The iPad Air 11-inch (M4) Wi-Fi + Cellular in Space Gray is the sweet spot between the entry iPad and iPad Pro for business fleets. The Apple M4 chip drives fast app launches, smooth multitasking, and on-device Apple Intelligence features, backed by 8 GB of RAM and 256GB of storage. 256GB doubles the base capacity, adding headroom for offline file caches, large app libraries, and downloaded video for travel. Connectivity is the reason to choose this configuration. Sub-6 GHz 5G runs over eSIM — US models have no physical SIM tray — so IT can provision lines from AT&T, T-Mobile, or Verizon remotely and swap carriers without touching hardware. On local networks, Wi-Fi 6E reaches the uncongested 6 GHz band and Bluetooth 5.3 handles headsets, scanners, and accessories. The 11-inch Liquid Retina display (2360 x 1640, 500 nits) stays readable indoors, while the 12MP wide rear camera scans documents and captures site photos, and the 12MP landscape front camera with Center Stage keeps you framed on video calls. For deployment at scale, the tablet enrolls through Apple Business Manager for zero-touch MDM setup, and Touch ID secures sign-ins without slowing users down. Battery life is rated up to 10 hours of Wi-Fi use or 9 hours on cellular, and USB-C charging works with the included 20W adapter or existing laptop chargers. It supports Apple Pencil Pro, Apple Pencil (USB-C), and the Magic Keyboard for iPad Air for note-taking, markup, and longer typing sessions. Backed by Apple’s one-year limited warranty, with AppleCare+ available for extended coverage.