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I know what the question is asking, but in fact, businesses already have a portable enterprise tool that can replace paper... it's called a laptop. Computers are good multi-purpose tools which can, among other things, replace paper right now. And check out that modern desk... you'll notice that there is no more calculator. It's now inside the multi-purpose laptop. Check out my workstation... you don't find a lot of paper now. I've already essentially replaced paper with my PC and PDA.
I hate to say it, but in an atmosphere like that, e-book readers are simply not needed.
We may want to wonder when e-ink or some other eyeball-friendly display will become available for PCs and laptops. Unfortunately, businesses don't presently hear a lot of complaints about employee eyestrain... in fact, less than before with the switch to LCD screens. So I doubt an interest in new displays is on their radar at all.
When e-ink (which does use less power) gets full color, it will be more attractive to businesses as a display that cuts down their power bills, and we can expect to see a gradual phasing out of old screens with e-ink, just as PCDs phased out CRTs.
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