iGeneration - 21st Century Education (Pedagogy & Digital Innovation)

Apple has updated its Volume Purchase Program to improve MDM integration, allow purchased apps to be reclaimed, and install apps silently. Apple is introducing a new app distribution model for MDM services called “Managed Distribution”. Previously MDM services could distribute VPP coupon codes to users, but once the code was used it was permanently assigned …

Apple finally allows admins to lock down iPad MDM settings, and wirelessly supervise devices. You may never have to unbox an iPad again. Today, Apple announced a new iOS and Mac management service called the Device Management Program (DEP). Similar to the iPad Volume Purchase Program, DEP is a browser based system that allows schools …

The annual JAMF Software Trends Survey uncovers trends associated with Apple adoption in education, what’s driving Apple’s evolving role, and the profound security and management implications of su…

I hear many often scrutinize Apple for not giving IT managers the tools they want so they can manage devices the way they want to manage them.

Apple's next free iOS 7 update is expected to fix bugs and enhance a variety of user interface elements, but fresh rumors claim the release -- supposedly coming in mid-March -- will also include a major overhaul of the Mobile Device Management mass deployment system and will launch alongside a totally new "Volume Services" Web client.

The latest release of Apple’s operating system for its tablet and phone devices is the first one I’ve noticed considerable mention being made of education-specific enhancements. The following list ...