How Organizations are Now Using Tablets

By Ben Jarvis


Smart phones have already helped businessmen keep connected while they're on the move. With the rebellion of tablets, this trend has advanced one level higher, and the display size has gotten larger, but the portability remains.

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Tablets aren't just status symbols or patron toys, but business tools that add some value to any organisation. The new technology trend has not adversely influenced the SDLC that is highly loved among techies.

Some features which make the tablets favored are:

Extensive battery life

Portability

Touch interface and straightforward applications

B2C applications that are made less complicated

High replacement, damage, and loss rates

Goal setting

It is exceedingly important to set goals when it comes to tablet deployment. Without determining goals, it is hard to evaluate the correct software and hardware combos. This goal setting process should involve management, IT, and the possible users of the hardware.

But what really should be the goal? To serve a mobile user base? This is a very important thing that organizations are doing currently. They are determining goals referring to their tablet use.

System software

Deciding the right operating software is urgent also. The selection of the right operating software is not as easy to make as on a PC or a Mac. The major operating systems for tablets are iOs, Android, WebOS, Windows 7, and Rim OS. While there are more operating systems too , these are the major ones. Another vital point is USB protection and if the OS provides it.

Size

Tablets come in different sizes, and it's generally a matter of personal choice. In general, 7 in. tablets are best for content consumption rather than content creation. Since viewing documents, reading mails, perusing the web etc are easier on a 7 inch screen, this size is more popular in tablets. Besides, tablets don't have their own keyboards, but rely on virtual keyboard, so display size becomes an important consideration.

Support

The last important point that organisations bear in mind while using tablets is support and training for the usage of the tablet. With the right sort of support and coaching, the employees can use the tablet effectively in no time.




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