We see how Microsoft's new all-in-one compares to its predecessor

The influx of multiple new devices connecting to most businesses' networks is an ongoing problem for IT departments. As well as making it more difficult for IT managers to secure their networks, the wave of new devices also means many workers now expect to have both a work laptop and tablet ? an expectation that drives up company expenses and increases IT managers' workload.

Because of this, businesses of all sizes have viewed Microsoft's Surface Pro line of devices, which are designed to function equally well as both tablets and laptops, with cautious curiosity. But so far this curiosity hasn't translated into mass enterprise adoption, and in general Microsoft's 2013 Surface Pro 2 was a rare sight in the corporate world.