The consumerization of IT (CoIT)–where employees use their own devices for work and play–has advantages for the enterprise. But at the same time, it’s wreaking havoc on IT departments that must deal with greater complexity, increased demand for support, and greater data vulnerability. Can business-grade tablets save the day? Read more
Consumer tablets and eReaders, like iPads and the Kindle, are great for movies and books, surfing the web, and showing off family photos. But in the business world, they’re like the guy who thinks casual Fridays mean pajama bottoms and flip-flops. Or who forwards you cute animal videos every hour. Or who thinks an office pool party would be cool (“I do a mean cannonball, man!”). You get the idea.
The point is that you need a tablet that’s more comfortable in the boardroom than it is at the local pep rally. Here’s my list of reasons why consumer tablets are just bad for business: Read more
