Microsoft Teams Insider MDEP (Microsoft Devices Ecosystem Platform) Explained: Microsoft Teams Android devices and beyond
Jun 4, 2025
Chris Johnson, Senior Director of Program Management for MDEP at Microsoft, shares insights on the Microsoft Devices Ecosystem Platform. He discusses how MDEP tailors a secure Android OS for enterprises while highlighting collaborations with chipset vendors to enhance innovation. Chris emphasizes the significance of regular updates and security patches for device reliability. Listeners can look forward to new features in Android 15 and understand MDEP’s role in shaping a more secure and integrated future for Android devices.
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MDEP Reinvents Enterprise Android
- MDEP is Microsoft's secure, manageable Android OS tailored for enterprise use.
- It reimagines Android with Windows-grade security, manageability, and long-term support.
Chipset Collaboration Key for MDEP
- MDEP aligns closely with chipset vendors like Qualcomm, MediaTek, and others.
- Microsoft provides a foundational Android platform which OEMs then customize and certify.
Regular Updates Ensure Security
- Microsoft provides OEMs with monthly security patches and periodic feature updates.
- OEMs commit to timely updates ensuring security and manageability of devices.