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Tablets in the Enterprise
Sonja Thompson
TechRepublic Staff
Sonja Thompson
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BYOD? Forget about it!
Scott Lowe highlights a few reasons why organizations might want to put the kabosh on BYOD initiatives, particularly when it comes to mobile devices.
Posted by Scott Lowe | March 2, 2012, 4:38 AM PST | Latest comment by cshuey
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How to use your tablet and Google+ as a remote training tool
Brandy Courtade thinks tablets are a great remote training tool. Find out how to video conference on both iOS and Android tablets with Google+.
Posted by Brandy Courtade | February 29, 2012, 8:32 AM PST
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Determine the need for mobility and portable computing
How important is portable computing for the majority of office workers? Patrick Gray explains why this is an important question for organizations to answer when considering tablets.
Posted by Patrick Gray | February 27, 2012, 9:36 AM PST
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Create quick and professional invoices from your tablet with Invoice2go
Find out why Jack Wallen thinks Invoice2go is the best invoicing tool for the Android tablet platform.
Posted by Jack Wallen | February 23, 2012, 11:55 AM PST | Latest comment by mvl326
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Considerations for tablets in a small enterprise
Is there a place for tablets in small companies? Patrick Gray believes that you should first ask if tablets will be used as a tool or an R&D strategy.
Posted by Patrick Gray | February 21, 2012, 12:27 PM PST | Latest comment by pgray@...
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Call for writers: Tablets in the Enterprise
TechRepublic is looking for a few good writers on the subject of putting tablets to use in a business environment. Read the details here.
Posted by Sonja Thompson | February 15, 2012, 2:19 PM PST | Latest comment by Randy Hagan
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Tablets vs. Ultrabooks in the enterprise
Should you use an Ultrabook or a tablet? Base you decision on the business problem being addressed rather than working around technical shortcomings.
Posted by Patrick Gray | February 13, 2012, 7:51 AM PST | Latest comment by myangeldust
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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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Chrome Beta for Android 4.0 tablets
The Chrome for Android beta offers some sweet features, like tabbed browsing and bookmark syncing, but it's only available for devices with Ice Cream Sandwich (Android 4.0).
Posted by Sonja Thompson | February 8, 2012, 6:49 AM PST | Latest comment by Carey@...
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Will tablets pave the way for enterprise tabletop computing?
Patrick Gray believes that tabletop computing shares many features of tablet computing, but he doesn't think tabletop technology will impact the enterprise for quite some time.
Posted by Patrick Gray | February 6, 2012, 8:26 AM PST | Latest comment by jayohem@...
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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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Toshiba Thrive: The best business-grade tablet on the market
Find out why Joshua Burke believes that the 10.1-inch Toshiba Thrive is the best best business-grade tablet on the market today.
Posted by Joshua Burke | February 2, 2012, 8:49 AM PST | Latest comment by Robynsveil
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Apple's textbook foray: An attempt to corner the education market
Find out why Patrick Gray thinks enterprise technologists should help local schools understand the repercussions of implementing Apple's textbook offerings.
Posted by Patrick Gray | February 1, 2012, 7:05 AM PST | Latest comment by CharlieSpencer_Palmetto
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Improve the efficiency of your Android tablet's built-in email client
Jack Wallen provides several tips for improving the efficiency of the built-in email client on your Android tablet.
Posted by Jack Wallen | January 27, 2012, 7:45 AM PST | Latest comment by Remmik
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Streamline government on the iPad with iLegislate
Scott Lowe reviews iLegislate, an iPad app for government staff, elected officials, and counsel members.
Posted by Scott Lowe | January 25, 2012, 5:46 AM PST | Latest comment by martian@...
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Use a platform-agnostic strategy for enterprise tablet app development
Find out why Patrick Gray believes that the best approach for enterprise tablet application development is a platform-agnostic strategy.
Posted by Patrick Gray | January 23, 2012, 10:37 AM PST | Latest comment by jgwinner
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Motorola Xyboard: Less is sometimes more
Find out why the Motorola Xyboard 8.2" has officially become Jack Wallen's favorite tablet, and why smaller can actually be better.
Posted by Jack Wallen | January 20, 2012, 10:20 AM PST
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Calibre: A free, open source ebook management solution that truly delivers
Donovan Colbert highlights Calibre's ability to scour web sites and compile documents that rival pay-per-view digital distributions.
Posted by Donovan Colbert | January 18, 2012, 5:15 AM PST | Latest comment by dcolbert@...
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Open source could help create an enterprise class tablet OS
Find out why Patrick Gray thinks open source could create a tablet revolution that the "WinTel" platform brought to corporate desktop computing.
Posted by Patrick Gray | January 17, 2012, 6:08 AM PST
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Risks and rewards of tablets in an organization
Scott Lowe lists a few pros and cons that organizations must consider as tablets begin to creep into the company.
Posted by Scott Lowe | January 13, 2012, 10:57 AM PST | Latest comment by ben.pieters
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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 APSDave
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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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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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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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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 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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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 Tony Hopkinson
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How Android can beat Apple in the tablet space
Android has stolen much of Apple's thunder in the smartphone space, and Patrick Gray believes that it can make the same progress in the tablet space.
Posted by Patrick Gray | April 19, 2013, 2:53 PM PDT | Latest comment by Stevemartinfob
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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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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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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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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
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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
