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Tablets in the Enterprise
Sonja Thompson
TechRepublic Staff
Sonja Thompson

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Leading tablet feature-to-feature comparison chart
Jack Wallen breaks down the feature offerings of four of the leading tablets in the United States.
Posted by Jack Wallen | June 18, 2013, 10:16 AM PDT
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Mobilize field service management with ServiceMax
ServiceMax Mobile is an end-to-end mobile and cloud solution for managing field service work orders with built-in social collaboration.
Posted by Will Kelly | June 17, 2013, 2:04 PM PDT
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Multitask with the Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 Multi Window
Jack Wallen highlights how to multitask using the Multi Window feature that's available on the Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 tablet.
Posted by Jack Wallen | June 12, 2013, 8:23 AM PDT
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Surface RT: The first tablet that's ready for the enterprise
Surface RT lags behind iOS and Android for consumer consumption, but it could very well be the first tablet that's actually ready for the enterprise.
Posted by Donovan Colbert | June 11, 2013, 10:45 AM PDT | Latest comment by CharlieSpencer_Palmetto
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Format spreadsheets with the Kingsoft Office Format Painter
Find out how to use the Format Painter with Kingsoft Office on your Android tablet to quickly replicate the format of selected objects, text, or cells in your spreadsheets.
Posted by Jack Wallen | June 6, 2013, 6:48 PM PDT
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Teach end users how to be productive with tablets
Give users tablets, and they'll play Candy Crush. Collaboratively teach them how to be productive with a tablet, and they might actually do some work.
Posted by Patrick Gray | June 5, 2013, 1:14 PM PDT | Latest comment by kruegerc@...
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Go mobile with SAP Business One
The SAP Business One mobile app offers mobile workers immediate access to backend corporate data residing in the SAP Business One SaaS solution.
Posted by Will Kelly | June 3, 2013, 7:00 AM PDT
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Add a full blown web server to your Android tablet
Jack Wallen takes a look at Bit Web Server, a full-blown web development environment for your Android tablet.
Posted by Jack Wallen | May 31, 2013, 11:33 AM PDT
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Access Microsoft Dynamics CRM from an Android tablet
Android and Microsoft Dynamics CRM seem like an impossible mobile CRM combination, but some free apps in the Google Play Story say otherwise.
Posted by Will Kelly | May 28, 2013, 5:59 PM PDT
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HP and BlackBerry abandon in-house tablet ecosystems
Patrick Gray offers his insight on what HP and BlackBerry's recent decisions mean for the rest of the tablet market.
Posted by Patrick Gray | May 24, 2013, 8:52 AM PDT | Latest comment by Push Technology
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How to block in-app purchases on your Android tablet
Find out how you can block in-app purchases on your Android tablet with the help of the Google Play Store settings.
Posted by Jack Wallen | May 22, 2013, 2:07 PM PDT | Latest comment by bconvermat
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Factor mobile ERP and CRM into BYOD planning
Factoring mobile ERP and CRM into your BYOD planning ensures a secure and seamless experience for your BYOD users.
Posted by Will Kelly | May 20, 2013, 11:31 AM PDT
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Do students who are issued tablets miss the benefits of experiential learning?
What is your opinion about tablet initiatives in schools for the sake of education? Are students missing out on the benefits of experiential learning?
Posted by Patrick Gray | May 17, 2013, 9:29 AM PDT | Latest comment by chague@...
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Three methods for transferring files to and from your Android tablet
If your Android tablet doesn't have a USB port, you can still easily transfer your files to and from a PC. Jack Wallen explains three ways this can be done.
Posted by Jack Wallen | May 15, 2013, 5:45 PM PDT | Latest comment by razorex
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How to access Microsoft Office 365 from an Android tablet
Learn how to setup and configure an Android tablet to access Microsoft Office 365.
Posted by Will Kelly | May 13, 2013, 9:54 AM PDT
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What the decline in Apple's stock means for tablets
Does the decline in Apple's stock signify the beginning of the end on the tablet front, or will the company be able to bounce back?
Posted by Patrick Gray | May 9, 2013, 12:58 PM PDT | Latest comment by Vulpinemac
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Get a handy (code-friendly) text editor for your Android tablet
Find out why Jack Wallen thinks that DroidEdit is a great tool for any developer or admin who needs to troubleshoot code on the go.
Posted by Jack Wallen | May 7, 2013, 10:06 AM PDT
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Does the decline in PC sales indicate tablet dominance?
Tablets and mobile devices are a major force behind the decline in PC sales, but is the PC dead, and are tablets truly the heir apparent for desktops and laptops?
Posted by Patrick Gray | May 2, 2013, 9:12 AM PDT | Latest comment by Deadly Ernest
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Create the look and feel of Ubuntu Touch on your Android tablet
Do you want to make your Android tablet look and feel like the Ubuntu Touch interface without rooting your device? Jack Wallen shows you how.
Posted by Jack Wallen | May 1, 2013, 6:58 AM PDT | Latest comment by microbins
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IT Manager: An IT dashboard for the iPad
Take a look at IT Manager, a server administration manager that's ideal for the iPad.
