Array Networks intros DesktopDirect Android app

BANGALORE, INDIA: Array Networks Inc., leader in application, desktop and cloud service delivery has announced the launch of DesktopDirect for Android, an application enabling full remote desktop access for enterprise users from Android-powered tablets or Smartphone's.

With the Android DesktopDirect application, businesses can now empower employees with access to their physical and virtual work desktops via Android devices without risk of data leakage.

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DesktopDirect for Android solves two key enterprise challenges: providing full remote application availability for employees and delivering iron-clad security for sensitive data, said a press release.

"Array previously introduced its secure enterprise remote desktop access for iPhones and iPads today we are pleased to offer this same capability from Android devices," said Michael Zhao, president and CEO of Array Networks.

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"Android tablets and smart phones are on the rise, having already proven themselves as user-friendly computing platforms. With DesktopDirect, businesses can securely and cost-effectively provide employees that own these devices with a means to enhance their business productivity whether on campus or outside of the office," added Zhao.

The release further added that with just the touch of a button, Android users can now access their office desktop environments and all desktop applications from any location.

DesktopDirect eliminates Windows compatibility and security compliance issues; and because corporate data never leaves the office, malware is thwarted from interacting with business applications and data leakage is prevented in the event devices are lost or stolen.

Users can operate their office desktops with tablet interfaces in a straight-forward, intuitive manner utilizing a unique, finger-activated mouse developed specifically for DesktopDirect in conjunction with the Android virtual keyboard.

DesktopDirect even enables users to access computers that have been turned off, powering them up on-demand in order to save energy and reduce costs, added the release.