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7/12/2012 | 5:56:57 PM
Those are kind of things which matter, at least here. That is why we don't use Mac's here for desktops because MS is on the servers and you want the domain security out of the box. I'm sure there are ways Mac's can work with AD but what is the point (business payoff) of adding that level of support just so you can use a Mac? Does Apple let you enter or retrieve server data any faster than Windows PC's?
The real test is coming when Windows tablets come out. Then you would think they would participate in AD and behave like a mobile Windows desktop, assuming you have Windows servers holding your documents and data. But I have not seen any detail that Win Tablets will be AD domain computers, all the early stuff I've read aimed at consumers who don't care.
Also curious whether cheaper Android tablets would have worked just as well as iPads for GE. What can't Android do that GE needed? Is there only Proficy app for iPad? If so, why?
But you are right on, many of us involved in shop floor IT support are watching very closely how we can apply these highly mobile tablets and phones. Hopefully you can follow up on this GE project at later time and see if all worked out for them.