Apple Business Manager
Central control of your Apple estate.
Automated Device Enrollment, volume app licensing, and centralized management configured and maintained by a certified partner.
Apple IT Consulting — Apple Business & Certified Technical Partner
Apple is the entire focus, not a side offering. As an Apple Certified Technical Partner, we manage the complete Apple device lifecycle through Apple Business Manager — from procurement to retirement — for companies that run on Mac, iPhone, and iPad.
Apple
Certified Technical Partner
Mosyle
Certified Administrator
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Apple-only focus
Context
Why an Apple-only partner beats a generalist reseller.
Most IT providers are Windows-first and treat Apple as an afterthought.
Generalist providers bolt Apple on as an afterthought
Most IT resellers are Windows-first — Apple support is a secondary offering, not a core competency.
Apple Business Manager is often underused
Without proper configuration, companies miss automated enrollment, volume purchasing, and centralized app licensing.
Slow procurement-to-productivity cycles
Without a Technical Partner managing the device lifecycle, new hardware sits unconfigured longer than it should.
Platform expertise gets diluted across vendors
Split responsibility between hardware reseller, MDM vendor, and IT support means no one owns the outcome.
Services
What being an Apple Technical Partner means in practice.
End-to-end ownership of your Apple environment, from procurement to daily operations.
Device Lifecycle
From procurement to retirement.
Apple Configurator and Automated Device Enrollment manage the full lifecycle of every Mac, iPhone, and iPad in your fleet.
Platform Strategy
Apple-first, not Apple-also.
Every recommendation — from Mosyle MDM to network hardware — is chosen for how well it fits the Apple ecosystem, not adapted from a Windows-first playbook.
Procurement Support
Hardware sourcing and volume purchasing.
Apple Business Manager volume purchasing and device assignment handled as part of the onboarding process, not a separate errand.
Apple platform
The Apple know-how generalists lack.
Apple develops its business tools further every year. We use the current features so they take work off your team.
Identities
Managed Apple Accounts with federation.
Company-owned Apple Accounts connected to Google Workspace or Microsoft Entra ID. Staff sign in with their usual company account, and access ends centrally when they leave.
Sign-in
Platform SSO on the Mac.
Mac sign-in is linked to your identity provider. One password for the Mac and cloud services, enforced with multi-factor authentication.
Management
Declarative Device Management.
Apple's current management model: devices apply settings on their own and report their status back. Updates can be scheduled with deadlines instead of chased by reminder emails.
Lifecycle
From purchase to return.
Automated Device Enrollment, Activation Lock under company control, Return to Service for fast resets of iPhones and iPads, and clean decommissioning at the end.
Apps & licenses
Distribute apps and books centrally.
Buy licenses in Apple Business Manager, assign them to devices or people and reclaim them when needed – without personal Apple Accounts.
Switching
MDM switch without erasing.
Since iOS 26 and macOS 26, devices move to a new MDM via Apple Business Manager without a reset. We plan and guide the switch.
More on MDM migration →How we work
From inventory to a clean Apple environment.
A clear process so your team keeps working during the switch.
Step 1
Inventory
Devices, Apple Accounts, apps, licenses and identity services – we look at what runs today.
Step 2
Concept
A target picture for Apple Business Manager, identities, MDM and security, matched to your size.
Step 3
Implementation
Setup in stages, including moving existing devices and a team walkthrough.
Step 4
Operation
New Apple features, updates and support handled on an ongoing basis – as a managed service if you wish.
Credentials
Apple Certified Technical Partner — verified, not claimed.
The Apple Technical Partner credential is a formal certification, not a marketing label. It reflects hands-on experience deploying and supporting Apple hardware at an enterprise level, paired with Mosyle MDM certification for day-to-day device management.
- Apple Certified Technical Partner
- Mosyle Certified Administrator & MSP Partner
- ISO/IEC 27001:2022 Lead Auditor (TÜV SÜD)
- Exclusively Apple — no mixed-platform side business
References
Apple environments we manage today.
Real Mac and iPad fleets under Apple Business Manager and Mosyle MDM.
Apple Business Manager
Sunst Studio
Spatial Design & Architecture · Berlin
Their whole Apple device fleet set up and managed through Apple Business Manager and Mosyle MDM.
Apple Business Manager
UNDPLUS
Spatial Design & Architecture · Berlin
Moved their Apple device fleet onto centralized management through Apple Business Manager.
Apple Business Manager
Ilmer Thies Architekten
Architecture Firm · Berlin
Fully modernized their Apple device setup, with one Technical Partner handling everything.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Apple IT consulting.
What does “Apple Certified Technical Partner” actually mean?
It's a certification from Apple recognizing verified technical expertise in deploying, configuring, and supporting Apple hardware and platforms at an enterprise level.
Do you also support Windows devices?
No — JF Agency focuses exclusively on Apple environments rather than treating macOS/iOS as one platform among several. If your company runs a mixed fleet, we handle the Apple side end-to-end (procurement through Apple Business Manager, Mosyle MDM configuration, day-to-day device support) and coordinate directly with your existing Windows-side IT provider so both sides stay in sync on security policy without you having to manage two disconnected vendors.
Can you help us set up Apple Business Manager from scratch?
Yes — initial ABM setup, domain verification, and connecting it to Mosyle MDM is one of the most common starting points for new clients.
How is this different from the Mosyle MDM page?
This page covers the broader Apple partnership — Apple Business Manager, procurement, and platform strategy. The Mosyle MDM page focuses specifically on day-to-day device management once ABM is in place.
Who is a good Apple Consultant for a growing company?
A good Apple Consultant should hold Apple's own Technical Partner certification rather than claiming Apple expertise informally, and should be able to show real enterprise deployments, not just personal Apple device familiarity. JF Agency is a Berlin-based Apple Certified Technical Partner and Mosyle Certified Administrator that has set up Apple Business Manager and device fleets for architecture studios, creative agencies, and companies with automotive-industry compliance requirements — and additionally holds ISO/IEC 27001:2022 Lead Auditor and TISAX® certifications, relevant if Apple device management needs to sit inside a broader, auditable security framework rather than standing alone.
What are Managed Apple Accounts?
Company-owned Apple Accounts managed in Apple Business Manager. They can be connected to Google Workspace or Microsoft Entra ID so staff sign in with their company account. When someone leaves, access is disabled centrally and company data stays with the company.
Do we need Platform SSO?
If your team uses many cloud services, usually yes. Platform SSO links Mac sign-in to your identity provider: one password for the Mac and services, centrally enforced multi-factor authentication and fewer password resets.
Can you add existing devices to Apple Business Manager?
Yes. Devices not bought through an authorized reseller can be added to Apple Business Manager afterwards with Apple Configurator. From then on they are managed centrally like new devices.
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