iPad luring in new users: over 2/3 of Apple's iPad buyers were new to iPad

Over two thirds of people registering an iPad in the last six months were new to iPad, while over half of those registering iPhone were new to iPhone, Tim Cook revealed, highlighting the attraction and loyalty effects Apple is observing in its products.

Daniel Eran Dilger 12 years ago 27

Microsoft rumored to debut Enterprise Mobility Suite, Office for iPad on Thursday

Many expect Microsoft to launch Office for iPad on Thursday, but fresh rumors say the company may also make a play for mass device management with a cross-platform Enterprise Mobility Suite, a competitor to Apple's recently released Deployment Programs initiative.

AppleInsider Staff 12 years ago 29

45% of businesses offer Macs to employees, 77% find Apple more reliable - survey

A new survey of IT decision makers in the enterprise found that almost half of businesses now offer their workers Macs, while the vast majority feel Apple's Mac platform is more reliable than PCs running Microsoft's Windows.

Neil Hughes 12 years ago 35

Apple clears hurdles for large-scale iOS device deployment with updated IT tools

Apple on Wednesday revealed a variety of changes and additions to its iOS device deployment and management tools for IT professionals in a bid to streamline mass deployments for large enterprise and education institutions.

Mikey Campbell 12 years ago 28

Apple readying tools to simplify mass iOS device deployment and management

Apple's next free iOS 7 update is expected to fix bugs and enhance a variety of user interface elements, but fresh rumors claim the release — supposedly coming in mid-March — will also include a major overhaul of the Mobile Device Management mass deployment system and will launch alongside a totally new "Volume Services" Web client.

Daniel Eran Dilger 12 years ago 32

Apple's iPad takes 91.4% share of enterprise tablets; iOS takes 73% share overall

Enterprise mobile services vendor Good Technology reported that Apple's iPad accounted for more than 91 percent of enterprise tablet deployments, while iPhone represented 54 percent of smartphones activated by the more than 2,000 companies using its services in the fourth quarter, giving iOS an overall 73 percent share of mobile devices in the enterprise.

Daniel Eran Dilger 12 years ago 40

Apple promotes iOS 7 enterprise additions in pitch to business customers

A new section added to Apple's website promotes its upcoming iOS 7 mobile operating system to business customers, touting new features such as enhanced security, and new ways to configure and deploy devices at scale.

AppleInsider Staff 12 years ago 28

Android's consumer strength hasn't translated to enterprise, where Apple still dominates

While Google's Android is the most popular smartphone platform among consumers, Apple's iOS remains the default choice for the majority of business customers activating phones and tablets, according to the latest data from Good Technology.

Neil Hughes 13 years ago 23

Citrix details Apple's iOS, iWork lead in enterprise adoption

A report by Citrix notes that Apple's iOS is not only the leading mobile platform globally, but is also experiencing the most growth in device enrollment, outpacing Windows Mobile and Android. Apple's Numbers and Pages were also cited at top productivity apps among enterprise users.

Daniel Eran Dilger 13 years ago 24

BlackBerry to launch new enterprise security solution for iOS & Android

BlackBerry announced on Thursday it plans to offer a solution that will separate and secure both work and personal data on the most dominant mobile platforms: Apple's iOS and Google's Android.

AppleInsider Staff 13 years ago 8

1 in 4 employees want Apple iPad for work, 1 in 3 want iPhone, study finds

Apple's best-selling iPad and iPhone continue to thrive in the consumer sector, but a new report indicates that iOS is positioned to challenge Microsoft in the enterprise segment as well.

Kevin Bostic 13 years ago 39

Apple's iOS takes 'dramatic lead' over Android in enterprise apps

For developers, Android is becoming more of a consumer-oriented platform, while iOS has taken the lead in business, according to a new survey.

AppleInsider Staff 13 years ago 22

ServiceNow IT firm surges on IPO, CEO says company is 'wall-to-wall' Apple

IT firm ServiceNow went public on Friday as the company's CEO revealed their operations are "wall-to-wall" reliant on Apple products, including iPhones and MacBooks.

Neil Hughes 13 years ago 32

Cisco sounds death knell for Cius tablet, blames BYOD movement

Senior Vice President of Cisco's TelePresence Technology Group OJ Winge announced that the company's Cius tablet would be killed off due to an increase in so-called "bring your own device" to work programs, but added that the company would continue to develop any-use software.

Mikey Campbell 14 years ago 37

Apple launches 'iPhone in Business' webpage for enterprise users

A Friday update to Apple's iPhone landing page brings a new section dedicated to enterprise customers, showcasing the handset's capabilities both in-office and out.

AppleInsider Staff 14 years ago 11

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