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Tablets in the Enterprise
Sonja Thompson
TechRepublic Staff
Sonja Thompson

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Install the Android 3.2 update for tablet enhancements
Jack Wallen installed the Android 3.2 update on his Samsung Galaxy Tab. Learn about some of the changes and enhancements made by this upgrade.
Posted by Jack Wallen | January 12, 2012, 10:06 AM PST | Latest comment by jose_albertoh@...
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RIM's spectacular technology demise
Find out why Patrick Gray thinks RIM is fighting a losing battle, as related to tablets and IT in general, and what we can learn from its struggle.
Posted by Patrick Gray | January 9, 2012, 11:25 AM PST | Latest comment by tonyrenier
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Tablet-friendly newsreaders for news junkies
Jack Wallen highlights two newsreader applications for the Android tablet, Google Currents and Pressreader for Honeycomb.
Posted by Jack Wallen | January 6, 2012, 8:53 AM PST | Latest comment by legend9
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Maxthon: A browser designed specifically for tablets
Jack Wallen takes a look at some useful features on the Maxthon browser for your 10" tablet.
Posted by Jack Wallen | January 4, 2012, 8:25 AM PST | Latest comment by ron@...
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Tablet relevance in comparison to the netbook timeline
Similar to the fate of netbooks, Patrick Gray thinks that tablets might be done with hardware breakthroughs, but writing them off entirely is premature.
Posted by Patrick Gray | January 3, 2012, 6:40 AM PST
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Tablet trends and game players in 2012
Patrick Gray makes some predictions for tablets in 2012, including general trends and the companies who will dominate the playing field.
Posted by Patrick Gray | December 28, 2011, 5:00 AM PST
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Major leaps for tablets in 2011
Jack Wallen highlights some of the major leaps that tablets have taken over the past year.
Posted by Jack Wallen | December 26, 2011, 5:00 AM PST
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Tablets in the Enterprise: Top 10 posts of 2011
Take a look at the 10 most popular Tablets in the Enterprise posts of 2011.
Posted by Sonja Thompson | December 22, 2011, 5:58 AM PST
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Reach out and touch... your desktop?
Patrick Gray is intrigued by touch screen desktop computing, but he doesn't see a compelling scenario for this technology in the immediate future. Do you agree?
Posted by Patrick Gray | December 21, 2011, 6:32 AM PST | Latest comment by MikeChablis
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Mobile device management: More than just software
Joshua Burke says that mobile device management is both an art and a science. Find out how to best implement an MDM solution in your organization.
Posted by Joshua Burke | December 19, 2011, 7:52 AM PST
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Scouring the Great Tablet War of 2011 battlefield
Donovan Colbert take a look at the tablet contenders of 2011. Find out who has their foot in the door and who failed miserably.
Posted by Donovan Colbert | December 16, 2011, 6:35 AM PST | Latest comment by fnewtz@...
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Examine the two schools of thought for tablet computing
How do tablets fit into your organization? Patrick Gray believes you should consider the two schools of thought for tablet computing.
Posted by Patrick Gray | December 14, 2011, 6:16 PM PST | Latest comment by YetAnotherBob
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Motorola Droid Xyboard arrives in time for holiday shopping
Do the Motorola Droid Xyboard tablet offerings have what it takes to make your holiday wish list?
Posted by Sonja Thompson | December 12, 2011, 7:19 AM PST
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Create a phased approach for integrating iOS in the enterprise
Joshua Burke offers some guidelines when creating a phased approach for iOS integration in your organization.
Posted by Joshua Burke | December 9, 2011, 7:22 AM PST
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Advanced web browsing on Android tablets
Jack Wallen provides some tips for improving the browsing experience on Android tablets.
Posted by Jack Wallen | December 7, 2011, 7:32 AM PST | Latest comment by consulting@...
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The e-reader is dead in the enterprise
Patrick Gray doesn't see a huge future for e-readers in the enterprise, and he predicts that they'll be overrun by tablets in the consumer space as well.
Posted by Patrick Gray | December 5, 2011, 11:14 AM PST | Latest comment by dhays
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AutoCAD WS: Take your CAD on the road
Do you need to edit .dwg files on the go? Jack Wallen says there's an app for that -- AutoCAD WS.
Posted by Jack Wallen | December 2, 2011, 4:25 PM PST
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The iPad vs. the Kindle Fire debate, Donovan-ified
Donovan Colbert shares his opinion about the iPad vs. Kindle Fire debate. Find out why he thinks the only people buying an iPad now are blinded by the fruit logo on the back of the case.
Posted by Donovan Colbert | December 1, 2011, 2:14 PM PST | Latest comment by camcost@...
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Amazon's new Kindle Wi-Fi (with special offers) is too good to be true
Find out why Donovan Colbert thinks Amazon's new Kindle Wi-Fi (with special offers) will be one of the most questionable advertising campaigns of this holiday season.
Posted by Donovan Colbert | November 30, 2011, 3:36 PM PST | Latest comment by reg.doug
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Why tablets matter for enterprise users
Patrick Gray details the reasons why tablets are relevant and states that ignoring tablet technology is inexcusable.
Posted by Patrick Gray | November 29, 2011, 11:44 AM PST | Latest comment by CharlieSpencer_Palmetto
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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 scdoyle@...
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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

































