Since its start, the iPad has long been touted as a social media consumer's product. It is without a doubt mostly known for its flawless graphic rendering, video playback and vast hard drive space. Nonetheless, the iPad's ultimate goal or purpose doesn't begin and end on fun and recreation alone. It can also be purposeful for business-savvy users who would prefer to explore Apple's finest add-on to its list of technologically sophisticated products.
Apple isn't yet entirely detached from Microsoft-based productivity applications; in fact, the iPad possesses built-in support for Microsoft Exchange Server 2003 and 2007. The maker recognizes the distribution of Microsoft's Business Email service and would not let their users be disadvantaged in business if they settle upon an iPad.
The Microsoft Exchange assistance will allow push email service and can be offered to the user's calendar events and contacts' information saved on their Microsoft profile. Furthermore it is plausible to supervise targeted schedule information, search global address lists in addition to inbox messages by way of this enhanced software feature.
Security is of great importance on the iPad; with the owner's preference, multiple challenging pass-codes can be assigned to ensure secret information remain hard to get at to unauthorized persons. Data sent over-the-air or through the Internet can be encoded to ensure security. Along with that, corporate communication over-the-air is truly secured by a certificate-based authentication process via Exchange and VPN. Even an unfortunate experience such as loss or theft of the iPad would not leave important data vulnerable because information on it can be securely deleted through a remote command.
Specialized applications such as company metrics tracker, proposal evaluator, vacation organizer, and flight tracker have been formed with the iPad's industry users in mind. Just like the enterprise edition of the BlackBerry RIM, Apple also hosts the iPhone Developer Enterprise Program. The difference of the iPhone Developer Enterprise from the Blackberry RIM is that the Apple-supported initiative will allow businesses to create their own specialized apps. Their own unique apps will be shared with their personnel and will be considered exclusive by the client company.
Similarly, iPad profiles can be simply designed for businesses. Organizations can set up their own profiles, complete with particulars such as VPN, e-mail, wireless network, and password and share it with colleagues on the iPad via Wi-Fi, Bluetooth or the Internet.
Most essentially, iPad services iWork, Apple's office productivity suite of apps that allows the user to design and browse documents, spreadsheets and presentations. These apps have been redesigned to complement the iPad's multi-touch system.
Keynote slides can be introduced, created, and enhanced via the touchscreen device. iWork's mobile versions of Numbers and Pages can also be managed by tapping elements on the multi-touch display. These documents can be distributed in diverse ways; for instance, a VGA adapter can be utilized to link the iPad to a projector to allow larger displays for a roomful of potential customers. Microsoft documents can also be imported into the iPad. Presentations, spreadsheets and text documents can be propagated on a broader scale by uploading to iWork.com where the masses can view these records.
Apple isn't yet entirely detached from Microsoft-based productivity applications; in fact, the iPad possesses built-in support for Microsoft Exchange Server 2003 and 2007. The maker recognizes the distribution of Microsoft's Business Email service and would not let their users be disadvantaged in business if they settle upon an iPad.
The Microsoft Exchange assistance will allow push email service and can be offered to the user's calendar events and contacts' information saved on their Microsoft profile. Furthermore it is plausible to supervise targeted schedule information, search global address lists in addition to inbox messages by way of this enhanced software feature.
Security is of great importance on the iPad; with the owner's preference, multiple challenging pass-codes can be assigned to ensure secret information remain hard to get at to unauthorized persons. Data sent over-the-air or through the Internet can be encoded to ensure security. Along with that, corporate communication over-the-air is truly secured by a certificate-based authentication process via Exchange and VPN. Even an unfortunate experience such as loss or theft of the iPad would not leave important data vulnerable because information on it can be securely deleted through a remote command.
Specialized applications such as company metrics tracker, proposal evaluator, vacation organizer, and flight tracker have been formed with the iPad's industry users in mind. Just like the enterprise edition of the BlackBerry RIM, Apple also hosts the iPhone Developer Enterprise Program. The difference of the iPhone Developer Enterprise from the Blackberry RIM is that the Apple-supported initiative will allow businesses to create their own specialized apps. Their own unique apps will be shared with their personnel and will be considered exclusive by the client company.
Similarly, iPad profiles can be simply designed for businesses. Organizations can set up their own profiles, complete with particulars such as VPN, e-mail, wireless network, and password and share it with colleagues on the iPad via Wi-Fi, Bluetooth or the Internet.
Most essentially, iPad services iWork, Apple's office productivity suite of apps that allows the user to design and browse documents, spreadsheets and presentations. These apps have been redesigned to complement the iPad's multi-touch system.
Keynote slides can be introduced, created, and enhanced via the touchscreen device. iWork's mobile versions of Numbers and Pages can also be managed by tapping elements on the multi-touch display. These documents can be distributed in diverse ways; for instance, a VGA adapter can be utilized to link the iPad to a projector to allow larger displays for a roomful of potential customers. Microsoft documents can also be imported into the iPad. Presentations, spreadsheets and text documents can be propagated on a broader scale by uploading to iWork.com where the masses can view these records.
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