General Electric has distributed approximately 2,000 iPads internally, and it developed a series of applications both for its employees and for its customers. One app allows employees to approve purchase orders on the go, while another allows utility service personnel to monitor G.E. transformers in the field.

“It is remarkable how fast the iPad has spread in our business,” said Linda Boff, global director of marketing communications at G.E.

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