Cisco sounds death knell for Cius tablet, blames BYOD movement
Fri, May 25, 2012 - Senior Vice President of Cisco's TelePresence Technology Group OJ Winge announced that the company's Cius tablet would be killed off due to an increase in so-called "bring your own device" to work programs, but added that the company would continue to develop any-use software. ( 0 comments )
Apple launches 'iPhone in Business' webpage for enterprise users
Fri, Apr 20, 2012 - A Friday update to Apple's iPhone landing page brings a new section dedicated to enterprise customers, showcasing the handset's capabilities both in-office and out. ( 0 comments )
Apple poised to take 84% share of corporate market with new iPad
Thu, Mar 15, 2012 - A new analysis indicates corporate interest in the iPad has reached a new high, as 84 percent of companies planning on buying tablets next quarter have said they plan on buying the iPad. ( 26 comments )
Mac business sales surge 51% as Apple continues to invade the enterprise
Tue, Feb 28, 2012 - Mac business sales grew a massive 50.9 percent at the end of 2011, easily outpacing Apple's market leading overall growth in Mac sales. ( 65 comments )
Apple's iPad driving accelerated enterprise transition away from printing
Wed, Feb 15, 2012 - A new analysis shows that the adoption of tablets in the enterprise, led largely by Apple's iPad, is having an accelerating impact on the decline corporate printing. ( 48 comments )
US NOAA ditches BlackBerry, chooses Apple's iPhone and iPad
Thu, Feb 9, 2012 - The U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is the latest government organization to adopt Apple's iPhone and iPad after ditching Research in Motion's BlackBerry. ( 83 comments )
iPad takes 96% of tablets, iPhone 53% of phones in Good mobile enterprise study
Wed, Jan 25, 2012 - Enterprise mobile services vendor Good Technology reported that iPad accounted for 96 percent of tablets and iPhone 53 percent of smartphones activated by the more than 2,000 companies using its services in the fourth quarter, giving iOS a 71 percent share of all mobile devices. ( 35 comments )
Survey suggests 50% growth in enterprise spending on Apple products in 2012
Sat, Jan 7, 2012 - Apple could see as much as 50 percent growth in global corporate IT spending on its devices this year, according to a recent survey from a market research firm. ( 90 comments )
Survey suggests 50% growth in enterprise spending on Apple products in 2012
Sat, Jan 7, 2012 - Apple could see as much as 50 percent growth in global corporate IT spending on its devices this year, according to a recent survey from a market research firm. ( 90 comments )
Enterprise adopting Apple products as company becomes 'easier to work with'
Wed, Nov 16, 2011 - Apple's recent success in the enterprise comes as the company has worked to cater to businesses' needs, and also as Chief Executive Tim Cook has shown a friendlier side than companies were used to with Steve Jobs. ( 82 comments )
Forrester: 'It's time to repeal prohibition' on Macs in the enterprise
Thu, Oct 27, 2011 - Mac business users have been shown to be more productive than their PC counterparts, prompting Forrester Research to encourage companies to support Apple hardware in the workplace. ( 124 comments )
Employee-owned iPhone, iPad an 'unstoppable train' in the enterprise
Wed, Sep 21, 2011 - A briefing by Gartner on the management of employee owned devices within corporate circles "affirms the strong opportunity of Apple in the enterprise," a market where 91 percent of the Fortune 500 are testing or deploying iOS devices. ( 35 comments )
Apple's back-to-school promo clobbering Microsoft's efforts
Fri, Jul 8, 2011 - In spite of initial skepticism from industry watchers, Apple’s annual Back to School promotion is off to a strong start, pushing a fourfold increase in Mac sales over that of Windows PCs by college students in some circles. ( 61 comments )
Apple's iPhone trumps Android in enterprise adoption, iPad dominates
Fri, May 13, 2011 - A new survey of ActiveSync-based smartphones in the enterprise found that Apple's iPhone is the market leader with a 61 percent share and growing, while Google Android owns just 17 percent. ( 45 comments )
Apple's iPad "running far ahead" in enterprise adoption
Sat, Feb 12, 2011 - Apple has taken a significant lead in the corporate world with the success of its iPad tablet, said one analyst, while predicting the company will sell 33.7 million iPads this year. ( 107 comments )
iPhone, iPad extend lead over Android in mobile enterprise adoption
Wed, Jan 26, 2011 - Enterprise mobile services vendor Good Technology reported a 64 percent increase in the iPad's share of all device activations over the past quarter among its more than 2,000 companies deploying mobile devices. The jump extended Apple's iOS lead over Android, with more than twice as many device activations over all of 2010. ( 9 comments )
RIM PlayBook only garnering half the prelaunch interest of iPad
Tue, Jan 25, 2011 - An analyst's survey of 1,100 consumers found just 6 percent reporting they are "likely" to buy RIM's new playbook, less than half the number who said the same of Apple's iPad last February. ( 55 comments )
Deutsche Bank very positive on iPhone trial, 'no going back' to BlackBerry
Mon, Jan 24, 2011 - After a two month iPhone trial using Good Technology's secure email app, Deutsche Bank Equity Research reports an "overwhelmingly positive" experience that left it waving goodbye to RIM's BlackBerry. ( 45 comments )
Report: Apple ordering 65 million iPad screens for 2011
Wed, Dec 29, 2010 - While most market estimates figure Apple will sell 45-48 million iPads next year, the company has reportedly placed orders with suppliers for 65 million 9.7 inch iPad displays. ( 54 comments )
Apple targeting iPad at corporate buyers with Verizon
Mon, Dec 27, 2010 - Apple is working with carrier business teams at Verizon Wireless to "drive adoption of iPad in enterprise accounts," following an initial push aimed at consumers. ( 34 comments )
Apple releases iPhoto 9.1.1, iPhone Configuration Utility 3.2
Wed, Dec 22, 2010 - Apple issued a free update for iPhoto and a new version of its iPhone Configuration Utility for both Mac and Windows users. ( 10 comments )
Apple hiring members of rival RIM's enterprise sales team
Tue, Nov 23, 2010 - Apple's efforts to muscle its way into the corporate market with iPhones and iPads is getting an infusion of talent from Research In Motion, maker of the BlackBerry, with at least five employees making the switch in the last year and a half. ( 23 comments )
Bank of America, Citigroup testing iPhone to replace BlackBerry [u]
Fri, Nov 5, 2010 - Two of America's largest banks are actively testing Apple's iPhone as a replacement of their existing RIM BlackBerry devices for corporate email. ( 49 comments )
China offers Apple vast new growth potential
Mon, Nov 1, 2010 - Morgan Stanley analyst Katy Huberty described China as an "unappreciated" potential growth driver for Apple, setting a $375 "base case" target for the company's stock and a "bull case" scenario where Apple shares could reach $500 by next fall. ( 21 comments )
Apple distributor sees increased interest in the iPad among businesses
Thu, Oct 28, 2010 - An executive from Ingram Micro, one of Apple's largest distributors, revealed Thursday that Apple is allowing the firm to pursue enterprise sales of the iPad, as businesses express increasing interest in purchasing the touchscreen tablet. ( 11 comments )
Apple partners with Unisys to reach enterprise, government clients
Mon, Oct 25, 2010 - Apple has contracted with Unisys Corp to help it sell the Mac, iPhone and iPad to corporations and US government agencies outside of the company's core markets in education and consumers. ( 62 comments )
