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The 6 requirements for a successful tablet kiosk deployment

August 8, 2013 by Brad Hintze — CMO/VP Marketing, Moki Mobility

Mokimobility recently published a tablet kiosk cheatsheet was that built using the content provided in the Tablet Kiosk eBook, the most comprehensive source for how to successfully deploy and manage tablet kiosks.

The Tablet Kiosk Vitals infographic covers 6 main parts of tablet deployment:

1. The details of your project, deployment size, phased rollout plans, goals, etc.

As with any project, it's helpful to get all of the details down. This includes, the number of devices you plan on deploying, what kind of rollout are you going to do, who will use the device, why and where.

2. The content and experience.

What content or app experience are you going to create? Are you going to use off-the-shelf apps and content or create a custom app just for your deployment? In this section we help you understand some of the variables you should consider in your choice of apps and content.

3. Key app characteristics.

Not every app is suited for kiosk deployment. Actually, most apps are not well-suited for kiosk deployments. Here are some key characteristics any app you consider should have.

4. Pick your platform: iOS or Android?

Each platform has strengths and weaknesses for kiosk deployments. But you should also consider factors such as development team proficiency, peripherals and use case in making your decision.

5. Enclosures: There are a lot of enclosures to choose from.

But as will all mobile accessories, it's hard to separate the great hardware from the terrible hardware. Here we help you with a checklist of features you should look for in any enclosure. You can also start your search with a list of the best providers we have found.

6. Manage and deploy your tablet kiosks.

The final component to any successful deployment is the management and monitoring for your devices. This section covers everything you need to remotely manage and monitor your deployment.