Research and Markets, the largest market research resource on the globe, has announced the release of its latest report, which focuses on the Apple iPad. Titled "The Apple iPad: New Standard for Mobile Computing and Wireless Expectations?" the report aims to shed light on the utilities and possibilities of the wireless innovations, and other technological benefits posed by the Apple tablet.

“The Apple iPad is an innovative computing tablet that is expected to cause a substantial ripple in information technology in the area of notebooks and wireless communications,” Research and Markets states on its web site. “Its allure lies in its technological innovations, purported to provide the ultimate web and computing experience in a simple, portable package. Brand loyalty among Apple customers will certainly make up the bulk of initial sales, and the innovative design will lure many new customers, but will the iPad redefine computing and telecommunication standards sufficiently to garner a following of investors and IT developers, or does Apple's initial success represent an unsustainable spike in sales?”

The research firm continues its introduction to the iPad-focused report noting the key benefits of reviewing said document: “Discover the actual utilities and possibilities of the wireless and other technological innovations of the Apple iPad. Use social and economic market trends as guides for development, and anticipate industry opportunities as applicable,” Research and Markets adds. Questions answered in the report include:

- What makes the iPad unique among recent Apple products and other tablets on the market?
- In which areas can the wireless communications and IT industries take advantage of development opportunities?
- How do market analyses apply to these industries?
- Should these industries anticipate further iPad and "iPad-like" innovations in the near future?

The report, purchasable in PDF format from the firm’s web site, covers key topics including Mobile Internet today; What is the Apple iPad?; iPad Applications; Market trends and forecasts; and Future of the future. Visit Research and Markets here for more information on the company’s latest work.