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unfortunately, these devices have no AD integration, or other Enterprise deployment stuff that typically makes windows appealing to businesses.
by throwaway64 14y ago
unfortunately, these devices have no AD integration, or other Enterprise deployment stuff that typically makes windows appealing to businesses.
- mogrim 14y agoNot sure how much of that is a problem - how many meetings do I go to that have iPad users busily taking notes? AFAIK they're not integrating directly into the enterprise network, as long as they've got access to mail they're happy. If you could get a decent version of Office on there... (Not that I completely disagree - AD integration would certainly be a massive additional advantage, I just don't think it's critical).
- timthorn 14y agoAgreed this is a real issue, but a professional buying a device personally is unlikely to care about those bits of the puzzle. Compared to the existing tablet market, Windows RT is significantly better in terms of enterprise integration.
- nodata 14y agoHow is it better? RT has zero AD support, Android apparently has lots of app options for centralised management.
- timthorn 14y agoIt does support multiple user accounts (yes, not synced to AD, but better than Android and iOS) and FS encryption out of the box. MDM is baked into the platform; again, no Group Policy, but it can be managed through System Centre. It supports the concept of a mouse, it has USB, it can (I think) integrate with Sharepoint.