This, perhaps, has been a barrier to entry for Macs in enterprises. Therefore, Apple has never supported Intel vPro or AMD Pro. But even with Intel processors inside Macs, Apple's platform is much different on the hardware side of matters and obviously different from Windows and Linux on the software side of things. They support a host of security and management technologies that are exceptionally handy for the target market. 'We see creeping into those companies as well and starting to take hold in areas that you wouldn't traditionally think.' Apple M1: A New Enterprise Opportunity?īusiness-focused PCs from companies like Lenovo, HP, and Dell mostly rely on Intel's vPro, with some opting for AMD Pro. 'We have seen an increase in Mac purchases by our clients-not only the ones that already depend on Apple and the macOS, but also clients that have traditionally been on Windows,' Jim Harryman, CEO of Kinetic Technology Group, a Mac-focused MSP, told CRN. In addition to IBM, there are multiple Apple Mac-focused managed service providers (MSPs) who have been witnessing increasing adoption of Apple's devices by various companies in the recent years.