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Mac. Driving productivity at work.Employees like to get things done. Fast. And that’s why more and more

organizations are offering Mac at work. With its ease of use, built-in tools,

and seamless connection with iPhone and iPad, Mac empowers employees

to do their best work. And because OS X offers integration, security, and

management technologies, IT departments can easily deploy Mac into their

existing infrastructures.

This book tells the story of why employees are requesting Mac at work and

how IT teams can efficiently implement OS X. For more information on

integrating Mac into your organization, contact your Apple Authorized

Reseller or account representative.



Table of Contents

Customer

Showcases

OS X

DeploymentDiscover why employees in

nearly every department and

division want Mac at work.

Learn how easy it is to deploy,

manage, and secure Mac for

your organization.



“Mac has become pervasive across every

function in our organization—represented

by the fact that nearly 50 percent of ourregular employees choose Mac.”

Sheila Jordan

Senior Vice President, IT Communications and Collaboration,

Cisco04.12.13



CustomerShowcases

Learn how employees in just about

every role—from engineering and

sales to creative teams and more—

are boosting their productivity with

Mac. You’ll also read how OS X is

creating efficiencies and innovations

in a wide variety of industries today.



Empowering

engineers

OS X combines a solid UNIX foundation

with the easy-to-use Mac interface. So

engineers have a flexible platform to

create and test their products. OS X

supports the majority of software

development languages—from Apple’s

innovative new Swift to C++ and Ruby.

Mac also runs powerful scientific and

engineering solutions for 3D modeling,

mechanical design, mathematical

analysis, fluid dynamics, and more.

Popular productivity applications like

Microsoft Office run native on Mac too.

So now engineers don’t need one

system to do their technical work and

another to check email. They can do it

all on a Mac.



Built-in tools, like Mission Control for expanded desktop

space, give engineers and designers a productivity

edge. And with the power and mobility of MacBook Pro

and MacBook Air, technical teams can tackle projects

from anywhere.

“Thanks to Mac running

Ruby on Rails, we’re able

to deliver 30 percent

faster than when we

used another framework.”Jesse Retchko

CB-1 Manager, Software Technology Group,

CareerBuilder



“My advice for engineers is to move to a Mac—

you’ll be able to do more with your time.”Shean Ratliff

Systems Engineer,

Cisco

“The Mac gives engineers total portability

combined with UNIX and Linux capabilities—

that’s a major reason our engineers choose

MacBook Air and MacBook Pro.”Gail Potter

Personal Computing Service Manager,

Cisco



Recruiting and

retaining top talent

The popularity of Mac systems among

college students and consumerstranslates into a strong preference

among many employees. Mac is the

computer used most often by 44

percent of today’s college students.1

So it makes sense that more and

more employees—and recruits—are

requesting Mac on the job.



From the Mac interface, to the applications employees

use every day, everything is designed to be easy and

intuitive. As a result, offering Mac can give organizationsa recruiting edge when competing for top candidates.

Offering Mac can also increase employee satisfaction for

existing employees who prefer OS X. And with Mac as a

choice, IT departments can avoid the costs of training

Mac users on other systems.

“At Kelly, we believe that

encouraging people to

use the computer they’re

most comfortable with is

a wise investment in ouremployee productivity…”

Judy Snyder

Senior Vice President and CIO,

Kelly Services



“We’re fast-moving, energetic, agile, and lean.

We look for people who can hit the ground running.Mac helps us attract the top talent we’re looking for.”

Kate Giardina

Manager of IT Support,

CareerBuilder

“As a job candidate, the choice of Mac at Kelly

signaled to me that the company was

progressive and diverse.”Mike Baker

Global Infrastructure Director of Technology, Security, and Identity,

Kelly Services



Strengthening salesand service

Whether they’re in the office or on the

road, sales teams need a powerful tool

to manage their accounts. With Mac,

teams can update customer data, keep

in touch with prospects, and deliver

compelling presentations. MacBook Pro

and MacBook Air are light enough to take

everywhere, yet powerful enough to tap

into an array of business intelligence, ERP,

and CRM applications from companieslike SAP, Oracle, and Salesforce.



“Our sales reps choose

a Mac because it’s

powerful, lightweight,

intuitive to use—and

because a Mac makesa positive impact when

meeting with customers.”

Gail Potter

Personal Computing Service Manager,

Cisco

When they’re in the field, mobile sales pros can get up

to 12 hours of battery life on MacBook Air.2 Using

AirPlay Mirroring and Apple TV, they can seamlessly

beam proposals to an HDTV. And Keynote, included

with every Mac, empowers sales teams to create

compelling customer presentations anytime, anywhere.



