OS X Business reveals how virtually any IT solution or business application is already available for the Apple OS X and iOS platforms. At the same time the iPad will be featured as a highly intuitive client for a number of mobile business applications for field service teams.

Mac computers a growing alternative to Windows PCs

The OS X Business Park will give special consideration to the employment of Mac OS as an alternative to Windows-based systems as well as to the (partial) switch to using Mac computers in a heterogeneous environment which includes Windows PCs. Desktop and server visualization solutions now offer the opportunity to use Windows software parallel to Mac programs at a Mac workstation. Consequently, an employee can use his Mac desktop computer to work with DATEV or SAP software and even install them centrally on an OS X server. Mac and Windows clients can moreover be administered via the network using uniform management tools. Self-employed individuals and IT managers from SMEs with up to 500 PC workstations will find all the relevant information and providers involving Apple Mac OS integration for business customers at OS X Business Park.

Apple mobile end devices for managers and sales crews

The integration of iPad and iPhone with existing enterprise IT infrastructures is also a key topic at the OS X Business Park, where business and IT solutions for the Apple iOS platform will be highlighted. While the iPhone functions as a communications device for e-mails, appointments scheduling and important company information - particularly in the management sphere - the iPad is extremely interesting as an alternative to notebook computers for sales force members in the field. For this reason, a special stand area at the OS X Business Park will feature business applications on the new iPad.