We Got Your Mac

Mac in a Windows World: Support Strategies for Success

How can you seamlessly support Mac users in Windows-dominated workplaces and enhance cross-platform collaboration?In this enlightening episode, host Victoria Barber sits down with Tom Rice, a seasoned expert in Mac integration and support. Together, they explore solutions for supporting Mac users in mixed environments, debunk common misconceptions about Mac adoption in Windows settings, and share insights into optimizing support strategies for a harmonious user experience.Discussed in this episode:Overcoming barriers to Mac adoption in Windows environments, from network concerns to resistance from IT departments.Strategies for Mac and Windows admins to expand their skill sets and effectively support Mac deployments at scale.The importance of assessing in-house skills, considering support strategies, and leveraging augmented support professionals for successful Mac integration in Windows-dominated workplaces.

The Price is Right: Does the Cost of Mac in the Workplace Add Up?

As we discovered in episode 1, Macs make shiny and cool status symbols for executives. But as a business device for the rest of us, does the math make sense? In this episode, we welcome back Dave Gruver, Field CTO at SHI International, to discuss the "total cost of ownership" (TCO) and the importance of a proper business case when considering Mac devices at scale. In this conversation, Dave will explain how to calculate costs, analyze benefits, and navigate budget allocation challenges.Join us as we discuss: Understanding Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) Differentiating between hard dollar costs (hardware, software, support costs) and soft costs (productivity, energy usage)Addressing the issue of decentralized IT budgets and the need for a holistic approach

Go Hard or Go Home: How Big do you like your Mac?

In this episode, hosts Victoria Barber and Kevin English are joined by Dave Gruver, Field CTO at SHI for a candid discussion about the decision-making process behind enterprise-scale Mac deployment. If you’re a business or IT leader weighing the pros and cons of Mac at scale, this could be the survival guide you need as they explore why organizations are drawn to this transformation and the essential questions to ask in order to determine if Mac deployment is right for your enterprise. From assessing compatibility with critical business applications to evaluating your IT team's Mac competence, this episode will equip you with valuable insights to make an informed decision.In this episode, you'll discover:How to work out whether Mac at scale is right for you by asking the right questions.Insights on how critical business applications, current IT skills, and existing systems will impact on the success of a move to Mac at scale.How to identify who will thrive in a Mac ecosystem, and where Mac adoption might not be the right for an organization or individual user.In the next episode, we’ll get Dave back to talk in more detail about business cases and TCO.

Setting the Stage: Exploring Mac Deployment At Scale

Away we go! In this first episode of We Got Your Mac, hosts Kevin English and Victoria Barber set out with Jess Craver, Enterprise Account Executive at SHI, to discover why organizations are looking to deploy Apple’s Mac platform at scale and unpack some of the considerations when doing so. It isn’t just about technology, but about the business transformation the technology can drive.It isn’t just about technology, but about the business transformation the technology can drive. Explore the compelling reasons why businesses are embracing Mac deployment, from enhancing employee experience to boosting productivity and redefining company image.Discussed in this episode:The why – the business drivers behind the move to deploying Mac at scale rather than as a niche solutionThe real-world complexities and challenges of logistics, compatibility, and more when integrating Mac into diverse IT environmentsThe success stories - real-world examples of how successful deployment of Mac at scale can be the catalyst for innovation, improve employee satisfaction and reflect corporate values and identity

We Got Your Mac (Coming Soon)

This is a show for cutting-edge IT professionals and business leaders. Conversation on the latest Apple developments, tech trends, actionable tech integration and implementation advice, and beyond. We Got Your Mac, is brought to you by SHI. Episodes coming soon!