Walk into a creative business that has already made the switch to Mac OS X and you’ll see professionals taking advantage of Mac OS X and the Dual-Core Intel Xeon processor Mac Pro to run Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Final Cut Pro and other applications at breakneck paces. Creative teams will be working at their full potential, using colour-calibrated devices, advanced font management, and improved printing capabilities to create their best work at record speed.

The Need
Creative professionals agree: Mac OS X offers benefits you can’t afford to ignore. You know how important it is to maintain your competitiveness, but you’re not exactly sure how to start your migration to Mac OS X. That’s where the Apple Solution Experts programme can help. The Apple Solution Experts programme offers a nationwide team of seasoned consultants who can bring a high level of technical knowledge and expertise in the latest Apple and third-party products and services to your company. Apple Solution Expert members can help make your switch to Mac OS X quick and painless, allowing you to reap the benefits immediately. Take advantage of productivity increases and gain a competitive edge — let this group of knowledgeable experts set you up now with the most powerful creative platform in the business.

Taking advantage of Mac OS X
Mac OS X offers significant improvements over older Mac operating systems. Apple Solution Experts can help you take full advantage of Mac OS X features, including these benefits:


Step 1: Determine the needs, budget and elements
of your solution
Members of the Apple Solution Experts programme can help you begin your migration to Mac OS X by establishing your goals, requirements, budget and needed equipment upgrades. If your hardware is outdated, you may be missing out on important productivity gains that are well worth the cost of upgrading. Members of the Apple Solution Experts programme can help you narrow your focus to understand exactly what you need to make the most of Mac OS X, whether you require one new Mac Pro or an entire studio network complete with an Xserve and Mac OS X Server. Members are trained to understand both your technical needs and how to fit upgrades into your budget, no matter how big or small. They offer expertise in third-party solutions as well, to help you determine if you need font management software or colour calibration devices.

Step 2: Set up your Mac OS X solution
Many members provide certified expertise to set up your new Mac OS X solution in the way that works best for you. They offer not only basic setup and troubleshooting, but also in-depth customisation to ensure that your hardware and software combination reaps the highest productivity rewards. Members of the Apple Solution Experts programme possess the expertise needed to optimise your system, from setting up printers and fonts correctly to using advanced hardware tools to calibrate your Apple Display and other devices.

Mac OS X provides a totally redesigned, customisable interface that makes it easier to create and use profiles, harness the underlying power of UNIX, and manage fonts and printers. Members can help you become familiar with this interface as quickly as possible, not only in the operating system itself but also in key applications such as Adobe Photoshop and Macromedia Dreamweaver.

Step 3: Obtain ongoing support and maintenance
Maintaining your competitive edge requires continued effort. Members of the Apple Solution Experts programme can make it easy for you to stay on top of creative technology. They can provide training and follow-up support to ensure you are using your new creative tools to their fullest potential. As new tools arrive, including updated software applications like QuarkXPress, members can help you evaluate your potential needs and invest wisely. Forming a relationship with a member of the Apple Solution Experts programme makes it easy to keep at the forefront of the creative industry.