| The latest release of Google Android 2.2 Froyo has | | | | default settings anytime from anywhere, which is a |
| added features to meet the needs and requirements | | | | great idea to secure the data of a lost or stolen |
| of enterprise customers. This is a new level of smart | | | | device. |
| phone that promises to shape out a new work | | | | - Calendar application has been modified to support |
| culture for the enterprise customers. Nevertheless, | | | | the Exchange calendars format. |
| the use of Google Android at workplaces has not | | | | - Ability to set up and sync a particular Exchange |
| been as widespread as that of iPhones or RIM | | | | account easily with the use of a new auto-discovery |
| devices. With the introduction of Froyo, this scenario | | | | functionality. (This function is only accessible with |
| can change. | | | | Exchange 2007 and higher.) |
| The use of Google Android Phones still carries a | | | | - Users can auto-complete a recipient name from |
| stigma among most of the business user base due to | | | | directory by using the new Global Address Lists |
| its less reliability as a secure device on an open | | | | look-up Email application. |
| network. The latest release has however made | | | | In prior releases, you were able to get Calendars to |
| some significant performance and enterprise specific | | | | sync if you could get a hold of HTC Sense equipped |
| feature improvements. Although the company refers | | | | device. Froyo provides faster updates due to a |
| Froyo as only an upgrade to its previous release, | | | | supportive default OS for Calendar sync. Now |
| there has been some significant addition to the | | | | Android 2.2 is complete in the sense it has all the |
| functionality. Automatic application updates, capability | | | | three Exchange sync components in it; email, |
| to use it as a Wi-Fi hotspot, improved exchange | | | | contacts and calendar. It is still however missing |
| support are just a few of the features that promise | | | | another component and that is Task sync. |
| to impact Enterprise users. | | | | Device policy management has been a big deal for |
| Some of the most important additions and | | | | almost every company. This is the policy which |
| improvements that can enhance the smartphone | | | | provides security protocols to the IT department for |
| experience of the enterprise customers may include | | | | controlling the access of devices to secure networks |
| but are not limited to: | | | | of the company. Improving the security features of |
| - Security enhancement with the introduction of | | | | Android 2.2 can make a big difference in the |
| alpha-numeric password protection for unlocking the | | | | popularity of Froyo among enterprise customers. This |
| device. Now Exchange administrators can implement | | | | is more so because every carrier is now providing |
| some sort of password policy for the devices that | | | | one or more releases of Android equipped devices to |
| would work across the enterprise. | | | | its customers, which could even make Froyo a |
| - The introduction of remote wipe functionality. | | | | Windows Mobile for the new business world. |
| Exchange administrators can reset the device to its | | | | |