2. Why is Android Right for Your Business? Open and Free Operating System Inter-Application Integration Security and Administrative Capabilities Lower Barrier of Entry Multiple Devices- Both Phones and Tablets
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4. Open and Free OS App Development Runs on Java programming language The Software Development kit (SDK) is easy to use and familiar to programmers Allows for customization and integration of applications that do not require 3rd party approval Greater developer freedom and application choice Allows Flash Player viewing Motorola Droid with QWERTY keyboard
5. Inter-Application Integration Integrate user experience across applications Allows trust relationships between apps More tightly knit user experience Allows for widgets – Real-time data on home screens Email widget Link Contacts > Email > Calendar > Documents
6. Security and Administrative Capabilities Complete administrative capabilities available for enterprise customers Customizable security features Ability to Remotely wipe all data from lost or stolen mobile devices Require a device password on each phone Set minimum lengths for more secure passwords and require passwords to include letters and numbers Ability to assign additional security to specific applications on the device
7. Low Barrier of Entry Java script programming is more common and therefore less expensive than a closed system such as iOS There are no costly licensing fees or development tools The Open OS eliminates back-end developer fees charged by the provider A larger selection of handsets built and sold through multiple vendors leads to competitive pricing
8. Multiple Devices - One OSPhones and Tablets Android OS is designed to work on both handsets and tablets Tablets take advantage of cloud storage for enhanced performance and mobility The multi-tasking, Linux-based, properties of Android OS are ideally suited to this environment A single OS over multiple platforms eliminates the need for redundant training
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10. An open operating system that allows you to customize the end user experience