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Tablets in the Enterprise
Sonja Thompson
TechRepublic Staff
Sonja Thompson

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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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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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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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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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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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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

































