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Tablets in the Enterprise
Sonja Thompson
TechRepublic Staff
Sonja Thompson
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Seven tips for outfitting your sales team with tablets
Will Kelly offers seven tips for organizations who are outfitting their sales teams with tablets for the first time.
Posted by Will Kelly | April 18, 2012, 9:00 AM PDT
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Save battery and eke out a bit more speed on your Android tablet
Jack Wallen provides some tips and tricks for getting the most out of your Android tablet battery and CPU.
Posted by Jack Wallen | April 17, 2012, 2:51 PM PDT | Latest comment by dblizard87
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Manage license purchases with Apple's VPP
Jacob Bradshaw says you can handle license purchases easier in your organization with Apple's Volume Purchase Program (VPP).
Posted by Jacob Bradshaw | April 16, 2012, 8:32 AM PDT
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Apple will eventually lose tablet dominance
The Apple iPad is the single most popular tablet on the market. However, Donovan Colbert believes that a more open tablet ecosystem will rise to the top.
Posted by Donovan Colbert | April 13, 2012, 8:10 PM PDT | Latest comment by mkottman
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Extend enterprise collaboration to tablets
Will Kelly believes that extending enterprise collaboration to tablet users is about bringing the tablet and enterprise together through apps, end user training, and standardization.
Posted by Will Kelly | April 12, 2012, 7:39 AM PDT
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Provide remote support from your Android tablet with TeamViewer
Find out why Jack Wallen thinks TeamViewer for Remote Control might be an ideal choice for providing remote support from your Android tablet.
Posted by Jack Wallen | April 10, 2012, 4:43 PM PDT | Latest comment by James Fletcher
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Enhance your browsing experience with Dolphin Browser HD
Brandy Courtade highlights some Dolphin Browser HD add-ons and built-in features that will make your browsing life easier.
Posted by Brandy Courtade | April 9, 2012, 6:01 PM PDT
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OnLive Desktop offers a Windows desktop for your tablet
Scott Lowe takes a look at OnLive Desktop, a full Windows desktop for your iOS or Android tablet.
Posted by Scott Lowe | April 5, 2012, 1:19 PM PDT
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The return of the stylus?
Patrick Gray believes that an exceptional digital notebook and stylus might be what turns tablets in the enterprise from an R&D item to a must-have business tool.
Posted by Patrick Gray | April 4, 2012, 6:22 AM PDT | Latest comment by DWRandolph
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Replacing paper documents with the iPad: Challenges and solutions
R. Paul Singh discusses some of the challenges you'll face when replacing paper documents with tablets in your organization.
Posted by R. Paul Singh | April 3, 2012, 6:52 AM PDT
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Use WebDAV to access documents on your tablet
Paul Strobeck discusses tablet file synchronization that complies with remote access security policies. One solution is WebDAV with Cisco AnyConnect.
Posted by Paul Strobeck | April 2, 2012, 9:07 AM PDT
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Take more than notes on your tablet with Evernote
Evernote is much more than a note-taking utility. Andy Makar highlights some of the ways that your company can use Evernote as a feature rich, collaborative tool.
Posted by Andrew Makar | March 30, 2012, 12:26 PM PDT | Latest comment by mdhersh@...
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The Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.7 feels like an iPad, but smaller
Find out why Donovan Colbert believes that the Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.7 offers the most iPad-like Android experience thus far.
Posted by Donovan Colbert | March 29, 2012, 11:12 AM PDT | Latest comment by dcolbert@...
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The best feature of the new iPad: The iPad 2 price drop
According to Patrick Gray, the best thing about the new iPad is the 20% drop in sticker price for the iPad 2.
Posted by Patrick Gray | March 28, 2012, 8:00 AM PDT | Latest comment by BillGates_z
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Kingsoft Office: Finally, a real Office suite for Android tablets
Find out why Jack Wallen is so impressed with Kingsoft Office, a free mobile application for Android tablets.
Posted by Jack Wallen | March 27, 2012, 11:28 AM PDT | Latest comment by AtlantaTerry
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Voice options with Hacker's Keyboard and Dolphin Browser HD's Sonar
Make text entry on your tablet easy with voice options. Brandy Courtade highlights Hacker's Keyboard voice input and Dolphin Browser HD's Sonar voice command features.
Posted by Brandy Courtade | March 26, 2012, 4:01 PM PDT | Latest comment by xamountofwords
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Six reasons why tablets will replace desk phones
Are tablets going to replace the corporate desk phone? Will Kelly believes that the pieces are coming together to make this a sensible option for many companies.
Posted by Will Kelly | March 23, 2012, 6:51 AM PDT | Latest comment by ChyrillStucker
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Windows 8: One device to rule them all?
Patrick Gray discusses Microsoft's patent for a dockable tablet. Do you think this will be the one device to rule them all for enterprise tablet users?
Posted by Patrick Gray | March 22, 2012, 3:22 PM PDT | Latest comment by grayknight-22253692004129760887070084760051
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Chrome Beta is just another browser choice for Android
Donovan Colbert compares the native Android browser with Chrome Beta for Android, using Google Docs as the experimental app. Find out why he's not impressed.
Posted by Donovan Colbert | March 21, 2012, 12:23 PM PDT | Latest comment by dcolbert@...
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Tablets as patient portals for healthcare
In this guest post by Kevin Tye, imagine a not-so-distant future where tablets act as a patient portal for healthcare needs.
Posted by Sonja Thompson | March 20, 2012, 12:10 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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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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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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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
