More than two-thirds of companies (68%) plan to formally deploy iPads or other tablet computers by 2012, with sales force automation applications, particularly cloud-based systems, a key driver of that adoption, according to a survey from Model Metrics.

Nearly one-quarter of surveyed business professionals (22%) say they have already deployed tablet computers and another 22% plan to do so in 2011.

Only 20% of business professionals say they have no plans to deploy tablet computers.

Below, other findings from Model Metrics' report on Enterprise iPad and Tablet Adoption, conducted by Dimensional Research.

Apple iPad, iOS Lead Adoption

Among those planning to deploy tablets computers:

  • Apple's iPad is the top brand (83%), followed by the BlackBerry PlayBook (19%), HP Slate (14%), Motorola Xoom (13%), and Dell Streak (11%).
  • Apple iOS is the top operating system (83%), followed by Google Android (34%), and Microsoft Windows (14%).

Top Business Application: Sales Force Automation

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