Mobile Device Management (MDM) for Startups & Small Teams A practical guide to enrolling, securing, and managing company devices across macOS, Windows, iOS, and Android — from zero-touch onboarding to remote wipe. --- 1. When to Use MDM MDM becomes essential when any of the following apply: - Team size crosses 10 people — manual laptop setup no longer scales. - Compliance requirements — SOC 2, HIPAA, ISO 27001, or customer security questionnaires demand proof that endpoints are encrypted and patched. - Remote / hybrid workforce — you cannot walk over to someone's desk to fix a configuration o…