Deploy Apple devices without lifting a finger.
Whether you have ten Apple devices or ten thousand, it’s easy to deploy and manage them with Apple Business Manager. It works seamlessly with mobile device management solutions, so you can set up Mac, iPad, iPhone and Apple TV over the air — without any need for manual configuration.
Apple Business Manager plays a key role if you want to implement our Device as a Service solution for your Mac devices. But what does it do?
With Apple Business Manager the implementation of new Apple devices is easy.
Apple Business Manager web portal can help your IT department to configure and manage iPhone, iPad and Mac from a central location. With Apple Business Manager, you can effortlessly automate device deployment, purchase apps, and create managed Apple IDs for employees. Furthermore, Apple Business Manager works seamlessly with mobile device management (MDM) solutions.
Because manual configuration is not necessary, employees can use the device straight out of the box.
Who is Apple Business Manager for?
By using Apple Business Manager your IT department saves time and effort. ABM makes management easier and ensures that new users are set up as quickly as possible. The Device Enrolment Program (DEP) and Volume Purchase Program (VPP) are now integrated into Apple Business Manager so that the IT department has access to all necessary features for deploying and managing iOS devices, Mac computers and Apple TVs via one central interface.
Device enrolment
The Device Enrolment Program offers a fast, optimised method for implementing Apple devices. Your IT department can easily register the devices and connect them seamlessly with an MDM solution.
- Devices are automatically enrolled in MDM giving users quick access
- Initial setup is simplified as the system assistant can skip unnecessary steps
- Standard MDM servers are easy to manage as each type of device is designated to a different server
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Purchasing contentApple Business Manager offers more benefits. For instance, it is possible to purchase content for multiple users. Whether your employees work with iPhone, iPad or Mac, by going through ‘Apps and Books’ you can offer them ready-to-use content through flexible and secure distribution options. Possibilities:
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What are your benefits?With Apple Business Manager you can easily create and manage employee accounts. In addition, you can link them to existing infrastructure and provide access to apps and services from Apple and Apple Business Manager. Possibilities:
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Apple Knowledge Centre
Do you want to learn more about Apple products and platform? Check out these reports and resources:
View the Productivity Overview (PDF)
View the Platform Security Overview (PDF)
View the Compatibility Overview (PDF)
View the Deployment and Management Overview (PDF)
The standard in Apple Enterprise Management
Maximize user productivity with powerful workflows for Mac, Ipad and iPhone
As Apple device adoption continues to grow in organizations around the globe, the need for an Apple Enterprise Management solution has never been greater.
With every Apple device, organisations need to make sure that the technology is incorporated seamlessly into business initiatives while delivering an exceptional experience for every employee. By filling the gap between what Apple offers and the enterprise requires, Apple Enterprise Management provides IT with a complete toolset to fully empower users.
Jamf’s Apple Enterprise Management platform is the only solution of scale that automates the entire lifecycle of Apple in the enterprise, including device deployment, management and security, while optimizing the legendary Apple user experience and eliminating the need for IT personnel to touch the device.
Driving ROI: The Case for a Proven Apple Device Management Solution
Hobson & Company (H&C), a leading research firm focused on total cost of ownership (TCO) and return on investment (ROI) studies, conducted independent research consisting of 15 in-depth interviews with Jamf customers and found that a proven Apple device management solution delivers a quick and compelling ROI to both large and small enterprises.
Read the full H&C report for a complete analysis of the ROI your organization can expect with Jamf Pro.
User productivity. Maximised.
Zero-Touch Deployment
Deploy devices to any employee, anywhere. Integrate with Apple deployment programs to automate enrollment and configuration providing a scalable, zero-touch experience with each shrink-wrapped device, personalised for each individual.
On-Demand Resources
Add bookmarks, policies workflows like cleanup scripts and even VPN configurations to a branded Self Service app portal to give employees instant access to resources they need. Employees can troubleshoot common issues in one click, reducing helpdesk tickets to IT.
Identity-Based Access
Users will enjoy a seamless experience when accessing their device and applications with a single password, synchronized to the local-account level (even when the password is changed), keeping employees on task. And with multi-factor authentication enabled for every login, you can rest easy knowing the right person is accessing the machine and resources.
Device Management
Through remote management and the use of configuration profiles, policies, smart targeting and scripts, you can leverage advanced workflows to automate Mac, iPad, iPhone and Apple TV management. And with a robust API and 300 third-party integrations, Jamf enhances the value of your existing technology stack.
Inventory Management
Automatically collect user, hardware, software and security device data or customise inventory specifications so you always have a bird’s-eye view of your devices. Leverage rich inventory data and patented Smart Groups to automatically trigger actions like operating system upgrades.
Security Management
Secure devices by leveraging native Apple security features such as enforcing encryption on macOS and iOS and passcodes on iOS, run policies to turn on FileVault for macOS, restrict malicious software and patch all of your Apple devices without any user interaction.
Extended Visibility
With dashboards, real-time alerts and extensive reporting on built-in Apple frameworks like macOS security frameworks XProtect, Gatekeeper and MRT, you’ll be the first to know when suspicious activities occur.
Threat Prevention & Remediation
To ensure privacy and speed, receive real-time alerts on-device to analyse activity, then choose whether to proactively block, isolate or remediate threats. Prevent known macOS malware, including those threats and attacks unique to Apple's architecture.
Jamf Knowledge Centre
Do you want to learn more about Jamf products and solutions? Check out these reports and resources: