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Tablets in the Enterprise
Sonja Thompson
TechRepublic Staff
Sonja Thompson

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Infographic: Survey says that people love their tablets
This infographic by Staples offers some interesting facts about tablet owners and their device usage.
Posted by Sonja Thompson | August 31, 2012, 4:19 AM PDT | Latest comment by reznog12
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Best remote tools for Android tablets
Jack Wallen highlights three of his favorite remote solutions for the Android tablet platform.
Posted by Jack Wallen | August 30, 2012, 8:05 AM PDT | Latest comment by johnbowick1
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Ineffective at small tasks means tablets have a long way to go
Patrick Gray shares his concerns that tablets have a long way to go before they are ready in the enterprise as a replacement device.
Posted by Patrick Gray | August 28, 2012, 8:01 AM PDT | Latest comment by Tom Sherlock
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OmniPlan: Visual project management for the iPad
OmniPlan for iPad packs features you'd expect in a desktop project management application. Will Kelly reviews this powerful iPad project management app.
Posted by Will Kelly | August 24, 2012, 6:51 AM PDT
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Best business-ready finance apps for the Android tablet
Jack Wallen highlights a few of the best Android apps for tracking and managing your finances on the go.
Posted by Jack Wallen | August 23, 2012, 11:13 AM PDT
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Leverage widespread tablet adoption in the developing world
Enterprise technologists who can cleverly leverage widespread tablet adoption, especially in the developing world, stand to gain a huge advantage over competitors.
Posted by Patrick Gray | August 21, 2012, 7:30 AM PDT
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Steve Jobs home heist: Meet Kenny the Clown
Gina Smith recounts some of the details surrounding a clown and a recent burglary of the late Steve Jobs' residence in Palo Alto, CA.
Posted by Gina Smith | August 18, 2012, 3:18 PM PDT
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Securely share meeting documents with Coaxion Reader
Coaxion Reader lets you securely broadcast documents to meeting participants. Will Kelly demonstrates how you can manage meeting documents with this app.
Posted by Will Kelly | August 17, 2012, 2:08 PM PDT
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Add GO Launcher HD for Pad to your Android tablet
Jack Wallen takes a look at GO Launcher HD for Pad, a free launcher for your Android tablet.
Posted by Jack Wallen | August 16, 2012, 8:10 AM PDT
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Predicting how tablets will evolve by 2015
Patrick Gray discusses some of the ways he thinks tablets will evolve in the next three years. Do you agree?
Posted by Patrick Gray | August 15, 2012, 5:09 AM PDT | Latest comment by brix10
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Lock down browser usage with SureFox Kiosk Browser
Jack Wallen takes a look at SureFox Kiosk Browser, one of the best solutions for controlling what web sites your users can browse on Android and iOS tablets.
Posted by Jack Wallen | August 13, 2012, 12:55 PM PDT | Latest comment by Ken Wolf
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Google's control play is transparent and desperate
Donovan Colbert shares his thoughts about Google's pressure for a long-term digital dependent commitment with their cloud storage. Do you agree?
Posted by Donovan Colbert | August 10, 2012, 7:43 AM PDT | Latest comment by tbmay
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Lock down your tablet with SureLock Kiosk Lockdown
Find out why Jack Wallen thinks SureLock Kiosk Lockdown is one of the easiest and most reliable apps for locking down a tablet.
Posted by Jack Wallen | August 9, 2012, 4:58 AM PDT
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Mobile computing and the demise of the desktop
Patrick Gray discusses some factors that might spell the end of the desktop as we know it. Do you think tablets will eventually replace the traditional desktop?
Posted by Patrick Gray | August 7, 2012, 8:59 AM PDT | Latest comment by jay.fiskness
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Experience TechRepublic from your tablet
Jack Wallen takes a close-up look at the TechRepublic application on an Android tablet.
Posted by Jack Wallen | August 6, 2012, 7:06 PM PDT
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Google's Nexus 7 tablet: Good device, great price
Find out why Donovan Colbert thinks the Google Nexus 7 tablet is probably the best tablet on the market but won't blow the doors open for enterprise tablet adoption.
Posted by Donovan Colbert | August 3, 2012, 10:13 AM PDT | Latest comment by dcolbert@...
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Take Zoho CRM mobile with Zoho CRM for iPad
Zoho CRM just added iPad support to their iOS app. Will Kelly walks through some of the app's standout features.
Posted by Will Kelly | August 2, 2012, 7:41 AM PDT
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Use DocuSign Ink to add your signature to important documents from your tablet
Jack Wallen takes a look at DocuSign Ink, a free app that will allow you to sign documents on the go with your Android tablet.
Posted by Jack Wallen | July 30, 2012, 2:30 AM PDT
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FileMaker Go for iPad empowers mobile SMB field staff
Erik Eckel takes a look at FileMaker Go for iPad, a free app that extends FileMaker's software simplicity and functionality.
Posted by Erik Eckel | July 27, 2012, 7:42 AM PDT
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Will Apple be able to retain tablet dominance?
Google and Microsoft have fine-tuned their tablet offerings and launched a counterattack against Apple, but Patrick Gray thinks Apple has opportunities to retain tablet dominance. Do you agree?
Posted by Patrick Gray | July 26, 2012, 2:27 PM PDT | Latest comment by dugaljaspal@...
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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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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 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Eight quick tips for the Motorola Xoom tablet
Jack Wallen offers eight quick tips for working with the Verizon-branded 4G Motorola Xoom tablet.
Posted by Jack Wallen | July 11, 2012, 1:19 PM PDT
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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

































