Google launches ‘Android for Work’ with work profiles and a separate Play Store

Google has just announced the new Android for Work program, which brings together all the essential work tools meant for business to streamline their workflow. This will also have its very own Play Store app with productivity related apps, so it’s a pretty neat addition to Google’s productivity repertoire. 

Android for Work will be supported by major Android OEMs like Samsung, HTC, LG, Sony, Motorola, Lenovo and the likes. There are a wide range of applications and networking options as well, which will be ideally suited for a workplace like atmosphere.

This program essentially ensures that people who use Android as their personal device can seamlessly merge it with their work environment as well.

Google mentions that Android for Work has four components:

• Work profiles – We’ve built on the default encryption, enhanced SELinux security enforcement and multi-user support in Android 5.0, Lollipop to create a dedicated work profile that isolates and protects work data. IT can deploy approved work apps right alongside their users’ personal apps knowing their sensitive data remains secured. People can use their personal apps knowing their employer only manages work data and won’t erase or view their personal content.
• Android for Work app – For devices running Ice Cream Sandwich through Kitkat, or that don’t run work profiles natively, we’ve created the Android for Work app. The app, which delivers secure mail, calendar, contacts, documents, browsing and access to approved work apps, can be completely managed by IT.
• Google Play for Work – Google Play for Work allows businesses to securely deploy and manage apps across all users running Android for Work, simplifying the process of distributing apps to employees and ensuring that IT approves every deployed app.
• Built-in productivity tools – For everyday business tasks, we’ve created a suite of business apps for email, contacts and calendar, which supports both Exchange and Notes and provides document editing capabilities for documents, spreadsheets and presentations.

Source: Google for Work

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