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Microsoft to provide Apple devices to employees in China
OUR TAKEMicrosoft has come under increased scrutiny following a series of security breaches, most recently when Russian hackers snoop on and access the emails of the company’s employees and customers earlier this year. It can be seen that the protection of employee data privacy security is very impo…
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OUR TAKEMicrosoft has come under increased scrutiny following a series of security breaches, most recently when Russian hackers snoop on and access the emails of the company’s employees and customers earlier this year. It can be seen that the protection of employee data privacy…
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OUR TAKE Microsoft has come under increased scrutiny following a series of security breaches, most recently when Russian hackers snoop on and access the emails of the company’s employees and customers earlier this year. It can be seen that the protection of employee data privacy security is very important and urgent. –Zora Lin, BTW reporter Microsoft will provide its employees in China with devices based on Apple ‘s iOS system to access authentication apps, citing the absence of Google’s Android service in the country, a company spokesman says on Monday.
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Analysis
The Windows operating system maker instructs its employees in China to start using Apple devices in the workplace in September, Bloomberg reports, citing an internal memo. Microsoft’s move to iOS devices as part of its Secure Future Initiative stems from the lack of availability of the Google Play store in China. This restricts Microsoft employees from using security applications such as Microsoft Authenticator and Identity Pass. The company will offer iPhone 15 models to employees across China, including Hong Kong, who currently use Android phones. Also read: Security bug allows anyone to spoof Microsoft employee emails
Key Points
- The reason for Microsoft’s switch to iOS devices is the lack of availability of the Google Play Store in China.
- By choosing iOS devices, Microsoft is able to secure employee data in China, demonstrating its flexibility in global operations.
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