Android for Work

The use of smartphones and tablets with operating systemAndroid is becoming more widespread, both in personal and professional Something they know well on Google, and where they have wanted to raise their own platform to ensure the privacy and security of user and company data when using a terminal with its operating system in the job.That is why they have launched the project Android for Work or Android for work in Spanish. A platform that allows the user to use their same personal device to work.

The idea is simple, and it has been taking shape through several manufacturers and platforms seen before, as is the case of KNOX from Samsung The Android for Work case became a reality during the last edition of Google I/O, the event for developers of this platform. Now released thanks to the support of a number of companies who have helped provide security, special applications, and tools that make up this platform to integrate Android devices in companies

This platform is based on four main pillars as Google itself has commented.

• Work profiles: Thanks to the latest version of Android, Lollipop (5.0), it is possible to create work profiles in the terminal completely independent from the rest of the personal content available on the mobile All of this with the security of SELinux and encryption systems to protect the contents. Something that isolates the professional profile from the personal profile, being able to use some applications and others independently with total security.

• The Android for Work application: In the case of users with older terminals and not updated to Android 5.0, Google has developed an application that has private and secure tools for email, documents, calendar, contacts, Internet browsing or access to approved applications by the Information Technology departmentsof companies.

• Google Play for Work: A store of applications for the professional field that companies can use and control on devices that use Android for Work.An easy way for companies to distribute and control work tools and applications.

• Integrated Productivity Tools: Naturally, Google has provided this project with own productivity apps to work from Android devicesbe comfortable and possible. Calendars, office tools, email, etc.

To achieve all this they have collaborated with numerous software companies, security companies, manufacturers and application developersAlways taking into account the concept Enterprise mobility management or what is the same, the control of the devices from the same point Something that allows companies to manage devices running Android for Work, or at least, the part of the user's device dedicated to work . In addition, collaboration brings with it the standardization of configurations and services when creating secure applications that can be implemented by companies. Similarly, device manufacturers will also start to take into account the capabilities of Android for Work when creating their smartphones and tablets