An increasing number of hospitals are finding value providing iPads for inpatient use. During the current COVID-19 pandemic, many hospitals are severely limiting visitors. To communicate with their loved ones, iPads can be provided for email, messaging, video conference, and Wi-Fi calling. The same devices can be used for education and entertainment. These devices are most useful to patients if … Read More
Compatibility with macOS 10.15 Catalina
Apple released macOS 10.15 Catalina on October 7, 2019. Like many other Mac apps, there are new behaviors for GroundControl. Note: GroundControl versions before 4.9 have not been tested and are not supported with macOS 10.15 Catalina. Grant Permission for Proximity Cards When using Proximity Cards, the Mac will display a dialog asking for additional permission “to receive keystrokes from … Read More
About MobileDevice
Troubleshooting MobileDevice If your PC is having issues recognizing devices or the Launchpad will not start up, try the following: Uninstall all Apple support components from Programs & Features, and Apple Devices app or iTunes, if installed. Reinstall MobileDevice using the instructions above. There is a known issue on Windows that may cause devices not to appear as connected on … Read More
Recommended Settings for Clinical Devices
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About AppConfig
AppConfig is a standard for mobile devices that allows your MDM to set options for your mobile apps. NOTE: The Instructions will vary based on your MDM server and the platform of your devices (iOS or Android). AppConfig Options Like any well-mannered app, Imprivata Locker supports AppConfig. Below are available settings. Most users will leave these at the default settings, except … Read More
Clearing Passcodes
When you are enforcing passcodes in your organization and using Mobile Access Management, there are some considerations to keep in mind, especially when using Check Out Workflows. Unfortunately, Mobile Access Management cannot automatically connect to passcode-locked devices or clear the device’s passcode. When devices are connected to Mobile Access Management but are simply unlocked, without clearing the passcode, Mobile Access … Read More
Organizing Workflows
On the Workflows page, choose the way in which your Workflows are compartmentalized for your company using the Organize feature. With this component, you can: Create folders and rename them. Move Workflows into and out of those folders. Delete Workflows in bulk. The Organize feature is helpful for the categorization of different deployments, as it makes them easier to classify … Read More
About USB Restricted Mode
In iOS 11.4.1, Apple introduced a new security feature called USB Restricted Mode that will impact some Mobile Access Management users. Apple has additional information in this knowledge base article. Devices that are locked with a passcode will not appear in USB if they have not been unlocked in the last hour. Beginning with iOS 12, this same restriction takes … Read More
Skip the “Privacy” setup screen in iOS 11.3
NOTE: This article refers to an iOS version that Apple and Imprivata Mobile Access Management no longer support. It is included for reference purposes only. iOS 11.3 includes a new setup screen, called “Privacy.” If you are using DEP devices, this new screen will likely interrupt your otherwise automated workflows. With DEP devices, your MDM determines which setup screens to … Read More
Assign Staged Device to User using the Workspace ONE API
When using the Omnissa Workspace ONE (formerly VMware Workspace ONE) MDM with API integration, you may instruct Imprivata Mobile Access Management to assign staged devices to individual users. User passwords are not needed for this action, only usernames. Say you have 1,000 iPhones to assign to 1,000 employees. You have several options to proceed: You may leave the devices untouched, … Read More