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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    Cisco IOS XR7

    Score9.9 out of 10
    N/ACisco IOS XR7 is a network operating system which the vendor states delivers greater modularity, a simplified networking stack, and cloud-enhanced automation for improved network programmability.N/A

    iOS

    Score10 out of 10
    N/AApple's iOS is the company's mobile operating system.N/A

    macOS

    Score9.4 out of 10
    N/AmacOS is the graphical operating system for Apple desktop devices.N/A
    Pricing
    Cisco IOS XR7iOSmacOS
    Editions & Modules
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    Cisco IOS XR7iOSmacOS
    Free Trial
    NoNoNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    YesNoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup feeNo setup fee
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    Cisco IOS XR7iOSmacOS
    Considered Multiple Products
    Cisco
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    Apple
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    Apple
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    Key User Insights
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    100%
    Would buy again
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    100%
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    8 Answers
    Delivers good value for the price
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    100%
    Delivers good value for the price
    7 Answers
    88%
    Delivers good value for the price
    7 Answers
    Happy with the feature set
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    100%
    Happy with the feature set
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    100%
    Happy with the feature set
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    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
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    83%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
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    100%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
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    Implementation went as expected
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    88%
    Implementation went as expected
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    100%
    Implementation went as expected
    8 Answers
    Features
    Cisco IOS XR7iOSmacOS
    Operating System
    Comparison of Operating System features of Cisco IOS XR7 and iOS and macOS
    Feature
    Cisco IOS XR7
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    Ratings
    iOS
    -
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    macOS
    9.5
    4 Ratings
    8% above category average
    File Management00 Ratings00 Ratings9.04 Ratings
    Software Application Management00 Ratings00 Ratings9.84 Ratings
    System Update Frequency00 Ratings00 Ratings9.84 Ratings
    Operating System Security00 Ratings00 Ratings9.54 Ratings
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    Cisco IOS XR7iOSmacOS
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    CentOS Linux
    Score8.9 out of 10
    CentOS Linux
    Score8.9 out of 10
    Medium-sized Companies
    No answers on this topic
    IBM AIX
    Score9.4 out of 10
    IBM AIX
    Score9.4 out of 10
    Enterprises
    Cisco NX-OS
    Score8 out of 10
    Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL)
    Score9.1 out of 10
    Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL)
    Score9.1 out of 10
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    User Ratings
    Cisco IOS XR7iOSmacOS
    Likelihood to Recommend
    9.0
    (2 ratings)
    7.0
    (8 ratings)
    9.1
    (8 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    -
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    -
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    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    Usability
    -
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    8.0
    (1 ratings)
    9.4
    (7 ratings)
    Availability
    -
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    -
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    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    Performance
    -
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    -
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    9.0
    (1 ratings)
    Support Rating
    -
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    7.3
    (7 ratings)
    -
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    Product Scalability
    -
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    9.0
    (1 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    Cisco IOS XR7iOSmacOS
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Cisco
    Before we moved to Cisco IOS XR7, we did not have the opportunity to automate the network configuration. Recently with new rollouts we have used the network orchestration modules within the new IOS to enhance zero-touch config, even though there can be additional features. We have saved a lot of repetitive work with this product.
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    Apple
    iOS works well when you want solid control over institutionally-owned devices. This generally works best when you play by Apple's rules and buy through them and use Apple School/Business Manager - so if you're going for a BYOD model, this probably isn't the way to do [it]. There is a wide variety of management tools, but bear the costs of each in mind.
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    Apple
    Macs, macOS, and the appropriate Mac applications really shine in ease of use. Specifically, the system's media-handling features are excellent. The developer frameworks (libraries) are excellent and provide easy programmatic access to the operating system's features. macOS is very stable and is built on a solid foundation of a Unix kernel. The Swift programming language is very approachable, and macOS supports many scripting and programming languages, opening up a wide variety of coding libraries.
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    Pros
    Cisco
    • Flixible.
    • Faster times to boot.
    • Utilizes less memory.
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    Apple
