Sybase intros new version of Afaria for Android, iOS 4

DUBLIN, S. AFRICA: Sybase, Inc., an SAP company today announced the industry's most advanced and complete mobile device management (MDM) and security solution for iOS 4 and Android powered smartphones and tablets.

The latest release of Sybase Afaria empowers enterprise IT to fully manage and secure the proliferation of personal and corporate smartphones and tablets from a single console, meeting strict corporate security standards. Additionally, Afaria's new seamless over-the-air (OTA) delivery of in-house, market and App Store developed apps, combined with client-side portal technology ensures that only approved mobile users are granted access to internal applications and data while creating a simplified and streamlined user experience.

Also read: Security most needed for smartphones

Sybase Afaria is relied upon by enterprises and managed mobility partners around the world to empower the mobile workforce and support IT departments. With this release, Sybase further ensures that access to enterprise apps and data is controlled across the entire organization through Afaria's comprehensive policy enforcement. Sybase provides unparalleled management for a wide variety of mobile devices, supplying the tools that enterprises require to empower their mobile workforce.

"Through our partnership with Sybase and SAP, we have led the way in providing game-changing managed mobility services with proven business value," said Marcus Hacke, senior vice president responsible for mobile enterprise services, T-Systems. "Our customer base will significantly benefit from Afaria's enhanced security and expanded support for Android and iOS 4. The new Afaria client portal technology and over-the-air deployment capabilities will further transform our managed mobility solutions and better enable employee productivity and connectivity to customers."

Also read: Mobile will be the future of IT