Business

More marketing, more easily.

In addition to all the clever business productivity features Leopard offers, every new Mac comes loaded with iLife. With it, you can easily create a slick Hollywood-style product demonstration video. Effortlessly design a persuasive website—complete with video clips and a podcast. Or finally get around to organizing your company’s library of images–and do it faster than you ever imagined possible. Learn more

And if you’re accustomed to working with Microsoft Office applications such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, iWork will feel like home. Just a more stunning, streamlined home. With a few swift clicks, you can create design studio-quality brochures. Clear, colorful spreadsheets. Cinematic presentations. And more. Plus, iWork and Office docs are compatible. Learn more

Look the way you like.

Finder. Find faster, work faster.

With Leopard’s Finder, you can do just that. Find things. Anyway you choose. Looking for a file but don’t know the name? Flip through pictures, just like you do with album covers in iTunes. Or scan through the contents of a file—Word docs, PDFs, movies, almost anything—without having to open the file or the application. Finder makes it easy to quickly access files on any computer in your network. Mac or PC, makes no difference. If someone in the office has the file you’re looking for, you’ll find it. And with a .Mac account, you can even use Finder to search your office computer when you’re away on the road. Learn more

Spotlight. Search and deploy.

Know exactly what you’re searching for? Then Spotlight is your tool. With Leopard, it’s faster than ever to find what you need. It even lets you narrow search results using Boolean logic. Just use AND, OR, or NOT in a search request. Use quotation marks to search for specific phrases. Search by dates or ranges using > and < symbols. Spotlight even helps you find the answer to simple mathematical calculations—and definitions of words. With Leopard, it’s faster than ever to find what you need whether the information your looking for is on your computer or on the local network. Learn more

Quick Look. Look before you launch.

Work faster with Leopard’s amazing new Quick Look feature. It allows you to instantly view document contents without having to open the application that created them. Just take a quick peek. Click on a Word doc, video, presentation, photo, or any file you like. Then hit the space bar and voilá! You’ll be amazed at how much time you’ll save with Quick Look. Learn more

Organization. Without complication.

Docks & Stacks. Efficiency aficionados, rejoice.

Get organized with Leopard’s Docks and Stacks. The Dock is a central place to park important applications and folders on your desktop. Need to see what’s inside a folder? With Stacks, you just click on the folder—and every file inside it instantly springs out into an easily viewed stack or list. No hunting around. No wasted time. No better way for finding files—and working—fast. Learn more

Spaces. Good-bye, chaos, don’t forget to write.

Most business people work on a lot of things all at once. Like browsing email, checking the web, writing a proposal, and editing a spreadsheet. Sometimes it’s hard to manage your work with so many open applications. Spaces is the answer. It eliminates confusion by allowing you to organize applications in one of up to 16 different “spaces.” You call up only the one you want, using the arrow keys. Chaos is gone. It’s a beautiful thing. Learn more

Your business can never be too safe.

Right out of the box, Leopard may be the most secure operating system available for your business. For starters, unlike a PC, a Mac isn’t plagued by 257,000 viruses. And with automatic software updates, it’s easy to keep your Mac secure. Plus, all Leopard applications carry a digital Apple signature for safety. Whether you’re on your home network or on the road, Leopard’s default settings are designed to block hackers and prevent common security breaches. In fact, you can easily create a Virtual Private Network (VPN) so remote connections to your network are completely encrypted. With a built-in firewall for added protection, Leopard is like a nice, warm security blanket for your business. Learn more

Putting ideas into action.

Mail. It’s a toolbox, not just an in-box.

Almost every email you receive creates another task for the old to-do list. Manually compiling a to-do list is a pain. But not with Leopard’s new Mail application. Simply highlight any text in any email. Then click the To Do button. Presto. A to-do reminder is automatically created in your iCal calendar. Mail also lets you jot down handy notes and scribble down great ideas before you forget them—without having to open up another application. Learn more

And with Mail, you spend less time looking for information. Simply set up Smart Mailboxes and your incoming mail will be sorted according to the project you’re working on. Pretty genius. Or if you subscribe to RSS (Really Simple Syndication) feeds, you can choose to have new articles appear according to search terms that interest you.

One last thing. The new Data Detectors automatically detect text fragments like appointments and addresses in incoming emails. Then you can choose “smart actions” like adding a contact to Address Book, adding an appointment to iCal, or even mapping an address with one click. Mail isn’t one amazing business tool; it’s a bunch.

iChat. Now talk really is cheap.

When it comes to versatile business communication apps, nothing equals Leopard’s new iChat¹. You not only can videoconference, you can share the same screen while doing so. iChat can even save your audio or video chats for easy future reference. And you can remotely conduct powerful presentations using iChat Theater. Move through an animated presentation complete with music, do a photo slide show, or play a product demo movie. And you can do it in full screen, accompanied by a video feed of you hosting with crystal clear audio. Learn more

1. Broadband Internet access required. Fees may apply.

Macs now speak fluent PC.

Boot Camp. Run Windows on a Mac.

The barrier between Macs and PCs is officially over. You’ve long been able to work easily with your PC-based clients, connect to PC-based networks, share files with PC users, and use the same peripherals, but now with Leopard’s Boot Camp, you can run Windows XP or Vista right on your Mac.¹ You can even run Mac apps side by side with your PC apps.² Looks like these two have really learned to share. Learn more

File Sharing. Any file, anywhere, anytime.

