subject: Ipad - An Effective Business Tool [print this page] From the beginning the iPad has been described as a media consumer's appliance. It is known for flawless image rendering, video playback and large storage capacity. In actuality, the iPad's ability does not start and end with entertainment and leisure only. It is also persistent for business users that want to experience Apple's tablet addition of a technologically advanced product.
Apple is not excluded itself from Microsoft-based productivity programs; as a point in fact, the iPad has support built-in for Microsoft Exchange Server 2003 and 2007. The producer understands the production of Microsoft's Email service and would not allow their users to get left behind in business if they decided to go with an iPad.
The Microsoft Exchange enables push email service that will be made available to the user's calendar and contacts' stored in their Microsoft profile. It is also possible to manage specific calendar details, search a global address list and inbox messages through this enhanced software.
Security is extremely importance with the iPad; regarding the owner's preference, multiple passwords can be assigned to guarantee that confidential info remain inaccessible to unauthorized personnel.
Data exchanged across the Internet can be encrypted to enhance security. Additionally, corporate communication over-the-air is highly protected by a certificate-based authentication process via Exchange and VPN. Even an event such as loss or theft of an iPad will not leave the data vulnerable because information on it can be securely deleted through a remote command trigger.
Specialized apps such as business Metrics Tracker, Proposal Reviewer, Travel Organizer, and Flight Tracker have been created with the iPad's business users in mind. Much like the enterprise edition of the BlackBerry RIM, as well Apple hosts the iPhone Developer Enterprise Program. The difference of the iPhone Developer Enterprise from the Blackberry RIM is that the Apple-supported initiative allows businesses to create their own specialized apps. Their very own apps are shared with their employees and deemed proprietary by the client company.
In addition, iPad profiles can be configured for businesses. Companies set up their own profiles, complete with specific details which include VPN, e-mail, wireless network, and password to share it with colleagues on the iPad through Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and/or the Internet.
Another facet of this is that iPad supports iWorks, Apple's office productivity suite of applications that enable the user to create and browse documents, spreadsheets and presentations. These apps have been redesigned to work with the iPad's multi-touch system.
Keynote slides can be created and presented which are enhanced through the touch screen device. iWorks mobile versions of Numbers and Pages can also be managed by tapping elements on the multi-touch screen. These documents may be shared in different ways; an example, a VGA adapter can be utilized to connect the iPad to a projector to create a larger display for a large audience. Microsoft documents can be imported into iPad, presentations and spreadsheets along with, text documents for sharing on a wider scale by uploading to iWorks.com where the public can also view these files.
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