Posted by Will Kelly | April 29, 2013, 7:59 PM PDT
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Surface RT: The first tablet that's ready for the enterprise
Surface RT lags behind iOS and Android for consumer consumption, but it could very well be the first tablet that's actually ready for the enterprise.
Posted by Donovan Colbert | June 11, 2013, 10:45 AM PDT | Latest comment by CharlieSpencer_Palmetto
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How to access Microsoft Office 365 from an Android tablet
Learn how to setup and configure an Android tablet to access Microsoft Office 365.
Posted by Will Kelly | May 13, 2013, 9:54 AM PDT
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Which is the superior mobile OS: iOS, Android, or Windows 8?
Donovan Colbert believes that any of the three mobile OS platforms could be best for you, depending on your needs. Do you agree?
Posted by Donovan Colbert | January 11, 2013, 11:06 AM PST | Latest comment by Slayer_
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The top five mind mapping apps for the Android tablet
Andy Makar highlights five of his favorite mind mapping applications for the Android tablet platform.
Posted by Andrew Makar | July 20, 2012, 7:30 AM PDT
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Three methods for transferring files to and from your Android tablet
If your Android tablet doesn't have a USB port, you can still easily transfer your files to and from a PC. Jack Wallen explains three ways this can be done.
Posted by Jack Wallen | May 15, 2013, 5:45 PM PDT | Latest comment by razorex
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HP and BlackBerry abandon in-house tablet ecosystems
Patrick Gray offers his insight on what HP and BlackBerry's recent decisions mean for the rest of the tablet market.
Posted by Patrick Gray | May 24, 2013, 8:52 AM PDT | Latest comment by Push Technology
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Teach end users how to be productive with tablets
Give users tablets, and they'll play Candy Crush. Collaboratively teach them how to be productive with a tablet, and they might actually do some work.
Posted by Patrick Gray | June 5, 2013, 1:14 PM PDT | Latest comment by kruegerc@...
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Connect Android to Windows and Samba shared directories
Jack Wallen walks you through the process of connecting your Android tablet to your Windows and Samba shared folders with the help of ES File Explorer.
Posted by Jack Wallen | April 30, 2012, 6:05 AM PDT | Latest comment by comnut2k
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How and when to charge your tablet battery
Jack Wallen provides some tips for maximizing your tablet battery for a life of extended mobility.
Posted by Jack Wallen | March 16, 2012, 7:13 AM PDT | Latest comment by Adelejukerberg
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Add a full blown web server to your Android tablet
Jack Wallen takes a look at Bit Web Server, a full-blown web development environment for your Android tablet.
Posted by Jack Wallen | May 31, 2013, 11:33 AM PDT
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Do students who are issued tablets miss the benefits of experiential learning?
What is your opinion about tablet initiatives in schools for the sake of education? Are students missing out on the benefits of experiential learning?
Posted by Patrick Gray | May 17, 2013, 9:29 AM PDT | Latest comment by chague@...
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Turn your Android tablet into a phone with GrooVe IP
Jack Wallen shows you how to turn your Android tablet into a phone with the help of the GrooVe IP application.
Posted by Jack Wallen | July 16, 2012, 10:51 AM PDT | Latest comment by HAL 9000
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The built-in Android Task Manager trumps third-party tools
Find out why Jack Wallen thinks you should use the built-in Android Task Manager tool on your tablet instead of any of the other third-party task managers.
Posted by Jack Wallen | February 3, 2012, 6:57 AM PST
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Linux on a tablet: Hurry up and wait?
Patrick Gray takes a look at the upcoming Ubuntu tablet and explains why he'll wait for their second generation device.
Posted by Patrick Gray | March 5, 2013, 1:27 PM PST | Latest comment by Rexxrally
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Which browser is best optimized for the Android tablet?
Jack Wallen conducted a test of five popular browsers to see which one was best suited for the Android tablet. Find out which one came out on top.
Posted by Jack Wallen | September 14, 2012, 12:36 PM PDT | Latest comment by Slayer_
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How to block in-app purchases on your Android tablet
Find out how you can block in-app purchases on your Android tablet with the help of the Google Play Store settings.
Posted by Jack Wallen | May 22, 2013, 2:07 PM PDT | Latest comment by bconvermat
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Share files between your Android tablet and desktop with File Expert
Jack Wallen takes a look at File Expert, an Android application that allows you to easily transfer files between your tablet and your desktop.
Posted by Jack Wallen | November 26, 2012, 6:27 PM PST | Latest comment by ethan_white
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Hands on: Microsoft Surface vs. Apple iPad
Which tablet should you buy: Microsoft Surface or Apple iPad? Patrick Gray compares the hardware and software of these two devices.
Posted by Patrick Gray | December 3, 2012, 9:40 AM PST | Latest comment by Vulpinemac
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Edit and convert OpenOffice documents on your Android tablet
Jack Wallen highlights a couple applications that allow you to edit and convert OpenOffice documents on your Android tablet.
Posted by Jack Wallen | February 10, 2012, 6:59 AM PST | Latest comment by rlims
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Outline+: A Microsoft OneNote for iPad alternative
Will Kelly reviews Outline+, an alternative to the Microsoft OneNote for iPad app.
Posted by Will Kelly | January 3, 2013, 8:59 AM PST

































