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To Enterprise or Not - Tech Analysts Split on iPad
Thursday, January 28, 2010 by Bryan Anderson
As we speak, the hype and excitement of the iPad is slowly
diminishing as the public discusses openly their criticism or
praise. It's no surprise that Apple has utilized social discussion,
careful leaked details, and a beautiful product to pay for all the
advertising and PR it needs.
In the technology industry, there are many opinions
forming. Just like the consumer arena, analysts are split on
whether the iPad can be an attractive tool for business.
Ted Schadler, an analyst at Forrester Research, has stated, "... this is an attractive business
tool. Laptops will be left at home." He goes on to say
that Microsoft will soon build software custom for the Office
format. Stressing the ability of messaging and collaboration,
Shadler believes "high-net-worth mobile pros" will flock to this
product.
Others aren't as confident, noting that the iPad product fails
to carry important office productivity tools and lasts a mere 10
hours when Wi-Fi is not running.
Phillip Redman at Gartner Inc. questions Apple's product
placement, saying "it befuddles us that Apple seeks to kill the
netbook segment."
With Apple making such a big move, what will
Microsoft respond with?
Mary-Jo Foley, a blogger over at ZDnet.com for "All Things
Microsoft," believes that Windows 7 is the response to the
iPad. "Some of Microsoft critics think Windows 7, as it currently
exists, isn't enough of a response... that what matters more is the
fact that Windows 7 isn't optimized for slate-like devices."
Foley postures that the next UI will be aimed at a more
natural user experience.
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commentary.
Until next time -
Matthew Hymel
Switchfast Technologies
Chicago IT Support
& Consulting
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