Microsoft thinks BYOD with Surface 2 tablet and Windows RT 8.1

Though consumers are a big target audience for the new Surface 2 tablet, Microsoft is also hoping to woo businesses with features that could make the device easier to secure and manage in IT environments.

The software maker introduced new Surface tablets this week—the Surface 2 with Windows 8.1 RT and Surface Pro 2 with Windows 8.1. The new Surface 2 features that could be attractive to business users include mobile-device management and virtual private network (VPN) support, said Cyril Belikoff, director of Surface, during an interview at the tablet launch event.

The Surface 2 tablet also has remote lockdown and stronger security features compared to the earlier Surface RT, Belikoff said, adding that the device will be easier for IT administrators to manage.

The tablet’s starting price is $449, but enterprises buying Surface 2 in bulk could get a discount, Belikoff said. Belikoff also showed a charging cabinet—targeted at hospitals and schools—in which multiple Surface tablets could be charged simultaneously.

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