Auckland, New Zealand – September 29, 2023 – A study¹ by Samsung Electronics and Tech Research Asia surveying more than 1,440 businesses in Southeast Asia and Oceania found that more than half of these businesses feel that device security is a common pain point. 33% of the respondents also find their business devices too obsolete to run applications, while 44% have devices that require extra hardware or accessories to work.

With a large number of businesses at risk of compromising their data via their corporate liable devices, they struggle to find the balance between a secure and flexible solution and maximizing productivity from digitalisation.

 “To thrive in this fast-changing world, businesses need a robust and secure technology infrastructure to support flexible work – and a closed ecosystem just isn’t the answer,” said Ian Chong, Regional Director & Head of Mobile Experience B2B, Southeast Asia & Oceania.

“Samsung’s Galaxy for Work equips businesses with an open ecosystem of versatile devices that are optimised for their unique needs and help them keep secure, giving them all the freedom and confidence they need to stay competitive in today’s business landscape.”

Samsung has brought Galaxy for Work to Southeast Asia and Oceania as workforces in the region are getting more hybrid and decentralised, and businesses feel the need to digitalise to avoid employee downtime, lost revenue and other opportunity costs.

The Power of Galaxy’s Open Ecosystem

With in-depth expertise in mobile security and digitalization, Samsung offers an open ecosystem by putting trust in collaboration. Running on the Android Open source, this was made available to carriers, OEM and developers alike to make their innovative ideas a reality. This allows some of the biggest names in tech to work together to step up their game, strengthening it collectively. Opening the ecosystem has not led to more vulnerabilities, but to greater and more diverse security practices.  This collaboration enables businesses to focus on what is most important to them, by giving them the freedom of streamlined productivity, seamless device continuity, and effortless management of devices all with a solution trusted by governments worldwide - Samsung Knox².

Versatile Devices with Optimized Experiences 

Samsung continues to empower businesses with versatile Galaxy devices that cater to their unique operational needs. From cutting-edge Enterprise Edition devices to the resilient Ruggedised Series, our wide-ranging product lineup, complemented by Samsung Knox and B2B accessories, ensures seamless remote deployment and easy customization for diverse sectors.

Security Leadership with Samsung Knox’s End-to-End, Real-Time Protection

In an era where work and personal lives intertwine, businesses face the challenge of safeguarding data security while respecting individual privacy. As a leading global company that designs and manufactures its own products, Samsung is able to keep an eye on each component from the processor up. Helping organisations keep secure from day one, thanks to security-specific hardware and isolated software integrated across Samsung’s portfolio and supply chain that provides end-to-end protection at all levels of the mobile experience, from the chips inside to the apps. A secured supply chain, helps prevent unauthorised access to Galaxy devices and provides users with a product they can trust.

Samsung’s commitment to data protection continues with Samsung Knox, offering real-time protection against data attacks and malware. Unauthorized attempts to access or modify the core of Galaxy devices are promptly blocked, ensuring user information remains safe.

Your Privacy, Secured with Transparency and Control

Security should never compromise personal privacy. Therefore, Samsung's Security & Privacy Dashboard gives users a comprehensive view of their data, empowering them with transparency and control. For business, while users have control and transparency of their Samsung Galaxy devices, businesses can determine what happens to their data with features such as Security and Privacy Dashboard and Permission Manager without invading their employee’s personal privacy

Samsung remains dedicated to delivering top-notch security while respecting individual privacy, setting new standards for user trust in the digital world.

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With “Galaxy for Work”, businesses can now integrate agility, seamless productivity and resilience into their core to quickly adapt to current challenges and become digital-first.

The latest Galaxy Enterprise Edition product line-up includes the newly launched Galaxy Fold5 that combines advanced functionality with a sleek design. The Galaxy Ruggedized Series includes the ruggedized Tab Active4 Pro tablet and XCover6 Pro smartphone, delivering excellent performance in the toughest conditions.

Galaxy Enterprise Edition

Tailored for the rigors of the business world, Galaxy Enterprise Edition³ offers the most advanced mobile experience for enterprises. It bundles cutting-edge, customisable Samsung devices with a guaranteed product life cycle of a minimum of two years⁴, up to 5 years of extended security support⁵ for business continuity, and 1 year of Knox Suite⁶, which consists of mobility solutions such as Knox Manage and Knox Asset Intelligence, ⁷ for efficient business management and strengthened security.

Galaxy Ruggedized Series

Designed for frontline workers, the Galaxy Ruggedized series offer smartphones and tablets that can meet the MIL-STD-810H⁷ standard to withstand extreme conditions. Additional features and accessories are also available to maximize efficiency and convenience. For example, Samsung DeX⁸ allows employees to connect their compatible Galaxy mobile device to a monitor and turn it into a desktop workstation seamlessly, so your team can continue to deliver excellence wherever they work.

Learn more about the power of Galaxy for Work’s open ecosystem to transform your business operations and stay ahead of the competition at https://www.samsung.com/nz/business/open-means-business/.