5 overlooked benefits of Android Enterprise
Android Enterprise is more than just a set of management tools; it's designed to address the complex needs of modern businesses. Here are 5 insights that often go overlooked: 1. Privacy you can trust Ever worried about mixing work and personal life on your phone? Or, as a business, concerned about invading your employees' privacy? Android Work Profile acts as a secure, separate container on your device. Think of it like having two phones in one, but without the extra bulk! Your work data stays within this container, completely isolated from your personal apps and information. This means: Employee privacy: Your company only sees and manages work data, not your personal photos or messages. Did you know you can see exactly what data your IT admin can see? Simply go to: Settings > Security & privacy > Your work policy info > Device info your IT admin can see. Data security: Your company's sensitive information is protected from accidental leaks or unauthorized access. Peace of mind: You can use your personal device for work without compromising your privacy or security. It's not just about security; it's about building trust. 2. Instant deployment Zero-touch enrollment allows for rapid and consistent configuration. It's not just about saving time; it ensures every device is configured correctly from the start, minimizing errors and getting your team working faster. Zero-touch enrollment enables efficient device rollouts, minimizing setup errors for a smoother user experience. Direct shipping to employees is a strategic win for businesses, bypassing central warehousing and significantly reducing costs. 3. Security that runs deep Android Enterprise isn't just an add-on; it's built into the core of the Android operating system. This means security policies are enforced at a system level. This deep integration allows for very precise control over device settings and data access. Explore Android’s multi-layered approach to security and granular control in our security paper and community podcast series. 4. Secure app distribution Think of Managed Google Play as your own private app store. You can curate and distribute approved apps to your employees, ensuring they only use safe and compliant software. This eliminates the risk of employees downloading malicious apps from unknown sources. Remote app management and updates simplify administration. 5. Future-proofing The Android ecosystem is vast and constantly evolving. By choosing Android Enterprise, you're tapping into a platform that's backed by Google's continuous investment. Plus the open nature of Android naturally enables constant innovation. This means you'll have access to a wide range of compatible devices, EMM solutions, and support - explore our partner ecosystem. As Android evolves, so will Android Enterprise, ensuring your mobile strategy remains relevant and effective. What's Next? Join the community discussion to share your insights and experiences. We'd love to hear from you: What are your experiences with Android Enterprise? What features are you most interested in? Share your thoughts in the comments below!Productivity: What are your top apps?
Hello everyone, My feed is constantly brimming with new ways to be productive, and whether your go-to method is to-do lists or time blocking, one thing they have in common is that apps and tools can make a huge difference! In the interest of working smarter, we asked a few folks in our team to share the apps that help them stay ahead of the workday. Our most-used productivity apps In no particular order, here’s what they came back with…can you tell we work at Google? 🙈 Organise your notes and set reminders: Google Keep lets you capture, edit, share and collaborate on your notes. A stand out feature for our team is the location-based and time-based reminders, that let you set and forget until that relevant on-site meeting. Right notes, right place, right time. Choose the right playlist to motivate you: There’s nothing like music or a podcast to drown out the distractions and help you focus on a project. Several of the team loves Spotify and the personalised daily music mixes. Not only do we discover new music, but there’s less wasting time torn between Taylor Swift or Fleetwood Mac, and more diving straight into a spot-on soundtrack to spur on that next big idea. Coordinate your time: It might seem obvious, but we’d be lost without Google Calendar. As well as keeping track of meetings, you can also check the availability of team members, making scheduling so much easier. This applies to home life too. Family and friends can add events into your personal section, so you never miss a birthday or ball game again. To-do lists: Google Tasks is a fantastic to-do tool that helps you get things done. You can create tasks from anywhere, add details and subtasks, and then integrate them with Gmail and Calendar. The question is, do you add tasks you’ve already done for the dopamine hit? (We can't be the only ones.) Manage your projects or daily tasks: For cross-functional projects, Asana is a management maestro. It helps us focus on individual tasks and the bigger picture, with workflows, dependencies and deadlines in one place. The ‘My Tasks’ section makes it easy to see everything that’s been assigned to you, and has tools to prioritise. And feedback flows easily through comments, likes and uploads directly on tasks. Happy inbox, happy life! Classic for a reason, Gmail makes it super simple to stay on top of emails, and integrates seamlessly with workspace, so you can see calendar invitations and chat with colleagues without having to switch between apps. Adding labels to emails is also a great way to manage what you need to reply to and when. Our global team loves the schedule send feature, which lets you send emails at a time that's convenient for your recipients. It's a win-win for productivity and wellbeing! Now it’s your turn! These are just a few of our favourites and there are many apps out there that can help. We're always looking for new ways to be more productive, so we'd love to hear about your favourite apps and hacks. Whether they're Google apps or not, let us know in the comments below. And if you do use any of the same apps as us, what are some of your most used features? We, and the community, thank you!
