Unlocking the Power of IBM MaaS360: A Deep Dive into the New Portal Home
In today's fast-paced digital world, managing mobile devices across an organization can be a daunting task. Enter IBM MaaS360, a powerful solution designed to streamline device management and enhance security. Recently, IBM has rolled out an exciting update to the MaaS360 Portal Home, bringing a host of new features and improvements. Let's explore what this means for you and your organization.
A Fresh Look with Enhanced User Experience
The new IBM MaaS360 Portal Home boasts a sleek, modern interface that's not just about looks – it's about functionality. With an enhanced user experience (UX) and customization options, you'll find navigating the portal more intuitive than ever before.
Key Highlights:
- Customizable Dashboard: Tailor your view by selecting and arranging widgets that matter most to your workflow.
- Quick Access: Add devices, users, and applications directly from the Home page.
- Beta Preview: Curious about the new design? Simply click "Explore the new homepage" in the New homepage (Beta) section.
Widgets That Work for You
The updated Portal Home introduces several new widgets designed to give you instant insights into your device ecosystem:
- Compliance Status: Get a quick overview of which devices are meeting your standards and which need attention.
- Device Last Reported: Track when your devices last checked in, ensuring you're always in the loop.
- High Severity Risk Incidents: Stay on top of potential security threats with this at-a-glance view.
But that's not all – you'll also find widgets for Organization Overview, Activity Feed, My Advisor, Notifications, and Vulnerable Applications, each providing valuable data to help you manage your mobile fleet effectively.
Diving Deeper: Key Features Explained
Organization Overview
This widget gives you a bird's-eye view of your entire mobile ecosystem, including:
- Active device count
- User statistics
- App catalog size
- Policies in use
- Overall risk score (if User Risk Management is enabled)
Activity Feed
Stay updated on all the latest happenings in your MaaS360 environment, from new device enrollments to policy changes.
Compliance Status
Quickly identify which devices are compliant and which need your attention, all visualized in an easy-to-understand chart.
High Severity Risk Incidents
For those with User Risk Management enabled, this widget breaks down the types of security risks affecting your devices, helping you prioritize your response.
My Advisor
Tap into the power of the MaaS360 community with crucial updates, improvement opportunities, and risk exposures tailored to your environment.
Vulnerable Applications
If you've enabled Risk Based Application Patching and Threat Management, this widget keeps you informed about critical application vulnerabilities across your device fleet.
Customization is Key
Remember, the power of the new Portal Home lies in its customizability. As an administrator, you can arrange these widgets to create a dashboard that works best for you and your team.
Conclusion
The new IBM MaaS360 Portal Home is more than just a facelift – it's a powerful tool designed to give you deeper insights, faster access to critical information, and a more streamlined device management experience. By leveraging these new features, you'll be better equipped to handle the challenges of mobile device management in today's complex digital landscape.
Ready to explore? Log in to your MaaS360 Portal and click "Explore the new homepage" to start experiencing these enhancements for yourself. Your mobile fleet management just got a whole lot smarter!