LG and VMware have announced a partnership to help enterprises improve security and control of sensitive corporate data while enabling more flexible access via employee-owned mobile devices. This new technology will enable users to adopt the mobile device of their choice, while allowing those devices with enterprise-level security and compliance.
"The enterprise and SMB markets are key areas of focus for LG," said Ki.S. Kim, Vice- President of Global Enterprise Solutions at LG Electronics Mobile Communications Company. "Our partnership with VMware is part of smart mobile devices for businesses. Enterprise IT organizations are looking for a way to embrace the growing trend of employee-owned mobile devices at work, while still maintaining control over their corporate data. VMware's industry leadership provides a platform for LG to expand its presence in enterprises and deliver compelling solutions that address the challenges raised by the convergence of IT and mobile communications.
Initial efforts include enabling LG smartphones to securely run a work account in isolation from a user's personal account on a single mobile device. With this feature, LG mobile users will be able to safely carry a single device for both personal and work use. Solutions using mobile virtualization technology from VMware are expected to be available on LG smartphones in 2011.
