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Apple's MacBook Pro has been around for years now, but in the enterprise, it's hardly anywhere to be found. In many cases, CIOs decide that the computers, as nice as they might be for consumers, just won't cut it for corporate users. Instead, today's IT decision-makers determine that the best laptops are running Windows and come from companies such as HP, Lenovo, or Dell. As feature-packed as those PCs might be, the MacBook Pro is becoming an increasingly attractive laptop choice for enterprise users. From its sleek finish and its relatively secure operating system to its consumer appeal, the device seems ideally suited for today's forward-thinking IT ecosystem. Here are 10 reasons why it's time to bring the MacBook Pro to the corporate world – some of which will surprise you and your IT staff.
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Some analysts have recently predicted that sales of Apple's iPad and assorted other tablets -- such as the Amazon Kindle Fire, Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1, and the Acer Iconia Tab -- will eventually outpace that of laptops. This has led some analysts to ponder whether the tablet form factor could, eventually, completely replace the laptop for work. However, a study from research firm ABI Research tells a much different story. Although iPads and other tablets remain very popular in today's mobile marketplace, they're not yet ready to assume the role of a laptop replacement. In fact, use of laptops around the world is on the rise, according to ABI. The report is the result of the company’s ongoing Technology Barometer surveys, which polls 8,000 consumers in seven countries every six months. Results of the most recent survey were released May 1, 2012.
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Kaspersky CTO Grebennikov called the OS "really vulnerable" and pointed to the Flashback botnet as proof that the company's asleep at the wheel.
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Apple is expected to introduce an iCloud updated with new photo and video features at its Worldwide Developers Conference, according to a report. New MacBooks are also likely.
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The CEO of the security software vendor says that the number of attacks on Macs will only grow, and Apple will have to learn to respond more quickly.
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However, Symantec officials said that considering the number of tools available to detect and remove the malware, they would have expected a larger decrease.
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Unlike their PC user counterparts, Mac users don't expect that they will have to respond to a major malware outbreak. But the Flashback Trojan is changing that. While Apple is responding with a fix for Flashback, it's important for Mac users to learn how it could put them at risk.
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The new patch is almost identical with the one put out April 3, but applies only to OS X Lion, according to security experts.
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Mac OS X is widely viewed as an exceptionally secure operating system. But is that reputation truly deserved anymore? Recent developments such as the news about the Flashback Trojan infecting as many as 600,000 Macs around the world show there are good reasons for Mac users to pay closer attention to security.
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A year after launching Mac OS X Lion, Apple is planning to offer up Mountain Lion, the latest version of its operating system. Due this summer, it’s not expected to be a major upgrade. Yet, there's a good chance that Apple’s OS X Mountain Lion will come with enough improvements to make current Mac OS X users want to upgrade to the new offering. Chances are, you're still heavily invested in Windows in the workplace, but the number of Macs in use is creeping upward in the enterprise. With this in mind, here’s what you need to know about Apple's next big operating system launch, Mac OS X Mountain Lion. The platform won't be a groundbreaking release, but it offers significant new features including enhanced Gatekeeper security and the iMessage platform, that make it worthy of evaluating as you decide whether to increase the number of Macs into your office or upgrade those you already have in place.
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There’s a common belief out there that if you run Apple’s Mac OS X operating system, you won’t need to worry as much about security as you would if you were running Windows OS. Apple has reportedly used “sandboxing” and other security techniques to ensure that malicious hackers and cybercriminals don’t make their way into the operating system and steal sensitive information. However, some security experts say that Mac OS X is just as vulnerable to exploits as any other OS. In fact, a new Mac OS X Trojan was spotted in the wild in late February. Here’s what you need to know about Mac OS X security:
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Apple sold 156 million iOS devices in 2011, which is more than the 122 million Macs sold during the past 28 years.
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Apple's Mac OS X "Mountain Lion" will do battle against Windows 8, with both operating systems betting big on their respective mobile features.
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Apple CEO Tim Cook used a keynote speech to suggest that iPad competition is ultimately beneficial for the PC industry as a whole.
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Increasing demand for mobile computing capabilities is forcing IT executives to fret about everything from device support and application development strategies to a whole new set of security concerns, with huge rewards awaiting those who tackle these issues most effectively.
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