Mac Admins Podcast Episode 410: The 2025 Apple in the Enterprise Report Card
Apr 30, 2025
Join Jason Snell, a tech journalist running Six Colors, and Weldon Dodd, an IT expert from London, as they dive into the latest Apple in the Enterprise Report Card. They discuss the ups and downs of managing Apple devices, including the challenges of software updates and the innovative strides in MacBook models. Insights on AI's role in data management and the delicate balance between security measures and user experience also come to light. Expect a thought-provoking conversation on the evolving identity management landscape in the enterprise world!
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Hardware Shines, Software Struggles
- Apple excels impressively in hardware reliability and innovation, gaining very high satisfaction scores.
- Conversely, software reliability and innovation lag significantly, marked by a substantial decline in user satisfaction.
Rolling Updates Increase Bugs
- Apple's rapid OS release cycle means each update introduces new bugs, with no period of solid stability.
- Users and admins trade one set of bugs for another, leading to ongoing frustration.
Feature Releases Challenge Enterprise
- Apple's staggered feature releases disrupt enterprise IT's ability to plan and ensure stability.
- Managing new features like Apple intelligence mid-cycle poses compliance and operational challenges.