Recently, Google revealed a plan to develop Android and use it to unify the user experience across different systems. This would allow them to link electronics as diverse as wearables and televisions together, and the response has given a look into the possible future of utilizing software platforms in different kinds of devices.
However, there has been some criticism of this plan, and it comes from John Chen of the official BlackBerry blog. His comments show the need for better security and forethought when it comes to this kind of portal integration.
In a measured way, Chen draws up the battle lines in his piece, asserting that Google's approach to security when it comes to Android is behind the times compared to BlackBerry's. According to him, his company has deeper security protections, and has put them into use for longer.
"While we applaud Google and Samsung for their plans, we don't think it's enough for security-minded enterprises," he writes. "Instead, look to companies that have literally invested 3 decades into advancing the twin causes of security and productivity. In other words, don't be dazzled by those who can talk the security talk."
Information Week's Eric Zeman may have a point when he writes that for some companies "secure-enough is all the security you need." It remains to be seen what impact BlackBerry will have against a giant like Google.
In the meantime, companies can focus on the real issue, which is enabling a host access plan that gives businesses the most options and leaves employees with the highest degree of freedom. That way if somehow the Blackberry Playbook and other devices regain popularity, products like Flynet Viewer can provide compatible and easy connections to Mainframes, AS400 and UNIX systems.