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Apple in the enterprise
Apple in the Enterprise
Apple iPhones and iPads are supported by 91% and 89%, respectively. Apple Macs are supported by 60%.
Proliferation of Apple Devices
60% reported they support more than 100 Apple devices in their environments.
Percentage of Apple Devices in Total IT Environment
35% of companies revealed that 25% or more of the devices they support are from Apple.
Use of Apple Devices in Two Years
98% say they will increase their number of Apple devices by at least 25%.
Reasons for Using Apple
78% cited user preference while 35% said users are more productive.
Primary Apple Support Challenges
Enterprise readiness and cost were cited by 50% as the top two challenges they face using Apple devices in the enterprise.
Apple IT Support
53% report that internal IT provides all support, with another 44% citing a mix of internal IT and end users.
Apple IT Staffing Requirements
Only 20% plan to increase the size of their IT staffs to manage Apple devices.
Level of Confidence in Apple Device Management Products
55% report they are somewhat confident while 25% say they have no confidence.
Apple IT Budget Plans
40% said they plan to increase their IT budgets to support Apple products.
Contributing writer
Michael Vizard is a seasoned IT journalist, with nearly 30 years of experience writing and editing about enterprise IT issues. He is a contributor to publications including Programmableweb, IT Business Edge, CIOinsight, Channel Insider and UBM Tech. He formerly was editorial director for Ziff-Davis Enterprise, where he launched the company’s custom content division, and has also served as editor in chief for CRN and InfoWorld. He also has held editorial positions at PC Week, Computerworld and Digital Review.