With more than 48 million iPad’s projected to be sold in 2011—largely due to mobile workers—we’ll start to see an increase in the way people use the device for business. The simple fact is workers are spending more time executing tasks remotely and accessing email from mobile devices (of this market segment 32% of employees rely on multiple mobile devices to complete their work). Providing portability and functionality, the iPad is quickly trumping the laptop as the meeting-ready mobile device of choice. Here are six reasons why, along with a few accompanying apps. —Hajj Flemings
With more than 48 million iPad’s projected to be sold in 2011—largely due to mobile workers—we’ll start to see an increase in the way people use the device for business. The simple fact is workers are spending more time executing tasks remotely and accessing email from mobile devices (of this market segment 32% of employees rely on multiple mobile devices to complete their work). Providing portability and functionality, the iPad is quickly trumping the laptop as the meeting-ready mobile device of choice. Here are six reasons why, along with a few accompanying apps. —Hajj Flemingsmore
Web/Video Conferencing: The iPad’s face-to-face video functionality is top notch and two mobile apps that enable mobile workers to efficiently conduct videoconference are Skype and GotoMeeting.more
Accessing Files: File sharing and allowing team members to access content remotely and for co-located teams during meetings is critical. Two recommended tools are Dropbox mobile app and Google Docs.more
Note Taking: A great note taking app for iPad users is Evernote, which allows you to access your notes from any mobile device anywhere. You can also provide links to team members so that they can access meeting notes.more
Presentations: No need to cue up a large laptop as you can present or review slide presentations directly from your iPad with Keynote or Docs2Go. All you’ll need is an Apple VGA adaptor and you’re good to go.more
Sharing Content: You can easily share content with other iPad users with IdeaFlight. This app allows users to share content with up to 15-iPad users simultaneously.more
Making Phone Calls: You can make phone calls from your iPad by activating Google Voice. All you have to do is create a Google Voice number and download the iPad app GV Connect, which will allow you to make VOIP phone calls from your iPad.more