MobileIron
MobileIron, Inc. provides mobile device management and security to large enterprises. The MobileIron Virtual Smartphone Platform allows companies to manage multiple operating systems at a granular level, support corporate- and employee-liable devices, enforce cost control, and create a private enterprise application storefront for employees.[1]
History
MobileIron was founded in 2007 by Ajay Mishra, Suresh Batchu and Bob Tinker to address the challenges enterprises face in adopting mobile devices.[2] Ajay Mishra had previously founded Airespace, which was acquired by Cisco in 2005.[3] The company has raised over $50 million in funding from Sequoia Capital, Norwest Venture Partners, Storm Ventures and Foundation Capital.[4]
MobileIron began shipping its products in late 2009.[5]
MobileIron is headquartered in Mountain View, California,[6] and has offices in the Netherlands and Hyderabad, India.[7]
MobileIron will hold its first global user conference October 10-12, 2011.[8]
Products and features
- Virtual Smartphone Platform and Connected Cloud Management and security of both corporate- and employee-owned mobile devices, including remote provisioning, device status, policy enforcement, remote lock and wipe, and network access control.[9]
- Enterprise app store Companies can create a private repository of IT-approved mobile applications.[10]
- Partner API Carriers and partners can build proprietary applications for mobile device management, security and analytics, integrating MobileIron data with applications in the enterprise[11]
- MobileIron Sentry Allows IT personnel to identify unauthorized devices, block their access and enforce company policies via iPad.[12]
Customers and Partners
APAC Partners
EMEA Partners
- EDB ErgoGroup SYSteam Lesswire [1]
Customers include:
sources: [13][14][15]
References
- ^ "Gartner research". Gartner.
- ^ Mitra, Sramana. "Deal Radar: MobileIron". One Million by One Million. August 26, 2010.
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- ^ Brown, Steven. "MobileIron raises $16 million". San Francisco Business Times. August 3 2010.
- ^ Fitchard, Kevin. "Vendors target escalating enterprise mobile data costs". Connected Planet. August 5, 2009.
- ^ a b Hamblen, Mike. "New version of mobile management released by MobileIron". NetworkWorld. September 9, 2010.
- ^ Duyree, Tricia. "MobileIron Raises $16 Million To Manage Smartphones In The Enterprise". MoCo News. August 3, 2010.
- ^ http://www.mobileiron.com/en/m1
- ^ Ryan, Sean and Stacy Crook. "Vendor Profile: MobileIron". IDC. July 2010.
- ^ Fitchard, Kevin. "MobileIron introduces the enterprise app store". Connected Planet. December 9, 2009.
- ^ Mehling, Herman. "MobileIron 3.0 Enhances Multi-OS Smartphone Management Software". Enterprise Mobile Today. September 9, 2010.
- ^ Wexler, Joanie. "Securing the iPad with an iPad". NetworkWorld. April 6, 2010.
- ^ Vance, Jeff. "5 Promising Startups Make Smartphones Enterprise Friendly". CIO Update. January 29, 2010.
- ^ "KPN/Getronics Customer Reference: Helsana"
- ^ "Apple Business Profile: RehabCare"