i Cubed Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture; President and CEO: Tsutomu Sasaki, hereinafter referred to as i Cubed ) announces that starting Wednesday, October 9, 2024, it will enhance the functionality of "CLOMO Launcher," an app that allows customization of Android device home screens, rename it to "CLOMO HOME," and begin offering it as a new optional service under the "CLOMO" brand.
■Background and Purpose
In recent years, the diversification of work styles and the promotion of digital transformation (DX) have rapidly expanded the use of mobile devices within organizations such as companies. In particular, the use of dedicated terminals specialized for specific tasks, such as customer service operations and factory inspection work, has increased. However, alongside this expansion, new challenges have emerged, including support requests arising from non-business use and unnecessary user operations. Administrators are now required to address these issues.
To address these challenges, i Cubed has provided "CLOMO Launcher," a service that customizes the home screen of Android devices to display only necessary apps. With enhanced functionality, this service is now renamed "CLOMO HOME" and will be newly launched. "CLOMO HOME" now includes a folder feature, allowing administrators to display apps and folders on the home screen using a customized layout.Additionally, it includes a feature that restricts changes to settings while allowing users to adjust certain settings. This enables administrators to prevent non-business use while operating mobile devices more effectively i Cubed
i Cubed will continue developing and expanding services to meet market needs. By supporting the utilization of mobile devices for diverse purposes, we aim to contribute to further digital transformation (DX) within organizations such as enterprises.
■About "CLOMO HOME"
" CLOMO HOME" is a home screen app for Android devices offered as an optional service for the mobile device management software "CLOMO". By configuring which apps to display, their layout, wallpaper, and more from the "CLOMO" management console, you can create an optimal home screen tailored to specific job roles or purposes.
Features
(1) Efficient App Organization with Folders
Register up to nine apps in a single folder. Organize them by category or purpose to create a home screen that users can navigate intuitively.
(2) Flexible Layout Allowing Registration of Up to 144 Apps
You can freely arrange apps or folders on the Home screen along a 4×4 grid. By utilizing the folder feature, you can register up to 144 apps.
(3) Fine-grained control over OS settings access
You can restrict users to accessing only specific settings, such as turning Wi-Fi or Bluetooth on/off, while limiting changes to other settings.
Examples of home screens and settings screens configured in CLOMO HOME
Release Date:
Wednesday, October 9, 2024
Monthly fee: ¥100 per device (excluding tax)
■About "CLOMO"
"CLOMO" launched as Japan's first (*1) iOS MDM service. As a multi-device, carrier-free MDM solution, it has been adopted by diverse organizations including Obayashi Corporation, Tokio Marine & Nichido Fire Insurance Co., Ltd.,Saga Prefectural Government, Toin Gakuen, Jikei University School of Medicine, and many other diverse organizations. It has achieved the No. 1 market share (*2) in Japan's mobile device management (MDM) market for 13 consecutive years.
Furthermore, "CLOMO" excels in managing and utilizing iOS devices, having been the first in Japan to support Apple's "Volume Purchase Program (*3)" and "Automated Device Enrollment (*4)". For Android devices, it has obtained "Android Enterprise Recommended" (*5).and for Windows devices, it is the only MDM vendor in Japan collaborating with Microsoft Japan (*6), demonstrating its strength in multi-OS management and utilization.
*1: Based on our own research as of November 18, 2010.
*2: Source: Deloitte Tohmatsu Mic Economic Research Institute "Market Outlook for Collaboration/Content & Mobile Management Package Software ( https://mic-r.co.jp/mr/00755/ )" Shipment Value for FY2011-2013, "MDM In-House Brand Market"(MIC IT Report December Issue: https://mic-r.co.jp/micit/2023/ )" 2014-2022 Shipment Value & 2023 Shipment Value Forecast
*3: A bulk purchase program for App Store apps provided by Apple. For details, see https://www.apple.com/jp/business/enterprise/it/.
*4: A program provided by Apple that automates the process of placing newly purchased devices under MDM service management. Formerly known as the "Device Enrollment Program." For details, see https://www.apple.com/jp/business/enterprise/it/.
*5: For details on this acquisition, see https://www.i3-systems.com/news/20190123.
*6: For details on this collaboration, please visit http://www.i3-systems.com/20151002
That's all.
【Inquiries Regarding This Matter】
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