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Tablets in the Enterprise
Sonja Thompson
TechRepublic Staff
Sonja Thompson

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Give your mobile workforce an edge with mobile location intelligence
Will Kelly takes a look at mobile location intelligence, an emerging technology that brings together mobile BI and geographic mapping.
Posted by Will Kelly | October 1, 2012, 12:09 PM PDT
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How to implement the data less iPad
Will Kelly offers tips on implementing a data less iPad for maximum corporate iPad security.
Posted by Will Kelly | September 26, 2012, 12:00 PM PDT
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How to prepare for the end of the PC era
The change in market share of core components, like computer memory, should serve as a leading indicator that changes to the traditional IT model are coming, and change always favors the prepared.
Posted by Patrick Gray | September 24, 2012, 9:10 AM PDT | Latest comment by JCitizen
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Text from your tablet with Tablet Talk
Jack Wallen takes a look at Tablet Talk, an inexpensive application that allows you to send and receive text messages on your Android tablet.
Posted by Jack Wallen | September 21, 2012, 6:10 AM PDT | Latest comment by ninsky1
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iPad native productivity with Projectbook
Will Kelly reviews Projectbook, a new iPad productivity app that combines note taking and to-do lists.
Posted by Will Kelly | September 19, 2012, 6:30 AM PDT
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A nail in the HTML5 coffin?
What can an enterprise IT leader do when a social media titan publicly shuns the very tool that was supposed to make cross-platform mobile development possible? Patrick Gray explains.
Posted by Patrick Gray | September 17, 2012, 9:33 AM PDT | Latest comment by Kevin Humbles
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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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Develop iPad apps using FileMaker Pro Starter Solutions
Will Kelly walks through the basics for creating a mobile database app for the iPad using FileMaker Pro Starter Solutions.
Posted by Will Kelly | September 13, 2012, 9:23 AM PDT
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The iPad Mini: Smaller size and price appeal in the enterprise?
Patrick Gray speculates rumors about smaller Apple tablets and larger iPhones. What does the potential iPad Mini means for enterprise technology leaders?
Posted by Patrick Gray | September 10, 2012, 8:46 AM PDT | Latest comment by T-Wrench
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Will Google successfully monetize the Android market?
Donovan Colbert believes that Google borrowed a game plan from Apple and Amazon to monetize the app market. Do you think they'll succeed?
Posted by Donovan Colbert | September 7, 2012, 6:58 AM PDT | Latest comment by Android k
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Connect your Android tablet to SMB shares with the ASTRO File Manager
Jack Wallen demonstrates how to connect to SMB shares on your desktop from your Android tablet with ASTRO File Manager.
Posted by Jack Wallen | September 6, 2012, 7:37 AM PDT | Latest comment by critofur@...
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Patent wars and tablets in the enterprise
Patrick Gray takes a look at the recent Apple vs. Samsung patent wars and what it means for tablet adoption in the enterprise.
Posted by Patrick Gray | September 4, 2012, 12:57 PM PDT | Latest comment by Deadly Ernest
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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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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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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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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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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

































