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Although Apple introduced the iPad as a consumer-focused device, enterprise suppliers are already preparing it for business use. For instance, we have Cisco releasing its WebEx Meeting Center application for Apple’s tablet, and I’m sure other enterprise solution makers will follow the example in no time.
According to ABI Research, worldwide ultra-mobile device (UMD) adoption will average 55% per year as businesses find many uses for such devices.
In addition to tablets, the research company also puts other devices in the UMD category — including netbooks, smartbooks and mobile Internet devices (MIDs).
Enterprise practice director Dan Shey comments: “Businesses will be attracted to these devices for the same reasons as consumers – their larger screens, LAN and WWAN connectivity, and most importantly, low cost.”
However, ABI continues with a caution that UMDs are not necessarily “business ready.” Since they are not x86-based, IT managers will be required to put an extra effort to manage yet another platform. Moreover, so far we haven’t seen a single ruggedized UMD and that kind of a device could be useful in more austere environments…
And you can get additional information from ABI’s report titled “Enterprise Netbooks, Smartbooks and MIDs” from their website.
About The Author
Dusan Belic
Dusan has been using smartphones since their introduction and is now following the latest trends in the industry. The "convergence" is what he's most excited about, and writing about it is the next logical thing to do. He thinks that using a smartphone is what everyone who cares about their time should do. In addition to his interests in mobile phones, Dusan also loves to experiment with the latest web and mobile 2.0 services. The idea of accessing and managing your information from any device no matter where you are simply amazes him. Whether it's an online to-do list, note taking service or a video sharing social network, he's there to try it out. He admits though, he's still searching for the ultimate web-based organizational tool, which "sings" perfectly with the mobile PIM application. Dusan used to run SymbianWatch.com which later became part of IntoMobile. He lives in Serbia, South-East Europe, from where he edits the site on a daily basis.
