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Tablets in the Enterprise
Sonja Thompson
TechRepublic Staff
Sonja Thompson

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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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What good are tablets in the enterprise?
Donovan Colbert thinks that things are still sorting themselves out for tablets in the enterprise, but an argument could be made against tighter control by Google. Do you agree?
Posted by Donovan Colbert | July 25, 2012, 9:26 AM PDT | Latest comment by Deadly Ernest
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Multitask on your Android tablet with the OverSkreen web browser
Jack Wallen takes a close look at the OverSkreen web browser for the Android tablet. Find out how it differs from the default Android browser.
Posted by Jack Wallen | July 23, 2012, 5:36 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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Rethink corporate content distribution for tablets
An influx of tablets into your enterprise means it's time to review how you distribute corporate content. Will Kelly offers points to consider when distributing corporate content to tablets.
Posted by Will Kelly | July 19, 2012, 7:32 AM PDT | Latest comment by alltablets
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Google needs to more tightly control Android for tablet success
Patrick Gray thinks that Android needs to be more tightly controlled by Google in order to achieve tablet success. Do you agree?
Posted by Patrick Gray | July 18, 2012, 5:34 AM PDT | Latest comment by Neon Samurai
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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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Five ways to address tablet security for corporate board members
Corporate board members increasingly want to use tablets during the course of their meetings. Will Kelly offers us five ways to secure your sensitive data on board member tablets.
Posted by Will Kelly | July 13, 2012, 7:07 AM PDT | Latest comment by anywherepad
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Google's Nexus 7 price point opens more doors to the enterprise
Find out why Patrick Gray thinks the Google Nexus 7 price point pushes tablets further into the "why not" category.
Posted by Patrick Gray | July 12, 2012, 11:19 AM PDT
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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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Absolute Software, an easy MDM solution for your organization
Jacob Bradshaw takes a look at Absolute Software, the MDM solution that works well for his organization.
Posted by Jacob Bradshaw | July 9, 2012, 5:06 AM PDT
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Infographic: Mobile business applications
This infographic, by ClickSoftware, chronicles the rise of mobile application use in the enterprise.
Posted by Sonja Thompson | July 6, 2012, 2:30 AM PDT
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How Microsoft can convince me to ditch my iPad
Patrick Gray lists five requirements of the Microsoft Surface tablet before considering it over his Apple iPad.
Posted by Patrick Gray | July 5, 2012, 7:16 AM PDT | Latest comment by Deadly Ernest
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Record podcasts from your Android tablet with Audio Evolution Mobile
Jack Wallen walks you through the creation of a podcast on your Android tablet with the help of Audio Evolution Mobile.
Posted by Jack Wallen | July 3, 2012, 11:21 AM PDT
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Take corporate workflow to tablets with Formotus Forms Central
Formotus Forms Central offers a platform for extending XML-based workflow to corporate tablets. Will Kelly proves an overview of the Formotus platform.
Posted by Will Kelly | June 29, 2012, 6:12 AM PDT
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Infographic: Android closes the gap on iOS
Thanks to Amazon's Kindle Fire, Android is closing the gap on iOS in the U.S. tablet market.
Posted by Sonja Thompson | June 28, 2012, 11:39 AM PDT | Latest comment by AudeKhatru
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Sync your Android tablet to your Ubuntu One account
Find out why Jack Wallen thinks Ubuntu One is a great tool for connecting your Android tablet to a cloud space and syncing with your Ubuntu-based Linux machine.
Posted by Jack Wallen | June 27, 2012, 4:56 AM PDT | Latest comment by mkarnicki
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Microsoft's latest tablet rises to the Surface
Patrick Gray takes a look at Microsoft's recent announcement of the Surface tablet. Do you think Microsoft hardware and software on a single device will be a winning combination?
Posted by Patrick Gray | June 26, 2012, 11:47 AM PDT | Latest comment by CharlieSpencer_Palmetto
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Should Windows RT be in your future?
Patrick Gray discusses Windows RT and what it means for your organization.
Posted by Patrick Gray | June 22, 2012, 1:08 PM PDT | Latest comment by Deadly Ernest
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GoodReader tools make working with files a snap
Paul Strobeck takes a close look at a few handy features of the GoodReader app. Find out why GoodReader is one of his go-to tools when working with enterprise files on the iPad.
Posted by Paul Strobeck | June 20, 2012, 7:03 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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

































