MaaS360

MaaS360 is an enterprise mobility management (EMM) platform that provides mobile device management (MDM), mobile application management (MAM), and secure content management for organizations. It enables IT to manage and secure devices across multiple operating systems, including iOS, Android, Windows, and macOS, as well as the apps and data used on those devices. The platform supports corporate-owned devices and bring-your-own-device programs, offering enrollment workflows, configuration, encryption, passcode policies, and the ability to remotely wipe devices.

Key features include app distribution and licensing, containerization to separate corporate data from personal data, secure email and browser access, and secure content repositories and collaboration tools. It also provides device and app compliance monitoring, threat detection, and automated remediation actions. MaaS360 emphasizes policy enforcement, identity integration, and the ability to enforce data protection measures across devices and apps.

Origin and branding: MaaS360 originated as a product of Fiberlink Communications and was acquired by IBM in 2013, after which it was marketed as IBM MaaS360 with Watson. The IBM version integrates AI-powered analytics to enhance security risk assessment and decision-making, leveraging Watson capabilities to supplement traditional MDM/UEM functions.

Deployment and market position: MaaS360 is delivered primarily as a cloud-based service, designed for large organizations with complex mobile fleets, though deployment options can vary by customer needs. It competes with other unified endpoint management (UEM) solutions such as VMware Workspace ONE, Microsoft Intune, and MobileIron.

See also: IBM MaaS360 with Watson, IBM Security, Unified endpoint management, MDM.