Apple devices are no longer just for creative teams. Many businesses now issue Macs, iPhones, and iPads alongside Windows PCs.

Why organizations choose Apple

– Employee preference can help with recruitment and satisfaction

– Apple silicon offers strong performance and battery life

– Long software support for devices

– Security features such as built-in encryption and hardware protections

– Strong resale value, which can lower total cost

– Zero-touch deployment: Apple Business Manager and mobile device management let devices configure themselves out of the box

Challenges

– Management differences: Macs need an appropriate MDM (Intune supports macOS, and dedicated Apple management tools exist)

– Application compatibility: some line-of-business apps run only on Windows

– Identity integration: use Entra ID or similar to give Mac users the same sign-in and policies

– Purchase cost: higher upfront prices for some models

– Mixed fleets: supporting two platforms requires skills and process

– Printers and legacy peripherals may need testing

Best practices

1. Enroll devices through Apple Business Manager so they are supervised and manageable from day one

2. Use MDM for encryption (FileVault), updates, apps, and compliance

3. Integrate identity with your directory and enforce MFA

4. Define support processes for Mac users, with documentation

5. Pilot first with a department before wider rollout

6. Check software compatibility for critical applications

7. Keep Windows and Apple policies aligned on security expectations

Should you offer Mac?

It’s a good fit when staff prefer it, apps support it, and your management tools handle it. Otherwise, a standard Windows fleet is often simpler.

DBR Soft supplies and manages Apple and Windows devices side by side. Contact us for more information.