It seems that Apple, which experienced growth last year, is successfully finding its way into the business sector. According to an internal survey by American technology giant Cisco, 65% of the company’s employees prefer to work with Apple devices. Meanwhile, 59% of newly hired individuals choose the Apple platform for work.
The trend suggests similar numbers would be found among Lithuanian workers. Those who receive the equipment they’re familiar with work more productively, so it’s encouraging to see a growing number of companies offering choices. An Apple-friendly policy in a company pays off, or else you’ll witness peculiar situations where even top-level employees opt to work with their personal MacBooks and use their iPhones or iPad for work purposes.
By the way, the increasing popularity of Apple devices in the business segment is no coincidence. Solutions like Apple Business Manager and Mobile Device Management have been created for easier management, and collaborations with Microsoft and Google benefit business customers.
More and more company leaders practically understand that Apple equipment and business solutions aren’t just for creative industries, so they confidently offer their employees truly motivating tools, saving their IT departments time and patience.
Skaylink specialists, being official Apple business client partners in the Baltic countries and offering workplace management services, know that a simple conversation with a client about Apple device capabilities can turn initial reservations into long-term collaboration, significantly easing daily business operations.
What questions do businesses ask when considering Apple devices?
“We use different software. Will everything work?”
Companies encounter different computer manufacturers, screens, or mobile phones, but the issue of operating system and software security is especially important for the IT department. Device integration with the Device Enrollment Program (DEP), Azure Active Directory (Azure AD), and Google Workspace environments ensures that employees prioritizing Apple devices can work without any issues. Meanwhile, the IT department can not only manage access, configure accounts, and install necessary software but also easily integrate devices and their users into the company’s overall infrastructure. In simpler terms, employees access the same file servers within the company as everyone else working with managed Windows devices. Managing Apple devices isn’t complicated; you just need to know the solutions. Ultimately, Apple workplace management as a service can be affordably acquired from technology partners, saving your IT team time and allowing them to focus on strategic goals.
“Data privacy is important to us. How can we ensure it?”
We could discuss the importance of cybersecurity endlessly. It’s gratifying that attention to it often takes top priority in many companies, and Apple, knowing the importance of data privacy, offers a serious solution – separate functions for business and personal data protection.
For example, the IT department can manage Wi-Fi configurations and VPN settings for the device or individual apps, activate device password rules, lock a lost device, or turn off Activation Lock (Data Protection, Lost Mode) on a managed device through the company’s Mobile Device Management (MDM) solution. Then it’s reassuring that even employees using their personal devices won’t compromise business data privacy.
What about the employee’s personal data? The answer is simple: personal and company data and apps are separated on Apple devices.
For instance, a PDF file from a work email can only be opened in a PDF reader installed by the company through MDM, while an email received in the employee’s personal inbox can only be opened in a PDF reader installed by the employee from the App Store. This ensures that no personal messages, browsing history, or location data are accessible to the company’s IT team.
“We want to have Apple in our company. What’s next?”
Apple product prices in Lithuania and the Baltic states are highly competitive compared to other manufacturers, especially considering their durability, longevity, and the quality of warranty service.
What about equipment maintenance? If your company’s internal IT department is hesitant to integrate new equipment, or you find there are simply too many devices, or you’re handling IT yourself, certified Skaylink engineers can tackle all challenges for you.
Apple’s workplace management service includes device preparation, account configuration, software installation and management, and troubleshooting. The most important aspect, however, is the seamless integration of devices into your company’s overall technology infrastructure.
If you’re planning to purchase new equipment, Skaylink, an authorized Apple reseller for businesses, offers the opportunity to acquire Apple products under more favorable conditions, extend their warranty, and train your company’s employees and IT managers on how to fully utilize the equipment’s potential.
Looking to upgrade your workstations and seeking the best solution? Let’s get in touch!
Jonas Černauskis, e-mail: jonas.cernauskis@skaylink.lt, phone: +37068707245
