Season 1 / Episode

9

The Mac vs. PC War Is Over. Now Your Biggest Challenge Is Adoption

Episode Recap

We’re joined by Steve Weiner, Principal Architect of the Advanced Solutions Group at technology solutions provider SHI, to discuss Microsoft and Mac in the workplace. As we explore the challenges and opportunities of integrating both platforms, Steve shares insights on unified endpoint management, the app gap, productivity and security apps, and the importance of change management in adoption. Join us for a deep dive into the dynamic landscape of technology in the workplace and how organizations can navigate the intersection of Microsoft and Mac.

Discussed in this episode:

  1. IT’s lean towards Windows and how that is changing
  2. The comfort and reliability that employees seek in using Mac in the workplace
  3. Unified Endpoint Management (UEM) and App Management
  4. Microsoft’s approach to managing Macs and PCs and the changing attitudes towards Mac accessibility
  5. Apple’s consumer education, addressing the app gap, and understanding the importance of change management

Featured in This Episode

Victoria Barber

Victoria

Barber

Ex-Gartner analyst, Victoria describes herself as a Technology Guardian with a keen interest in how organizations manage the adoption of new platforms and technologies.

Kevin English

Kevin

English

As Sr. Director of Modern Workplace Services at SHI, Kevin helps organizations optimize their device lifecycle with smart procurement, deployment and desktop management.

Steve Weiner

Steve

Weiner

Steve is a Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE) in Cloud Platform and Infrastructure who actively works to bring customers into the modern era of cloud-based device management.