Famoco provides secure, remotely manageable mobile devices designed specifically for business applications, utilizing a custom Android OS to enhance data privacy and security. The solution addresses issues of device theft, complex deployments, and the misuse of personal devices in professional settings, enabling efficient and safe operations in various industries.
Funding
$11.7M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Product
Problem
Businesses face challenges in managing and securing mobile devices used by their workforce, including device theft, misuse of personal devices for work purposes, complex deployments, and ensuring data privacy. Standard Android devices lack the necessary controls for enterprise-level security and remote management, leading to potential data breaches and operational inefficiencies.
Solution
Famoco provides a suite of secure, remotely manageable Android devices and a SaaS platform designed for business-critical applications. The solution consists of ruggedized handhelds, tablets, biometric devices, and ticket validators, all running on Famoco OS, a custom version of Android Open Source Project (AOSP) enhanced for data privacy and security. The Famoco Mobile Device Management (MDM) platform enables businesses to remotely control and monitor their device fleet, deploy applications, enforce security policies, and track device usage in real-time. Famoco's ecosystem also includes Famoco Pay for enabling secure EMV payments and Famoco Connect for managing data provisioning.
Target Audience
Famoco targets businesses across various industries, including telecommunications, workforce and logistics, events and hospitality, retail, healthcare, transit and mobility, humanitarian and development, and government, that require secure and manageable mobile devices for their operations.
Features
- Custom Android OS (Famoco OS) with enhanced security features and data privacy controls
- Remote device management via a SaaS platform, including app deployment, configuration, and monitoring
- Support for various device types, including handhelds, ruggedized devices, tablets, biometric readers, and ticket validators
- Zero-touch enrollment for streamlined device deployment
- Kiosk mode to restrict device usage to specific applications
- Real-time device tracking and geofencing capabilities
- Secure EMV payment acceptance through Famoco Pay
- Integrated connectivity management with Famoco Connect
- API and developer tools for custom application development and integration
- 24/7 support, device rentals, and professional services