Of those surveyed, 66% said it’s as easy or easier to maintain a secure environment on the Mac versus a PC, with 90% agreeing it’s easier to secure Apple devices compared to mobile devices on other operating systems.

Apple has a mobile device management (MDM) framework built into its operating systems. This allows IT admins to easily configure a Mac, iPhone and iPad with common settings, such as passcode settings, restrictions, Wi-Fi settings, VPN, email and more. Windows and Android lack the robust framework that allows for easy management.

Of those surveyed, 58% said it’s as easy or easier to configure a Mac than its PC counterpart. Additionally, 91% said Apple mobile devices are as easy or easier to configure than other devices, such as Android.

Apple’s user-friendly interface often allows users to intuitively solve problems on their own, thus reducing the support needed compared to other operating systems, according to Jamf. And when more advanced issues arise, IT admins can trust Apple’s support.

Of those surveyed, 63% said it’s as easy or easier, in general, to support a Mac than a PC. Additionally, 89% of respondents said it’s as easy or easier to support Apple mobile devices over others on different platforms.

With Apple’s Volume Purchase Program (VPP), IT admins can purchase apps in bulk and distribute them to devices with or without an Apple ID. This makes it easy to get the software that users need when they need it, resulting in maximized productivity, according to Jamf. Microsoft and Google lack a similar program, which makes it more difficult for IT admins to distribute apps in bulk.

Of those surveyed, 57% said it’s as easy or easier to perform software and app deployment on Macs versus the competition, while 90% said it’s as easy or easier to deploy software and apps on an Apple mobile device instead of another operating system.

IT admins who manage mobile devices know how easy it is to integrate iOS devices into any existing environment, says Jamf. However, not all IT admins know how easy it is to integrate Mac.

Apple adopts industry standards, which allows both Mac and iOS devices to join complex Wi-Fi networks and connect to shared drives and servers. Apple also builds out-of-the box integration for mainstream Microsoft technologies, such as Exchange for email and Active Directory for directory services, which means IT admins can easily integrate Apple products into any existing environment.

While only 36% of those surveyed understand the ease of integration with Mac, 79% of Apple mobile device users said they get it. According to them, it’s as easy or easier to integrate an Apple mobile device into existing environments than it is a mobile device with another operating system.

Jamf’s survey shows that more organizations are offering their employees the choice between Apple and the competition – a way to meet the demands of their workforce for a “flexible, reliable and intuitive device that users feel productive on.” Jamf says the growing trend of employee choice means a steady increase in Mac, iPad and iPhone in the enterprise.