Mac Proof of Concept
Establish the deployment process for your Mac environment
Effortlessly implement and provide support for Mac systems
Facilitating the setup and deployment of Mac computers in today’s corporate landscape is now more straightforward than ever. Cyclone can assist you in efficiently implementing a Mac proof of concept (POC) that is informed by our experience and aligns with best practices, making the deployment process in your organization seamless and successful.
Customized Deployment Steps to Suit Your Environment
Cyclone’s Apple certified engineers will collaborate with your teams to design and implement the POC (usually completed within only a few weeks). By utilizing a combination of remote and onsite activities, we will expedite the setup of your POC Mac workflow, ensuring a swift and seamless implementation. This engagement typically involves:
• Initially engaging remotely to initiate and establish success criteria for your organization
• Completing the Enrolling in Apple’s Deployment Programs
• Ensuring network readiness for effective device management
• Setting up a cloud instance of the most suitable MDM (Jamf / Intune)
• Deploying Jamf Connect (as required)
• Develop a plan to configure your POC Mac systems
• Fine-tuning your Mac workflow
• Providing ongoing mentoring to your team throughout the POC
Features
A typical engagement for the Mac Proof of Concept is a mixture of remote and onsite activities:
• Planning with a project manager (16 hours)
• Apple Deployment Programs (4 hours)
• Remote connectivity validation (12 hours)
• Workflow refinement (4 hours)
On-site tasks include:
• Network validation (8 hours)
• Identity Integration Services (4 hours)
• Architecting Mac deployment workflow (28 hours)
• Security Configuration
• MDM Self Service Portal
• Deployment strategy and process
Mac POC benefits
The Cyclone Mac Proof of Concept rapidly integrates on-site and remote services to allow organizations to:
• Verify your environment is suitable for Mac users
• Quickly establish fundamental infrastructure required to facilitate a Mac deployment
• Seamlessly integrate your Mac devices with your cloud Identity provider
• Provide guidance and mentoring to your IT team
Training
The project encompasses informal guidance for your team throughout the entire engagement.
Timing
Typically, these are completed within 3 business weeks.
Ordering information
Contact mark.herring@cyclone.co.nz or visit Cyclone Online Shop – Cyclone Online Shop
Why work with Cyclone?
Our partner collaboration with Apple delivers the benefits of user choice by simplifying the procurement, rollout, and management of Apple’s full device range. Our Apple certified professionals adhere to best practices during implementation, ensuring your systems and devices are well-managed, secure, and operating seamlessly. For further information, feel free to contact your dedicated Cyclone Apple Education specialist at mark.herring@cyclone.co.nz.
Digital Skills Training
Preparing future ready people
Cyclone has a skilled team of Digital Learning Specialists who lead a wide range of meaningful PLD across New Zealand. Our Cyclone education focused facilitators are all previous teachers who understand and have extensive experience working within our education industry. They offer a customised approach to meet the needs of your school and we offer a free consultation service to discuss the training needs of your staff.
Cyclone is a Ministry of Education accredited Professional Learning and Development (PLD) provider.