Unified endpoint management (UEM) is a class of software tools that provide a single management interface for mobile, PC and other devices.
[1] It provides capabilities for managing and securing mobile applications, content, collaboration and more.
It is a single approach to managing all endpoints like smartphones, tablets, laptops, printers, ruggedized devices, Internet of Things (IoT) and wearables.
With new types of devices being used in the workplace, administration of traditional laptops, desktops and new devices was a challenging task for IT administrators.
The rise of UEM[2] was also a result of the adoption of newer enterprise friendly platforms like Windows 10, and iOS 11.