Microsoft employees working in China will now have to buy iPhones. According to reports, the company has asked employees to use iPhones instead of Android phones. From September, employees will not be able to access Microsoft Office related work on Android phones. The company is taking this step due to cyber security concerns.
Starting in September, the company will block its corporate access to Android phones in China. This will affect many users working in China. This decision is part of the company’s global Secure Future Initiative (SFI). Under this, the company wants to standardize cyber security practices for all employees.
Why was Android phones banned?
According to a Bloomberg report, the memo states that employees working in China will soon need an Apple device for identity verification . This decision clearly shows the gap being created between China and foreign mobile ecosystems.