The latest CDW IT Monitor indicates that nearly six in 10 organizations use tablet PCs. Though more prevalent among medium and large-size businesses (62 percent), nearly half of small businesses reported tablet use (47 percent). Among government IT decision-makers, tablets were more commonly used at the local and state level (59 percent) than the federal level (48 percent).

Additional security and mobility highlights from the latest CDW IT Monitor include:

• Just 19 percent of IT decision-makers reported that tablets have replaced some of their organization’s personal computers. Among those not currently using tablets, 31 percent plan to do so in the next six months.
• Nearly three-quarters (74 percent) of IT decision-makers said tablet and smartphone use has led to an increase in productivity within their organizations.
• Half of all IT decision-makers felt that the use of tablets and smartphones has led to cost savings in their organizations.
• The most common use of tablets was for sales or sales representatives (48 percent), followed by replacing printed materials (36 percent) and workgroup collaboration (32 percent).