Smart drive computing requires more than the ability to carry a software application on a USB flash drive. Consumers demand a simple and positive experience, and hardware manufacturers and software developers require large market potential and easy deployment. Here are just some of the ways that the U3 platform meets the needs of consumers, hardware manufacturers and software developers.
Application mobility
With U3, software applications are no longer tied to a single machine. U3 smart software can run off any U3 device without installation on the host computer. And virtually any application can become a U3
smart mobile application with minimal developer effort and without application coding or recoding.
U3 smart software works on any U3 smart drive
Any U3 smart application will run on any U3 smart device from any manufacturer.
Intuitive user interface and application launcher
The U3 Launchpad offers a single, simple point of entry to the applications and to U3 smart drive features. From U3 smart software downloads to seamless installation, the Launchpad makes accessing applications easy and manages software from launch to exit.
Private and protected computing
The U3 platform is designed to leave no trace of the user’s data or application usage on the host computer after the smart drive is removed. The U3 platform also supports the creation of security solutions to protect the privacy and security of user data and applications. These solutions include encrypted files and folders, and sign-on and password protection and management.
Seamless launch and exit
The U3 platform manages the application environment so applications run seamlessly from the removable U3 powered smart drive. Users can set applications to run as soon as the drive is inserted in the host computer. And when the drive is pulled out, even without following the proper remove hardware process, the application exits the system leaving no trace.
Multiple applications on one device
The U3 smart drive can store and launch as many applications as there is space on the drive.
Always mass storage
U3 powered smart drives are always mass storage devices. This way, even on older PCs and unsupported operating systems, the user can still access the data in standard USB data mode.
Easy deployment
Deploying
or creating U3 smart software requires minimal effort on the part of the software developer. Most applications need only be repackaged to run from a U3 smart drive. There is no need to recompile the application’s code or use any special APIs.
