April 26, 2024

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[THE INVESTOR] Samsung SDS, the information technology solutions unit of Samsung Group, said on Jan. 5 it will unveil a new security solution for smartwatches at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas this week.

Samsung SDS will debut its “Enterprise Mobility Management” solution, designed for application to wearables running on Samsung’s Tizen operating system.

 

Participants try the "Enterprise Mobility Mnagement" solution showcased by Samsung SDS at Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. Samsung SDS

The Samsung SDS EMM is a cloud-based security solution that lets users manage company apps and programs on their wearable devices under secure setting, without having to pair them with a smartphone.

Samsung SDS’ latest EMM solution is expected to provide added mobility to those who may find it difficult to hold onto a smartphone while working, such as on-ground airport officials, flight attendants and theme park employees, the company said.

Through the new EMM, a company manager can deploy and manage apps for multiple devices remotely activate or deactivate certain settings. They can also remotely activate the screen lock function to prevent any data leakage in the case a device has been lost or stolen. 

The new system also allows for minimal battery draining by offering users options to disable certain functions such as near-field communication and GPS, according to Samsung SDS.

By Sohn Ji-young/The Korea Herald (jys@heraldcorp.com)