Season 2 / Episode
3
Somehow We Manage: The Importance of MDM in the Enterprise
Episode Recap
Hosted by: Victoria Barber, Michael Brown, Scott Smith
In this episode, we get an update on Tom Rice‘s ongoing Apple deployment project with a large retail organization. The team assisted the customer in selecting a Mobile Device Management (MDM) vendor, enabling efficient management, configuration, and application deployment to the Apple devices.
Next, we talk to regular co-host Kevin English about the potential of Apple Vision Pro in an enterprise setting, implications for the future of work, and why MDM support is critical to enterprise adoption of any new platform. Kevin joins us using his Vision Pro Persona, so if you’re able, we recommend watching the video version of this episode on YouTube!
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Discussed in this Episode
- Challenges faced in deploying and managing Mac and iOS devices.
- Benefits of the MDM solution, including granular control and customization.
- Application deployment to specific departments or user groups.
- Vision Pro’s potential to transform workflows with its “infinite canvas” and 3D interaction capabilities.
- Comparison of Vision Pro with traditional VR headsets.
- New possibilities for data visualization and analysis through spatial computing.
- Gradual adoption in enterprises, requiring testing, evaluation, and integration into existing workflows.
- Vision Pro’s potential to disrupt traditional work environments by reducing the need for multiple screens.
- Importance of developing custom applications and integrations to fully leverage Vision Pro’s capabilities.
Featured in This Episode
Ex-Gartner analyst, Victoria describes herself as a Technology Guardian with a keen interest in how organizations manage the adoption of new platforms and technologies.
Michael Brown is an award-winning global executive business leader. He boasts extensive experience and numerous achievements in crafting successful B2B and B2C campaigns across multiple industries.
Scott is a seasoned marketing professional with years of experience as a live and touring musician. He turned over 20 years of Apple fandom into a business helping individuals and small businesses purchase, set up, and manage their Apple devices.
Tom brings 20+ years of experience in Mac systems administration and desktop management focusing on the configuration, deployment, and administration of Mac environments .
