Good Technology, which specializes in multiplatform enterprise mobility, has released numbers that show that the financial services, technology and healthcare industries are seeing the greatest adoption of the iPad for business use.
The data comes from an analysis of Good Technology’s user base, which includes over 4,000 enterprise customers, whose iPad deployments range from one to over 1,000 iPads. The company also released an update to its Good for Enterprise application in the Apple App Store, which delivers an user experience tailored for the larger iPad screen and enhances IT’s ability to
“We took a close look at our customers who have deployed iPad devices so far,” says John Herrema, senior vice president of corporate strategy at Good Technology. “We found that the financial services sector dominated, accounting for 36% of Good’s iPad activations to date. The technology sector came in second at 11%, followed closely by healthcare at 10%. We believe these industries are embracing the iPad because its unique design makes it easier to perform time-sensitive, mission-critical tasks.”
Good Technology customer Active Interest Media implemented Good on the iPad so employees can check out devices when traveling. It delivers secure real-time push synchronization of Microsoft Exchange and Lotus Domino email, calendar and contacts.