device management

[/dɪˈvaɪs ˈmænɪdʒmənt/]
noun
gerenciamento de dispositivos
1. The practice of monitoring, maintaining, and controlling computing devices (smartphones, tablets, laptops, etc.) within an organization or personal network
The IT department implemented a new device management system to track all company laptops.
O departamento de TI implementou um novo sistema de gerenciamento de dispositivos para rastrear todos os laptops da empresa.
2. Software or tools used to remotely manage, configure, and secure devices across multiple locations
Mobile device management solutions help companies protect sensitive data on employee phones.
As soluções de gerenciamento de dispositivos móveis ajudam as empresas a proteger dados sensíveis em telefones de funcionários.
3. The process of deploying, updating, and troubleshooting hardware and software on connected devices
Effective device management reduces downtime and improves productivity.
O gerenciamento eficaz de dispositivos reduz o tempo de inatividade e melhora a produtividade.
Device management is a critical business practice in both Brazilian and American corporate environments. In Brazil, as companies increasingly adopt BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) policies, device management has become essential for protecting company data. In the USA, this term is widely used in corporate IT settings and is fundamental to cybersecurity strategies. The terminology is largely standardized across English-speaking tech communities, though regional variations exist in Portuguese-speaking markets.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
device administrationmobile device management (MDM)endpoint managementIT asset management
Antonyms / Antônimos
device neglectuncontrolled device usage

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
gerenciamento de dispositivos
Standard term used in Brazilian tech industry and IT departments
São Paulo
gestão de dispositivos
Alternative formal term sometimes used in corporate environments
Portugal
gestão de dispositivos
Preferred term in European Portuguese, more formal than Brazilian variant
General Brazilian Tech
MDM (sigla em inglês)
Often referred to by English acronym in technical discussions

Related Words

mobile device managementendpoint managementIT infrastructureconfiguration managementasset trackingcybersecurityremote support

Related Idioms & Phrases

keep devices in check
manage the device ecosystem
maintain device compliance
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