Lost in transit: Keeping company data safe on the move

It’s Monday morning, and your sales manager is boarding a flight to Johannesburg. She’s juggling her laptop, a company phone, and a presentation that’s worth millions in potential revenue. Somewhere else, your remote support technician is fixing an urgent client issue from his home Wi-Fi.

Now imagine this:
The laptop goes missing at the airport. The phone gets stolen from a car. Or worse—someone gains access to company emails, files, or customer data stored on those devices.

The Real Problem: Mobile Mayhem

As hybrid and remote work become the norm, company devices are constantly on the move—airports, coffee shops, home offices, shared workspaces. But how many organisations can confidently say they know:

  • Which employees have which devices?
  • Whether those devices are encrypted or compliant with company policy?
  • If sensitive data can be wiped instantly if a device is lost or stolen?

A 2024 security report revealed that 68% of data breaches involving company-owned mobile devices were due to lost or stolen hardware. It’s not just a hardware loss—it’s a potential PR nightmare, legal liability, and financial hit.

The Cost of Doing Nothing

When a device disappears, so does control. Without proper mobile device management, IT teams scramble to locate hardware, revoke access, or secure company data—often too late. And while insurance might replace the hardware, it won’t fix the reputational damage caused by leaked data.

The Simple Fix: Mobile Device Manager Plus

Here’s where Mobile Device Manager Plus solves the puzzle.

This isn’t just about keeping track of devices; it’s about protecting your business wherever those devices travel. With MDM Plus, you can:

  • Track and manage every mobile device, no matter where it is
  • Enforce security policies, passwords, and encryption automatically
  • Push software updates or apps remotely
  • Lock or wipe stolen or lost devices instantly to keep data safe

It’s peace of mind for IT teams—and one less thing to worry about for employees who just need to get on with their work.

Final Thought:

Your workforce might be mobile, but your control doesn’t have to be. With Mobile Device Manager Plus, losing a device doesn’t have to mean losing control..

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Georgina van den Heever

Content Marketing Coordinator, ITR Technology

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