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Verizon’s Blank Android Tablet tailored to meet the needs of various industries

Written by suresh babu

Topic: SoftwarePublished May 15, 2012
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Verizon’s invention of having an Android based tablet device that is devoid of having preloaded applications will be benefitting the retail and other industries as this kind of devices provide a high level of security and data integration.

The mobility solutions in every walk of life have made the lifestyle of the people to be habitual of the conveniences provided by mobile technology. Verizon’s enterprise division which had previously proposed a custom tablet solution for the customizing to industry specification is being considered for the retail, transportation and for financial institutions.

Any businesses which work in the front lines of the customer service will often and more frequently require those customized mobile applications and devices meet the expectations of the consumers in the world of cut throat competition.

Verizon’s idea of a ‘Blank Slate’ Android tablet with a highly secured Android operating system which will be devoid of some of the pre-loaded applications like mailing services, chat options and other Android marketplaces. These applications on the devices used in the enterprises may result in security breach and to avoid such a compromise on the mobile data, Verizon’s blank tablet will only be having industry specific applications and accessories.

The retail industry’s integral department in the payment processing task and these features play an important role in retaining customers for long time and also build a customer intimacy that majorly influences the branding or reputation of a retailer business. To obtain the customized services with respect to mobility solutions, the device deployment cost must serve the company the best with long time operational sustainability. Verizon with its blank slate device promises to have a longer durability and is an ideal device to suit the retail industry. Since this device is an Android tablet, it is not very expensive as Apple tabs. By using this type of tablets that function precisely for the requirements of the retail industry the business applications are more streamlined and the store performance with this tablet leverage will increase many folds.

With Verizon specifying the transportation industry and financial institutions, these devices can serve the transportation authorities to keep track of the fuel prices and to watch over the weather changes for better information update to optimize their services accordingly. Such thinking ahead is possible when the employees of the transportation industry are exposed to certain data like weather conditions will help in gaining better customer loyalty and building customer base as well.

The other niche industry that will be impacted significantly with the blank tablet device is the financial servicing companies. Banks, Insurance companies, credit unions and other financial institutions will be able to make the payment processing tasks with respect to the customers and the employees more convenient. While transferring funds and during other financial transactions the mobile applications on these blank devices will streamline the processes in these institutions.

This new tablet based solution from Verizon will enable the consumers pertaining to the retail, finance and other related industries will be equipped with the front line sales with the point of sale becoming more robust to suit the consumer requirements. The separate Verizon’s Private Applications Store for Business is available for the users to download enterprise apps that is suitable for the industry specific needs.

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