According to iAnywhare, Windows Mobile-based Smartphone deployments continue to grow as enterprises seek to empower frontline employees with access to critical information. While the consolidation of critical business data and communication tools including voice and email represents a significant advantage for frontline workers, unprotected devices present an equally great IT risk if not properly managed and secured.
XcelleNet Afaria Security Manager for Smartphones provides a centrally managed, policy-based security solution, iAnywhere says. From the same administrative console that delivers management capabilities, enterprises can define, deploy, and enforce security policies that control the following:
- User authentication through enforced power-on passwords
- Data encryption on the device and on removable storage cards
- Device and data lockdown -- and data wipe -- in the event of loss or theft.
- Policies can be targeted at user groups or groups of devices allowing appropriate levels of security to be set for different user populations where necessary.
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