Everyone in your office can now stay on the same page. With Leopard’s File Sharing, it’s a piece of cake to share folders and files across a network. Just drag your data to your Public folder, or share out any folder you like. You decide who can view it, read it, or write to it. Mac and PC users can access the same up-to-the-minute files. No more worrying about whether you have the latest version. And no additional software is needed. It’s the genius of Leopard.
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Screen Sharing. Work on things together. Even when you’re apart.

Now you and a co-worker or client can work on documents together—without being in the same office. No more emailing endless versions back and forth. With Screen Sharing, you can both work on the same doc, in real time over a network. Even if they’re on a PC and you’re on a Mac.³ It’s like you’re sitting right in front of the other person’s computer. You save time. Things get done. Faster. Learn more

1. Requires Windows software, sold separately.
2. Requires additional third-party software such as Parallels Desktop or VMware, sold separately.
3. Requires the PC to have a VNC server and/or client application installed.

Let’s work together, people.

To work efficiently, your team needs quick, easy access to important information. With Mac OS X Leopard Server, you get (among many other things) the power of professional collaboration tools.

iCal Server: Makes scheduling meetings a breeze.

Make meetings easier. Leopard Server’s amazing new iCal Server is the fastest way to see who’s available. Reserve equipment. Book a conference room. Then iCal sends out the invitations—and lets you include information such as agendas and to-do lists with the invitation. You can even invite non-iCal users. It’s fast. It’s easy. Well, of course, it’s Leopard Server. Learn more

Wiki Server. Information central for the team.

Perhaps you’re ready to publish your own blogs and wikis. Or you’re asking yourself: What in the world is a blog and wiki? Here are some quick definitions: With a blog, one person on your team can post his or her thoughts or news on a web page and others can comment. With a wiki, everyone with access to the system can change the content so it’s kept up-to-date by the whole group. Using blogs and wikis, anyone on your team can add, edit, and share information, making it that much easier to keep everything up-to-date and complete. No designer? No problem. Use a Leopard Server blog or wiki template to kick-start creativity. Learn more

Podcast. Like having your own television station. Only better.

Podcasts are ideal for employee training, presentations, promotions, special announcements, and more. Right out of the box, your Mac has the ability to create Podcasts with iLife’s iMovie and GarageBand. And with Leopard Server, the Podcast Producer application makes the entire process fast and easy. To record, launch Podcast Capture and click Start. When you're finished recording, add a title and a description and upload. Podcast Producer handles the rest—including compression and online distribution. That's it. Everyone stays well informed. Learn more

Stay in the loop with Leopard.

If you travel on business with your Mac, you’ll be happy to know that Leopard makes it easier than ever to get online at hotel, airport and coffee shop Wi-Fi hotspots—and with PC- and Mac-based networks. How? Just turn your Mac on. It instantly recognizes all nearby networks so you can instantly get to work.¹ Told you it was easy.

iChat: Fast talk someone.

Running to catch a train or plane? Or just need a fast answer? iChat on your Mac is a convenient way to send an instant message back to the office—without the lag of email. And with Leopard, you can do a quick video chat or a feature-length, full-screen presentation—complete with audio—from wherever you log on. Learn more

Screen Sharing: Work on things together. Even when you’re apart.

Leopard makes it easy for you and a Mac-based co-worker or client to work on documents together—without being in the same office. No more emailing endless versions back and forth. With Screen Sharing, you can both work on the same doc, in real time over a network. It’s like you’re sitting right in front of the other person’s computer. Learn more

.Mac. Get in sync.

Whether you’re on the road or just bringing your Mac home to work at night, a .Mac account is a great way to sync your notebook with your desktop so everything you’re working on is always at hand. Plus a .Mac account comes with 10 GB of online storage space. With just a few clicks, it’s an amazingly easy way to send or back up big files on the go. Learn more

1. Some networks will require a username and/or password.

Help is here. Here. Here. And here.

If you’re ever working on an important project and need a little one-on-one help, you’ll be glad you have a Mac.

Every Apple store has a Genius Bar with Mac geniuses who can answer just about any question. It’s easy to make a Genius Bar appointment online—and while you’re there, sign up for a free in-store Business-Focused Workshop.

Apple Business Partners (available in most locations) can help you choose the solutions you need to run your business. It’s a free service that can help you design or expand your system as your business grows.

And for a modest cost, you can get private One-To-One training sessions or VIP-level tech support with AppleCare—including global repair coverage for 3 years and 24/7 phone tech support.

We also make it easy to find on-site support. Just go to consultants.apple.com to find a member of the Apple Consultants Network (ACN) in your area. You can easily search by zip code, city or state.

Another option is to visit one of Apple’s Authorized Resellers.

Of course, free help is always available, anytime, online at apple.com/support or call 1-800-854-3680. With a Mac, the help you need is there, where and when you need it.

No matter what you need, we’ll connect you with someone who has the right expertise for your business. We're happy to help.

Rewind it.

Time Machine. Set-it-and-forget-it backup.

Ever accidentally trash an important business document only to find out you need it later? The revolutionary new Time Machine feature ensures that won’t happen. Using an external drive, such as Apple’s Time Capsule (sold separately) or a back-up server, Time Machine automatically backs up everything. Without being told. It actually remembers how your entire system looked on any given day. Do a Spotlight search to find what you need. Hit restore. You’re done. Individual files, complete folders, iPhoto libraries, Address Book contacts—Time Machine can restore them all. If necessary, Time Machine can restore your entire computer. This way, your business is backed up if a machine’s hard drive ever fails. With Time Machine, you literally have nothing to lose. Learn more