Why geo-zones are indispensable in mobile device management

The management of mobile devices presents IT administrators in companies, schools and public authorities with numerous challenges. It is particularly important to ensure that devices only perform certain functions or are subject to restrictions in certain areas. This is exactly where geo-zones come into play. They enable location-based control of policies, thereby increasing security and efficiency.

What are geofences?

Geo-zones are virtual areas defined on maps that recognize devices as soon as they are entered or left. This technology is used to trigger automatic actions or restrictions based on the location of a device. For example, geo-zones can be used to specify that a school tablet can only be used in the school building or that company devices outside the company network are given restricted access rights.

Advantages of geo-zones in Relution

By using geo-zones in Relution, mobile devices can be managed even more specifically. IT administrators benefit from:

• Automated policies: Devices automatically receive the appropriate security policies when they are inside or outside a specific geo-zone.
• Greater security: Unauthorized access to sensitive data can be prevented by blocking or restricting devices outside defined areas.
• Flexible management: Different usage scenarios can be implemented in a targeted manner, e.g. by activating certain apps or network settings within a zone.

Setting up a geofence in Relution

• Define a geofence: Add a new geofence in the Relution portal under Settings > Zones. The location can be defined by entering an address or directly on the map.
• Configure device groups: Create a dynamic device group with the “Active zones” filter. Here you can define, for example, that devices are automatically assigned to a group as soon as they enter a specific geofence.
• Assign guidelines: Depending on the geo-zone, various profiles or restrictions can be activated to enable location-based management of devices.

Conclusion: More control and security with geofences

Geofences are an effective solution for the targeted control of mobile devices and the automatic application of security policies. Relution makes it easy to set up geofences and use them flexibly to simplify IT administration and ensure the security of sensitive data. The automatic assignment of policies according to location ensures that devices are always used according to the desired specifications - whether at school, in the company or in public authorities.