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Sprint Supplies Solution of Google Apps for Work [Professional Services Close - Up](Professional Services Close - Up Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) Sprint said it is offering a mobile-centric solution of Google Apps for Work. According to a company release, as a key value-added offer, Ping Identity will deliver cloud-based single sign-on capabilities that allow users to sign on to all of their business apps with just one username and password while meeting access and security requirements from the IT department. Rich Karpinski, principal analyst at 451 Research, adds, "Adopting mobile collaboration tools is critical for businesses. Resistance is futile for several reasons: Competitors will move faster than you will, partners will seek like-minded collaborators, and employees will look for a workplace more aligned with their values and that will provide and/or support their desired work tools." "As more and more companies with distributed workforces move to cloud environments, identity becomes a huge issue for large enterprises managing tens of thousands of employees, applications and devices around the world," said Andre Durand, founder and CEO, Ping Identity. "In today's post-password era, we're excited to work with Sprint to help these companies realize the value of simple secure access via single sign-on to cloud-based business applications like Google Apps for Work, while meeting security standards with an identity-based approach." "We welcome all businesses, whether they are using Sprint wireless services or not, to rely on us for Google Apps for Work to help them remove obstacles and encourage their employees to work better together," said Mike Fitz, vice president of business solution commercialization, Sprint Business. "Businesses also can benefit and more easily embrace the cloud by combining Google Apps for Work with innovative pricing options like Sprint Business Share and Sprint Business Fusion plans, plus the value-added services we offer like single sign-on, elearning and 24/7 end-user support." More information and complete details: www.sprint.com/business ((Comments on this story may be sent to [email protected])) (c) 2014 ProQuest Information and Learning Company; All Rights Reserved. |