AirWatch Integrates Intel® Device Protection Technology into its Comprehensive Security Platform for Enterprise Android Devices

ATLANTA and BARCELONA, Spain, Feb. 24, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- AirWatch®, the world's leading Enterprise Mobility Management (EMM) provider, announces integration with Intel® Device Protection Technology (DPT) for enterprise-ready Android® deployments.

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The Intel DPT solution equips both IT managers and consumers with end-to-end security capabilities that extend from the device hardware through the application level.  AirWatch will provide same-day Intel DPT support to enable enhanced manageability for enterprises and government institutions. With the combined power of Intel DPT and AirWatch EMM, IT administrators will be able to effectively manage Android devices without infringing upon the native user experience. Intel DPT will be available on select Intel® Atom™ processor platforms with Intel's optimized Android 4.4 release.

AirWatch will offer same-day support for Intel DPT deployments, providing enterprises with extended management capabilities, including:

• Application whitelisting, blacklisting, silent installation and silent removal
• Device configuration, inventory and remote management
• Kiosk mode
• Network configuration
• Expense management
• Container management

"Intel DPT significantly advances the manageability of Android devices within enterprises and government institutions by providing a robust security solution with policy-based data leakage protection for sensitive assets," said John Marshall, president and CEO, AirWatch. "As the only EMM vendor that will provide same-day support for this new platform, AirWatch enables organizations to effectively manage and secure a diverse range of Android mobile devices. We continue to provide our customers with the greatest flexibility and most comprehensive support for new platforms in the market."

"AirWatch understands the importance of adding increased security and manageability to mobile devices," said Rick Echevarria, vice president, Intel Security Group, general manager, Platforms and Solutions Division at Intel. "That they are one of the first to add the new Intel Device Protection Technology into their offering speaks to their leadership in this space."

For more information on the integration, visit AirWatch in Hall 3, Booth#3D10 at Mobile World Congress, Feb. 24-27, 2014.

About AirWatch
AirWatch® is the world's leading Enterprise Mobility Management (EMM) provider with more than 1,600 employees across nine global offices. More than 10,000 organizations in 150 countries leverage the AirWatch® Enterprise Mobility Management Platform, which includes industry-leading mobile device, email, application, content, laptop and browser management solutions. Organizations can implement these solutions stand-alone for unique Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) scenarios, in the dual persona AirWatch® Workspace containerized solution, or as a comprehensive, highly scalable, enterprise-grade mobility platform. With the largest research and development team in the industry, AirWatch ensures the broadest mobile platform support, develops innovative solutions like AirWatch® Secure Content Locker™, and integrates with the leading device manufacturers and technology solution providers in the mobile ecosystem.

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