*This post originally appeared on the Wavelink blog prior to the rebrand in January 2017, when Wavelink, LANDESK, Shavlik, AppSense, and HEAT Software merged under the new name Ivanti.

We’re really excited by the news that Speakeasy is coming to the Android platform! That’s right! Later this summer, mobile computers running the Android platform can add voice to Velocity-based applications.  Voice adds yet another boost to worker productivity, complementing the touch-driven user experience Velocity offers.

Businesses throughout the supply chain have already been recognizing the benefits of voice enablement – from fast implementation to efficiency gains of 50% and more.  As device manufacturers are bringing Android devices to market in a variety of form factors, companies now have a good selection of devices for workers driving forklifts, performing warehouse tasks, and all the way to the retail floor.  Now, as organizations consider these devices, they can bring their apps to Android via Velocity, and also add the power of voice!

If you’re considering devices running Android for your next generation mobile deployment, or to simply expand your use of mobility, here are some considerations for making the leap.  There is significant opportunity to help your workers be more productive with these new devices and the familiarity that this operating system offers them.  From Android’s first rugged embodiment as a tablet, the expansion into more scanning-intensive form factors opens a number of new use cases.  Who thought Andy would find his way onto the manufacturing floor, or into the aisles of your warehouse?  With our announcement, Wavelink is excited to be here, ready when you are, to put the power of voice into your Android mobile deployment!