Getting software onto devices.
WHAT ROUTES EXIST
Store applications, assigned through volume purchasing Custom applications, distributed privately through the store Internally developed applications, distributed through enterprise arrangements On macOS, packages deployed by the management system
WHAT VOLUME PURCHASING PROVIDES
Licences owned by the organisation, assigned to devices or users, and reclaimed when no longer needed.
WHY THAT MATTERS
Licences bought by individuals cannot be recovered when they leave.
WHAT DEVICE ASSIGNMENT AVOIDS
Requiring a personal account on the device.
WHAT CUSTOM APPLICATIONS ARE
Applications distributed only to organisations you nominate, reviewed but not publicly listed.
WHAT THEY SUIT
Software for specific clients or internal use, without public availability.
WHAT ENTERPRISE DISTRIBUTION ALLOWS
Distributing internally developed applications without the store.
WHAT IT REQUIRES
A separate programme membership, with stricter eligibility.
WHAT IT PROHIBITS
Distribution to anyone outside the organisation.
WHY THAT MATTERS
Misuse results in revocation, which immediately stops every application from running.
WHAT TO PLAN
Certificate expiry, which stops applications working.
