iPad in Business - IT - Apple

Progressive IT organizations everywhere are prioritizing productivity by empowering employees with iPad and iPhone. Because it's easy to manage iOS devices on corporate networks, IT can focus on what’s most important — enabling users and driving innovation.

Setting a new standard for transformation.

The new IT puts iOS at the center of your mobile strategy with a user-centric approach. iOS 9 takes this even further with new ways to deploy apps, secure devices, and manage data.

Security

Secure by design.

iOS devices are secure right out of the box and deliver a great user experience. This is possible because Apple makes the hardware, software, and services that power all iOS devices — ensuring every element is built with security in mind.

Built in, not bolted on.

Advanced features in iOS protect the entire system and all apps on the device, seamlessly encrypting corporate and personal data. iOS has a secure boot process from the moment a device is turned on. Regular software updates protect iOS from any emerging security concerns. Safeguards ensure that both third-party and in-house apps access data only in ways that are authorized. And iOS devices connect to corporate networks smoothly and securely to protect data during transmission.

Freedom to work.

Effective security involves setting the right level of restrictions without impacting productivity. By personalizing devices with their own apps and content, users take greater ownership and responsibility. iOS and MDM offer smart ways to manage corporate data and apps discretely, seamlessly separating work and personal data. As a result, IT retains control of business resources, and personal data remains private for the user.

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iOS features that secure the system, apps, and data:

Initiate software updates via MDMNEW
App trust securityNEW
System software authorization
Touch ID and device passcodes
App entitlements
App extensions
File-level data protection
Encryption
Key classes
Per-app VPN
Single sign-on

iOS features that enable users to be productive:

Mail
Contacts
Calendar
Notes
Reminders
Siri and Dictation
Maps
Messages
Safari
FaceTime
iBooks Store
App Store
iCloud

iOS Security paper

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Management

Management that doesn’t get in the way.

iOS has an MDM framework that’s both powerful and scalable, making it easy for IT to manage corporate data. And employees still have the freedom and flexibility to use their iOS devices the way they expect — enabling productivity for all.

Manage data without containers.

iOS removes the need for containers and dual workspaces that frustrate users and hinder productivity. The native management framework provided in iOS effortlessly manages data flow between apps. Per-app VPN ensures separate network pathways for personal and corporate data, while managed open-in prevents corporate attachments from being saved to personal apps or cloud services. From a user’s perspective, it’s seamless. And because corporate accounts, apps, and content installed via MDM can be managed by iOS, IT has the ability to remove or upgrade them without impacting personal data.

A better BYOD experience.

In the world of new IT, user-owned devices can coexist seamlessly with corporate devices. MDM keeps business resources separate from employee personal data and apps, safeguarding user privacy while protecting corporate data. By opting into MDM, users can access services like Wi-Fi, email, and calendars and view what is being managed. When no longer needed, users have the option to opt out of at any time by removing the profile from the device.

iOS features for managing work and personal data:

Managed AirDropNEW
Managed screen recordingsNEW
Managed apps, books, domains
Managed accounts
Managed open-in
Managed document providers
Managed keyboards
Managed actions
Managed widgets
Managed shared sheets
Managed photo editing

iOS features for supporting user-owned devices:

Opt-in enrollment
Over-the-air configuration
Managed apps, books, domains
Managed accounts
Managed extensions
MDM user interface for greater transparency
Selective wipe of corporate accounts, apps, and documents

Deployment

Streamline deployment at any scale.

It’s never been easier to get users fully set up and running in minutes. With iOS and Apple programs, organizations can deploy devices and content with greater flexibility and control. Both IT and users benefit from streamlined setup, while built-in support for key technologies enables IT to quickly integrate iOS devices into an existing infrastructure.

Fully automated setup for company devices.

With the Device Enrollment Program (DEP), IT can automate enrollment in a third-party mobile device management (MDM) solution, enabling zero-touch configuration on iPad and iPhone. Once a device is wirelessly supervised, additional controls like global proxy and always-on VPN can be enabled.

Learn more about the Device Enrollment Program

App distribution made simple.

IT can empower every line of business to be even more productive by giving employees the apps they need. The Volume Purchase Program (VPP) makes it easy to find, buy, and distribute or assign apps from the App Store to your users. With iOS 9, businesses can now assign and distribute apps directly to devices without the need for an Apple ID. And VPP apps can be assigned to users or devices in any country where the app is available.

Learn more about the Volume Purchase Program

iOS features for managing corporate-owned devices: