Google pushes Android for work enterprise project to reach security cooperation with BlackBerry

Phoenix Technology News Beijing February 26, Reuters reported that BlackBerry in Wednesday said that it is working with Google to enable its software to manage and secure some of Google's Android devices. Prior to that, BlackBerry also reached a similar partnership with Samsung Electronics.

Last November, BlackBerry announced a partnership with Samsung and other leading technology companies to expand the reach of BlackBerry's upgraded mobile device management and security platform. BlackBerry says the company provides a "high-security mobile solution" for Samsung Android devices. The program integrates the BlackBerry security platform with the autonomous security software of Samsung Galaxy devices.

In Wednesday, BlackBerry outlined a similar collaboration with Google, which manages the devices that run the Android for work system. Android for work is a new Google solution designed to increase the attractiveness of Android smartphones to businesses. Google's move could help expand its presence in the office.

Google says the Android for work project will provide the enterprise with post-upgrade security and management features. Smart machines that support Android for work can safely separate enterprise and personal apps, and the special edition Android for work app will allow you to manage key tools such as email, calendars, contacts, and more.

Google says it has partnered with more than 20 companies, including BlackBerry, Box, and Citrix Systems. Although Google Android is the world's most popular mobile operating system, many companies have high security and device management needs, often to employees to distribute BlackBerry or apple-produced smart machines.

BlackBerry shares rose 4.3% to $10.71 on the Nasdaq exchange after news of a partnership with Google was announced.

Google pushes Android for work enterprise project to reach security cooperation with BlackBerry