If there were ever any doubts that the iPad is being taken seriously by enterprise businesses, a recent report by ChangeWave research seems to put them to rest.
A few items that are particularly striking from this report include:
- Every single tablet manufacturer showed a decrease in enterprise purchase intent (demand) from the previous quarter’s survey — with the exception of Apple
- Purchase intent for Apple devices isn’t just greater than other manufacturers, it is SIGNIFICANTLY greater
- 84% of companies surveyed intend on making their tablet purchases within the next 90 days
Without a doubt, we’ve seen this coming for some time now, and it is why Tech Orchard lives in this particular space. It isn’t just that we’re seeing an increase in tablet usage; it’s that tablets are replacing desktops and laptops. Just yesterday we had a conversation with a local business owner who had not used a laptop or desktop in nearly 10 months. Mobilization of the workforce truly is broadening, and TechOrchard is enjoying helping companies realize the full potential of tablets in the workplace (while keeping them secure!).
