Transforming the way we work with Android for Work
Wednesday, November 4, 2015
Editor's Note: Android for Work Live airs today at 11AM PST. Register here.
The Internet, like previous transformational technologies, emerged as a new and distinct tool before becoming business as usual.
Mobile at work is going through a similar transition, with organizations now interweaving the next generation of mobile productivity into the lives of every employee and through every workflow.
Android for Work expands on the platform’s multi-layered security, capabilities and APIs, and provides powerful ways for manufacturers, developers, mobility managers and carriers to create the next generation of solutions for work, beyond basic email and productivity.
New work APIs in Marshmallow also enable easy deployment and management of devices in dedicated single-use scenarios, such as defined tasks, kiosks and ATMs.
By going deep on security, it made sense that most security-conscious companies such as BlackBerry are collaborating with us to support Android for Work. Additionally, following the announcement of its first Android device, PRIV, BlackBerry announced their support for monthly scheduled updates, matching the Android patch schedule. You can find details of their announcement here.
Together along with Nexus, Samsung and Blackphone by Silent Circle, patching is predictable and responsive.
More than 19,000 organizations are already testing, deploying or using Android for Work. During Android for Work Live, we’ll showcase how new customers including Guardian Life Insurance deploys Android for BYOD; Peninsula Hotels provides guests with Android tablets for room controls, information and service; and Safelite repair technicians use Samsung devices for communication, scanning, navigation, payment and training.