The perfect phone for those who use Google Workspace.
Google Workspace is a productivity suite that includes Gmail, Google Calendar, Google Drive, Google Chat and Meet. Over 6 million businesses worldwide have replaced Microsoft Office with Google Workspace.
The primary benefit of using Google Workspace is your team can collaborate and work from everywhere. Using their laptop, tablet or mobile phone no matter the brand. However not all mobile phones are born equal with phones ranging from under £100 to £2000.
Knowing which phone to get your team is tricky, with such a ginormous range available. You don't want to assign a dud phone to your team that makes collaboration difficult and slow, but also you don't want to overkill by deploying the latest flagship mobile device from Samsung.
The perfect phone for Google Workspace
Since its launch in 2020 the Pixel 4a has been the phone we deployed at Kimbley IT and the phone we have been recommending to clients. And at £349, with regular deals on Amazon, it is the perfect phone for companies looking to refresh their teams' mobile devices - without breaking the bank.
The Pixel 4a had received excellent reviews since its launch and Google pushes new features out to the device regularly, so like a fine wine, it is getting better with time. The most recent update extended the battery life, with some intelligent AI. Security is built into the phone, using a special Titan M chip designed by Google which protects the phone from being altered or manipulated. Biometric security is included with fingerprint unlock and smart lock to unlock your Chromebook. The device will get security updates directly from Google for the next three years - the typical lifespan of an exemplary mobile.
As the Pixel 4a runs on Android (owned by Google), it naturally works the best with Google Workspace, allowing companies to control the data, apps and other features of the device. For example, you may wish only to allow employees to install company-approved apps to prevent harmful apps from getting downloaded.
On an Android device, your team can use the Pixel 4a for both work and personal use - because the two types of data are separated (with work and personal profiles) and never meet with each other. Not only are you securing your business data, but your team also gets a nice bonus of using a great phone with the best camera on the market for personal use. And if the phone were to get lost or damaged it can be remotely wiped in a matter of minutes.
Finally, the Pixel 4a is part of Google's Android Enterprise Recommended programme - meaning the device got vetted by Google and meets their strict requirements for a smartphone to be considered safe for work environments.
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