What It Is
A Remote Control Panel
Think of Device Management as a secure control panel for company, school or support devices. You decide what the device is for, then the settings are applied consistently.
Device Management
Device Management For Clear Control And Less Guesswork.
Device Management (MDM) is a central control panel for phones, tablets and laptops your business, school, family or support organisation is responsible for. It helps install the right apps, apply Wi-Fi and security settings, keep devices consistent and protect information if a device is lost.
Plans Start From
$39
Plans start from $39 per month. We confirm device count, ownership, consent, allowed controls and setup needs first, so the service fits the devices rather than feeling like surveillance.
Approved Apps & Wi-Fi
Set up work, school or care apps and Wi-Fi without handling every device one by one.
Lost Device Response
Lock, locate or wipe enrolled devices where ownership, consent and settings allow.
Password & PIN Rules
Apply practical security rules so devices are easier to protect and support.
Device Management in Plain English
One Control Panel for the Devices Your Organisation Owns.
Instead of setting up every phone, tablet or laptop one by one, Device Management lets approved devices follow the same rules, apps and security settings from one central place. It starts from $39 per month.
What It Does
The Right Apps Stay Ready
Approved apps, Wi-Fi settings, passcode rules and basic restrictions can be pushed to enrolled devices without manually rebuilding each one.
Why It Matters
Lost Devices Are Less Risky
If a device is lost, stolen, returned or reassigned, eligible enrolled devices can be locked, wiped or prepared for another user where authorised.
Good To Know
It Is Not Just Tracking
Device Management is mostly about setup, security, app control and protecting organisation data. Location or wipe controls should only be scoped with clear authority and consent.
School Example
School Tablets Stay Focused on Learning.
For school-owned tablets, Device Management can keep learning apps, textbooks, school websites and class resources available while blocking games, unsafe sites or setting changes that get in the way.
Approved Learning Apps
Install or update approved education apps in bulk instead of touching every student tablet.
Safer Restrictions
Limit games, app stores, unsuitable websites or settings that students should not change.
Reset & Reassign
Lock, wipe or reset tablets when they are lost, returned or ready for another student.
Delivery Team Example
Work Phones Stay Ready for the Job.
For delivery drivers, field staff or mobile teams, Device Management can keep maps, job apps and messaging available while protecting company information if a phone is lost, stolen or a worker leaves.
Maps & Job Apps
Keep the work apps drivers need installed and harder to remove accidentally.
Settings Stay in Place
Prevent important settings, accounts or app rules from being changed without approval.
Company Data Protected
Lock or wipe enrolled devices where authorised if hardware goes missing or changes hands.
Main Benefits
Control, Consistency and Less Manual Setup.
Without Device Management, every device can end up with different apps, passwords, settings and problems. With Device Management, devices are easier to set up the same way, secure the same way and support at scale.
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Centralised Control
Manage phones, tablets and laptops from one place instead of relying on manual setup every time.
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Remote Lock And Wipe
Protect private or business information if a device is lost, stolen or passed to a new user.
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App And Policy Deployment
Install approved apps, remove apps that should not be there and apply usage settings quickly.
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Faster Setup For New Users
Enrol and configure devices with less manual work for new staff, family members or supported users.
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Asset Visibility
See which devices are active, configured and still supported, so nothing quietly falls through the cracks.
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Better Security
Enforce passcodes, updates, app controls and device rules suited to the way the device is used.
What Device Management Can Do
Practical Controls for Everyday Device Problems.
These are the useful controls behind the plain-English examples: approved apps, safer settings, Wi-Fi setup, location options, lock or wipe response and support rules where authorised.
Access
Password Resets
Help people get back into approved devices faster when password or passcode support is needed.
Location
Geofence Alerts
Create location boundaries for devices where the owner or authorised representative has approved that control.
Visibility
Location Tracking
Locate enrolled devices to help with recovery, logistics or support for people who need extra oversight.
Apps
Install Apps Remotely
Push approved apps without needing each device brought into the shop.
Apps
Uninstall Apps Remotely
Remove unwanted, unsafe or distracting apps from managed devices when policy allows.
Setup
Auto Wi-Fi Setup
Preload Wi-Fi settings for home, office or care environments so devices connect cleanly.
