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Managing employee devices can be difficult for small businesses which is whyApplehas announced a new service that bringsmobile device management, support andcloud storagetogether in a complete package for SMBs.
Now available in beta,AppleBusiness Essentials offers device management, 24/7 Apple Support andiCloudstorage in flexible subscription plans for small businesses with up to 500 employees. There is also a new Apple Business Essentials app that enables employees to install apps for work and request support.
Apple Business Essentials is designed to help save time for small businesses as they grow by supporting them through the total device management life cycle from device setup to employee onboarding and device upgrades while also providing strong security, prioritized support and secure data storage andcloud backup.
VP of enterprise and education marketing at Apple, Susan Prescott provided further insight on the company’s new SMB-focused service in apress release, saying:
“Small businesses are at the core of our economy, and we’re proud that Apple products play a role in helping these companies grow. Apple Business Essentials is designed to help streamline every step of employee device management within a small business — from setup, onboarding, and upgrading, to accessing fast service and prioritized support, all while keeping data backed up and secure, so companies can focus on running their business.”
Apple Business Essentials
Apple Business Essentials simplifies employee onboarding by allowing a small business to easily configure, deploy and manage Apple products from anywhere.
For instance, Collections enable IT admins to configure settings and apps for individual users, groups or devices. When an employee signs in to their corporate or personal device using their work credentials, Collections automatically pushes settings such asVPNconfigurations and Wi-Fi passwords.
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Strong security is another selling point of Apple Business Essentials as IT managers can enforce critical security settings such asFileVaultfor full-diskencryptionon Mac and Activation Lock to protect devices that may be lost or stolen. The service also provides a dedicatediCloudaccount for work and business data is automatically stored and backed up which makes it easy to move between devices or upgrade to a new one.
SMBs that sign up for Apple Business Essentials also have the option to add fast and reliable service for employee devices with prioritized Apple Support. By addingAppleCare+for Business Essentials to their plan, SMBs get 24/7 access to phone support, training for both IT admins and employees and up to two device repairs per plan each year. Employees can initiate repairs using the Apple Business Essentials app and an Apple-trained technician will come to their workplace in as little as four hours to get their devices up and running.
When Apple Business Essentials launches, there will be three plans to cover every employee and device in their organization. We’ll likely hear more on the service from Apple once it exits beta and becomes fully available in the spring of 2022. Until then, interested businesses cansign up hereto join the beta.
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After working with the TechRadar Pro team for the last several years, Anthony is now the security and networking editor at Tom’s Guide where he covers everything from data breaches and ransomware gangs to the best way to cover your whole home or business with Wi-Fi. When not writing, you can find him tinkering with PCs and game consoles, managing cables and upgrading his smart home.
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