Progressive IT organizations everywhere are prioritizing productivity by empowering employees with iPhone and iPad. Because it's easy to manage iOS devices on corporate networks, IT can focus on what’s most important — enabling users and driving innovation.
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
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.
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.
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. The iOS management framework offers 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.
iOS features that secure the system, apps, and data:
iOS features that enable users to be productive:
Management
iOS has a built in management 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.
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.
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:
iOS features for supporting user-owned devices:
iOS provides a native framework that MDM solutions can use to configure apps even after they’ve been deployed. With Managed App Configuration employees can start using apps right away and IT can be assured that data within apps is handled properly.
A standard approach to configuring apps.
Enterprise Mobility Management (EMM) solution providers have established a standard schema that all developers can use to support Managed App Configuration.
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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.
With the Device Enrollment Program (DEP), IT can automate enrollment in a third-party mobile device management (MDM) solution, enabling zero-touch configuration on iPhone and iPad. Once a device is wirelessly supervised, additional controls like global proxy and always-on VPN can be enabled.
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.
iOS features for managing corporate-owned devices:
iOS features for managing apps and content:
iOS Enterprise Deployment Overview
Learn more about deploying iOS in your business environment.
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