Recovery
Remote Factory Reset
Reset devices remotely when they are lost, changing hands or need a clean start.
Safety
Parental Controls
Support app restrictions, safer browsing patterns and device rules for children or vulnerable users.
NDIS, Families And Supported Use
Helpful Control Without Making The Device Feel Complicated.
For people with disabilities, families, carers and support coordinators, device management can reduce the stress around lost devices, confusing settings, unsafe apps and repeated setup problems.
We keep the conversation practical and consent-led: who owns the device, who is allowed to request changes, what should be restricted, what should stay private and what support goals the device is meant to help with.
Support-Friendly Setup
Great for shared care, learning, routine and communication devices.
Device Management can help keep essential apps available, reduce distractions, simplify Wi-Fi setup and make device recovery easier if something goes missing.
Business Use
Better Device Control For Small Teams, Clinics, Trades And Field Staff.
Device Management suits teams that hand devices to staff, use shared tablets, need faster onboarding or want confidence that business data can be protected if hardware goes missing.
New user setup
Prepare devices with the right apps, Wi-Fi and access settings before a staff member starts.
Device register
Keep track of what is enrolled, who uses it and whether it is still supported.
Lost device response
Lock, locate or wipe enrolled devices when the risk level calls for it.
Home And Care Use
Useful For Families, Carers And People Who Need A Simpler Device Experience.
The goal is not surveillance for its own sake. It is to make the device safer, more reliable and easier to recover or reset when support is genuinely needed.
- Keep essential communication, banking, health or learning apps available and easier to find.
- Use app restrictions and parental controls to reduce unsafe or distracting use.
- Support people on NDIS plans with a clearer process for approved device changes.
Security And Privacy
More Secure Devices Need Clear Rules.
Device Management can be powerful, so it should be set up with clear authority, privacy expectations and written approval from the device owner or responsible organisation before controls like location, restrictions or wiping are enabled.
My IT Shop can help scope the right balance: enough control to protect the device and support the user, without adding settings that are unnecessary for the situation.
Safer By Design
Policies, passcodes, app controls and recovery options in one managed approach.
Start lean, then add controls as the device environment becomes clearer.
Device Management Starts from $39 per Month. Want to Know What Setup Fits Your Devices?
Send a quick enquiry with the number of devices, who uses them and the controls you need. We will help you choose a practical starting point.
Start a Device Management Enquiry
Tell Us What Devices You Need Managed.
Use the general enquiry form and mention Device Management, device count, user type and any must-have controls like location, app restrictions, Wi-Fi setup or remote wipe.
What Is Device Management in Simple Terms?
Device Management, also called Mobile Device Management or MDM, is a central control panel for phones, tablets and laptops that an organisation owns or is responsible for, so approved apps, Wi-Fi, security settings and restrictions can be managed consistently.
How Much Does Device Management Start From?
Device Management starts from $39 per month. The final price depends on how many devices are involved, who owns them, what controls are needed and how much setup support is required.
Is Device Management Just Tracking or Spying?
No. Device Management is mainly about device setup, security, app control, easier support and protecting organisation data. Location tracking, lock or wipe features should only be enabled where ownership, authority and consent are clear.
Can Device Management Help Schools With Student Tablets?
Yes. For school-owned tablets, Device Management can install learning apps, keep school resources available, block unwanted apps or websites, prevent setting changes and help reset or reassign a device when a student leaves.
Can Device Management Help Delivery Drivers or Field Staff?
Yes. For work phones and tablets, Device Management can keep maps, delivery apps, job systems and messaging ready while protecting business data if a device is lost, stolen or returned by a staff member.
Can Apps, Websites, Wi-Fi and Settings Be Controlled?
Yes, depending on the device and enrolment method. Device Management can help install approved apps, block unwanted apps or websites, apply password rules, connect devices to Wi-Fi and prevent users from changing important settings.
What Happens if a Device Is Lost, Stolen or Reassigned?
For eligible enrolled devices, Device Management can support lost-device response such as locating, locking, wiping or resetting the device. The available actions depend on the device, ownership, enrolment type and agreed controls.
Does Device Management Replace Managed IT or Normal IT Support?
No. Device Management is a device-control layer. Managed IT is broader support across users, systems, email, internet, security and business technology. Some businesses use both together.