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In 2023, security is a top priority for every organization, including businesses using Macs. While very secure, Macs are still vulnerable to threats, including phishing attacks and malware. Security is no longer a technology concern. It’s now a business concern. Most of the security discussion on macOS revolves around software updates, endpoint security software, and other high-level topics.

What doesn’t get brought up enough is user privileges. Every CISO or even the CEO should ask their IT teams if employees are running as local administrators on their Macs. If they are, they should ask the team if it’s necessary compared to the critical risks elevated privileges can create. 

Here’s the bottom line: There’s no need for Mac users to have administrative powers 24/7. 

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Apple and Google might not always see eye to eye on everything, but customers love using them together. For companies of every size and in all markets, Google Workspace and Apple devices are the base of their technology stack. 

While the iPhone and the Mac are the undisputable preference among employees when they’re given the chance to decide which devices to use, Google’s business software solutions revolutionized how companies and their employees work and collaborate.

However, to enjoy the full benefits of Google Workspace on a fleet of Apple devices at work, companies need to bridge the gaps where Google and Apple aren’t tightly integrated. Enter a Google-ready Apple Unified Platform for business. 

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Password management has become necessary in our daily lives. From email and banking accounts to social media and online shopping, passwords dictate access. When it comes to work, password management is critical in order to ensure the security and authorized access of internal systems and data.

ESR is a well-known manufacturer of accessories for mobile devices, with more than 100 million customers around the world. And with its new HaloLock system, ESR expands the capabilities of MagSafe for iPhone to an even wider variety of accessories, from cases to external batteries that function as a stand.

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A Bring Your Own Device work environment is exactly what it sounds like – you use your iPhone, iPad, or MacBook to also tackle whatever work responsibilities you may have. Whether it’s answering emails, keeping up with your team over messaging, or leveraging work-specific apps, with BYOD you aren’t restricted to performing work tasks only at the office or through your work device.

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With more than half of all organizations using Mac devices, Apple’s rapid growth across the enterprise market cannot be ignored. Organizations of all sizes have turned to Apple devices to power day-to-day work. Part of this growth is driven by employee preference – not only are Apple devices easy to use and more secure, but people use them at home and prefer to use the devices they’re most comfortable with at work.

No matter why an organization chooses Apple, it takes a thoughtful approach from IT teams to make these devices, and the employees using them, work as efficiently as possible.

The 3rd Eye is a marketing firm in the bustling Miami metro with a gigantic portfolio and an incredible talent base with seemingly limitless possibilities. However, they had an enormous problem. They had an Apple IT ecosystem that was scattered, disorderly, and tripping up their business. They needed help but didn’t know where to turn.

Regardless of the size of your business, you’ll be leveraging some form of technology in every aspect of your daily work life. No matter the industry, you and your team will be utilizing mobile phones, tablets, laptops, and more. If you’ve chosen Apple devices for your workforce, you’re already ahead of the curve. iPhones, iPads, and Macs are considered the most reliable, secure, and easy-to-use devices on the market.

But now that you’ve got your Apple devices in place at your business, there’s the matter of managing them daily. You’ll want to make sure the devices are up to date, secure, and have all the apps your team needs at a moment’s notice. 

Acronis Cyber Protect Home Office for macOS offers complete protection for your digital life by combining antivirus capabilities with the ability to easily recover your backup data in an all-in-one solution (including an iOS app to manage backups). From coffee spills to hard disks failing and cyberthreat attacks, these apps have you covered.

After a lot of planning, pitching, long nights, working weekends, and all the grinding required to get a business idea off the ground, you’ve finally gotten to the point where now you’re thinking more about hiring new employees, growth opportunities, and expansion strategies, rather than surviving month-to-month.  

Congratulations! You’ve already accomplished far more than the great majority of those who try to start a new business. Now, the question is: what’s next?

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Apple’s App Store provides great benefits for IT teams. First and foremost, it provides a centralized location where users can find many apps available for Apple devices, making it easy for IT teams to find and deploy the apps they need. 

The App Store also helps IT teams simplify the distribution of apps to specific users, especially when the IT teams leverage the powerful combination of an Apple-specific mobile device management (MDM) solution with the App Store’s Volume Purchase Program.