Enterprise security shoot-out: iPad vs. Android

According to the Good Technology Device Activations Report Q3 2011, the number of Android tablet activations seen by the company remain “in the realm of a rounding error” compared with the continuing dominance of the iPad within the realm of the enterprise. The iPad actually accounted for 96 per cent of all tablet activations during the quarter, with Android mopping up a measly four per cent. If you incorporate smartphones into the equation then the overall dominance of Apple drops, but only to 70 per cent. This leaves IT Pro wondering if, from a purely security-focused perspective, the enterprise is choosing the right platform. Here's 10 points businesses need to look at when comparing the safety of iOS and Android.