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Apple Devices. Fully Managed.

From the moment an Apple device is unboxed to the day it is retired โ€” Charlie's Nerds manages the complete lifecycle. Zero-touch deployment, MDM policy enforcement, app management, and secure offboarding. All of it.

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Sound Familiar?

Unmanaged Apple Devices Are a Liability.

Apple devices are the best hardware in the business โ€” but without proper management, they are a security risk and an operational headache. If any of these sound familiar, it is time to talk.

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New Macs and iPads arrive and someone has to manually set up every single one

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No policy enforcement โ€” employees can install anything, change any setting, disable security features

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When an employee leaves, their Mac goes with them still logged into company email and apps

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You have no idea what Apple devices exist in your organization or where they are

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Devices are running outdated macOS and iOS versions with known security vulnerabilities

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Apple support means calling Apple โ€” a 45-minute hold and a tier-1 rep who has never seen your setup

Proper Apple Management Changes Everything.

Zero-touch deployment means new devices are ready for employees before they even open the box. MDM means your security policies are always enforced. Lifecycle management means offboarding is clean and complete every time.

Let's Talk Apple Management โ†’
Apple Business Manager

The Foundation of Enterprise Apple.

Apple Business Manager is Apple's free enrollment and purchasing portal for organizations โ€” and it is the foundation that makes everything else possible. Without ABM, you are managing Apple devices manually. With it, you have enterprise-grade control from day one.

We set up and manage your Apple Business Manager enrollment, connect it to your MDM platform of choice, and configure automated device enrollment so every Apple device your organization ever purchases is automatically under management.

Key requirement: Apple devices must be purchased through Apple, an authorized reseller, or a carrier to be eligible for Automated Device Enrollment. We guide you through the purchasing process to ensure every device qualifies.

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Automated Device Enrollment

Every Apple device your organization purchases automatically enrolls into management the moment it connects to the internet โ€” straight out of the box. No IT hands required for initial setup.

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Volume App Purchasing

Purchase apps in bulk through Apple Business Manager and push them silently to devices without requiring an Apple ID. Apps are licensed to your organization, not individual employees.

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Managed Apple IDs

Create and manage Apple IDs for your organization. Employees get a company-owned Apple ID that you control โ€” separate from their personal account, with iCloud storage you manage.

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Supervised Mode

Supervised devices give you the deepest level of management control โ€” restricting features, enforcing policies, and deploying configurations that users cannot modify or remove.

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Classroom & Shared Device Mode

Perfect for shared iPad environments โ€” configure devices for multiple users, manage student or shift-worker sessions, and reset devices between users automatically.

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Third-Party MDM Integration

ABM integrates with leading MDM platforms โ€” Jamf, Kandji, Microsoft Intune, and Mosyle โ€” giving you the management depth your environment requires.

MDM Capabilities

Complete Control Over Every Device.

Mobile Device Management gives you granular control over security, apps, configuration, and the entire device lifecycle.

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MDM Category

Security & Compliance

  • โœ“FileVault disk encryption enforcement
  • โœ“Passcode and screen lock policies
  • โœ“Gatekeeper and app installation controls
  • โœ“Remote lock and remote wipe
  • โœ“Lost mode for misplaced devices
  • โœ“Certificate and Wi-Fi profile deployment
  • โœ“Firewall and privacy settings enforcement
  • โœ“Compliance reporting and audit trails
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App & Content Management

  • โœ“Silent app installation without user interaction
  • โœ“App blocklist and allowlist enforcement
  • โœ“Managed app configuration
  • โœ“App license reclaim when employees leave
  • โœ“Forced app updates
  • โœ“Web content filtering
  • โœ“Browser bookmarks and homepage management
  • โœ“In-house app distribution
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MDM Category

Device Configuration

  • โœ“Wi-Fi and VPN profile auto-deployment
  • โœ“Email and calendar account configuration
  • โœ“Restrictions on camera, AirDrop, screen recording
  • โœ“Wallpaper and branding deployment
  • โœ“Dock and desktop layout management
  • โœ“Printer and network share configuration
  • โœ“Accessibility settings management
  • โœ“Kiosk and single-app mode
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MDM Category

Lifecycle Management

  • โœ“Zero-touch provisioning for new hires
  • โœ“Automated offboarding and device wipe
  • โœ“Device inventory and asset tracking
  • โœ“Warranty and repair tracking
  • โœ“OS update scheduling and enforcement
  • โœ“Hardware refresh planning
  • โœ“Device reassignment workflows
  • โœ“End-of-life device disposal
Apple Platforms We Manage

Every Apple Device. Every Platform.

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macOS

Full lifecycle management for MacBooks, Mac Minis, Mac Studios, and Mac Pros. From zero-touch enrollment to automated software deployment, patch management, and secure offboarding.

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iOS & iPadOS

Managed iPhones and iPads for your workforce. App deployment, security policies, VPN configuration, and remote wipe โ€” all managed from a central dashboard.

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Apple Watch

Enterprise-ready Apple Watch management for organizations deploying wearables for healthcare, field operations, or workforce communication.

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Apple TV

Digital signage, conference room displays, and AirPlay management. Deploy Apple TVs organization-wide with centralized configuration and content management.

MDM Platforms We Support

The Right MDM for Your Organization.

We are platform-agnostic โ€” we recommend the MDM that best fits your organization's size, budget, and complexity.

Jamf Pro

Partner

The gold standard for enterprise Apple management. Jamf Pro delivers the deepest macOS and iOS management capabilities available โ€” the choice for complex, large-scale Apple deployments.

Jamf Now

Partner

Jamf's streamlined MDM solution for small and medium businesses. All the essential Apple management features in a simpler, more affordable package.

Kandji

Partner

Modern Apple MDM with an exceptional user experience, one-click compliance enforcement, and auto-remediation. Excellent for fast-moving organizations that want powerful management without complexity.

Microsoft Intune

Partner

For organizations already in the Microsoft ecosystem, Intune provides solid Apple MDM capabilities alongside Windows management โ€” a single platform for mixed device environments.

Mosyle

Partner

Apple-only MDM built specifically for education and business. Excellent value with strong Apple Silicon support and a clean, intuitive management interface.

Cisco Meraki MDM

Partner

For organizations already running Meraki networking, Meraki MDM provides basic device management integrated directly into the same dashboard โ€” reducing tool sprawl.

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