Android 15 for Business Introduces New Solutions for the Modern Workplace

Android introduced new features in its latest release, Android 15 for Business, designed to meet the evolving needs of the modern workplace. As hybrid work continues to grow, as more than 100 million workers worldwide embrace flexible work environments, businesses are looking for mobile technology solutions that balance employee flexibility, security, and device management.

New features in Android 15 for Business provide enterprise-grade security and streamlined management capabilities, helping IT leaders meet the challenges of today’s distributed workforce. From improved device protection to robust management of enterprise-owned devices, Android 15 offers a range of solutions designed for the modern workplace.

Key Features of Android 15 for Business

Enhanced Employee and Device Protection

Android 15 introduces a range of security and privacy features designed to protect company and employee data:

• Android Theft Protection: A collection of security features including The Key to Finding Crimewhich automatically disables the device if theft is detected using a reader; Offline Device Keywhich protects the device if it is disconnected from the network for a long time; again Remote control lockwhich allows employees to remotely lock their device via android.com/lock if it is lost or stolen. These features are available on devices running Android 10+.
• Private Space Within Personal Profile: Employees can create a secure, private area within their personal profile, which requires a password or biometrics to open. This feature ensures that sensitive personal applications on work devices remain secure while working on the go.
• Advanced Audit Logging: Security events have now been moved from Logcat to SecurityLogmaking it easy for IT teams to review security logs and ensure compliance. This feature helps organizations meet the requirements of the National Information Assurance Partnership (NIAP).

Strong Management of Company Managed Devices

Android 15 simplifies the management of company-owned devices with new efficiency-enhancing capabilities:

• eSIM management: IT teams can now programmatically provision and remove eSIMs from managed devices, simplifying on-boarding and off-boarding processes for employees. Employees retain control of their personal devices, with the ability to activate or deactivate a business eSIM at their discretion.
• Security Limitations of Applications: Businesses can extend corporate security policies to apps within a personal profile on company devices, ensuring consistent security standards across work and personal spaces.
• Use Default Apps: IT teams can run automated dialer, browser, and messaging apps within a personal profile on company devices, ensuring compliance with company security policies.
• Circle to search: A new feature that allows employees to circle or underline items for seamless search information within work apps. IT teams can disable this feature if needed.
• Extended Battery Life: IT managers can now customize screen brightness, brightness mode, and timeout settings to optimize power consumption and extend the battery life of company-owned devices.

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