<![CDATA[The Green Dot]]>Most businesses don't have a Mac problem. They have a habit problem.

The Green Dot is a monthly conversation for the people who keep Apple running at work: IT managers, admins, and the ops leads who inherited the Macs. Each episode, Clayton Campbell, founder of Onsite, sits down with someone who does this work every day.

No sales pitches. Just what works, what breaks, and what to change on Monday. Expect real stories from businesses across Africa, straight talk on cost, security and onboarding, and one practical step you can take after every episode.

The green dot in our logo means a device is managed, secure and ready for work. This show is about getting every device to green.

New episodes monthly. Sponsored by Jamf.

]]>onsiteit.africaRiverside.fm (https://riverside.com)Thu, 22 Oct 2026 07:11:52 GMTTue, 13 Oct 2026 06:24:45 GMT60a11ed770-cca1-11f1-8460-ef8bad725f5bClayton Campbell<p>Most businesses don't have a Mac problem. They have a habit problem.</p><p>The Green Dot is a monthly conversation for the people who keep Apple running at work: IT managers, admins, and the ops leads who inherited the Macs. Each episode, Clayton Campbell, founder of Onsite, sits down with someone who does this work every day.</p><p>No sales pitches. Just what works, what breaks, and what to change on Monday. Expect real stories from businesses across Africa, straight talk on cost, security and onboarding, and one practical step you can take after every episode.</p><p>The green dot in our logo means a device is managed, secure and ready for work. This show is about getting every device to green.</p><p>New episodes monthly. Sponsored by Jamf.</p>episodicClayton Campbellclayton@onsitegroup.co.zano<![CDATA[Stop Managing Macs Like PCs]]>Most businesses don't have a Mac problem. They have a habit problem.

In the first episode of The Green Dot, Clayton Campbell, founder of Onsite IT, sits down with Mark Parsons, Head of Technical Operations at Digicape. Mark works with businesses running Apple every day, and he has seen what goes wrong when Macs land in a Windows-first company.

They cover the mistakes businesses make when Macs arrive, what a well-run Apple setup looks like from the day a device is bought, the costs that never appear on the licence quote, and what to expect from an Apple partner beyond the hardware. Stay to the end for the one thing to check in your business this week.

Takeaways

  • Mac management requires tailored tools
  • Total cost of ownership matters
  • Enhancing user experience is crucial
  • Automation reduces IT workload

Chapters

  • 00:00 Understanding the Mac Management Challenge
  • 07:11 The Importance of Proper Deployment
  • 11:12 Real-World Success Stories
  • 19:19 Evaluating Management Tools for Macs
  • 21:25 Optimizing User Experience with Apple Devices
  • 23:58 Understanding Hidden Costs of Device Management
  • 26:15 The Importance of Automation in IT
  • 28:40 Onboarding and Offboarding Processes
  • 31:09 Choosing the Right Apple Partner
  • 34:30 Managed Services for Businesses
  • 38:25 The Future of IT Support
  • 40:58 Actionable Steps for Better Mac Management
]]>https://onsiteit.africa/podcast/stop-managing-macs-like-pcs/724bb4a2-5c16-4970-b30c-ecd8ac4a231dTue, 20 Oct 2026 14:57:02 GMT<p>Most businesses don't have a Mac problem. They have a habit problem.</p><p>In the first episode of The Green Dot, Clayton Campbell, founder of Onsite IT, sits down with Mark Parsons, Head of Technical Operations at Digicape. Mark works with businesses running Apple every day, and he has seen what goes wrong when Macs land in a Windows-first company.</p><p>They cover the mistakes businesses make when Macs arrive, what a well-run Apple setup looks like from the day a device is bought, the costs that never appear on the licence quote, and what to expect from an Apple partner beyond the hardware. Stay to the end for the one thing to check in your business this week.</p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Mac management requires tailored tools</li><li>Total cost of ownership matters </li><li>Enhancing user experience is crucial</li><li>Automation reduces IT workload</li></ul><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Understanding the Mac Management Challenge</li><li>07:11 The Importance of Proper Deployment</li><li>11:12 Real-World Success Stories</li><li>19:19 Evaluating Management Tools for Macs</li><li>21:25 Optimizing User Experience with Apple Devices</li><li>23:58 Understanding Hidden Costs of Device Management</li><li>26:15 The Importance of Automation in IT</li><li>28:40 Onboarding and Offboarding Processes</li><li>31:09 Choosing the Right Apple Partner</li><li>34:30 Managed Services for Businesses</li><li>38:25 The Future of IT Support</li><li>40:58 Actionable Steps for Better Mac Management</li></ul>no00:42:4811Stop Managing Macs Like PCsfull