“I often run 5 to 10 tools at once when servicing

a customer. This might include running network

simulations, searching for resources, and using

communication apps. Mac lets me get everything

I need done for my customers flawlessly.”Shean Ratliff

Systems Engineer,

Cisco



Inspiring creatives

The built-in tools in OS X inspire design

and marketing teams to be more

productive, creative, and collaborative.With Mac, graphic designers create

enticing marketing materials. Audio

and film editors power through media-

intense projects. And developers deliver

compelling content and experiences

to customers.



The latest-generation Intel Core processors and high-

speed graphics in Mac Pro and iMac let designers bring

their ideas to life. Software tools that design teams useevery day, like Adobe Creative Cloud, Final Cut Pro X, and

Autodesk Maya, take full advantage of Mac performance.

And ultrafast flash storage lets creatives copy, open, save,

and work with even the largest images and documents

smoothly and quickly.

“The Mac Pro processor

chews through even theheaviest video edits and

3D renderings. I save at

least 10 hours per weekbecause of that—which

is priceless.”Tom Pecha

Senior Animation Artist, Link9,The CDM Group3



“The Mac encourages a creatively liberating

environment that helps us move beyond the

challenges of our industry—so we can createbetter brand experiences...”

Matt Goff

Associate Partner,

The CDM Group



Equipping executives

Today’s on-the-go executives

require instant access to information,

communication, and collaboration. That’s why the thin and light MacBook

Air is the tool preferred by so many top

managers. With Mac notebooks, execs

can tap into and analyze corporate

data, review dashboards, and push

communications— all on the run.



“Mac provides a

powerful, flexibleoperating system that

helps us to drive

innovation no matterthe project.”

Joshua Prince

President,

The CDM Group

Because Apple has designed Mac hardware and system

software to work together, Mac is less susceptible to

crashing and freezing. This gives executives a more reliableplatform so they won’t lose important work or critical time.

Technologies such as Notifications alert managers to last

minute changes in schedules and breaking news. For easy

collaboration, OS X supports AirDrop, which allows files to

be shared wirelessly with other Mac computers nearby.

With Handoff, executives can start writing an email on their

iPhone, and then pick up where they left off on their Mac 4.

So today’s execs can quickly transition between an iOS

devices and Mac. 24/7.



Powering IT

IT teams need a flexible and robust

platform to test, deploy, and monitor

information systems. OS X provides

a powerful UNIX command-line

experience, as well as a

rich ecosystem

of tools, system utilities, and productivity

applications. Using the built-in Boot Camp

utility, Mac can also run applications built

for Windows. So what once required

multiple systems—for example, one PC

to run shell scripts and another to check

email—can all be done on a Mac.



When it comes to speed, Mac is equipped with the

latest-generation Intel Core processors. So IT teams get

the performance they

need to get through the mostcomplex projects.

“Mac is the ideal

catapult for movingthe company toward

greater efficiencies.”Roger Fugett

Senior VP of Information Technology,

CareerBuilder



Productivity for allEvery Mac comes equipped with a

wealth of assistive technologies

designed to help employees of all

abilities maximize their productivity. This

means employees with vision, hearing,

physical, and motor skills disabilitiescan access all OS X has to offer.

Powerful features, including VoiceOver,

built-in braille support, and Switch

Control, help employees navigate and

control the Mac easily—at no additional

cost. Learn more about the many

accessibility technologies in OS X at

www.apple.com/accessibility/osx.

http://www.apple.com/accessibility/osx/





OS X Deployment

IT departments are tasked with choosing thebest tools for their employees. With more

and more employees requesting Mac, many

IT departments are looking to deploy, secure,

and manage more Mac computers today.

OS X is designed with built-in capabilities

that allow IT to integrate Mac within existinginfrastructure and processes. OS X also

includes powerful management capabilities

for configuring and deploying Mac systems

quickly, along with controls for securing and

managing Mac. In fact, with mobile device

management (MDM) and configuration profiles,

Mac computers can now be managed thesame way IT teams manage iOS devices.

And advanced security technologies offer

enterprise-grade protection for corporate data

on Mac systems across the entire organization.



“We quickly demonstrated that there’s no cost

disadvantage to deploying Mac.”Nicole VanHaren

Director, Global Infrastructure, Client & Collaboration,

Kelly Services



Integration

With OS X and built-in support for a wide

range of network infrastructures, Mac

can integrate seamlessly into enterprise

environments—often without changes

to IT and business processes. With afew simple settings, IT departments can

configure Mac to give employees secure

access to key enterprise resources

like corporate email, calendars, and

contacts. And a range of integration

options let employees take advantage

of many other OS X benefits.



