[TechRepublic] Surface Windows tablet roundup

Tablets in the Enterprise TechRepublic Member | June 22, 2012

Microsoft Surface: iPad knockoff for enterprise? That works Cynics may mock the Microsoft Surface as an iPad knockoff, but it has enough going for it to turn the heads of a lot of business customers. Read more Resource of the day Balen Municipality and Modern Storage Check out this white paper to learn more about modern storage platforms and how they can help you improve your network. See how one organization did just that. Microsoft Surface: this time it's business The latest entrant into the tablet market is ripe to solve the "enterprise tablet" conundrum. Read more Microsoft announces Surface Windows tablets, leaves unanswered questions Microsoft is launching its own line of Windows-based tablets called Microsoft Surface. Bill Detwiler gives you a rundown on what we know, and what we don't. Read more Windows 8 fever? First, plan a tablet evaluation Surveys show that Windows 8 is garnering nearly as much interest as the iPad, but Patrick Gray encourages organizations to plan a tablet evaluation that focuses on tasks, not the platform, before making any decisions. Read more Poll: Would you buy your next tablet from Microsoft? Microsoft is taking a bold gamble with the Surface tablets, but they didn't really have a choice. Read more Additional TechRepublic resources   GoodReader tools make working with files a snap Paul Strobeck takes a close look at a few handy features of the GoodReader app. Find out why GoodReader is one of his go-to tools when working with enterprise files on the iPad. Read more How to find those permission-grabbing add-ons in Android Ad networks are not the only add-ons we need to worry about. Michael Kassner test-drives an app that monitors all add-ons accessing Android permissions. Read more Poll: Do you feel ready for mobile development? Software Engineer readers, take this poll to let us know whether you feel comfortable doing mobile development. Read more Featured multimedia   Five cloud-based PM solutions for all kinds of projects You can choose from scores of cloud-based tools that offer various levels of PM functionality with no ramp-up costs or long-term commitment. Here are several good ones to consider. View on site Hands-on with Microsoft's Surface tablet (pictures) CNET gets a spin with Microsoft's new tablet. View on site Five indispensable apps to carry on a USB stick You can't always anticipate which tools you'll need to fix a tough problem in the field. Here are some handy ones to take with you... just in case. View on site Today's recommended downloads NetVault for Oracle Trial Download (Quest Software) Achieving Information Superiority through the Power of Big Data featuring research by Gartner (Sourcefire) Introducing the New VMware Management Solution Portfolio (VMware) Establishing IT Operations in Emerging Markets (SkillSoft) Business Execution: Executive Buyer's Guide (SuccessFactors) Perennial favorites   Why tablets matter for enterprise users Five tips for improving your tablet experience Toshiba Thrive: The best business-grade tablet on the market Connect with TechRepublic Indian outsourcing: Why skills shortages persist despite the graduate glut The boom in India's services has spawned the growth of new engineering colleges. Yet the outsourcing industry thinks too few of their graduates are up to scratch. TechRepublic newsletters   Get product reviews, tech news analysis, tips, and more in the following TechRepublic newsletters. Automatically sign up today! Tech Sanity Check Google in the Enterprise Cracking Open 10 Things

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