Google is aiming to expand its device footprint in the enterprise by laying on its new Android for Work program to ensure bring your own device is secure for both companies and employees.
The new program, which was unveiled earlier, is made up of four main components that cover both old and new devices, and a range of partners from the world of management, devices, applications and networking have been signed up to assist.
Lenovo, HP and Dell on board
Google Play for Work, meanwhile, allows businesses to securely deploy and manage apps across all users running Android for Work with the IT department checking and approving apps at every step of the way. Finally there are a range of built-in productivity tools for email, contacts and calendar that support Exchange and Notes plus editing capabilities for documents, spreadsheets and presentations.
Lenovo, HP, Dell, Box, Cisco and SAP are all among the various partners on board to help deliver consistent management , secure business apps and innovative devices for the applications to be used on in the workplace.