Motorola has expanded the functionality of the Motorola Q with the launch of MOTO Q PRO. Designed for enterprise users, the MOTO Q PRO solution features enhanced security software, an extended-life battery, additional mobile accessories, document editing capabilities, direct shipment services and enterprise call center support. Motorola has also enabled an enterprise-specific order portal and staging services to preload software.

The MOTO Q PRO solution includes enhanced security software whether used alone or in conjunction with leading mobile email solutions. The MOTO Q PRO solution features the Mobile Security Platform component of the Motorola MOTOPRO Mobility Suite. Specifically, the personal firewall and intrusion detection features of the Mobile Security Platform protect the MOTO Q PRO from hackers and common attacks. Other features include selective or complete data encryption, data wiping, and real-time event logging. MOTO Q PRO also supports enterprise VPN solutions to help safeguard enterprise data and networks, as well as a password protection feature which provides a first line of defense in the event the device is lost or stolen.

“Mobile device security continues to top the list of concerns for enterprise CIOs and IT managers,” said Goulet. “The MOTO Q PRO solution meets critical mobile security requirements, both at the individual user level and at the enterprise level.”

With the Mobile Security Platform and the other components of the Mobility Suite, IT managers can implement the same security and management policies on mobile devices like the Q that they employ on desktop and laptop computers.

Running Windows Mobile 5.0, MOTO Q PRO supports a wide range of enterprise and personal email/PIM solutions It allows users to download, view and edit Microsoft Word documents in addition to viewing attachments in a variety of other formats including Excel, PowerPoint, PDF, photos and video clips.