Through MDS Insights+, MDS validates or creates new deployment strategies, providing access to the latest tools and knowledge. Combining onsite and remote services, MDS helps optimise deployment workflows, enhance device and data management, assess application compatibility with the latest Apple operating systems, and provide hands-on mentoring. Additionally, MDS ensures application compatibility, security compliance, audits the security stack, and evaluates procurement processes and Human Resource directives.

This comprehensive assessment involves the active participation of executive sponsors, departmental leaders, and key IT personnel to maximize the benefits and enhance the organisation’s IT environment for Apple devices.

Coverage

Apple Integration

MDS thoroughly examines your existing network infrastructure, Wi-Fi, and internet connectivity to ensure optimal support for Apple devices.

Security Integration

Our assessment reviews your current security policies, practices, and infrastructure, aligning them with Apple’s security framework and recommendations for robust protection.

Device Management

We evaluate your organisation’s ability to deploy, manage, and secure Apple devices using Mobile Device Management (MDM) solutions.

Application Compatibility Process

Our review checks for compatibility of your critical business applications with Apple Operating Systems, ensuring seamless workflows and processes.

Authentication

MDS does an assessment of your systems for user access and authentication, exploring integration with Apple’s ecosystem for a smooth user experience.

Technical Support and Training

Our certified Apple Professionals will up-skill and enable your IT team to address Apple-specific queries and issues.

Procurement and Lifecycle

MDS helps to advise on strategies for rolling out Apple devices, considering procurement, configuration, distribution, and post-deployment support.

Benefits

Detailed Findings

A comprehensive report outlining the current state of your infrastructure, systems, and processes, along with identified areas for improvement.

Recommendations

Tailored actions and best practices to enhance your organisation's readiness for integrating or optimising Apple products and services.

Deployment Strategy

A customized plan for the procurement, configuration, distribution, and post-deployment support of Apple devices, ensuring a smooth rollout.

Support Enhancements

Identification of training needs and resources for your IT support team to effectively address Apple-specific queries and issues.

Comprehensive Scope of Work (SOW)

A detailed SOW outlining the steps required to implement the recommendations made during the assessment, facilitating a seamless transition.

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Requirements

Active involvement of an executive sponsor to champion the program within your organisation.

Participation of department heads or key representatives in the evaluation process.

Assignment of responsible individuals to oversee the program's success and coordinate with our team.

Granting our team access to your current infrastructure and systems for a comprehensive evaluation.