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September 25, 2013 11:59 AM ET
Computerworld - Amazon Wednesday unveiled two Kindle Fire HDX tablets with features that indicate a clear attempt to attract business users to the platform.
The 7-in. HDX is slated to begin shipping on Oct. 18 for $229 ($329 for a 4G version) for either AT&T or Verizon Wireless. An 8.9-in. version will cost $379 but won't ship until Nov. 7, with a 4G variant priced at $479.
The biggest enterprise-centric features are contained in what Amazon calls its updated Fire OS 3.0 "Mojito" that's built on Android. An over-the-air 3.1 update of Mojito is promised for mid-November.
The business-class features include hardware and software encryption, secure Wi-Fi for access to corporate apps and SharePoint, a native VPN client and single sign-on capabilities, Amazon said.
Android enterprise and productivity apps such as GoToMeeting, Evernote, Cisco AnyConnect and Documents To Go, can be found at the Amazon AppStore.
Kindle-specific device management APIs (Application Programming Interfaces) are included so that IT workers can manage the HDX devices through Mobile Device Management software vendors like AirWatch, Citrix, Fiberlink, and Google Technology, Amazon said.
Amazon created a "
September 25, 2013 11:59 AM ET
Computerworld - Amazon Wednesday unveiled two Kindle Fire HDX tablets with features that indicate a clear attempt to attract business users to the platform.
The 7-in. HDX is slated to begin shipping on Oct. 18 for $229 ($329 for a 4G version) for either AT&T or Verizon Wireless. An 8.9-in. version will cost $379 but won't ship until Nov. 7, with a 4G variant priced at $479.
The biggest enterprise-centric features are contained in what Amazon calls its updated Fire OS 3.0 "Mojito" that's built on Android. An over-the-air 3.1 update of Mojito is promised for mid-November.
The business-class features include hardware and software encryption, secure Wi-Fi for access to corporate apps and SharePoint, a native VPN client and single sign-on capabilities, Amazon said.
Android enterprise and productivity apps such as GoToMeeting, Evernote, Cisco AnyConnect and Documents To Go, can be found at the Amazon AppStore.
Kindle-specific device management APIs (Application Programming Interfaces) are included so that IT workers can manage the HDX devices through Mobile Device Management software vendors like AirWatch, Citrix, Fiberlink, and Google Technology, Amazon said.
Amazon created a "