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Tablets in the Enterprise
Sonja Thompson
TechRepublic Staff
Sonja Thompson
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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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Let BioWallet Signature protect your sensitive data
Jack Wallen says the BioWallet Signature Android application is quite good at securing data that should not be seen by prying eyes.
Posted by Jack Wallen | November 23, 2011, 3:09 PM PST
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Don't let Big Brother derail your tablet deployment
Patrick Gray urges CIOs to address privacy concerns when considering tablet deployment in the enterprise.
Posted by Patrick Gray | November 21, 2011, 8:18 AM PST
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Verizon Motorola Xoom 4G LTE: Culminating to near Android perfection
Find out why Jack Wallen thinks the Verizon Motorola Xoom 4G LTE is as close to perfection as a tablet can get.
Posted by Jack Wallen | November 18, 2011, 11:43 AM PST
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Cross-platform apps make sense, so take off your iOS blinders
Donovan Colbert explains why vendors, publishers, and companies should take off their iOS blinders and create apps for the Android Market.
Posted by Donovan Colbert | November 16, 2011, 6:01 AM PST | Latest comment by Deadly Ernest
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Test BYOD in your organization with employee tablets
Patrick Gray says that employee tablets could serve as a useful test of tablet computing and BYOD for your company.
Posted by Patrick Gray | November 14, 2011, 10:15 AM PST | Latest comment by AG4IT
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Turn your Motorola Xoom into a portable desktop computer
Jack Wallen shows you how to turn your tablet into a portable desktop computer with the help of a docking station and a wireless keyboard.
Posted by Jack Wallen | November 11, 2011, 8:15 AM PST
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Office suite alternatives for Android tablets
Donovan Colbert takes a close look at several Office suites for Android tablets, including Polaris Office, Documents To Go, OfficeSuite Pro 5, and Google Docs as a native app or via a web browser.
Posted by Donovan Colbert | November 9, 2011, 1:06 PM PST | Latest comment by Brucie001
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Focus on the content, not the tablet that's used to deliver it
Patrick Gray believes that a tablet's success relies on the content that's available on the device, which must be compelling in that particular format.
Posted by Patrick Gray | November 7, 2011, 9:32 AM PST | Latest comment by CharlieSpencer_Palmetto
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Generate PDF docs on your Android tablet with CamScanner
Jack Wallen tells you how to create a PDF document with your Android tablet using a free app called CamScanner.
Posted by Jack Wallen | November 4, 2011, 7:47 AM PDT
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Making tablets better: A keyboard that makes sense
Jack Wallen says that once you try the Thumb Keyboard application from Beansoft, you'll never go back to the standard keyboard on your tablet.
Posted by Jack Wallen | November 2, 2011, 6:25 AM PDT | Latest comment by chdchan@...
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Ice Cream Sandwich may be Android's ticket to success
Patrick Gray thinks that a single, unifying OS may be Android's ticket to success in the tablet market. Do you agree?
Posted by Patrick Gray | October 31, 2011, 8:20 AM PDT | Latest comment by nyexpat
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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
