Microsoft 365 or
Google Workspace.Both Apple optimised.
Both Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace run natively on Apple Silicon, fast, battery-efficient, and fully integrated with macOS. iStore Business handles licensing, deployment, identity setup, and ongoing management, whichever suite your business runs on.
100%
M365 and Google Workspace apps run natively on Apple Silicon
40%
Better battery life vs Intel Mac on same productivity apps
Entra ID+ Cloud Identity
Full identity integration with macOS, whichever you use
SSO
Single Sign-On across every app in your chosen suite
One partner. Both productivity suites.
We're certified on both Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace. We'll help you pick the suite that fits your business, then handle the procurement, deployment and ongoing management end to end.
Microsoft 365
Built around Outlook, Teams and the Office stack
The most-deployed business productivity suite in South Africa. Strong fit for businesses with existing Microsoft infrastructure, Windows-heavy supply chains, or compliance needs that lean on Microsoft Purview and Defender.
- Outlook + Exchange the standard for SA enterprise email
- Teams as the unified meetings and collaboration hub
- Entra ID + Intune for identity and device management
- Defender for Endpoint and Purview information protection
- Native ARM64 apps for every Mac and iPad
Google Workspace
Built around Gmail, Meet and real-time Docs
Cloud-first collaboration designed around real-time co-authoring. Strong fit for businesses that need lightweight setup, fast user onboarding, or already run Chrome and Android alongside their Apple fleet.
- Gmail and Calendar with industry-leading spam protection
- Docs, Sheets and Slides for live co-editing at scale
- Cloud Identity for user, group and device management
- Drive with shared drives and Vault for retention
- Native macOS and iPadOS apps where available, browser-native otherwise
The full Microsoft 365 suite.
Built for Mac.
Every Microsoft 365 application runs natively on macOS and iPadOS, rebuilt with Apple Silicon support and optimised for the Apple ecosystem.
Microsoft Outlook
New Outlook for Mac delivers a unified inbox, Microsoft 365 Calendar integration and Focused Inbox, with native macOS notifications and seamless Exchange Server connectivity.
- Apple Silicon Native
Microsoft Teams
Teams for Mac features native Apple Silicon performance, background blur via Core ML, and SharePoint/OneDrive integration with Finder. The new Teams (v2) delivers up to 2× better performance on Mac.
- Apple Silicon Native
Microsoft Word
Word for Mac is fully rebuilt for Apple Silicon. Co-authoring with real-time changes, SharePoint document libraries in Finder, and full compatibility with Windows counterparts.
- Apple Silicon Native
Microsoft Excel
Excel on Apple Silicon processes large datasets dramatically faster. Native support for xlookup, dynamic arrays and Python in Excel. Shared workbooks synchronise instantly via SharePoint.
- Apple Silicon Native
Microsoft PowerPoint
PowerPoint for Mac renders animations and transitions using Metal GPU acceleration. Presenter Coach with AI feedback runs locally on Apple Silicon with no performance penalty.
- Metal GPU Accelerated
OneDrive & SharePoint
OneDrive sync runs as a native macOS app with Files On-Demand and Known Folder Move. SharePoint document libraries appear directly in Finder. Full Intune conditional access support.
- Finder Integration
Microsoft 365 on Mac, no compromises
Microsoft's engineering investment in Apple Silicon is substantial. The M365 apps on Mac are not ports, they are native ARM64 applications that leverage Core ML, Metal, and macOS APIs for maximum performance and battery life.
- Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD) SSO across all macOS apps
- Intune MAM policies for managed app data protection
- Conditional Access blocks unmanaged devices automatically
- OneDrive Known Folder Move replaces home drive redirection
- Microsoft Defender for Endpoint runs natively on macOS
- SSPR and MFA work seamlessly with Apple's Password Manager
2×
Faster Teams on Apple Silicon vs Intel Mac
22hr
Battery life on MacBook Pro with M5 running Office apps
100%
M365 apps available for macOS & iPadOS
0 VMs
No Windows VMs needed for full M365 feature parity
Right-sized M365 licensing for your organisation.
iStore Business sources and manages Microsoft 365 licensing across all major plans. We advise on the right SKU, handle CSP procurement, and manage renewals.
Business plans • Up to 300 users
Enterprise plans • Any organisation size
The full Google Workspace suite.
Built for Mac and iPad.
Gmail, Meet, Docs, Sheets, Drive and the rest of the Workspace stack run natively on macOS and iPadOS, with deep browser-native integration for everything else.
