Why Mac for Business?

Tekserve chose the Mac platform because it is not only reliable and easy to manage, but is highly secure as well. When you compare Mac OS X Snow Leopard to Windows 7 Professional, you'll see that Apple includes more features that business users need right out of the box. Beyond that, there are tons of business software titles for Mac or you can continue to run Windows on your Mac too.

Contact our enterprise or small & medium business sales division to find out more.

Click on a link below to learn more:

• 3 Myths About Macs
• Business Security
• Reliability & ROI
• Mac OS X Snow Leopard vs. Microsoft Windows 7 Professional
• Business Software

3 Myths About Macs

1. Macs Cost More Than PCs

We all know that "you get what you pay for." Businesses that skimp on initial costs often end up paying for it in lost time, repairs, and required upgrades. Let us show you how a leased Mac infrastructure from Tekserve can save you money without high up-front costs.

2. Macs Aren't Compatible With Anything

Macs can now run more operating systems than most PCs. You don't have to give up your investment in PC software just to have the reliability of a Mac. Compatible devices are now available of every type; ask us about the best cameras, printers, scanners, routers, and accessories made for Macs.

3. Business Software Isn't Available for Mac

Tekserve carries dozens of business software titles for accounting, sales, inventory, database management, electronic displays, design, and more. Meet our friend Microsoft Office for Mac. Continue using your old documents with ease or start using the same applications that professional designers prefer.

Business Security

Protect Your Customer's Information

Did you know that you are responsible for protecting your customer's credit card information, account numbers, driver's license information, and social security numbers under New York law?

If a computer with that information was ever stolen, you would have to notify your customers of a security breach, unless the information is encrypted with a secure password. Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard includes AES-128 and AES-256 encryption for sensitive data.

Learn How-to:

• Encrypt all your files
• Encrypt select files or a folder
• Protect PDF documents with a password
• Securely erase files
• Securely erase entire hard drives

Reliability & ROI

Macs Don't Request Vacation Time

Macs are more than just a pretty case. Apple pays just as much attention to detail on the inside as the outside, which leads to some of the lowest desktop repair rates in the industry.

High Reliability = High ROI

When you purchase technology, initial cost is only a part of the investment you'll be making. Technical support, training, and repairs can exceed the original price of the equipment. When you choose the Mac platform, you can be confident that you will have some of the lowest overall maintenance costs on computers that are easier to use.

In addition to their inherent reliability, when you invest in a Mac infrastructure with Tekserve, you're getting the support of our dedicated on-site engineers who are always available to help you with any problems you may encounter.

Mac OS X Snow Leopard vs. Microsoft Windows 7 Professional

Stop Downloading and Start Working

Macs are made to work right out of the box and include the features you need to get started faster. Tekserve can even deliver your computers with additional software installed and asset tags in place. Here's how Mac OS X Snow Leopard stacks up against Windows 7 Professional edition on common business tasks.

Task	Mac OS X Snow Leopard	Microsoft Windows 7 Professional
Protect confidential files with encryption.	Included	Requires upgrade to Windows 7 ultimate
Create a PDF	Included	Get Adobe Acrobat Professional for $449
Chat with clients through AOL Instant Messenger	Included	Requires download
Sync email or calendar with Microsoft Exchange Server	Included	Requires Microsoft Office Standard for $399
Switch between languages as you work	Included	Requires upgrade to Windows 7 ultimate

Business Software

Tekserve carries hundreds of software titles for Mac users. Here are just a few of our favorite titles for businesses. You can see many more in our product catalog or contact us and we'll find the best software for your needs.

	Microsoft Office for Mac Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Email with Exchange Support Open and edit Office files created on Windows computers Create and distribute Office files to Windows users Compatible with Exchange Server 2000 or later
	MoneyWorks Accounting Software for Mac Cross-platform; share files between Mac and PC Buy MoneyWorks and your accountant gets a free copy Multi-user and network support for multiple simultaneous users
	Parallels Desktop Run Windows on Your Mac Keep using essential PC software that has kept you from switching to Macs Run Windows on your Mac without rebooting Run Windows applications alongside Mac programs
	~sedna presenter Skip the Print Shop and Use Digital Signage Program and schedule scalable, reliable multimedia signage Incorporate videos, pictures, audio...even applications and web pages Schedule remotely for updating across the office or around the world Run it on one display or spread it across multiple screens for huge multimedia walls
	XSilva Lightspeed Point of Sale System Easy to use, iTunes-style interface means a very low learning curve for new users All-in-one system for inventory, invoicing, reporting, customer tracking and more Exports to popular accounting software Integrated web store database with live stock information
	FileMaker Pro Flexible Database System Design custom databases quickly and easily for inventory, invoicing, payroll and more Integrates with SQL for live web content Scalable- Grow from a single computer to a server with hundreds of clients