Verizon Business has launched a new cloud-based service which will help on-the-go workers to securely access their corporate networks, while enabling IT managers to manage a global mobile workforce.
According to Verizon Business, the new offering, Enterprise Mobility as a Service, uses advanced software and an intuitive user interface to enable employee laptops and netbooks to detect and connect to the best network service at a given time and place.
Businesses can configure employees portable computers to select the appropriate network, automatically or with the click of a mouse. The networks include Wi-Fi, ethernet, mobile broadband and virtual private network services, Verizon Business said.
In addition, since the service is delivered via the cloud, comprising Verizon’s global network and IT infrastructure, IT managers can manage and secure employee remote access by automatically installing software updates, IT policies and patches across an enterprise workforce, the company said.
The service also provides up-to-date, detailed inventory reports on all hardware, software and devices, including wireless cards installed on corporate-owned equipment.
Bart Vansevenant, director of enterprise solutions for Verizon Business, said: “Enterprise Mobility as a Service helps address an assortment of challenges multinational companies face deploying, managing and securing the tools of the trade for a mobile workforce.
“The combination of simplicity and reliability helps employees access their corporate network while alleviating the strain on IT department resources, leading to greater enterprise productivity.”
The Enterprise Mobility offering is expected to be available next month in 30 countries and territories in Europe, Asia-Pacific and the Americas.
