Since the debut of Apple's iPad in Jan. 2010, the integration of tablet devices into our lives and work has progressed rapidly, so fast that it's sometimes hard to put in perspective how quickly got here. The exclusively obtained infographic below breaks down how far workforce adoption of tablet technology has come and where it's headed. The graphic was sponsored by Lenovo and Qualcomm.
The infographic titled "The State of Tablet Adoption at Work" explores the rapid integration of tablets in the workplace since the introduction of the Apple iPad in 2010. It focuses on the adoption rate, usage, operating system popularity, and the application of tablets in various industries.
Key Insights:
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Adoption and Usage:
- Tablets shipped increased from 16.1 million to 147.2 million units.
- By 2015, 1 in 3 U.S. online consumers was expected to use a tablet.
- In 2011, 75% of all workers were predicted to have some level of job-related mobility.
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Business Adoption:
- 41% of individuals used personally purchased tablets at work.
- Small teams piloting tablet use comprised 16%, while 28% of enterprises did not have tablets.
- Only 1% provided tablets to every employee.
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Corporate Initiatives:
- Notable tablet rollouts included 6,000 tablets by American Airlines and 1,000 tablets at the University of Southern Mississippi.
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Operating System Popularity:
- In 2011, Apple OS had a 61.3% market share, with Android at 30.1%.
- Microsoft/Windows OS and Blackberry/QNX held smaller shares.
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Industry Adoption:
- Top industries adopting tablets included education, government, healthcare, utilities, insurance, pharmaceuticals, retail, and manufacturing.
- Tablets boosted field service tech productivity by 28% and were popular for sales support and customer presentations.
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Usage Breakdown:
- Common uses included gaming (84%), browsing (78%), and email (74% for consumers; 69% for business users).
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Custom Tablet Apps:
- 30% of IT shops were piloting or planning custom tablet apps.
- 71% of SMBs used tablets as an additional device rather than a replacement for their main computer.
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Productivity Apps:
- Popular apps included Due Today, Fuze Meeting, Citrix Receiver, Docs to Go, Intuit GoPayment, Salesforce.com, and WaveSecure for Tablet.
This infographic illustrates the significant impact tablets have had on the way businesses operate, highlighting their increasing use for a variety of professional purposes, from fieldwork to sales presentations and remote work.
