Apple devices for working remotely

Prepare devices for working from home or remotely

Your first step is to determine which devices employees can take home. Then, you can use your mobile device management system (MDM) to quickly set up iPad, iPhone, and Mac computers with content, settings, and restrictions to support remote work for your employees. 

Configure settings specific to your organization

Use MDM to make sure that employee devices are configured, have access to resources, and follow acceptable use policies when working at home.

Configure settings:

• Make sure network restrictions allow connections from home or public Wi-Fi networks. 
• Configure VPN to connect to key corporate services. 
• Configure Mail, Calendar, and Contacts services for your organization. Apple devices work with mail services like Microsoft Exchange and G Suite. 

Adjust security policies:

• Secure your devices with built-in security tools and MDM. Use FileVault encryption on Mac computers and enforce a passcode policy to use Data Protection on iPhone and iPad devices. 
• Use an end point security solution, such as Cisco Security Connector, which offers protection and network telemetry with cloud-hosted extended-trial periods.
• Use MDM to configure any necessary restrictions, such as use of cameras, iCloud services, and usage of apps. 

Stay connected, collaborative, and productive

Discover apps from Apple and third parties that work well in remote environments. 

Video and messaging apps:

• Conference tools like Cisco Webex and Zoom Cloud Meetings allow employees to hold virtual meetings and share their screen with coworkers, customers, and partners.
• Group FaceTime lets employees make audio and video calls with up to 32 other people. 
• Employees can set up groups and send real-time updates with Messages on iPhone, iPad, and Mac and use tools like Slack and Microsoft Teams to stay connected and share information.

Productivity apps:

• Pages, Numbers, and Keynote come with Apple devices and allow employees to collaborate in real time on iCloud or with Box. You can restrict collaboration to only members of your organization. 
• Microsoft Office 365 apps are available from the App Store and integrate with iOS, iPadOS, and macOS.
• Google G Suite works in Safari on macOS and iPadOS and also offers native iPadOS apps such as Google Drive and Google Docs.
• Electronic form and document apps like DocuSign, ProntoForms - Mobile Forms, and iAuditor can help capture, combine, and share signatures and data.
• Cloud storage providers like Box, Dropbox, and Microsoft OneDrive help employees share and collaborate on documents. These services can integrate with the Finder on Mac and the Files app on iPhone and iPad.

Project and task management apps: 

• Project management tools like Teamwork Projects, Basecamp, Trello, and OmniPlan can help plan, visualize, monitor, and share project activities and actions.
• Apps like Reminders, Things, and Todoist can help employees stay focused on the task at hand.

Definitely the most convenient option for working remotely are apple cell phones, without which I personally can not imagine my working day. The most important thing is always with me and I am sure that I will not miss an important meeting wherever I am.