Running Aflac software on Mac via Bootcamp or Parallels

Does anyone know if it is technically possible and acceptable to Aflac to run their proprietary software on a Mac running either Bootcamp or Parallels? If the answer is yes, has anyone had any experience with this?

Thanks for the quick reply, and yes, you are correct in that "Windows is Windows," but I am not yet familiar with Aflac's software, but understand there is a security component to their software and its corresponding network, the former, which I understand they must install on the computer at their end and then send it to you. I guess I will probably have to speak to the IT department at Aflac directly for the answer. FYI, the make you purchase a PC through them with the proprietary software, and personally, I cannot see buying a Windows laptop when I need a new Macbook Pro that can more than adequately meet all my needs, including those associated with Aflac's software. Some IT depts. & companies are just limited in their willingness to trail blaze. I would expect that Aflac might be a trail blazer here, as they are in general.

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