iPad in Business, Ready for Work.

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Integration

Microsoft Exchange Server iPad connects directly to Microsoft Exchange Server 2010 providing users push email, calendar events and contacts. Extend the native functionality of Exchange email with an application like iMExchange 2 to add enhanced tasks, notes, out of office and contacts view.

Virtual Private Networks (VPN) iPad easily connects with corporate VPN systems to give users secure access to critical business information.  VPN on demand on the iPadleverages certificate based authentication making the connection to the VPN transparent to the end user.  Management from a central location through MDM makes configuration painless.

Secure

Device Security iPad provides over-the-air policy enforcement to prevent unauthorized access.  A device passcode is the first line of defense which includes extensive options including timeout periods, password complexity and Data Erase after variable number of failed password attempts

Data Protection AES 256 encoding is used to protect data at rest.   Building on the hardware encryption capabilities of iPad, email messages and attachments stored on the device can be further secured by using Data Protection. Data Protection uses a user's device passcode to generate a strong encryption key.  This key prevents data from being accessed when the device is locked, ensuring critical data is secured even if the system is compromised.

Platform Security iPad provides secure platform foundation for third-party applications.  All iPad apps must be signed by developers, to ensure apps haven’t been tampered with or altered. Apps are also "sandboxed" so they cannot access data stored by other applications. Credentials used by applications are also sandboxed and stored in a secured, encrypted keychain. Developers can also build encryption into their applications, to further protect sensitive information.

Flexible Deployment

Self-service setup Configuring iPad for access to corporate services is simple for users. Deliver iPad directly to their desk and users can manually enter settings or install a configuration file to setup the device automatically and ensure their iPad is secure and ready for work.

Mobile Device Management (MDM) Deploying and managing a large number of iPad users is easier than ever. Mobile Device Management APIs can be integrated with third-party solutions to wirelessly configure and update settings, monitor compliance with corporate policies, and even wipe or lock managed iPad devices.  (learn more)