Mac fits easily in Active Directory environments, ranging

from the most basic to the most detailed integration

environments. IT departments have the option to join Maccomputers to Active Directory manually using built-in tools in

OS X. Or they can automate the process using configuration

profiles that can be built with OS X Server Profile Manager

or MDM applications. And IT can leverage Active Directory

to authenticate users and enforce password policies for all

computers within the organization.

OS X also includes native support for Microsoft Exchange.

Setup is as easy as typing in a user’s email address and

password. So Mac users can use the same Exchangedata for Mail, Contacts, Calendar, Notes, and Reminders

as they do for other Exchange-compatible clients, including

Outlook. Many powerful features, including Global Address

List (GAL) and LDAP queries, are supported without any

additional software.

Right out of the box, Mac makes it simple for users to

quickly join available Wi-Fi networks. OS X has built-in

support for industry-standard wireless network protocols

to ensure that connections to both corporate and guest

networks are secure. OS X also supports standard

enterprise VPN technologies, such as Cisco IPSec

and L2TP.



“The elegance of the Mac design shows that

you can have something that is a pleasure to

use and yet functional at the same time.”Colin Seward

IT Senior Director,

Cisco



Security

OS X includes advanced securitytechnologies that offer enterprise-

grade protection for corporate

computers, data, applications, and

networks. A series of integrated

technologies help protect Mac

systems by identifying potential

threats, such as malware, network

attacks, and unauthorized access.

This layered approach proactively

safeguards against threats and

provides a secure architecture

throughout, without the need for

advanced configuration, additionalsoftware, or specialized tools. The

Mac also meets or exceeds many

industry and government regulations.



“Built-in security,

impressive graphics,and power e!ciencies

were all reasons we

chose Mac.”Laura Cole

Project Coordinator,

BiblioTech5

Technologies built into OS X help the Mac connect to secure

networks, authenticate users and systems, quarantine and

validate incoming files, and protect data in transit. With

support for WPA2 Enterprise wireless networking, OS X

ensures secure connectivity with Wi-Fi networks. It also

includes advanced enterprise VPN technologies such as

per-app and on-demand connections and integrates with

many popular authentication methods. Files downloaded

from Safari, Mail, and Messages are screened to determine

if they contain dangerous malware in disguise. And OS X

incorporates industry-standard SSL (Secure Sockets Layer),

facilitating connections to secure online and internal sites.



Management

OS X supports advanced technologies

to ensure that Mac can be managed

easily in medium and large-scale

environments with minimal overhead. This allows system administrators to

choose from a variety of centralized

management options that best suit the

organization’s needs. In fact, IT can

often manage Mac with the same MDM

solution already in place for iOS devices.



“With OS X, updates that once took a help desk

technician two hours per system are now done

by users. Multiply that by approximately 500

users, and the Mac has given our IT team about

1000 hours back.”Muhammad Jawad

Director of Global IT Operations,

CareerBuilder



With configuration profiles, a wide variety of settings can

be controlled and configured on OS X, including directory

service binding, 802.1X configuration, and certificate

distribution to Mac management. Configuration profiles

allow IT administrators to set management policies that

provide granular control of features, preferences, and

restrictions on Mac systems. When integrated with an

MDM solution, configuration profiles can be wirelessly

distributed to Mac systems. This streamlines the process

of securing and configuring Mac computers, as well as

installing and managing applications. Key accounts, such

as Mail, are set up automatically, which means employees

can get up and running quickly on Mac.

These policies can be applied to individual users,

computers, or groups. Configuration profiles can even be

signed and locked to prevent settings from being altered,

which helps to ensure that only trusted users and computers

can access the corporate network and services.



Additional ResourcesFor more information on integrating Mac into your

organization, contact your Apple Authorized Reseller

or account representative.

BiblioTech Mac Customer Profile

CareerBuilder Mac Customer Profile

The CDM Group Mac Customer Profile

Cisco Systems Mac Customer Profile

Kelly Services Mac Customer Profile

“It’s an absolute fact

that the Mac has

the coolness factor.”

Gail Potter Personal Computing Service Manager,

Cisco

http://salesresources.apple.com/pdf/BiblioTechcustomerprofile.pdf

http://salesresources.apple.com/pdf/CareerBuildercustomerprofile.pdf

http://salesresources.apple.com/pdf/CDMGroupcustomerprofile.pdf

http://salesresources.apple.com/pdf/Ciscocustomerprofile.pdf

http://salesresources.apple.com/pdf/Kellycustomerprofile.pdf













1. Source: Student Monitor, Lifestyle & Media, 2014

2. Battery life varies by use and configuration; see www.apple.com/batteries for more information.3. The CDM Group is the largest global health care communications company in the world and is a member of Omnicom Group.

4. This feature requires a Mac running OS X Yosemite and a device running iOS 8.

5. BiblioTech is the first all-digital public library and is located in San Antonio, Texas.

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