That’s because of Apple’s use of the proprietary Apple Filing Protocol (AFP) in its operating systems. New hires might believe they’re going to be more productive when they’re handed that sleek new MacBook on their first day, but the truth is that network issues could cause them serious headaches and downtime.
Problems crop up when you connect Mac to Windows The problem is that even though Mac adoption has grown in the business world, many of the old incompatibilities between Macs and Windows environments remain. This is all great news for those who embrace tech diversity in the workplace.
Productivity – Many believe Macs are more reliable than PCs and require fewer calls to the help desk, making workers more productive and freeing the IT department to focus on real challenges.Public perception – Mac usage conveys to customers and clients that your business is modern, open-minded and comfortable with new technology.Security – Macs are widely considered to be more secure than PCs and less susceptible to viruses and malware.It’s also a nice carrot that companies can dangle when competing for new employees. Worker happiness/talent recruitment – People like Macs and want to use them for work, so giving workers the flexibility to choose their work devices keeps them happy.Why are companies so accommodating? There are a number of reasons: A number of industry behemoths – including Cisco, General Electric and, yes, even IBM (!) – now issue Macs to their employees. Recent surveys have shown that about half of all companies in North America and Western Europe are now issuing Macs to employees – despite the ongoing challenges that arise when you connect a Mac to a Windows server.Īnd it’s not just hip start-ups and smaller, nimble companies that are welcoming Macs into the fold.
As employers came to grips with the BYOD trend – and forced their IT departments to support a wider range of devices – the use of Macs in the workplace evolved from the rare event to everyday fact of life. Macs Are Becoming More Common in the Workplace
Windows ruled the day – and it seemed as if it always would.