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Infographic: ThinkPad Tablet 2 vs Apple iPad

Posted on December 11, 2012 by Lane Jesseph Posted in Blog, Consumerization, IT, Tablet Adoption





Did you know 74 percent of IT Decision Makers say tablet usage leads to an increase in productivity in their organization? Or that tablet adoption is expected to rise 700 percent by 2016?

These are trends you cannot ignore. It is essential to consider a tablet that will integrate with existing applications and software in your work environment. This tablet must be built for the work environment. See how the new Lenovo Windows 8 ThinkPad Tablet 2 compares to the consumer-focused Apple iPad. Read more

iOS 6 Breaks My iPad

Posted on September 24, 2012 by Lane Jesseph Posted in Blog, Enterprise, IT





Originally Posted by Tom Kaneshige, CIO

Yesterday, my iPad broke.

Well, actually, some critical work apps hung up waiting to download updates, but what’s the difference? Apple’s miracle tablet was useless for work (which is why I’m writing this post on an old ThinkPad).

I spent a couple of hours trying to troubleshoot this problem and found an Apple support thread entitled “trouble downloading apps after iOS 6 update.” I wasn’t alone.

All sorts of workarounds appeared on the thread, from pushing the time ahead a couple of years to logging in and out of your Apple account to resetting the network settings and rebooting. I tried them all. I tried combinations. I tried to think happy thoughts. And I hoped it would just start working again. Read more

Enterprise War: iPad vs. Lenovo ThinkPad Tablet 2

Posted on September 19, 2012 by Lane Jesseph Posted in Windows 8





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Originally Posted by Kristin Bent, CRN

Apple, Lenovo Face Off

There’s no doubt that the iPad has taken the tablet market by storm. Its sprawling collection of apps and eye-catching display have made it the clear-cut winner in the consumer market. And with the bring-your-own-device trend picking up the pace, Apple’s flagship tablet has been inching its way into the hearts of enterprise users, as well.

But, there’s a new tablet in town that may just have what it takes to de-throne the almighty iPad: Lenovo’s ThinkPad Tablet 2. Running Windows 8 and sporting a long list of security features sure to make IT teams smile, Lenovo’s latest gadget could rise to become the ultimate business-ready tablet.

Here’s how it shapes up against the iPad.

Apple Removes Green Electronics Certification From Products

Posted on July 9, 2012 by Lane Jesseph Posted in Blog, Government





Originally Posted by Joel Schectman, WSJ

Apple has pulled its products off the U.S. government-backed registration of environmentally friendly electronics.

Apple asked EPEAT, the electronics standards setting group, to pull its 39 certified desktop computers, monitors and laptops, which included past versions of the MacBook Pro and MacBook Air, off the list of green products late last month, Robert Frisbee, CEO of EPEAT told CIO Journal. EPEAT, created through funding by the federal Environmental Protection Agency and manufacturers, awards products a seal to certify they are recyclable and designed to maximize energy efficiency and minimize environmental harm.

In order to meet the standards, recyclers need to be able to easily disassemble products, with common tools, to separate toxic components, like batteries. The standards were created jointly by manufacturers, including Apple, advocacy groups and government agencies. Frisbee says an Apple staff member told him at the end of June that the company no longer wanted Apple computers to be listed as EPEAT certified. Read more

Windows 8 vs. iOS vs. Mountain Lion: Which OS Is Right for You?

Posted on June 7, 2012 by Lane Jesseph Posted in Apps, Blog, Connectivity, IT, Windows 8





windows 8 it connectivity blog apps Today’s enterprise employees rely on anywhere from two to four different computers or mobile devices to do their jobs, from desktop and laptop PCs to tablets and  smartphones. Managing a variety of different devices and operating systems can become a nightmare for users and for IT departments.

Microsoft and Apple are aiming to make this easier. You may already know that both Windows 8 and OS X Mountain Lion are launching this year, but you might not know how these two operating systems—as well as iOS, which is already in the market—will help you manage all the mobile devices in your workplace. Read more

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How Enterprises Can Tackle the Bring-Your-Own-Tablet Challenge

Posted on April 17, 2012 by Lane Jesseph Posted in Blog, Mobility Strategy, Tablet Adoption





Until recently, talk about BYOD (bring-your-own-device) policies has centered on managing the juggernaut of employee smartphones in the workplace. But with tablet sales skyrocketing, a new trend is weaving itself into workplace mobility conversations: BYOT (bring-your-own-tablet).

The BYOT concept poses significant challenges to IT departments. Tablet devices are popular workplace productivity tools, especially in enterprise environments. In fact, many newly released tablet devices and software updates (e.g. Android’s Ice Cream Sandwich update, BlackBerry Playbook 2.0 update, and the new iPad) include enterprise-friendly features, making it relatively easy for employees to leverage personal devices for business functions.

So as scores of employees head off to work with an increasingly diverse array of tablet gadgetry, IT departments have to be prepared to manage the full scope of BYOT devices on the market – effectively safeguarding the enterprise environment from malicious applications and the unauthorized use of company data.

Originally Posted by Don Grons, VentureBeat
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Android Takes iPhone Battle to Office, Narrows Security Gap

Posted on February 28, 2012 by Lane Jesseph Posted in Android, Enterprise, Tablet Adoption





Google Inc.’s Android, having become the most popular smartphone software among consumers, is set to gain traction with businesses as SAP AG and VMWare Inc. help iron out security kinks.

Software companies attending the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona this week are displaying solutions designed to prevent corporate data from being compromised when employees use their personal phones for work. Samsung Electronics Co., the biggest maker of Android phones, says reducing that risk would give it a chance to overtake Apple Inc. in the enterprise business.

“We recognized that we need a new growth agenda for Samsung, which is going to enterprise,” said Bum-coo Cho, who heads Suwon, South Korea-based Samsung’s enterprise business team. “Samsung will put a significant amount of effort into generating business from the enterprise sector.”

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Originally Posted By Cornelius Rahn, Bloomburg Businessweek

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