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Enterprise Security System Puts Android Under Lock and Key

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http://www.linuxinsider.com – The proliferation of smartphones has created headaches for security-minded IT departments everywhere, but a Motorola subsidiary aims to give system administrators more peace of mind with a solution for managing Android phones in business environments. Three Laws Mobility, purchased by Motorola eight months ago, announced Tuesday that its management solution for Android phones is now ready for prime time. The offering allows organizations to remotely control Android handsets made by 3LM manufacturing partners. (General)

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