There are multiple supported deployments with AirWatch depending on what e-mail infrastructure you have in place and how secure you would like to make your deployment.
The following mail infrastructure is supported with AirWatch:
Microsoft Exchange 2003/2007/2010/2013/Office 365
Google Apps for Business
Lotus Domino with Lotus Notes
Novell GroupWise
Any e-mail infrastructure that supports Exchange ActiveSync
Any e-mail infrastructure that supports a POP/IMAP/SMTP configuration.
The following profile configurations are available to deploy e-mail to your devices once enrolled within AirWatch:
Android Devices: POP/IMAP/SMTP, Exchange ActiveSync, Native Mail Client, AirWatch Mail Client, Lotus Notes, and NitroDesk TouchDown
iOS Devices: POP/IMAP/SMTP, Exchange ActiveSync, Native Mail Client, AirWatch Inbox, and NitroDesk TouchDown
Windows Phone 8 Devices: POP/IMAP/SMTP, Exchange ActiveSync, and Native Mail Client
Windows Mobile Devices: Exchange ActiveSync and Native Mail Client...