Apple technology lets you reduce tactical challenges and make a key contribution to the way learning happens. Because deployment, management, and maintenance take less time and effort, you can focus squarely on empowering educators and students. Apple makes that easy, too, with innovations for digital content creation, virtual collaboration, and mobile learning that let you advance your institution’s mission. And everything will work with your existing network and assets, right out of the box. The Mac even runs Windows (sold separately) at native speed if you need it to. So now there’s nothing to hold you back.
Integration
Connecting a Mac to existing workgroups, computers, and peripherals is easy. Because Mac OS X and Mac OS X Server are built on open, industry-standard protocols and the latest networking security standards, it’s simple to support the Mac on your network. The Mac also has drivers for a host of peripherals, making it a true plug-and-play computer. Mac clients can integrate with most popular directory services environments, including Microsoft’s Active Directory. And since the Mac will run Windows, students and faculty can use PC applications if they want. With a copy of Windows installed, they can simply restart using Boot Camp, now included with Mac OS X. Learn more
Simplified Management
The Mac is simpler to manage because it’s simpler to use. Faculty and students won’t come to you with problems like PC viruses, network connection troubles, or uncertainty about how to back up. They require less help than ever to do more than ever. If you’re used to Windows administration, you’ll find plenty of similarities in Mac computers, and you’ll be surprised at how easy they are to manage. Mac OS X Server lets you streamline or automate tasks like system imaging and software deployment. And with Apple Remote Desktop, you can do it all without ever leaving your desk. Learn more
Why Apple
Education institutions today need technology that works in a multiplatform world, offers proven reliability and security, and delivers lasting value. Only Apple provides everything you need to deliver on the promise of digital teaching and learning—from hardware, system software, and applications all the way through resources, support, training, and certifications.
A rock-solid UNIX foundation
With Apple, you can count on the stability and security of a UNIX-based operating system—not just for servers, but for desktop systems, notebooks, and even mobile devices like the iPod touch and iPhone.
Built on open standards
Mac OS X is a powerful, easy-to-use operating system that is based squarely on open standards. You get a more robust, secure system, thanks to constant peer review. And your data isn’t locked into proprietary formats that can easily become obsolete.
Powerful to the core
The revolutionary Intel Core chips in every new Mac aren’t just smaller and faster—they use less energy, too. A single die houses two or four processors with access to a fully shared cache, each one capable of shutting down to conserve power.
Easy integration with any infrastructure
Mac OS X lets users make full use of your network without extra IT support, configuration, or costs. They can access Windows network services, share files and peripherals with Windows users, and even run Windows at native speed.
Safer by design
The Mac is built from the ground up for security. And you can configure it with an automatic firewall that never advertises its presence on the Internet, so your network is protected from viruses, malware, and attacks.
Reliable for a reason
Only Apple offers a complete ecosystem for learning—hardware, system software, and applications that are all designed to work together seamlessly. There’s no need for constant updates and patches, and any new investment you make fits right in.
Streamlined management
Mac users can do more with less help. And you can do more in less time. Fly through or even automate tasks, like setting up clients or servers, backing up, or deploying software over your network.
Flexible support plans
Apple technical support is consistently voted the best in the business. Whether you have an IT staff of 1 or 100, we have the enterprise-class plans and services to match your institution’s needs.
Comprehensive training
Apple offers hands-on technical training to help you and your staff plan for, integrate, and maintain Apple technology. Tiered certifications are also available for support professionals, technical coordinators, and system administrators.
A smart investment
Apple technology lets you put far fewer resources into management, support, and user training. And only the Mac comes fully equipped for the classroom, with features that boost productivity, support collaboration, and let users easily create digital content.
Mac OS X in the Classroom
Collaboration is more important to faculty and students every day, but supporting it doesn’t have to be a huge undertaking. With Mac OS X and Mac OS X Server, you can set up wikis, blogs, and video chats simple enough for faculty to manage without constant help from you — and safe enough for K–12 students.* You can implement a shared calendar with no per-user costs. And you can help students and researchers easily find and share digital assets across your network while protecting confidential information. All of which means you get to be a hero, without the usual heroic effort. Learn more
Mac Labs
Whether you need a streamlined multipurpose lab, a room full of 8-core high-performance machines, or an affordable way to tap into mobile learning, Apple has you covered and then some. You get powerful content-creation software and wireless networking built in. Every new Mac can run Windows or Vista (sold separately), so one computer can do the work of two. And Mac OS X is the most secure, reliable operating system available, so you’ll spend very little time dealing with viruses, bugs, and crashes. Learn more
Mobile Learning
Mobile learning isn’t just the latest education buzz phrase, it’s a movement that’s reshaping the learning experience. Which means you suddenly have a rush of educators wanting to create, publish, distribute, and archive digital content. And you have students wanting to find, download, organize, and play back that content wherever and whenever they want. Apple gives you all the hardware and integrated software — including iTunes U — to make setting up a mobile learning environment painless. Learn more
Professional Services
Apple can assist with — or completely manage — most of the tasks that are part of a successful Mac experience, from systems design and architecture to basic setup, project management, custom development, and iTunes U implementation. Learn more
Accessibility
The Mac comes with far more accessibility features than any other computer, so educators can reach students with different learning styles or disabilities. There’s no need to purchase, install, configure, or manage special software. Learn more
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