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Tablets in the Enterprise
Sonja Thompson
TechRepublic Staff
Sonja Thompson

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Tablet wars? Minimize financial risks with BYOD
The tablet market isn't suffering from a true war, but there are financial risks for IT leaders. Find out how hosted services and BYOD programs can help.
Posted by Patrick Gray | February 8, 2013, 2:32 PM PST
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Easy Invoice from your Android tablet
Jack Wallen takes a look at Easy Invoice, an application that allows you to manage invoices and inventory from your Android tablet.
Posted by Jack Wallen | February 7, 2013, 11:43 AM PST
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harmon.ie: A BYOD iPad app for SharePoint users
Will Kelly reviews harmon.ie: SharePoint Mobile Client, an iPad app that's BYOD-friendly.
Posted by Will Kelly | February 5, 2013, 1:20 PM PST
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Manage sales from your Android tablet with MobileBiz
Jack Wallen takes a look at MobileBiz, a powerful invoicing application for your Android tablet.
Posted by Jack Wallen | January 31, 2013, 1:33 PM PST
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Why the Surface Pro won't fit my computing needs
Find out why Patrick Gray doesn't plan to purchase Microsoft's Surface Pro when it's released.
Posted by Patrick Gray | January 30, 2013, 5:13 AM PST
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Hands on: Getting real work done with Surface RT
Deb Shinder shares her experience using Surface RT as her working computer at CES 2013. Find out where RT stumbles and where it excels.
Posted by Debra Littlejohn Shinder | January 28, 2013, 7:32 AM PST
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Control costs with tablets and M2M in the back office
Will Kelly provides an overview of how tablets and M2M are helping companies across multiple industries streamline and simplify business processes and tasks.
Posted by Will Kelly | January 25, 2013, 6:49 AM PST
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Add a secure shell server to your Android tablet
Jack Wallen takes a look at SSH Server, a free secure shell server that doesn't require you to root your Android tablet.
Posted by Jack Wallen | January 24, 2013, 11:46 AM PST
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Speculating a major revision of the iPad
Patrick Gray discusses the criticism surrounding Apple's iPad releases, which include feature bumps rather than major updates. What would a major revision of the iPad look like?
Posted by Patrick Gray | January 23, 2013, 7:47 AM PST
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DeviceHive: An open source M2M development platform
Will Kelly looks at DeviceHive, an open source M2M platform that offers the building blocks for companies to build their own M2M solutions.
Posted by Will Kelly | January 22, 2013, 5:34 AM PST
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Alternative typing solutions for Android tablets
Phil Cohen suggests some keyboard options for typing on an Android tablet.
Posted by Phil Cohen | January 17, 2013, 7:07 AM PST
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Tablet trends and predictions for 2013
Patrick Gray lists some general tablet trends and gives his predictions for the major tablet players in 2013.
Posted by Patrick Gray | January 16, 2013, 5:45 AM PST
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Tablets and M2M help close retail sales
Tablets and M2M technologies can have a positive impact on retail sales. Will Kelly explains how these technologies are helping to close the deal.
Posted by Will Kelly | January 14, 2013, 9:37 AM PST
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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
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Keep track of mileage and travel expenses with TripLog
Jack Wallen takes a look at TripLog, a free Android app that helps you keep track of mileage and travel-related expenses.
Posted by Jack Wallen | January 10, 2013, 11:56 AM PST
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Microsoft may still win the tablet war
Find out why Patrick Gray believes that Microsoft may still win the tablet war, even if its early efforts are unsuccessful.
Posted by Patrick Gray | January 9, 2013, 10:34 AM PST
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Do Android tablets dream of Electric Sheep? An M2M future
Jack Wallen discusses some M2M initiatives that open up the world of possibilities for Android tablets.
Posted by Jack Wallen | January 7, 2013, 4:16 PM PST
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Track your employees with an Android tablet and MyCarTracks
Jack Wallen takes a look at MyCarTracks, an easy-to-use solution for tracking employees and vehicles.
Posted by Jack Wallen | January 4, 2013, 4:08 AM PST
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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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A look back at tablets in 2012
Patrick Gray provides a recap of tablets in the enterprise in 2012. How do you think tablets will perform in 2013?
Posted by Patrick Gray | January 1, 2013, 7:46 PM PST
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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
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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
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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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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
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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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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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

































