| | June 20146CIOReviewOpinionEntrepreneurs should Search for and Quickly Cease Opportunities Xplore Technologies Corp. (NASDAQ: XPLR), is the developer of world's most powerful, longest-lasting and ultra-rugged tablets. The company, established in 1996, currently has a market cap of $50.07 million. Mark Holleran, President & COO, Xplore Technologies Currently, there is an increased demand for lighter and thinner tablets, in the tablets sector. The success of consumer tablets has paved way for popularity of rugged devices. The current customers prefer to use devices without having to worry about whether a drop would break the device or if exposure to sunlight or water could be harmful. With indulgence towards a mobile lifestyle, the expectations from a tablet are much more, and not restricted to games or checking mails, instead the devices have to function as a primary computer. The success and proliferation of Android devices in the consumer industry, has led to the Android showing continuous penetration into the enterprise marketplace. In addition, consumers are enamored with the quick boot time of tablets, which further forces operating systems to function with utmost perfection. Faster Wireless is the Need of the HourThe industry suffers from lack of faster wireless connections, in order to receive data, download applications and connect to various platforms. Currently, there are no true 4G networks. With the on-going increase in data consumption, pressure is mounting on carriers and suppliers to increase the speed and functionality. Also, more devices, including the tablets, are impacting the enterprises sector.The ChallengesChallenges take place on a day-to-day basis, and it remains a tough task for COOs to recruit and retain experienced employees who are top-performers in their respective fields. We are on the continuous process of addressing the demands for rugged tablets, banking upon almost sixteen years of experience in developing such devices. However, there are not sufficient individuals possessing talent in developing rugged tablet, which is another concern. I'm always on the lookout for top performing individuals, and encourage our executives to interview candidates with potential. The search is for candidates with tablet, rugged tablet, Android and enterprise experience. It is another challenge to enable requisite changes in workforce in sync with the organizational growth.
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