With the recent advancements in technology, many businesses have turned to the use of tablets to help them improve business productivity. In fact, studies have shown that more than half of businesses are using them. Surveys that were completed by iGR, the market strategy specialist, show that with over 400 businesses studied, 52 percent of them are using tablets to help them with their business needs. With tablets becoming so popular, it’s no wonder that UK app developers are finding there’s more and more demand for their app building skills, as businesses look to make the most of these devices.
Of the businesses that were surveyed, nearly half of them use their tablets for business and personal needs. Generally, members of management and other staff members indicated that they used their tablets for personal reasons, while those at an executive level used it mainly for work related matters.
So, why are businesses turning to tablets? They are basically using them to replace laptops and increase their workforce’s effectiveness. That does not mean that businesses out there will not also use notebooks and laptops, but more and more companies are finding that tablets are easier for their employees to use. The ease of use, along with the continued development of suitable mobile applications, really gives the tablet a competitive edge over laptops and netbooks in the business world.
The use of tablets has also changed the way that businesses plan their IT investments. About a quarter of the businesses that were surveyed noted that they would buy fewer laptops since they were moving over to using tablets. A quarter also stated that they will be supplying these tablets in accordance with new company policies.
With the increase in tablet use, there have also been quite a few changes when it comes to technology management. The IT departments are usually the ones that are in charge of the purchasing and maintenance of a company’s computers, laptops and netbooks. However, when it comes to tablet maintenance, only about half of the businesses that were surveyed stated that their IT departments would be in charge of this.
The president of iGR, Iain Gillot, has found that the majority of airlines and financial businesses are turning to tablets for their employees. Tablet usage is expected to continue to rise over the next few years for many different types of businesses. Also, there has been a lot of research done that shows that the tablets are not only used within larger corporations but also in smaller businesses. As the trend for tablet usage continues to rise, laptop purchases are on the decline for many businesses.
Since smaller businesses are turning to tablet usage as well, it is clear to see that tablets will eventually take over the business world. Reports put together by Futuresource Consulting have shown that tablet sales are projected to increase by at least 200 percent over the next couple of years. With that in mind, tablet applications are also expected to increase in number. In a five year projection, the number of tablets sold is expected to reach over 248 million sales.