Citrix and Samsung Electronics has announced the availability of Citrix XenMobile for Samsung KNOX, delivering one of the most advanced Android security solutions for managing the latest Samsung KNOX-enabled devices.

The solution provides enterprise and government institutions with a high level of security controls. Citrix is also the EMM vendor with the largest number of apps verified to run on KNOX-enabled Samsung Galaxy devices.

The integration of Samsung KNOX with XenMobile and other Citrix technologies protect the device, its apps and data, and the networks employees use to access corporate resources – all while giving IT administrators full, centralised visibility and control.

Additionally, with just one simple touch, Samsung Galaxy mobile device users can have secure, realtime access to all the business tools, including mobile, web, Windows and SaaS apps, to be productive on the go.

Citrix also announced support for Intel Device Protection Technology (Intel DPT), enabling enterprises to secure and manage Intel-based Android mobile devices. Intel DPT combined with Citrix XenMobile will provide enhanced hardware and software security and management capabilities, empowering IT organizations with increased levels of control without compromising end-user experience.

As BYOD programs are quickly becoming the norm, enterprises are embracing a variety of mobile platforms. According to the Citrix “Mobility in Business” report, 72% of companies say they support or are planning to support Android this year. However, IT organisations are challenged with Android-based devices that are not compatible with their company’s security requirements.