The perfect complement for a mobile world.
When employees use a Mac or an iOS device, they’re able to do incredible things. And when employees use them together, they can do so much more. A Mac will work with iPhone and iPad in ways no other computer can. And because they run many of the same apps, employees can move seamlessly between devices without missing a beat.
Apple Deployment Program (DEP)
Overview
The Apple Device Enrolment Program (DEP) helps businesses easily deploy and configure Apple devices. DEP provides a fast, streamlined way to deploy organisation-owned iPad and iPhone devices, Mac computers, and Apple TV purchased directly from Apple or participating Apple Authorised Resellers or carriers.
Wireless Supervision
Supervision provides a higher level of device management for organisation-owned iOS devices. It allows additional restrictions, such as turning off iMessage, AirDrop, or Game Centre, and it provides additional device configurations and features, such as web content filtering and Single App Mode. With DEP, supervision is wirelessly enabled on a device as part of the setup process.
Program Features
DEP simplifies initial setup by automating mobile device management (MDM) enrolment and supervision of devices during setup, which enables you to configure your organisation’s devices without touching them. To further simplify the process, you can skip certain Setup Assistant screens so users can start using their devices right out of the box.
Zero-touch Configuration for IT
With DEP, large-scale deployments of iPad, iPhone, Mac, and Apple TV are seamless. Once devices have been activated, you can immediately configure account settings, apps, and access to IT services over the air. You don’t need to use staging services or physically access each device to complete the setup.
Mandatory and Lockable MDM Enrolment
All iOS, macOS, and tvOS devices added to DEP will be enrolled automatically in MDM. Automatic enrollment ensures that devices are configured based on your organization’s requirements, and guarantees that all users receive those configurations on their devices. Your users’ devices are also locked in MDM for ongoing management.
Streamlined Setup Assistant
DEP also makes it easier for your users to set up their iOS devices, Mac computers, and Apple TV. Using an MDM solution to configure your organisation’s devices, users are guided through the activation process with the built-in Setup Assistant. You can streamline the Setup Assistant even further by specifying that certain screens be skipped.
Manual Device Enrolment
You can also manually enrol iOS devices and Apple TV in DEP using Apple Configurator, regardless of how you acquired them. With manual device enrollment, a 30-day provisional period begins once a device is activated. During that period, users can remove their devices from enrolment, supervision, and MDM.
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Business Financing
When you finance, you get the Apple products you need with minimal up-front investment.
Fit financing to the way your company uses Apple equipment. Technology life cycles are different for every company. iCentre works with businesses to match payment structures to their technology upgrades. Using this method allows periodic regular technology upgrades through leasing to reduce compatibility issues and minimise the costs associated with having multiple generations of equipment.
Leasing Apple gear benefits your cash flow. For qualifying businesses, leasing equipment often means paying less over time than an initial cash purchase.
Financing means greater flexibility. Mac Leasing through iCentre means your business can add to the lease at any time during the term and extend the lease term when business needs call for it. Financing also means greater predictability. A clearly specified payment stream means your business knows what its technology costs will be during the financed term. That means fewer surprises for accountants and finance departments.
All Macs leased through iCentre are insured for the entire 3 year period. This covers accidental damage such as drops or coffee spills and also theft (does not cover loss or negligence).
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