More Macs, iPhones appearing on enterprise networks

Macs and iPhones are gaining enterprise fans, according to this week’s story by NW reporter Jon Brodkin. Though only 1 in 20 corporate desktops sport a Mac, the number is growing. According one analyst cited, it’s due to Apple’s relentless focus on the “user experience.” “‘Apple’s singular focus on user experience has resulted in some success in the enterprise — without even trying to break into the market,’ Forrester analyst Benjamin Gray writes. Gray says the success of the iPhone is driving desktop operations professionals to seek better end-to-end experiences with the Mac, and younger, tech-savvy workers are choosing Macs because they feel the Apple computers enhance productivity.” But Apple still faces an long, uphill battle to win acceptance of its line of Mac servers. Apple is gaining a lot of enterprise experience with its various educational initiatives, a key market for the company. It’s been working closely with university and college IT departments on large-scale Mac and iPhone deployments, such as this iPhone project at Abilene Christian University in Texas.