HTC and IBM - Love at first byte?

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HTC and IBM are working together to encourage businesses to adopt Android devices and lock down a lucrative piece of the enterprise sector.

HTC, which has not made many inroads into the business market, is now running IBM business apps on its phones and tablets. The IBM apps focus extensively on security, which is a major concern that has kept businesses from adopting Android devices.

Android, an open-source program, is often plagued with malware, and several phones and tablets running the platform do not offer adequate security needed for privacy-minded businesses. Research in Motion’s BlackBerry, despite shutdowns and some security issues this past year, is considered the gold standard for businesses because of its encryption, secure e-mail systems and private messaging capabilities.

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