Glossary · IT Procurement
Mobile Device Management
Updated June 20, 2026 · Reviewed by Shorim Haniffanshoib, Head of Editorial — IT Strategy & Enterprise
A centralized management platform for a fleet of devices (laptops, smartphones, tablets) in a company — despite the name "Mobile", the scope includes laptops. Major MDM tools seen in enterprise RFPs: Microsoft Intune (integrated with Azure AD/Entra ID), Jamf Pro (Apple/macOS specialist — relevant for a MacBook rental fleet), Kandji (modern Apple MDM), VMware Workspace ONE, and Cisco Meraki. MDM enables IT admins to perform: remote configuration (push policy, app deployment), compliance enforcement (require BitLocker, screen lock timeout, antivirus active), conditional access (block login from non-compliant devices), and remote wipe when a unit is lost or an employee resigns. For B2B enterprise laptop rentals, the vendor must be able to pre-enroll units in the client's MDM before delivery — faster onboarding and immediate compliance. Without MDM, the client's IT team must physically visit each unit to configure it.
MDM (Mobile Device Management) frequently appears in B2B IT procurement contexts: A centralized management platform for a fleet of devices (laptops, smartphones, tablets) in a company — despite.
| Domain | Technology & IT Ops |
|---|---|
| Full form | Mobile Device Management |
| Also written as | Mobile Device Management, Manajemen Perangkat Bergerak |
| Part of | Arental IT Procurement & B2B Laptop Rental Glossary |
| Last reviewed | 2026-06-20 |
What role does MDM play when Arental deploys rented units to our company?
MDM (Mobile Device Management) is directly relevant to a B2B laptop rental engagement, so it is worth confirming up front during the quote and contract stage. In short: A centralized management platform for a fleet of devices (laptops, smartphones, tablets) in a company — despite the name "Mobile", the scope includes laptops. Discuss the specifics with the Arental team so the right clauses and procedures are built into your rental contract.
Answered by Shorim Haniffanshoib, Head of Editorial — IT Strategy & Enterprise
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