Microsoft has launched a new community for IT professionals focused on managing Apple devices in enterprise environments. The Microsoft Mac Admins community is intended to be a forum for IT professionals passionate about using Microsoft products with Apple Mac devices. Microsoft Intune Senior Product Manager Arnab Biswas announced the new community in a recent blog post. He indicated that the move reflected the significant growth of Mac computers in enterprise environments. Biswas described the community as a place where IT professionals could showcase their achievements, exchange tips and collaborate with other Microsoft 365 or Intune administrators worldwide.
The Mac Admins community is available to anyone with a Microsoft 365 account. Users can ask and answer questions, provide feedback and participate in discussions related to Microsoft 365 on Mac. The community will also provide an archive of past posts, comments and advice. Microsoft staff will act as moderators of the community. To join, IT professionals can email their Microsoft 365 email address to [email protected].
Apple has been gaining market share in enterprise environments, with its platforms now accounting for as much as 40% of enterprise PC deployments. Microsoft has been working to ensure that its solutions remain relevant across every platform, moving toward today&https://adarima.org/?aHR0cHM6Ly9tY3J5cHRvLmNsdWIvY2F0ZWdvcnJ5Lz93cHNhZmVsaW5rPUNLMGdLYlVSR2R3QXBic0NhZGZFZUZsZ2lIbmlrVVhKSll5dGFaMDVQWm1oVlVFeFBNVk5aWWt4cVFUMDk-8217;s environment of heterogeneous computing under CEO Satya Nadella.
In the past, Microsoft had been criticised for not adequately supporting Apple devices. However, the company has recently made significant efforts to offer tools that integrate with macOS and iOS. Microsoft&https://adarima.org/?aHR0cHM6Ly9tY3J5cHRvLmNsdWIvY2F0ZWdvcnJ5Lz93cHNhZmVsaW5rPUNLMGdLYlVSR2R3QXBic0NhZGZFZUZsZ2lIbmlrVVhKSll5dGFaMDVQWm1oVlVFeFBNVk5aWWt4cVFUMDk-8217;s Intune, Exchange and other products from the company are increasingly used as part of Apple management stacks. Major third-party mobile device management providers, such as Jamf, already integrate Microsoft&https://adarima.org/?aHR0cHM6Ly9tY3J5cHRvLmNsdWIvY2F0ZWdvcnJ5Lz93cHNhZmVsaW5rPUNLMGdLYlVSR2R3QXBic0NhZGZFZUZsZ2lIbmlrVVhKSll5dGFaMDVQWm1oVlVFeFBNVk5aWWt4cVFUMDk-8217;s solutions in their offerings.
As the enterprise presence of Apple continues to grow, demand is increasing for Microsoft&https://adarima.org/?aHR0cHM6Ly9tY3J5cHRvLmNsdWIvY2F0ZWdvcnJ5Lz93cHNhZmVsaW5rPUNLMGdLYlVSR2R3QXBic0NhZGZFZUZsZ2lIbmlrVVhKSll5dGFaMDVQWm1oVlVFeFBNVk5aWWt4cVFUMDk-8217;s management solutions, such as Intune, on that platform. Microsoft&https://adarima.org/?aHR0cHM6Ly9tY3J5cHRvLmNsdWIvY2F0ZWdvcnJ5Lz93cHNhZmVsaW5rPUNLMGdLYlVSR2R3QXBic0NhZGZFZUZsZ2lIbmlrVVhKSll5dGFaMDVQWm1oVlVFeFBNVk5aWWt4cVFUMDk-8217;s new community for Mac admins is evidence of the changing landscape of enterprise technology. The move reflects a growing trend where employee choice is becoming a significant force in technology deployment. Companies now recognise that for work to become increasingly reliant on tech, the technology chosen becomes part of the employee experience.
Given a choice, employees overwhelmingly prefer the Mac. Cisco confirmed that two-thirds of employees would use a Mac at work if given the option. Many other major enterprise clients are also making a similar transition to Apple products. With tech upgrades taking place in many organisations, Mac use is expected to continue to grow.
Microsoft understands the importance of the Mac platform to enterprise users. While the consumer PC business remains vital to the company, its primary growth driver today is in services and infrastructure. The new Microsoft community for Mac admins demonstrates this commitment. The community offers IT professionals an opportunity to collaborate and exchange ideas, enabling them to manage Apple devices more efficiently and effectively in their workplaces.
