Samsung DeX docking station increases productivity for corporate users

Seoul, March 29, 2017. – Samsung Electronics presents the Samsung DeX solution to increase the productivity of employees working remotely using mobile devices. Compatible with Galaxy S8 | S8+ smartphones, the Samsung DeX docking station turns Android devices into a full-fledged personal computer, allowing users to comfortably work in apps, edit documents, visit websites, watch videos and respond to messages on a smartphone using a large screen, keyboard and mouse.

Samsung DeX docking station. New mobile solution turns Samsung smartphones into a full-fledged remote work tool, compatible with Android apps

Samsung DeX allows you to create the most comfortable work environment. Completely redesigned Android user interface is optimized for keyboard and mouse and supports multiple windows of different sizes, context menus and a full desktop browser. A close partnership with Microsoft and Adobe has made the Samsung DeX compatible with Microsoft Office and Adobe mobile applications, including Adobe Acrobat Reader and Lightroom Mobile. All of this expanded the functionality of the smartphone and for the first time made it as easy to work with as a desktop computer. For employees and organizations that use Windows applications, Samsung DeX also offers secure remote access to virtual desktops through partner applications such as Citrix, VMware and Amazon Web Services.

To start working, all the user needs to do is insert their smartphone into the Samsung DeX docking station, which automatically connects them to a monitor via HDMI cable, a keyboard and mouse via Bluetooth, USB or radio frequency connector.

“The smartphone today is one of the main work tools for many employees working outside the office. Of course, they all would like to be able to work efficiently with documents or prepare presentations directly on their smartphones, without having to carry around a laptop or tablet,

– Injong Rhee, CTO of Samsung Electronics’ mobile communications division, said. –

We created the Samsung DeX for those who need maximum performance and comfort in their work, and offered them a convenient all-in-one solution. Critical to the creation of this product was the collaboration with key partners, Adobe and Microsoft, who share our vision of improving productivity for employees working outside the office. Significantly, Samsung DeX users’ data is protected by the smartphone’s built-in Samsung Knox security platform. In this way, the Samsung DeX allows the phone to become a complete work tool.”.

The Samsung DeX dock supports everything enterprise users need, including two USB 2.0 ports.0, Ethernet, a USB Type-C connector and cooling fan, as well as Adaptive Fast Charging AFC technology for smartphone charging. DeX Station dock sales worldwide will start at the same time as the Galaxy S8 | S8 smartphones+.

On the availability of the device in America, you can learn from further announcements of the company.