Wednesday, September 14, 2011

How Organisations are Now Using Tablets

By Ben Jarvis


Smart phones have just helped businessmen stay connected while they are on the go. With the uprising of tablets, this trend has advanced one level higher, and the monitor size has gotten bigger, but the portability remains.

SDLC

Tablets are not just standing symbols or consumer toys, but business tools that add extra value to any organization. The leading edge technology trend hasn't negatively affected the SDLC that's highly loved among techies.

Some features which make the tablets preferred are:

In depth battery charge lifespan

Portability

Touch interface and easy applications

B2C applications that are made simpler

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 should be the goal? To serve a mobile user base? This is an important thing that organisations are doing presently. They're setting targets per their tablet use.

System software

Deciding the right system software is critical too. The choice of the right OS isn't as straightforward to make as on a PERSONAL COMPUTER or a Mac. The major operating systems for tablets are iOs, Android, WebOS, Windows 7, and EDGE OS. While there are other operating systems as well , these are the major ones. Another important 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 significant point that affiliations keep under consideration while using tablets is support and coaching for the utilisation of the tablet. With the right kind of support and training, the staff can use the tablet effectively in almost no time.




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