ASCII.jp Will business use progress with Android 5.1, which can separate public and private at the OS level?

On July 13, BizMobile announced an MDM solution "BizMobile Go!" compatible with Android 5.1. The combination of Android 5.1 and BizMobile Go!, which enables detailed control with OS standard functions, achieves high security and improved operability.

Cloud-based MDM with multi-OS support and an SLA of 99.999%

BizMobile, founded in 2009, is a startup that mainly deploys software VPN and MDM. The company's "BizMobile Go!" is a cloud-based MDM service that provides measures against loss and theft of mobile devices, application management for companies, automation of kitting, and centralized management of devices using a dashboard. It has also received evaluations and awards from three parties.

BizMobile Go! supports multiple OSs such as iOS, Android, and Windows, and sells a high SLA of 99.999%. High SLA is a combination of unique technologies such as big data analysis and log analysis simulation that shortens failure detection and response time, separation of system and management user interfaces, reliable synchronization mechanism using templates, and container technology that utilizes OS standard functions. It is said that it is realized by

BizMobile architecture for high SLA

In addition, all AWS-based MDM engines can be called via API, and adopt a flexible architecture that can be linked with user-side systems and web systems. Through API linkage with IVR, data can be wiped by entering a password from the phone, and by mutually communicating between the application and MDM via API, it is possible to use the camera only when using a specific application. It is said that flexible operation such as " is also possible. We are also promoting global expansion, and in addition to conducting all development in English, we are also expanding development and business in Asian countries.

Android 5.1, which allows detailed control of phone calls and camera usage

This time, BizMobile Go! is now compatible with Android 5.1, which has greatly enhanced business functions. Mr. Atsushi Matsumura, CEO and Founder of BizMobile, explained "Android for Work" of Android 5.1, which Google claims to realize EMM (MDM + MAM + MCM) for the first time.

Mr. Atsushi Matsumura, CEO and Founder of BizMobile

Android for Wrok now separates work and personal at the OS level, and enables secure management and distribution of work apps. Specifically, the company creates an app catalog with BizMobile Go! This creates a personal and work space on the same device, and the same app for both personal and work use. Work apps are marked with a bag icon, and can be synchronized between MDM server templates and devices one by one.

A screen shot of configuring a work app using Android for Work. The app has a bag mark

In addition, Android 5.1 has a new "Device Owner Mode" that allows more detailed control over security and application usage than ever before. Specifically, it is possible to make detailed settings for adding and deleting users, making phone calls, using SMS, cameras, external media, proxies, etc., and even manually changing the time.

Device Owner Mode is somewhat special in its introduction, and takes the procedure of creating one master Android 5 parent device and making it a managed device via NFC. When the parent and child devices are brought into contact with NFC, the child device is first initialized and the data is encrypted. Devices that are managed by MDM can be controlled in detail based on the policies of each company. Furthermore, it also supports Lock Down of the terminal. It is now possible to provide security and management functions equivalent to iOS's "Managed" and "Supervised" in the OS standard, and it is possible to prohibit unauthorized use by employees and third party use in the event of loss.

Fine-grained control with Device Owner Moder

Overview of Device Owner Mode

Traditionally, Android had weaker security than iOS, and it was difficult to use for business, so it was necessary to introduce a dedicated secure application and a unique container product. However, with the combination of Android 5.1 and BizMobile Go!, we have achieved high security and operability. It is expected that use will be promoted in the education market, medical and nursing care sites, etc., which aims to have one for each person by 2020.