AirWatch

AirWatch is an enterprise mobility management (EMM) and unified endpoint management (UEM) platform focused on centralized control, security, and lifecycle management of mobile devices, applications, and content across corporate and bring-your-own-device (BYOD) environments.

• Mobile device management (MDM) and unified endpoint management (UEM) for smartphones, tablets, laptops, and rugged devices.
• Application management for distribution, configuration, and lifecycle control of mobile and enterprise apps.
• Enterprise-grade security and compliance controls for devices, apps, and data access.
• Content and email management for secure access to corporate documents, messaging, and collaboration tools.
• Policy-based management, automation, and monitoring for large-scale mobility deployments in enterprises and public-sector institutions.

More About AirWatch

AirWatch provides enterprise mobility management (EMM) and unified endpoint management (UEM) capabilities that centralize administration of mobile devices, applications, and data across corporate and bring-your-own-device (BYOD) fleets. Organizations deploy AirWatch to enroll devices, enforce security policies, and manage access to business applications and content. The platform is used by IT operations, security teams, and mobility program owners to standardize how smartphones, tablets, laptops, rugged devices, and other endpoints connect to corporate resources.

Within mobile device management (MDM), AirWatch typically covers device enrollment workflows, configuration profiles, and ongoing policy enforcement. These functions include settings for passcodes, network access (such as Wi-Fi and Virtual Private Network (VPN) profiles), encryption requirements, and restrictions on device features. AirWatch supports major mobile operating systems and endpoint platforms that are common in enterprise environments, integrating with native management frameworks and APIs provided by those operating systems.

For application management, AirWatch offers capabilities associated with mobile application management (MAM), including application catalog distribution, version control, and policy-based access. Enterprises can push internal applications and manage public app store deployments from a centralized console. Granular controls help define which users receive which applications, under what conditions, and with which security configurations, such as Single Sign-On (SSO) or Data Loss Prevention (DLP) policies.

AirWatch also includes secure content and email management features that provide controlled access to corporate documents, attachments, and messaging. These capabilities are typically integrated with existing enterprise infrastructure such as directory services, email servers, and content repositories. Secure containers, content viewers, and managed email profiles are used to separate corporate data from personal data on BYOD endpoints, supporting corporate security requirements and user privacy expectations.

From an architectural perspective, AirWatch is commonly deployed in on-premises (on-prem), cloud, or hybrid models, depending on enterprise requirements. It integrates with identity and access management (IAM) systems, Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) for Certificate-Based Authentication (CBA), and Network Access Control (NAC) systems. Support for industry protocols such as LDAP, Security Assertion Markup Language (SAML), and various VPN technologies allows the platform to fit into existing enterprise authentication and networking frameworks.

In the broader enterprise IT marketplace, AirWatch aligns with categories such as unified endpoint management (UEM), mobile device management (MDM), mobile application management (MAM), and mobile content management (MCM). It is typically evaluated alongside other endpoint and mobility management platforms for scenarios involving large-scale device fleets, regulated environments, and organizations with mixed operating systems and ownership models. The platform’s focus on centralized policy enforcement, integration with enterprise infrastructure, and support for multiple endpoint types makes it a common component in mobility strategies, zero-trust initiatives, and endpoint security architectures.