The best MDM solution for a company with Apple is not unique: it depends on its size, environment (Apple-only or mixed), security needs and IT resources. But there are clear patterns we see in real projects at Setek Consultants, especially in implementations with Jamf Pro, Mosyle and UEM platforms.
Why MDM is critical for Apple companies
When an organisation exceeds a few dozen devices, manually configuring Macs, iPhones and iPads stops being viable: IT loses time, error risk increases and it becomes almost impossible to have real fleet traceability. A good MDM integrated with Apple Business Manager (ABM) allows automating device registration (zero-touch), deploying apps and policies in bulk and having real-time visibility of each device’s status.
Apple also drives declarative management (Declarative Device Management), allowing devices themselves to maintain a “desired state” and automatically apply necessary configurations, reducing manual work and improving fleet resilience.
What a good MDM for Apple should offer
- Native integration with Apple Business Manager for automated enrolment and volume licence management.
- Full coverage of macOS, iOS, tvOS, visionOS and iPadOS: profiles, restrictions, FileVault management, update flows, detailed inventory and remote actions.
- Security and compliance: security baselines, certificate management, VPN, corporate Wi-Fi, data copy restrictions and compliance reports for ISO 27001 or sector frameworks.
- Automation and scalability: templates, smart groups and in more demanding environments, scripts and automated flows.
- Balance between control and user experience: security reinforced while offering a smooth experience.
Real success case: Jamf MDM implementation with Setek Consultants
One of our most representative success cases is an organisation that decided to standardise management of all its Macs and iOS/iPadOS devices with Jamf, accompanied by the Setek Consultants team.
Starting point: growing fleet of MacBooks, iPhones and iPads managed heterogeneously; constant app and remote access changes without clear centralised control; an underused previous MDM and manual processes generating delays in onboarding and support.
The project included: MDM architecture design aligned with Apple Business Manager; definition of “type profiles” for different groups with appropriate security policies; migration plan from the previous system with minimal user impact; and training of the internal IT team to operate Jamf autonomously.
According to the client’s own testimony: “the project was completed within the agreed timeframe, the transition from the previous system was smooth and well managed, and Setek’s support has been constant and agile.”
Benefits observed: much faster onboarding; less IT operational burden; greater security and traceability; better user team perception of the incorporation and device change experience.
How Setek Consultants helps with your MDM strategy
Setek Consultants as Apple Premium Technical Partner specialises in MDM and MSP solutions for organisations working with Apple devices. We hold official certifications in Apple, Jamf, Cisco, Mosyle, Intune, Hexnode, Fortinet, Google, and experience in UEM platforms for mixed environments. We can help you analyse your current fleet, risks and objectives; create a realistic shortlist of solutions and organise pilots; design and implement MDM architecture; and operate and optimise the environment over time as a managed service.