How does Apple Business Manager work?

A key feature of using Apple hardware for your company devices is the Apple Business Manager. Apple Business Manager works alongside your chosen MDM software to simplify device enrolment, updates, and large-scale app rollouts. If you’ve looked into Apple devices for MDM, then you’ll probably have seen it mentioned. Apple Business Manager combines the power of a Volume Purchasing Program (VPP) with the features of a Device Enrolment Program (DEP), bringing them together in one place and helping you automate tedious device management tasks. As an Apple-powered software solution, the Business Manager is uniquely configured to work with native Apple security controls, apps, and settings. Benefits of Apple Business Manager include: Enrol new devices in your MDM software without having to physically prep them Create Managed Apple IDs that can be shared with others in the company Enrol and manage devices in one central portal Enrolling in the Apple Business Manager program is quick and easy. Transactions are completed using tokens, which can be bought and directly uploaded to your MDM software. This way, you can cut to the chase and begin providing your employees with productivity-boosting devices almost immediately.

What are the benefits of using MDM with Apple devices?

Besides the features of Apple Business Manager, there are other factors to take into consideration that may influence your decision to use Apple MDM.

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