Gmail
Gmail on macOS combines industry-leading spam filtering with delegate access, confidential mode, and full SSO via Cloud Identity. Native macOS notifications and Calendar sync built in.
- Browser + Native Notifications
Google Meet
Meet calls use Apple Silicon hardware acceleration for video processing. Background blur, noise cancellation and live captioning run efficiently on M-series Macs without burning battery.
- Hardware Accelerated
Docs
Real-time co-authoring with full version history. Smart compose and grammar suggestions run server-side, so even older Macs feel responsive. Offline editing available on macOS.
- Real-Time Co-Authoring
Sheets
Sheets handles large datasets cleanly with smart fill, named functions, and Apps Script automation. Connected Sheets pulls live BigQuery data directly into your spreadsheets.
- Connected Sheets + BigQuery
Slides
Build decks collaboratively with smart layouts and template themes. Present directly to Meet, or embed live charts from Sheets that update in the slide automatically.
- Live Embedded Charts
Drive & Shared Drives
Drive for desktop syncs as a native macOS app with Finder integration. Shared Drives keep team files separate from personal storage. Vault for compliance retention and eDiscovery.
- Finder Integration
Cloud Identity
Cloud Identity provides user, group, and device management for Workspace. Context-aware access policies block unmanaged devices. SSO across every Workspace app.
- Identity + Device MGMT
Chat & Spaces
Persistent threaded conversations in Spaces, with Smart Reply and inline Drive previews. Native macOS app available with full notifications and search across history.
- Apple Silicon Native
Calendar
Workspace Calendar syncs natively with macOS Calendar and iOS via CalDAV. Smart scheduling, room booking, and Meet links auto-attached to events.
- macOS Calendar Sync
Google Workspace on Mac, no compromises
Google's Workspace stack is browser-first by design, which means it runs the same on every platform, including macOS and iPadOS. Where native macOS clients exist (Drive, Meet, Chat, Calendar sync) they're built for Apple Silicon. Where they don't, Safari and Chrome on Mac give you the full feature set with no Windows-only gaps.
- Cloud Identity SSO across all Workspace and third-party SaaS
- Context-aware access policies block unmanaged devices automatically
- Drive for desktop with Files On-Demand on macOS
- Endpoint verification integrates with Jamf, Mosyle, Meraki and Intune
- BeyondCorp Enterprise for zero-trust device posture
- Vault for retention, eDiscovery, and POPIA-aligned data governance
100%
Workspace features available on macOS and iPadOS
0
Windows VMs needed for full Workspace functionality
SAML
SSO from Cloud Identity into Apple Business
SA
Data residency available via Workspace Data Regions
Right-sized Google Workspace licensing for your team.
iStore Business is a Google Workspace reseller for South Africa. We advise on the right plan, handle procurement, and manage renewals.
From licensing to live in four steps.
Our deployment methodology works the same way for either suite. Identity first, then apps, then management, then enablement. Your team gets the same care whether you've chosen M365 or Google Workspace.
- 1
Licensing & Tenancy Audit
We review your existing tenancy and licensing assignments, Microsoft, Google, or both, and identify optimisation opportunities before procurement.
- 2
Identity & SSO Setup
Configure Entra ID or Cloud Identity, Conditional Access or context-aware access, SSO into macOS, and MFA enforcement across users.
- 3
MDM Integration
Connect Intune, Jamf, Mosyle or Meraki so your chosen suite is pushed to every Mac and iPad at enrolment, with compliance baselines enforced.
- 4
Migration & Enablement
Migrate mailboxes, files, and calendars. Deliver targeted training so your team is productive on day one of cutover, even if it's their first time on Mac.
Productivity suites work best with the full stack.
MDM Platforms
Learn morePush M365 or Workspace apps to every Mac and iPad at enrolment via Intune, Jamf, Mosyle or Meraki. Configure mail profiles, identity, and VPN automatically.
Cyber Security
Learn moreEndpoint detection, email security, and identity protection for both Microsoft and Google environments, managed by our security team.
User Enablement
Learn moreTargeted training on Mac plus your productivity suite. Built for teams new to Apple hardware, new to M365 or Workspace, or new to both.
Pick your productivity suite.
We'll handle the rest.
Whether you need a licensing quote, a full tenancy migration, or an MDM-managed Apple fleet on either suite, iStore Business has the expertise to make Microsoft 365 or Google Workspace work cleanly on Apple, without friction.