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Kyocera, a global leader in mobile rugged devices, announced today that it was validated by Google as an Android Enterprise Gold Partner. Kyocera reached Gold status by achieving or exceeding advanced requirements in Partner Expertise, Product Excellence and Performance. Android Enterprise Gold status is Kyocera’s latest qualification, in addition to its Play Protect certification (formerly GMS or Google Mobile Services) for Android malware protection.

Kyocera has been creating rugged devices as part of its mobile technology solutions for more than a decade. Its total solution offering, designed to meet the needs of businesses, offers a full suite of accessories and vertical-specific solutions combined with best-in-class customer service through its Business Select program. Enterprise customers and first responders receive customized device provisioning, lifecycle management and a dedicated customer service line for “always-on” support. Additionally, Kyocera provides overnight device replacement, when needed, to help ensure businesses are up and running with limited or no downtime.

Kyocera works with a large suite of Mobile Device Management partners to offer zero-touch deployment. OEMConfig support adds even more device management capabilities to help businesses.

As a Gold Partner, Kyocera has been certified to have advanced expertise in three main areas:

• Partner expertise, including employee training, customer engagement and customer success.
• Product excellence, which includes technical expertise in products and solutions.
• Performance, as demonstrated by the many satisfied business users utilizing Kyocera devices enabled with Android Enterprise features.

“We are excited to welcome Kyocera to the Android Enterprise Partner Program as a Gold Partner,” said Ken Schutt, Director of Android Enterprise Partnerships. “By becoming a Gold Partner, Kyocera has gone above and beyond for their customers, ensuring they receive top-tier customer service, support, and solutions to help them grow their business.”

Kyocera strives to help enterprises, small businesses and first responders leverage mobile technology and partner solutions for improved operations.

Kyocera International Inc.’s Communications Equipment Group (CEG) is the headquarters for Kyocera wireless devices in the Americas. With a history of quality and innovation delivering many , Kyocera is the leader in rugged mobile solutions. Launching more than 100 waterproof and rugged mobile devices globally over the last 10+ years, Kyocera strives to offer rugged, reliable technology as an integral part of a total mobile offering: combining MIL-STD 810G/H-compliant ruggedization and enterprise-grade security with a partner ecosystem, industry-specific applications and innovative accessories. Working with leading service providers, Kyocera has created a “Total Solution” offering that helps deliver a significantly lower total cost of ownership to a wide range of industries such as public safety, transportation, and construction. White glove services including overnight advanced replacement, custom provisioning, repair and more, help improve productivity for business customers. When it comes to blending performance, durability and support, Kyocera’s rugged mobile solutions are in a class of their own. For more information, visit or follow the company at , , , and .

Kyocera Corporation (TOKYO:6971, ), the parent and global headquarters of the Kyocera Group, was founded in 1959 as a producer of fine ceramics (also known as “advanced ceramics”). By combining these engineered materials with metals and integrating them with other technologies, Kyocera has become a leading supplier of industrial and automotive components, semiconductor packages, electronic devices, smart energy systems, printers, copiers, and mobile phones. During the year ended March 31, 2023, the company's consolidated sales revenue totaled 2.0 trillion yen (approx. US$15.1 billion). Kyocera is ranked #671 on Forbes magazine’s 2023 “Global 2000” list of the world’s largest publicly traded companies, and has been named by The Wall Street Journal among “The World's 100 Most Sustainably Managed Companies.”

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