IT Proffessionals

Building a digital environment is much simpler with one vendor. Apple gives you hardware, software, and the amazing Mac OS. And it’s all designed to work together seamlessly so it’s easy to implement, use, and maintain.

Apple technology lets you reduce tactical challenges and make a key contribution to the way learning happens. Because deployment, management, and maintenance take less time and effort, you can focus squarely on empowering educators and students. Apple makes that easy, too, with innovations for digital content creation, virtual collaboration, and mobile learning that let you advance your institution’s mission. And everything will work with your existing network and assets, right out of the box. The Mac even runs Windows (sold separately) at native speed if you need it to. So now there’s nothing to hold you back.

INTEGRATION

Connecting a Mac to existing workgroups, computers, and peripherals is easy. Because Mac OS X and Mac OS X Server are built on open, industry-standard protocols and the latest networking security standards, it’s simple to support the Mac on your network. The Mac also has drivers for a host of peripherals, making it a true plug-and-play computer. Mac clients can integrate with most popular directory services environments, including Microsoft’s Active Directory. And since the Mac will run Windows, students and faculty can use PC applications if they want. With a copy of Windows installed, they can simply restart using Boot Camp, now included with Mac OS X. Learn more
Simplified Management
The Mac is simpler to manage because it’s simpler to use. Faculty and students won’t come to you with problems like PC viruses, network connection troubles, or uncertainty about how to back up. They require less help than ever to do more than ever. If you’re used to Windows administration, you’ll find plenty of similarities in Mac computers, and you’ll be surprised at how easy they are to manage. Mac OS X Server lets you streamline or automate tasks like system imaging and software deployment. And with Apple Remote Desktop, you can do it all without ever leaving your desk.

MAX OS X in the class roomCollaboration is more important to faculty and students every day, but supporting it doesn’t have to be a huge undertaking. With Mac OS X and Mac OS X Server, you can set up wikis, blogs, and video chats simple enough for faculty to manage without constant help from you — and safe enough for K–12 students.* You can implement a shared calendar with no per-user costs. And you can help students and researchers easily find and share digital assets across your network while protecting confidential information. All of which means you get to be a hero, without the usual heroic effort. Learn more
Mac Labs
Whether you need a streamlined multipurpose lab, a room full of 8-core high-performance machines, or an affordable way to tap into mobile learning, Apple has you covered and then some. You get powerful content-creation software and wireless networking built in. Every new Mac can run Windows or Vista (sold separately), so one computer can do the work of two. And Mac OS X is the most secure, reliable operating system available, so you’ll spend very little time dealing with viruses, bugs, and crashes.

Source : www.apple.com