Enterprise Mobile Management
Enterprise Mobile Management | News, how-tos, features, reviews, and videos
Apple-in-business use accelerates, but device management still an issue
Sixty-five percent of MSPs expect use of Apple devices among their business customers to grow in the next year, according to data from Addigy. But many aren’t managing devices as well as they should.
Morgan Stanley fines some employees $1M for WhatsApp, iMessage use
After being fined more than $200 million last year for similar violations, Morgan Stanley has begun penalizing employees for using personal messaging apps for company business. But at least one expert said banning the tools won't work...
Apple has improved Mac MDM with this important feature
Mac admins now have more control over login and background items, thanks to improvements in macOS Ventura.
Jamf Q3 data confirms rapid Mac adoption across the enterprise
Jamf confirms the 10th consecutive quarter of Apple-in-the-enterprise growth, as Macs see wider deployment across every business.
Apple improves iCloud.com for better ease of use
Apple is testing improvements to its online iCloud service, making it easier to use and introducing a smattering of new tricks.
Mosyle aims to improve enterprise Mac deployment for new users
Mosyle Embark is designed to keep onboarding employees informed as Macs are configured for use. Company CEO Alcyr Araujo sees Apple adoption 'accelerating.'
Apple will dominate the enterprise, says Kandji CEO
Apple push into the enterprise ecosystem continues to expand; I caught up with Kandji CEO Adam Pettit to learn more.
Apple’s enterprise IT pitch: Management, security, identity
And it envisions all of these wrapped up in user interfaces that just work, as an Apple exec explained at the world's biggest Apple admins event.
Apple pushes out emergency updates to address zero-day exploits
Apple has encouraged users of older mobile and desktop devices to update their software ASAP, as a vulnerability could allow an attacker to take complete control of older Apple devices.
Will Apple make the App Store (more) business-friendly?
if you have an app, even a smaller app, that business users are installing, it makes sense to ensure your software is sold in a way that matches their purchasing system.
Addigy enables IT to automate Apple device configuration policies
The ever-active Apple-in-the-enterprise ecosystem continues to generate answers to real-world business integration problems.
How Apple is improving Mac device management in macOS 13
Companies using MDM solutions to manage fleets of Macs can expect some real software update management improvements when macOS 13 ships this fall.
Apple Business Essentials now supports non-App Store installs on Macs
As we wait for the Sept. 7 iPhone reveal, you’d be forgiven if you’d missed the recent introduction of support for packages to Apple's Business Essentials solution for small business. It means you can install Mac apps distributed...
Is it bad to give employees too many tech options?
When it comes to technology, offering "employee choice" can help attract new employees and keep current workers happy. But is there a downside to offering too much choice?
Apple, the move to renewable energy, and why it matters
Apple's decision to pivot to services and subscriptions means that 40% of its gross revenues after costs in the last quarter came from those sources. But what about the energy needed to drive them (and build on them down the road)?...
Apple MDM industry outlook: M&A on the way
At this stage in the evolution of the Apple device management industry, it appears we are on the edge of a mergers and acquisitions frenzy.
Hexnode's CEO on Apple in the enterprise and the transformation of the workplace
Hexnode founder and CEO Apu Pavithran, talks about the future of work, Apple's growth in enterprise IT and even a little about MDM.
How Apple is updating mobile device management
At last week's WWDC, Apple rolled out a slew of changes that affect device management overall or apply to declarative management used on individual devices. Here's a rundown of the changes and why they matter.
Could the EU’s USB-C edict push Apple to cut the cord altogether?
Apple already has wireless charging in all of its current iPhone models and offers it for the AirPod earbuds. So if it can avoid changing out its Lightning ports for USB-C ports, why not go all wireless?
What the EU’s USB-C mandate means for Apple — and for users
The EU will require device manufacturers to standardize on USB-C, a mandate that mostly effects Apple. The company, whose biggest selling product — the iPhone — uses a proprietary protocol, is reportedly working on a USB-C capable...