    • Extraordinary compared to other OS on the lookout for the mobile devices. In the event that somebody needs an ad free and secure insight.
    • Apple iOS give you heaps of inbuilt elements by which there is no need of any outsider applications.
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    Apple
    • Unified hardware and software drivers
    • Power users can have full access if needed
    • Upgrade cycles are so easy with OS transfer
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    Cons
    Cisco
    • Graphic User Interface could be improved
    • Network Orchestration
    • Zero touch config could have more features
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    Apple
    • Replacing the battery is hard and shouldn't be.
    • I know it is for security, but the ability to remote control iOS and help users would be great.
    • Security can be tight with the iCloud and passcodes and you can brick a phone if you are not careful.
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    Apple
    • upfront costs to getting the most benefit from macOS requires you to purchase a Macbook...this is expensive
    • it's windows snapping function just isn't as good as Windows OS
    • as good as the M chips are, gaming just isn't a big strong suit
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    Likelihood to Renew
    Cisco
    No answers on this topic
    Apple
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    Apple
    Its simply the best operating system
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    Usability
    Cisco
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    Apple
    In all likelihood, common users will either already have experience with iOS on their iPhones, or will pick it up quickly. The UI is generally simple and mostly visual. Power users, on the other hand, may feel constrained by the inherent limitations built-in. Root access, terminal commands, and deep customization are not really to be found here.
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    Apple
    I'm sure I'm biased. I've been using a Mac for 30+ yrs. I am significantly more productive on a Mac than on any other platform. It comes down to some personal preference and familiarity, but I just think the interface is more intuitive and streamlined
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    Reliability and Availability
    Cisco
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    Apple
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    Apple
    macOS tends to be very reliable, and Apple distributes updates as needed to patch known vulnerabilities or issues. It is very seldom that a macOS-based system is unavailable, and if that happens, the cloud-based storage and identity management support make it very easy to slot in a loaner machine while the user's primary machine is repaired.
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    Performance
    Cisco
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    Apple
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    Apple
    The Apple Silicon hardware allows macOS to perform very well, with rapid response. Local processing for Apple Intelligence-related items is quite fast, and the response is impressively complete. Our experience with integrations to other enterprise systems is that the other system is usually the bottleneck in the process, rather than macOS.
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    Support Rating
    Cisco
    No answers on this topic
    Apple
    Lots of help articles online for just about everything under the sun. I have never personally had to engage Apple's support team to comment on their helpfulness.
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    Apple
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    Alternatives Considered
    Cisco
    Cisco's routers running Cisco IOS XR7 are rock solid, have years of proven performance, and the maintainers base for its CLI-based interface for set up and maintenance. Even though it is pretty high on initial purchase costs, this year of rock-solid performance is what a few of our customers very much needed and this is the very reason a few of our customers, and we did suggest Cisco IOS XR7 running routers for them.
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    Apple
    The software updates have a wide coverage for iPhone models and I love updating software for additional features and/or improved software stability. It has also genuine feel of the phones they offer. Easier to set up and use. It helps me do more productive tasks. If I have the latest phone model, I would have additional software advantages that are already included in my OS.
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    Apple
    Just that simplicity of day to day activities and management. It's basically zero hassle with the ability to scale and power up if needed
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    Scalability
    Cisco
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    Apple
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    Apple
    macOS is very easily deployed with central MDM/DDM management systems. There are several of these available to select, depending on the amount and type of deployment needed. We use Jamf Pro to support a "zero touch" deployment model, which makes it almost as easy to deploy 100 endpoints as 10 (other than delivery and unboxing).
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    Return on Investment
    Cisco
    • Saves man hours with Network Orchestration
    • Scalable and cloud managed
    • Supports many platforms
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    Apple
    • Positive as far as cellular usage, phone tracking, and security for our users.
    • Negative as far as battery replacement on older phones.
    • Costs would be similar to android phones so security/simplicity is our main point here.
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    Apple
    • Apple supports their hardware longer than most manufacturers, which is good.
    • Apple's hardware is more expensive than similar equipment competition, which is bad but offset somewhat by its longevity.
    • Apple in an Apple world works great.
    • Apple in a Windows world has some work to do to get things talking.
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