In a marketplace that looks for businesses to be as competitive and innovative as possible, it’s understandable that companies are casting their eye around the technology on offer and making pivotal choices. Over recent years, this has seen Apple’s market share start to rise amongst enterprise users and more in-house IT systems are able to support Macs, iPads and iPhones. So, what are the reasons enterprises are turning to Macs and other associated Apple devices?

Employee Connectivity

Companies switching to Apple devices appreciate the synchronicity across the organisation. This doesn’t simply apply to communication within the workplace. For businesses which need consistent communication for employees that is easy to set-up and maintain, Macs and associated devices are ideal. They support integration across organisations in an intuitive way, meaning that if your staff travel around or work from home, they’re still able to participate in real-time and as effectively as if they were on site.

Synchronise Operations

In manufacturing and other forms of industry, connecting your operations can speed up processes and save money. You can ensure that personnel are connected to their colleagues and the production line, meaning rapid communication and problem-solving. The use of iOS apps can be tailored to your business needs, meaning that your system is streamlined for your purposes.

Streamline Your Business

For retail businesses, the ability to keep things running effectively is vital. Apple devices and iOS apps can assist with everything from point-of-sale (POS) through to accounting solutions. This doesn’t only impact the smooth running of retail businesses – it’s also applicable to companies across the spectrum and enables them to focus on growing their business above all else.

Lower Support Costs

Over the lifetime of a computer, there is growing anecdotal evidence that Mac business users save money in support and maintenance costs. IBM, for instance, are one of Apple’s largest customers and has reported that PCs trigger double the number of support calls. For companies of all sizes, these costs add up considerably over the years.

Durability and Longevity

One of the reasons that companies may be reluctant to switch to Mac operations is the perceived initial costs of Macs in comparison to PCs. However, the durability of Mac devices has been demonstrated to outweigh that of PCS. This means they won’t need replacing as often and, coupled with the support savings mentioned above, this can balance out the initial costs of buying a Mac for business instead of a PC.

Cross Platform Environments Can Work

The idea of switching immediately to a Mac workplace is something that many businesses cannot afford, and this means that they delay, sticking with PCs even if they want to switch. However, thanks to the expertise of in-house IT systems and the integrations available, Macs and PCs can co-exist more effectively now than they ever have before. If you’re looking for a gradual shift to a Mac-based workplace, that’s now a very real possibility for your business.