LG Electronics has announced the launch of the first smartphone allowing users to separate their personal and business data and applications in the United States.
Known as Intuition in the United States, Optimus Vu is the first commercialised smartphone in the US on the Verizon Wireless network to offer Privacy and Business (P&B) Virtualisation.
P&B divides the smartphone’s operating system in half – creating a secure, IT-controlled environment for business applications, while leaving the end user’s personal data and applications unchanged.
The Optimus Vu allows users to run a second operating system, completely isolated from the one running on the device itself. This makes it easy to keep work-related applications and data separate from personal ones.
“The Optimus Vu: with P&B Virtualization represents a giant leap forward in mobile virtualisation technology,” said Dr Jong-seok Park, president and chief executive officer (CEO) of the LG Electronics Mobile Communications Company.
“Joining forces with VMware and Verizon Wireless has enabled us to create an enterprise-ready smart device that enhances productivity and convenience. Users can enjoy the versatility of having two devices in one while businesses can feel safe in the knowledge that sensitive information will be completely secure,” he said.
