Why is Tablet Computing a 'New Dawn' for Businesses?

Tablet computing is revolutionising the business world in many ways.  From the world’s largest corporations to the entrepreneur trying to get his one-man initiative off the ground, tablet devices are playing a huge role in the way business is done around the world.

We explored the variety of ways in which this ‘new dawn’ is being exploited, and what it could mean for how we do business in the future.

Show Not Tell 

While those three words will appear as cliché on many job applications, they sum up what many tablet devices now allow us to do.

Previously, conference calls or the use of ‘GoToMeeting’ would be a platform for awkward communications and misunderstandings of things. Now, many tablet applications allow for ‘virtual whiteboards’ to be used, meaning that diagrams can be drawn, or infographics annotated, for example, so that anyone on a call can use their device to see what the message clearly is.

In Your Hands

For smaller businesses, the impact of tablet computing has perhaps been bigger than in any other respect. Historically, new companies would need large financial sums in order to secure premises and systems, whereas tablet devices allow every detail to be either kept on the device, or stored securely on a cloud-based platform for convenient access at any time.

Entrepreneurs who couldn’t afford to start a business can now do so, and operate on a mobile basis rather than out of an office.

Even if the global economy recovers strongly in years to come, expect technology to continue proving pivotal as increasing numbers of people start their own businesses or become self-sustainable.

Buy It Now

Being able to ‘close the deal on the spot’ used to be the benchmark for anyone wanting to be considered a crack salesperson. A familiar obstacle was always that, with time to think about something, a person would more often than not back out of an agreement, and end up not signing a contract, for example.

Now, virtual invoices can be produced and signatures secured on tablet devices, meaning that people no longer need to be skilled in delivering the ‘hard sell.’ The benefits to sales businesses go even further, as sales representatives can now give much more interactive and clear presentations, rather than follow the old-school method of reading from their sales pack or writing down obscure facts. If a tablet device is used correctly, and your product is good enough, you don’t even need to be ‘able to sell’ anymore.

All of these trends, and more, are likely to continue to influence businesses for years to come. These are just three of the ways that the new way of doing business is being exploited, while there are many more exciting opportunities available to do so.

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Nokia Releases In-App Advertising Solution for Multiple Devices

Nokia has just announced the launch of its in-app advertising solution to help developers monetize their applications.

The Nokia Ad Exchange (NAX) is thanks to a partnership with mobile advertising platform inneractive, which helps developers monetize their apps by allowing them to choose from more than 120 different advertising providers.

For businesses and entrepreneurs that want customers to use their apps, offering a free app can help attract consumers that might not necessarily want to purchase apps. But putting a lot of work into a project that won’t create any direct revenue can be frustrating or even unfeasible for some small businesses, and not all businesses have the resources to integrate their own advertising or monetization solutions.

So the purpose of NAX is to make monetizing apps as simple as possible. Once developers sign up for the service and choose the advertising provider that best fits with their app, all it takes is one line of code to start earning in-app advertising revenue.

The advertising solutions are compatible with most major mobile platforms, including Android and iOS. Revenue from advertising is split, with 70% going to the developer and 30% going to the ad exchange.

Nokia is not exactly at the forefront of many people’s minds when it comes to innovative features for mobile technology, but the intent behind this new ad network is to take a step in the right direction, focusing more on developers building quality mobile features.

There are other platforms available to help app developers host in-app ads, but some such as Microsoft’s in-app advertising solution for Windows phones, don’t work on a wide range of devices.

And not all apps are intended to necessarily be revenue streams. For example, many businesses that create apps just want to help create brand awareness and loyalty, or give customers easier access to products or services. In those cases, businesses might not want to clutter their apps with ads that frustrate or turn off customers.

But for those that are looking to monetize their mobile apps, NAX does offer some helpful features – not just monetization, but also analytics and discoverability tools.

About Author

Annie Pilon is a freelance writer specializing inmarketing, social media, and creative topics. When she’s not writing for her various freelance projects or her personal blog Wattlebird, she can be found exploring all that her home state of Michigan has to offer.

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Samsung NX20 First System Cameras With Built In Wi-Fi

This allows users to use the camera data transfer without a laptop and memory cards. The very same camera takes 20-megapixel photos, up to 8 per second, shoots Full HD video and tries to prove that the market there is a decent alternative products Sony and Panasonic.

Samsung has already learned how to produce electronics, various accessories and, of course, smart phones, for which the phrase "typical Samsung» sounds like a compliment. With the cameras, however, have so far Samsung are not that good. The company is actively experimenting, but in general technology, well-established in smartphones and tablets, digital cameras are perceived cool enough.

Samsung cynically trying to change the reality for themselves. First we saw the cameras sensor, then their interfaces become suspiciously like smartphones. Later appeared lenses button iFn, which serves as a convenient customizable control. Finally, Wi-Fi-compatible, which allows you to quickly take photos and videos to social networks, and there will not have to lure - all we've been sitting on a hook Like & Share. And while we were testing NX20, Samsung unveiled the debut camera based on Android ( Samsung Galaxy Camera ).

Samsung NX20 is not got one, and in the company of two younger models: NX210 and NX1000. We'll talk about them separately, although in this material around their attention will not work. The target audience of new products, probably involves active young people and lovers of travel.

The case design has not changed much when compared to the Samsung NX11. NX20 comes in a plastic case, which weighs about 350, is not to say that the camera is assembled poorly, but after a long operation you will definitely notice some flaws in the case, creaking and the like.

With his size, Samsung NX20 with APS-C sensor was only a little more camera Micro Four Thirds, so that the main aspect - its compactness - preserved. The use of whale lens 18-55 makes this DSLR camera ergonomics. But in the case of compact "pancake" it is quite petite. What has changed in comparison to the external NX11?

The first pen camera changed to provide a more tenacious, that is a comfortable grip. The camera fits comfortably in your hand, no complaints there. All the buttons are clearly signed and conveniently located. On the front panel there is a metal mount, and a button to preview depth of field (aperture repeater) and a small AF illuminator.

At the bottom of the case there is a compartment for the battery and memory card. And the bottom is a metal mount for mounting on a tripod. On the left hand side there is a rubber cap with a slot for the AV and USB-cable and HDMI-port for connecting the camera to a TV. And because of the swivel screen space for connecting the remote is not left at all. However, Samsung have found a solution, and much more tech and modern. About it later.

The camera has a built-in flash with a guide number of 11 at ISO 100. This is a standard element for the initial reflex cameras. Flash output enough to make people a short distance at night. The flash is raised by pressing a special button. "Hot Shoe" at the camera as is, you can only install there are two models of flashes Samsung - SEF-42A and SEF-20A.

Next to the "hot shoe" on top of the Samsung NX20 are microphones for sound recording when shooting movies. Sound, of course, written in stereo. Drum shooting modes includes auto SMART, as well as Creative Zone modes P / A / S / M, no flash, custom, video. Also submitted to the drum mode point Wi-Fi. On other compact cameras, it is included at the touch of a button. It should be noted that among the 16 scene modes have everything you need for any, even the most demanding photographer.

In addition to the building there is a scroll wheel for fast control settings, metering button, green customized button (probably borrowed from Pentax, which Samsung has worked for a long time.) The shutter button is framed on-off lever.

The back of the camera is the display, which we describe later, and a set of control buttons. This is the exposure compensation button, lock the focus and metering, the menu button and the function menu, the blue button playback and delete images. Traditional joystick itself acts as a multifunctional management body - here and control ISO, continuous shooting, auto focus and display. Drive around the joystick is fast control / navigation in the menu. Something similar is done in a compact camera Nikon Coolpix P7700 .

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