Verizon Enterprise Solutions, announced the launch of the 'Blank Slate' tablet solution. For this, Verizon has partnered with the Device Manufacturers who are based on Android to remove all pre-loaded applications completely. To top it off, the tablets are housed in a durable housing that would be best for industrial verticals and retailers. This solution introduced by Verizon, combined with the Verizon Private Applications Store for Businessman and allows the customers to select from a group of industrial-ready tablets that are based on Android. After that, they can manage profiles and add applications available and specific to the their company. This helps for the businesses to create different levels of access and manage the applications that are loaded based on the job title of the employee group. The employees can even select the tools needed based on their group. At present, Verizon is targeting basic domains like - financial, transportation, and financial.
Verizon's invention of having a tablet device that is devoid of having preloaded applications will surely benefit the retail and other sectors. This kind of devices provides a high level of security and data integration. Verizon's idea of a 'Blank Slate' Android tablet with a highly secured Android operating system will be devoid of some of the pre-loaded applications that include - mailing services, chat options and other marketplaces based on Android. The applications used on the devices used in the 'blank slate' may result in security breaches. Hence, to avoid such a problem with the data, Verizon's blank tablet will be having only industry specific applications and accessories. The 'blank slate' device is designed in such a way that it ensures a longer durability and is ideal device for the retail industry.
The device will not be very expensive as is an Android based tablet,. This type of tablets functions precisely for the requirements of the retail industry where the business applications are streamlined. Even the store performance with this tablet leverage will increase many folds.
Advantages and Benefits
If we have a look at the benefits of 'blank slate' devices in the various industries like - transportation, retail and financial institutions -
• The employees of transportation industry can watch over the weather changes for better information updates and optimize their services accordingly, with the help of this device.
• The employees in transportation field can be easily exposed to data related to - weather conditions, route maps, navigation etc which will help them in gaining better customer loyalty and hence, building a customer base.
• Other than this, companies can use the tablets to monitor fuel prices, construction conditions and natural disasters.
• The mechanics of the transportation company can use the tablets to access technical manuals or specialized websites, when they encounter a problem while servicing engines.
• Using the tablets, banking companies can deliver innovative services to their merchant and retail customers, like - inventory management and coupon scanning.
• The tablets can even be used in the retail industry, where the store associates can manage the store operations, monitor inventory, demonstrate products to customers, accept coupons and scan a credit card for a purchase and do many other things without moving from their place.
Verizon's 'Blank Slate' Android tablet is a step in the right direction. As we all know, every industry and domain will have specific needs which can be easily fulfilled with the these tablet devices. The only thing is, the industries will have to address security, enterprise mobile device management, regulatory requirements and a certain level of customization.
Mobile application development process at Endeavour concentrates on enabling unthinkable innovative processes in mobile environments. The available data is looked at being mobilized as this approach enables the enterprise to change the way their employees work. As a thorough mobility company, Endeavour never retrieves from thinking as creatively as possible to arrive at a process that is crafted to perfection and is streamlined for that desired functioning of the mobile solution that has been developed.
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