With the launch of the new iPad next month, many observers are asking how Apple’s latest offering will affect the business world.
Most predict that the new technology is set to become a lightweight replacement to the laptop and a more practical solution to the iPhone or Blackberry.
The iPad has many appealing features, the most important being that it allows easy connection with all your emails, contacts and calendar events as it’s compatible with Microsoft Exchange Server 2003 or 2007. It also offers open standards-based servers for mail, calendar and contacts and you can easily sync IMAP mail servers.
But what about security? Is your data safe on the iPad? Well, Apple has been thorough in its security features by allowing you to have complex passcodes to access important information securely and encrypt data where necessary. You’ll even be able to instantly and remotely wipe everything from your iPad should your tablet be lost or stolen.
What’s more, network communications are protected with built-in support for Cisco IPSec VPN, WPA2 Enterprise Wi-Fi and SSL/TLS. While certificate-based authentication enables iPad to securely connect corporate data via Exchange and VPN.
Looking at the iPad’s web browsing capabilities, you can view whole web pages in portrait or landscape – similar to the iPhone. And – thanks to various security features – you can get secure access to your company’s intranet and other resources.
iWork applications allow you to create documents, presentations, spreadsheets and charts all available using its ‘touch-screen’ technology. It’s based on the iWork suite for the Mac but has been completely redesigned for the iPad. Applications include Keynote, Pages and Numbers – all are available from the iTunes store.
What makes the iPad even more appealing? The range of accessories it has to offer, making it perfect for the office or being ‘on the go’. There’s an iPad case – ideal for carrying around your iPad. It also folds to act as a stand – perfect for watching slideshows or for typing on the onscreen keyboard. There’s also an iPad Keyboard Dock that acts as both a charger and a full-size keyboard. Apple’s wireless keyboards are also compatible with the iPad.
With all of these features combined and with so many of us travelling more frequently and demanding an ‘office on the move’, the iPad is without doubt going to become this year’s ‘must-have’ gadget for business.
At Qualitel, we are happy to consult you on all the latest mobile technology and communications. If you’d like to have a chat about your business mobile communications, call us free on 08000 407 941.
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