by Shane Henson — February 20, 2013—Bretford Manufacturing Inc., a U.S.-based manufacturer of technology-enabled furniture, announced that it now offers products that help with the set-up, deployment and management of iOS devices, which run on Apple Inc.’s mobile operating system. Applications include educators bringing the computer lab to another classroom or on a field trip, sales professionals toting product displays to the convention hall, or anyone conducting a meeting using iOS technology devices.
Bretford’s products include the PowerSync Roller 10 for iPad and PowerSync Roller 20 for iPad Mini; the iOS Deployment Guide; and a Charging Tray for Mobile Devices.
The PowerSync Roller 10 for iPad and PowerSync Roller 20 for iPad Mini are the first charging and management solutions for iOS devices with Lightning, and the first such management solution in a padded and portable travel case, says Bretford. Designed for charging, managing, transporting and securing multiple iPad and iPad mini devices, the PowerSync Roller solutions are purpose-built, commercial-grade cases that allow organizations to bring their best technology wherever it is needed.
The interactive book, iOS Deployment: A Guide to Managing iPad, iPhone and iPod Touch in Your Organization, is now available for free on the iBookstore. It provides a picture of how Apple iOS devices can be integrated and managed effectively within an organization. Readers will learn what they can expect during the critical initial setup and how to avoid possible pitfalls throughout deployment. The intuitive guide was designed to receive updates as the family of Apple iOS devices continues to evolve, notes Bretford. Some of the topics covered include the activation and configuration of devices, management of media and documents, ownership of apps, data backup and restoration.
Bretford’s Charging Tray for Mobile Devices is the newest compact charging station for tablet devices, says Bretford. The tray is the first to simultaneously deliver a full-rate charge to multiple brands of tablets and e-readers that require up to 2.4 amps. The tray is designed for any commercial location where multiple tablets and e-readers are being used and require a charging station, such as classrooms and business offices, although the market and application opportunities are limitless.
