Higher Education for Apple
Enabling Student Success
Apple and Connection are both passionate about equity and access and feel strongly that every student should have the tools necessary to succeed. That’s why Connection is excited to share the Enabling Student Success Guide, created by Apple. This guide is intended for higher education leaders who are interested in exploring how Apple products can help create amazing experiences focused on student success in a hybrid learning environment. It also contains best practices, key learnings, and highlights from colleges and universities that are providing Mac and iPad to students to help ensure access to cutting-edge tools that support a holistic approach to student success.
Video Series
Lifelong Learning Starts with Apple
When it comes to modern education, choosing the right device is just as important as selecting the right course materials. Watch our video series on understanding the modern learning landscape and discover why Apple is the right choice for your campus.
Apple School Manager
Connection Supports Automated Device Enrollment
Any eligible Apple devices can be automatically enrolled into Apple School Manager; formerly called the Device Enrollment Program (DEP). After a few simple steps to set you up, any future purchases will be automatically enrolled at the time they ship! Download our guide and learn more about how to simplify and automate the bulk deployment and management of Apple school devices.
Amplify Your Reach
Now more than ever, the modern classroom needs to rely on technology as a tool for teaching and learning. Your school is no stranger to ensuring young minds are ready and eager for the future ahead of them. Why not make everyone’s job easier, more intuitive, and fun? Apple can help you realize your vision across campus. Apple has a long history of adding value in education and continues that commitment today by producing devices suited for both learners and educators alike.But to be successful in your quest to outfit your employees with a Mac or iPad, you need an Apple Corporate Reseller with over 30 years of history in the IT industry and available, supportive services that can keep you moving forward. That reseller is Connection. Whether your requirements are small or large, we can help you develop the right solution with products and services best suited for your Apple environment.
Jamf: Managing Your Apple Devices as an Ecosystem
Apple has built an interconnected ecosystem and the power of Apple devices cannot be denied. Jamf is the tool trusted by those who trust Apple. As the standard in Apple device management, Jamf makes it easy for you and your institution by offering a simplified cost structure, one contract for all your Apple device management needs, and one upgrade schedule. As a certified Gold Reseller with integrator certification and customized Mobile Device Management services, Connection is ready to help you focus on ecosystem management.Enhancing the End-user Experience with Jamf Service Offerings
Managed Service Provider
Connection is a Jamf Pro Managed Service Provider (MSP) that can offer management services for institutions that may not have Apple experts or the necessary time and resources of a large IT department to provide the attention an all Apple environment needs for a fantastic end user experience (and no IT department overhead—a win, win situation).
Jamf JumpStart
Connection can also perform a Jamf JumpStart if an on-premises instance is required. A certified Jamf Integrator from Connection will come on-site and will provide training and instruction on how to build your Jamf environment.
Jamf Environment Setup
Connection will implement a Jamf Cloud instance for use by Service Provider and Client to provide Jamf Management Services.
Location-in-a-Box
Set up new devices—preconfigured in the lab, and ready for use on-site.
Automation
Assist in device management, provide Jamf management from level 2 support team. Jamf integrates with Apple Business Manager allowing for zero touch deployment and app deployment.
Health Check Assessment
Connection can provide a complete health check assessment of your Jamf environment and generate a report of changes and/or modifications to bring your environment up to optimal performance.
See the Full Line of Apple Products
MacBook Air
MacBook Air is your perfectly portable, do-it-all notebook and features everything you loved about the previous generation with the refinements you didn’t know you wanted.
MacBook Pro
MacBook Pro is built on groundbreaking ideas. And it’s ready for yours.
It’s razor thin, feather light, and even faster and more powerful than before.
iMac
A desktop experience that draws you in and keeps you there. This is the idea behind today’s iMac. And now that idea is more powerful than ever.
Mac Pro
Reimagined from the inside out, the new Mac Pro is defined by performance, expandability, and customizability.
Mac mini
Whether you’re running a live concert sound engine or testing your latest iOS app, Mac mini is the shortest distance between a great idea and a great result.
iPad Pro
With the new iPad Pro, you get what you need from a computer, along with many incredible things you’d never expect from one.
iPad Air
The new A14 Bionic chip with next-generation Neural Engine can handle whatever you throw at it—pro apps, game graphics, and 4K video editing—faster than most PC laptops. Along with the stunning 10.9-inch Liquid Retina display and support for Magic Keyboard and Apple Pencil, you have the power to bring your ideas to life with iPad Air.
iPad
iPad combines a beautiful 10.2-inch Retina display and tremendous capability with unmatched versatility and ease of use. And with the powerful A12 Bionic chip and the amazing new things you can do with iPadOS 14, there’s even more to love about iPad.
iPad mini
iPad mini puts uncompromising performance and potential in your hand. It’s thinner and lighter than ever before, yet powerful enough to take your ideas even further.
Apple Watch
Whichever model you choose, every Apple Watch is designed to help you stay more active, healthy, and connected.
Apple TV
Apple TV is designed for you to easily navigate and, most important, fully enjoy this new world of video apps. It’s all you need for the way you watch today.
iPod touch
Love music? You can keep more songs than ever on iPod touch, which now comes with up to 256GB of storage. Get an Apple Music subscription to stream 50 million songs and download your favorites. Or load iPod touch with songs you love from the iTunes Store.
Apple Resources
macOS Integration Evaluation
Optimize Your Infrastructure for Mac Growth
The benefits of using Apple® as a platform have been recognized by organizations around the globe.* Those who have not yet made the switch are considering widescale Mac® deployments. However, without proper planning, introducing new options into a traditional IT environment may result in an end-user experience that doesn’t match expectations. Connection and Apple are here to ensure your macOS device deployments are successful.Learn More
*Source: https://tools.totaleconomicimpact.com/go/Apple/TEI/?lang=en-us
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