Many enterprise professionals have been hoping Microsoft would agree to authorize Windows for use on Apple Silicon Macs inside Alludo’s Parallels Desktop.
Now, they officially can. Parallels Desktop is finally an authorized solution for Arm versions of Windows 11 on Macs running M-series processors.
Windows for the Macs of us
The move is particularly good news for enterprises with mixed fleets, as it eases the path to an upgrade to Macs across the company. It also means legacy Windows apps can be supported on those new Apple computers.
As Kamal Srinivasan, Alludo senior vice president of product told me, “This will make it easier for enterprises to integrate Mac with Apple Silicon into their IT infrastructure and increase adoption of Apple hardware in the workplace.”
That’s a smart move, given Apple’s accelerating status in enterprise IT.
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IDC data shows Macs have seen a 60% increase in market share between 2019-22, a growth rate 10 times that of the PC market. Macs now account for 10.8% of all global PC shipments. In part, this reflects a move to adopt employee technology choice — Cisco recently explained that 59% of new hires choose a Mac when given the chance.
Creative Strategies analyst Ben Bajarin observed the trend:
“Macs have been on a tear in the enterprise despite not having this, so you can imagine this only helps check more boxes as more Macs are deployed in large organizations.”
Within this context, ensuring compatibility between Mac and Windows systems becomes a business perogative, which is why Microsoft has chosen to introduce support for Windows on M-series Macs via Parallels. To be fair, Microsoft has consistently been improving its support for Apple’s new processors across its products.
Shannon Kalvar, IDC research director, said in a statement:
“Three years into the ’new’ world of hybrid work, IDC research indicates that equality of access to enterprise resources is still…
2023-02-17 14:00:04
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Microsoft has launched Windows 11 on Apple Silicon Macs, marking the start of a new era of collaboration between the two arch-rivals. This marks the first time that the two companies have collaborated on an operating system, allowing users to seamlessly switch between macOS and Windows 11 on their Macs.
The new version of Windows is designed to coexist with macOS, allowing Mac owners to easily switch between the two platforms when needed. The Windows 11 installer, which can be downloaded from the official Microsoft website, will seamlessly install the new version of Windows 11 on an existing macOS installation.
The launch of Windows 11 on Apple Silicon Macs will bring flexibility to Mac owners, allowing users to run both operating systems without needing to purchase a separate Windows PC. This opens up a world of possibilities for productivity and creativity, allowing Mac owners to take advantage of the best of both worlds.
Furthermore, the move will help Microsoft and Apple’s products become more compatible, creating less of a barrier to entry for users looking to switch between macOS and Windows. It will also help to cement Microsoft’s reputation as a major player in the consumer and enterprise market, helping them to continue to compete with the likes of Google and Apple.
The launch of Windows 11 on Apple Silicon Macs is an encouraging development, signaling improved collaboration between the two long-time rivals. This move has the potential to benefit both companies, as well as the users who will have access to a more robust computing experience.