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MDM Solution

What is Our Mobile Device Management Solution?

UTHealth utilizes two different MDM providers:

Personal (BYOD) Devices

For personal, non-UTHealth-owned devices (also known as Bring Your Own Device, or BYOD), Microsoft Endpoint Management (Intune) and its client, Intune Company Portal, are used to enable:

  • Mobile Application Management (MAM) — Manage specific Microsoft Office 365 applications without the need to fully enroll a device.
  • Mobile Device Management (MDM) — Full device management for devices that require it.

Click here for more information about Microsoft Endpoint Management (URL pending)

 

UTHealth-Owned Devices

For UTHealth-owned devices that require full MDM, customized settings, customized restrictions, and published managed apps, Microsoft Endpoint Management (Intune) is used to provide comprehensive device management. For special configurations, Jamf Pro may also be used.

Which Option is Right for Me?

Use the table below to determine which enrollment option best fits your needs.

FeatureApp-Only Access (MAM)Full Device Enrollment (MDM)
Best forUsers who only need email and Office 365 appsUsers who want to use the native mail app or a dedicated work profile
Device enrollment requiredNoYes
What is managedSpecific apps only (e.g. Outlook, Teams)Entire device (settings, apps, compliance)
UTHealth can see personal dataNoNo
Native Mail app support (iOS)NoYes
Android work profileNoYes
Setup complexityLow — download app and sign inMedium — enroll via Company Portal
If device is lost or stolenWork app data only is remotely wipedFull device remote wipe available

Device Requirements

Your device must meet the following minimum operating system requirements to enroll in or use UTHealth Mobile Device Management.

PlatformMinimum OS VersionNotes
iOS (iPhone)iOS 17.x or laterRequired for MAM app protection policies and MDM enrollment. Go to Settings > General > Software Update to check your version.
iPadOS (iPad)iPadOS 17.x or laterRequired for MAM app protection policies and MDM enrollment. Go to Settings > General > Software Update to check your version.
AndroidAndroid 10.0 or laterRequired for user-based management (MAM and MDM). Go to Settings > About Phone > Android Version to check your version.

Note: OS version requirements are based on current Microsoft Intune support documentation and are subject to change. Always keep your device updated to the latest available OS version for the best security and compatibility. If you have any questions regarding device requirements, contact MDM support at [email protected].

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