Getting the right Tablet for your Business’ need.
Last week I shared a post from VisionID announcing that Zebra Technologies had launched the L10 Android Tablet. The L10 Android tablet is the perfect solution for the most demanding environments, as it is rugged dependable and smart.
In this instance finding the perfect tablet for your needs is easy, but it did get me thinking of what exactly end users need to be sure of before buying a tablet, that will ensure the tablet they buy is best suited to their needs.
So, when starting your search for a tablet, the first step is to define your use case. What exactly do you want your tablet to do. Maybe it will be used for internal and external communications or for a clock in clock out system, or even for inventory management. In this day and age there are apps and software which make using mobile devices such as tablets very versatile and useful for business. Using these apps and mobile devices to store data can be incredibly useful, however 41% of all data breaches are the result of lost or stolen devices. Ensuring the data and content housed within your mobile devices and applications are secure needs to be a top priority for your business.
Choosing to get your tablets from VisionID will help ensure that your data remains secure. As part of VisionID’s Mobile managed services we can lock down and wipe any lost or stolen devices.
Once you have defined what you want to be able to do with your tablet you need to consider where you want to be able to do it. Environment plays a big factor when choosing a tablet.
If you're buying tablets for customer-facing use, like inputting orders and processing payments, you will probably look for a device that is more consumer looking. I would recommend a durable or even waterproof cases for tablets that are being used in a customer facing role, this will avoid them being physically damaged.
If the tablet is going to be used outdoors, in cold temperature or in direct sun light this will also affect the type of tablet you should buy. Typically, if the tablet is going to be used outdoors, or in a warehouse or manufacturing type environment you will be looking at purchasing a more rugged device such as the L10 from Zebra.
Sometimes a mix of tablets is best depending on the environment, VisionID’s experience within different environments helps you to choose the right model. Tablets like the Samsung Tab Active can seamlessly switch from the office to challenging work settings such as a construction site or factory floor, making it adaptable to various work environments.
One other factor to consider is what operating system to use. For me the future of mobile devices is with Android. There are more than two and a half billion active Android devices around the world today, so switching to Android really is worth strongly considering.
For anyone looking to purchase a tablet; visit the VisionID website today.