Optimizing the work processes in PROS Bulgaria with the help of MacBook and IBS
About Pros Bugaria
PROS Bulgaria is a leading software company, leader in the development of high-tech solutions that digitally transform the business of airline and B2B companies. Based on dynamic pricing, PROS products enable companies to price, configure and sell their products and services fast, with precision and consistency across all sales channels.
To offer greater breadth of development, the company uses a combined IT environment: MacOS, Windows and Linux-based devices.
Business Challenge
Need for high-performance devices that support specialized software development environments and meet corporate security policies.
Existing heterogeneous IT infrastructure that requires compatibility between Apple MacOS and PC devices.
Need for a reliable supplier to ensure fast and efficient delivery of MacBooks to teams that need them.
Workflow optimization through integration of MacBook devices with the rest of the corporate environment.
Approach
MacBook Pro & MacBook Air – for specific tasks
MacBook Pro devices were selected for the engineering and design teams, that need macOS for specific developments, relying on the high-performance processors, fast memory and graphics.
MacBook Air with its combination of mobility and speed takes the main spot in the implementation processes.
Flexibility in supply
Flexibility in supply allows PROS Bulgaria to choose and mix Apple and PC devices according to the needs of each team.
Apple Business Manager & MDM
Implementation of the centralized management, that allows for automated setup, security and remote management of the Apple devices.
IBS Premium Enterprise Support
Technical support and quick replacement guarantees continuous operation and minimal loss in productivity
Execution
Apple MacBook Pro devices are used by the development and designer teams, while MacBook Airs are used by the implementation consultants, who work with specific macOS app
IBS provides rapid deployment and management through Apple Business Manager, which lowers the time to setup the new devices with up to 50%.
Mixed IT environment (MacOS + Windows) allows each team to choose the most suitable technology while maintaining corporate security and efficiency.
Results
40% faster deployment
40% faster deployment of new MacBooks thanks to centralized management through Apple Business Manager.
Higher productivity
Higher productivity and convenience for developers, designers and integrators, who need macOS.
Flexibility of choice
Flexibility when choosing devices, thanks to the possibility of combining Apple MacBooks and PCs in different work processes according to the specific needs of each client.
Enterprise support
Flawless technical support and device replacement by IBS, which minimizes downtime in the work of PROS Bulgaria teams
Apple and IBS solutions in action
Apple MacBook Pro – High-performance and secure devices for specific engineering and design teams.
Apple MacBook Air – Mobile and fast devices that help solve tasks when implementing and updating applications developed by PROS.
Apple Business Manager + MDM – Centralized management and automated device deployment.
Flexible supply by IBS – Ability to combine Apple and Windows-based devices according to team needs.
Technical support by IBS – Quick response when equipment needs repair or replacement.
Conclusion
With IBS as a preferred Apple supplier, PROS Bulgaria managed to integrate Apple in their heterogenous IT environment, improving the production of their key teams – developers, designers and integrators. Thanks to the flexible supply strategy, the company can effectively plan and manage its deliveries of new devices, as well as replace old ones.