Nine Reasons the Channel Should Trust Apple
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The iPhone Is Quite Nice
There's nothing wrong with pitching the iPhone to channel customers. After all, the device is secure, comes well-equipped with enterprise-friendly features and people want it. -
The iPad Is Enterprise-Friendly
The iPad has quickly become an enterprise favorite because it lowers upgrade costs and keeps employees productive. Remember that. -
Remember Remote Device Management
One of the benefits of using iOS is that it comes with full support for Apple's remote device management. So the IT side can still control devices as they do with BlackBerrys. -
The App Store Is Trustworthy
Want to find suitable apps that will improve productivity? The App Store is chock full of goodies. And the best part is that they've all been vetted for security. -
Proprietary Apps, Anyone?
Since Apple makes its software development kit available to anyone, companies and channel partners can build proprietary programs to satisfy a company's needs. -
Android Won't Cut It
Android just won't cut it. The operating system might be better than iOS in some respects, but it's not nearly as secure as it should be for enterprise use. -
Secure Operating Systems
Whether it's OS X or iOS, Apple tends to have more-secure software than its leading competitors. Since security is a huge enterprise concern, the channel should keep that in mind. -
Integration With Existing Products
Whether it's a Mac or an iPad, Apple's products integrate nicely with existing solutions, like servers, software applications and more. The world is embracing Apple. Why shouldn't the channel? -
Apple Is Changing
Apple was once anti-enterprise in its attitudes. Over the last few years, however, Apple has warmed to the corporate world, meaning it's a suitable solution for channel partners.
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Why Metrics Matter to the Channel The channel is changing. There was a time when VARs were heavily focused on companies like Microsoft, Hewlett-Packard, Dell, Cisco and IBM. But with the advent of consumer-focused product launches, the bring-your-own-device (BYOD) phenomena and the fact that IT has, in some ways, less clout than it once did, everything has changed. Now, in addition to those firms, Apple has become a contender in the enterprise, and the channel is wondering how that will affect the services it can provide clients. Despite the inherent concern with Apple products affecting the channel, the truth is that VARs should trust the Cupertino, Calif.-based company. With help from BYOD and solid ideas on how the enterprise can be positively affected by its products, Apple has shown that the channel can and perhaps should trust the iPhone maker. Apple products can benefit both the enterprise and the channel. Flip through the following slides to find out why Apple could benefit VARs and the enterprise, and why the company's slate of products can, and should, be trusted by the channel.