Apple in Local Government
Discover how Apple technology can help government agencies do their best work.
Apple devices provide a combination of security, manageability, and user-friendly features that can enhance the operational efficiency of UK government agencies.
Through the robust security features built into the devices, including encryption and secure boot processes, they are perfect for the high-security standards required for handling sensitive government information. And with Apple devices seamlessly integrating with popular productivity tools, such as Microsoft Office and other third-party applications, they can easily be integrated into existing systems within your organisation.
Why Local Councils are Adopting Apple Technology
Apple technology empowers employees in local government to work more efficiently and securely, whether they are in the office or in the field. Its user-friendly design and seamless integration with essential productivity tools help reduce training time and streamline daily tasks.
Of employees agree they could not do their job as effectively without being able to use a Mac1
Increase in deployment efficiency after switching to Mac2
Of those who previously used a PC for work experienced fewer issues now that they use a Mac1
Employee Productivity
By rethinking how employees do their best work and giving them the right tools to do so, local councils can help their employees to be more productive and more efficient. Apple devices are easy to use, deploy and manage at scale.
Apple solutions are secure and reliable, offering a variety of powerful built-in tools and apps that allow employees to work to their full potential, no matter where they are.
Affordability
It’s easier than ever to bring Apple products into your workplace with innovative financing options from Apple Financial Services. Get the products and services you need, when you need them.
Apple Financial Services keeps your costs low by accounting for the high residual value of Apple devices up front. Flexible upgrades give you complete control of your refresh cycle. And with clear and straightforward terms, the experience is simple and friendly.
Protect Sensitive Data in your Government Organisation
Security and privacy are critical for local government and public sector organisations handling sensitive data. Apple devices come equipped with advanced, built-in security features and robust privacy controls, allowing your organisation to stay ahead of emerging cyber threats while maintaining compliance with data protection regulations.
Upgrade to Apple Silicon in your Local Government Organisation
Choose from a wide range of Mac and iPad devices to allow your employees to do their best work, whether they’re in the office or working remotely.
- Mac
- iPad
MacBook Air 15-inch
The super portable, blazing-fast MacBook Air with M3 sails through the most demanding workloads. It’s easy to manage and securely runs the apps your teams use for everyday work, so everyone can stay productive and get more done faster.
MacBook Pro 14-inch
The 14-inch MacBook Pro with M4 chip delivers spectacular performance for demanding business tasks, runs all your work apps at lightning speed, and it’s built for Apple Intelligence.3
MacBook Pro 16-inch
The 16-inch MacBook Pro with M4 Pro and M4 Max chips delivers outrageous performance for the most demanding business tasks, runs all your work apps at lightning speed, and it’s built for Apple Intelligence.3
Mac Studio & Studio Display
Mac Studio and Studio Display. Unprecedented performance and capability. Immersive imagery and sound. Perfectly designed for teams to push the boundaries of productivity.
iMac
iMac. The ultimate all-in-one desktop for business. Built for Apple Intelligence.3 Supercharged by the M4 chip, working on projects and multitasking across apps feels snappier.
Mac mini
The far mightier, way tinier Mac mini is 5 by 5 inches of pure power for business. Built for Apple Intelligence.3 Redesigned to unleash the full speed and capabilities of M4 and M4 Pro chips.
iPad Pro 13-inch
iPad Pro. Built for Apple Intelligence.4 It’s impossibly thin, featuring outrageous performance with the Apple M4 chip, a breakthrough Ultra Retina XDR display, superfast Wi Fi 6E5 and 5G,6 and compatibility with essential apps like Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace.
iPad Air 13-inch
iPad Air. Built for Apple Intelligence.4 Supercharged by the incredibly fast Apple M2 chip. It features a stunning 13 inch Liquid Retina display,7; a landscape camera perfect for FaceTime and video calls, superfast Wi Fi 6E5 and 5G,6 and compatibility with essential apps like Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace.
iPad (10th Generation)
Colourfully reimagined and more capable than ever. The redesigned iPad has the powerful A14 Bionic chip to seamlessly run essential apps and multitask with ease. It’s easy to create and collaborate on the immersive 10.9-inch Liquid Retina display8 and all-screen design.
iPad mini. Hello, Apple Intelligence.
iPad mini. Built for Apple Intelligence.8 It’s incredibly portable and powerful, featuring the ultra-fast A17 Pro chip and an 8.3 inch Liquid Retina display.9 And it works with Apple Pencil Pro, so you can study, work, play and create from anywhere.
Apple Intelligence coming December 2024.
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Eligible sectors:
Local Gov
Central Gov
NDPB
Defence
Health
Blue Light
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Crown Commercial Services (CCS)
Eligible sectors:
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NDPB
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1Source: Jamf – Global Survey: Mac in the Enterprise (2019)
2Source: Apple – https://www.apple.com/uk/business/enterprise/success-stories/manufacturing/want-want/#:~:text=Happier%20employees.&text=IT%20experienced%20a%2075%20per,Mac%20after%20switching%20from%20PC.
3Apple Intelligence is available in beta on all Mac models with M1 and later, with Siri and device language set to US English, as a macOS Sequoia update. English (Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, South Africa, UK) language support available this December. Some features and support for additional languages, like Chinese, English (India, Singapore), French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Spanish, Vietnamese and others, will be coming over the course of the next year.
4Apple Intelligence will be available in beta on iPad mini (A17 Pro) and iPad models with M1 and later, with Siri and device language set to US English, as an iPadOS 18 update in December 2024. Some features and additional languages will be coming over the course of the next year.
5Wi Fi 6E available in countries and regions where supported.
6Data plan required. 5G is available in selected markets and through selected network providers. Speeds vary based on site conditions and network. For details on 5G support, contact your provider and see apple.com/uk/ipad/cellular.
7The display has rounded corners. When measured diagonally as a rectangle, the 13-inch iPad Air is 12.9 inches. Actual viewable area is less.
8The display has rounded corners. When measured diagonally as a rectangle, the iPad 10.9-inch screen is 10.86 inches. Actual viewable area is less.
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