (MDM) experience. We’ve released new updates to improve Windows device security, streamline workflows, enhance app management, and so much more.

Here’s a quick roundup of all the Windows MDM features you can’t miss out on. 

More Windows Security Features

1. Certificate-Based Authentication Support:

Device security is a top priority, and certificate-based authentication is key to achieving it. This feature ensures secure access to corporate resources by using digital certificates, providing an extra layer of protection against unauthorized access to your Wi-Fi network, email, VPN, and other corporate resources.

2. Bitlocker Management:

SureMDM empowers you to remotely activate and manage BitLocker encryption on Windows devices, rendering data unreadable in case of theft or loss. This will also add an extra layer of protection to your Data Loss Prevention (DLP) strategy, giving you an additional tool to safeguard sensitive data.

3. Advanced Patch Management:

Effortlessly deploy critical OS and application updates to your Windows devices, ensuring all systems are patched and protected against vulnerabilities and devices perform optimally. 

4. USB Management:

Define policies to restrict or allow USB device access on your Windows machines, preventing potential data leakage or malware infiltration.

5. Custom Compliance:

No need to wait for your vendor to implement compliance policies—you can create your own! With SureMDM, you can easily set custom compliance policies tailored to your organization’s needs, define settings and ensure every device meets your security standards effortlessly.

Enhanced Device Management Features

1. QR Code Enrollment:

Leverage QR code-based enrollment for Windows devices to make device onboarding easier and more streamlined. You can also customize device names instantly and manage enrollment limits and expiry dates for enhanced device security. 

2. Autopilot and Microsoft Entra Enrollments:

We have added three new Windows device enrollment methods: Entra Join, Entra Registration, and Autopilot/OOBE in addition to the existing support for Agent, Windows EMM Enrollment, and Provisioning Package Enrollment methods. 

3. Custom Device Properties:

Get more flexibility and control with Custom Device Properties. Easily define and deploy custom properties to check compliance or track specific device information, making your device management more efficient and tailored to your needs.

4. AskDeepThought:

If you’re still manually typing install commands/switches for your .exe and .msi apps, just #AskDeepThought. This AI-driven feature fetches exact silent installation switches and ensures precise configurations for seamless deployment. Plus, it's also integrated into RunScripts, where you can create and deploy scripts without digging through PowerShell repositories–simplifying script deployment and just a #Ask away!

5. User Account Management:

Easily add, remove, and manage user accounts directly from the SureMDM console, saving you valuable time in user account management. Additionally, configuring time-based access can be especially useful for education, transportation, logistics, and field services industries.

6. Branding Policy:

Configure wallpaper, screensaver settings, and display interactive notices (Legal Notice) on the login screen for Windows devices, ensuring enhanced customization and user engagement.

App Management Enhancements

1. Enterprise App Store:

Create a centralized app repository for corporate approved applications. Distribute and manage applications seamlessly, ensuring users have access to the resources they need while maintaining total IT control.

2. Third Party App Catalog:

Forget about manually downloading updates for every new app. The Third Party App Catalog, a built-in repository in SureMDM, offers access to over 4,500 pre-approved applications, enabling IT admins to easily manage installations and updates from a central platform. 

Enhance Your Windows MDM Operations with SureMDM

With SureMDM, you have complete control over your Windows environment. But we're not stopping there! Stay tuned for further updates as we continuously innovate to deliver the best possible Windows management experience for you. 

Ready to take your Windows device management to the next level? Try out these features today!