Simplify Apple Device Management with Apple + Addigy
Managing Apple devices at scale can be complex, but Addigy seamlessly integrates with Apple Business Manager (ABM) and Apple School Manager (ASM) to simplify device workflows, reduce IT overhead, and accelerate deployments.
With faster provisioning, centralized app management, and secure access control, Addigy enables businesses, MSPs, and education institutions to maximize the full capabilities of ABM and ASM with real-time automation and always-on management.
What is Apple Business Manager?
Apple Business Manager is the backbone of modern Apple device management and procurement.Â
This web-based portal integrates seamlessly with Addigy, giving IT administrators greater control over device provisioning, security, and app management. ABM enables organizations to streamline procurement, manage Apple Accounts, and simplify onboarding—whether employees are in the office or working remotely.Â
While ABM requires an MDM like Addigy to enforce policies and security, Addigy can also be used independently of ABM or ASM to provide real-time device monitoring and management, ensuring continuous oversight and compliance.
What Can Addigy and Apple
Business Manager Do for You?
Automated Device Enrollments for Zero-Touch Deployments
With Addigy and Apple Business Manager, end-users receive fully configured devices out of the box—no IT intervention required. Apple’s Zero-Touch workflow ensures that devices are set up with all necessary apps, security policies, and settings, reducing deployment time from hours to minutes.
Addigy enhances Zero-Touch deployment on macOS with Addigy Assist, delivering a user-friendly, customizable, and efficient onboarding experience for both end users and IT teams.
- Devices are supervised, pre-configured, and ready to use from the moment they are unboxed or erased.
- Customize Apple Setup Assistant to streamline onboardings and ensure consistency across deployments.
- Pair Automated Device Enrollment (ADE) with Single Sign-On (SSO) Enrollment for an added layer of security and user convenience.
- Real-time device monitoring ensures continuous compliance and management throughout the device lifecycle.
Managed Apple Accounts for Control and Security
Managed Apple Accounts are essential for secure Apple device management. Using personal Apple accounts in business environments can create security risks and complicate IT oversight. With real-time integration between Addigy and Apple Business Manager, IT teams can securely provision, control, and monitor Managed Apple Accounts across the organization.
- Federate your domain and use Addigy Identity to streamline user credentials, even on new devices.
- Maintain complete control over Apple Push Certificates with Managed Apple Accounts.
- Distribute and update apps without requiring users to authenticate with personal Apple accounts, reducing login friction.
Bulk App and Content Distribution
With Apple Business Manager and Addigy, IT teams can centrally manage, assign, and reassign app licenses with just a few clicks. This eliminates time-consuming manual installations and ensures all employees have the right tools from day one.
- Efficiently distribute managed apps to multiple devices or users across teams or locations.
- Assign app licenses to specific policies or locations to ensure teams have the necessary tools without manual intervention.
- Reassign licenses dynamically, maximizing your investment and reducing app procurement costs.
Effortless Activation Lock Management
Activation Lock is a critical security feature that protects corporate devices from unauthorized access. However, without proper management, it can also prevent IT teams from reassigning or repurposing devices.
With Addigy and Apple Business Manager, IT teams gain full control over Activation Lock by remotely enabling, retrieving lock codes, or removing Managed MDM Activation Lock—ensuring devices remain accessible and manageable without needing the user’s Apple Account password.
- Prevent unauthorized access to lost or stolen devices.
- Remotely enable or retrieve Activation Lock codes to maintain security and control.
- Instantly remove Activation Lock when devices are reassigned or retired, reducing IT burden and downtime.
- Ensure business continuity by keeping devices manageable even after employee departures.
Get Started with Addigy and Apple Business Manager
By integrating Apple Business Manager with Addigy, your IT team can automate device enrollment, enhance security, simplify app distribution, and maintain real-time compliance—all while reducing administrative overhead. Whether managing a single organization or multiple clients, Addigy makes scaling Apple device management seamless and efficient.