- 77% of IT professionals agree Apple products are easier to secure than Windows and Android.
- 72% believe that Apple products are more secure than other end-user devices.
- 59% report that Apple products are less likely to be hit by widespread cyber outages.
The findings come as Apple adoption in the business world continues to increase — apparently at a faster rate than comparable Windows or Android devices, at least in the enterprise. iPhone adoption continues to accelerate, too, the survey suggests.
It’s no wonder, then, that 73% of organizations report the number of Apple products has increased over the last year, driven primarily by employee preference (76%), security (50%), and reliability (43%). Eighty percent of C-level execs say employee demand is forcing that transition, with increased use of iPhones and iPads in the workplace. It is also of note that 67% of IT professionals expect Apple Vision Pro to be a business productivity solution, not just a personal entertainment unit.
The benefits of the Apple switch
Asked what business benefits organizations realized through Apple device provision, IT pros told the researchers: