Case Study: How to Deploy latest version of Apple 10-inch Tablet to employees of Medium Size Company in Milwaukee

by | Dec 19, 2017 | IOS

Reginald Troop

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This is a project that will require a lot of research and dedication. This project also requires a lot of time and effort for us to get it completed in a timely manner. So, with we must get a game plan established and a timeline documented as well.   For us to get our self a game plan we must first identify what we must get completed. Our team must deploy the latest version of Apple iPads to our company which has about 57 employees. So, first let’s get the inventory for the iPads that we will be deploying throughout the company. The Apple website is selling new iPad Wi-Fi capable tablets with all the newly updated bells and whistles, that makes this tablet the best on the market as we speak. So, this iPad with be the tablet that we will be deploying to the company.   The cost of the tablet is $329 per tablet so it will cost a little over $18,000 to deploy the company. Sometimes company give businesses who purchase wholesale amounts of their products will give them special discounts because they’re purchasing so many. So, with I contacted Apple who will give us a business account that will allow us to purchase the product at $279 per table and will allow us to pay for it in a 3-year payment plan at $441.00. By us receiving this plan we’re to save the project plan $3,000 dollars.   Next, we must get a team together of 5 IT employees who will have the responsibility to deploy 5 sites over three cities, who will go...

Deploy Latest Version of Apple 10” Tablet to Employees of Medium-Size Company Based in Milwaukee

by | Dec 19, 2017 | Information Technology Certification, IOS

Evette

Evette

Passionate Information Technology Customer Support Specialist Student at Milwaukee Area Technical College
Motivated and determined Information Technology Customer Support student with an anticipated graduation date of Spring 2018.
Evette

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Today, businesses large and small, are embracing tablets as a way to boost employee productivity and improve efficiency and customer service. Employee-focused help has evolved from manual, labor-based services to automated, online services.  According to VentureBeat, “93 percent of Fortune 500 companies have deployed or are testing iPads, an incredible feat considering that big businesses generally take forever to incorporate new technology in their workflow.” (CITE:  Article by Venture, “Deploying Apple in the Workplace”)  With today’s devices, employees can access corporate emails, contacts, and calendars.  Small and medium-sized businesses in Milwaukee may soon become faced with how to launch presentations and access corporate applications and customer databases. Forrester Research estimates that tablets and smartphones make up about 25 percent of computers used for work globally, replacing PCs (https://go.forrester.com/). Tablets are lightweight and equipped with intuitive touch features, are perfectly suited for mobile operations. While some businesses may purchase tablets for their employees, others embrace bring-your-own-device (BYOD) policies, while still others offer a combination of both. BUILDING AN EFFECTIVE TEAM Hire an effective team by remembering: Be clear when communicating / Establish your leadership with each team member / Remember that the most effective team leaders build their relationships of trust and loyalty, rather than fear or the power of their positions / Recognize the power of teamwork / Choose the right people / Delegate – act as a harmonizing information / Monitor progress. The planning of a network upgrade begins after the initial site survey are completed.  It consists of: Requirements gathering Section and design Implementation Operation Review and Evaluation RISKS From an enterprise-wide perspective, the structured management of overall security risks must always start with...

Deploying the Latest Version of iPad Pro to the Enterprise: Cost Calculations

by | Dec 19, 2017 | Apple ACSP Certification, IOS

Zach Laurent

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For this post I’m going to teach you how to deploy the latest version of the iPad pro in the least number of steps and the way that I see easiest. The version we will be deploying is the Apple iPad Pro 10.5-inch 64GB model in Space Grey. Going about purchasing these is easy. You have a few options ranging from calling apple, visiting the apple website or buying from a 3rd party like Best Buy. What I see as easiest is buying from the apple website, it’s easy to use and it’s a quick checkout. Projected cost of the 57 iPad Pros will be about $37,000 before taxes. They do offer a bulk buy discount which is about 8% so that 37,000 is only about $34,000 before taxes. There are no shipping costs from the Apple website either so that’s a nice little bonus as well. The shipping usually takes anywhere from 2 days to a week. For a big order like this one I would assume it’ll take about a week so be prepared to wait. Employees will probably ask if this will be replacing their laptops/pc’s. The simple answer is no. The iPad is a tool for mobile work and for use in meets, projects etc. When you don’t feel like lugging around your laptop just use the iPad. So, after ordering the iPads send out a quick email explaining that these are not replacements for your computers and is another tool to complete your work better. Now on to apps that make these iPads useful for business and the whole reason you’re buying them. First...

New Features on IPhone 6s

by | Jul 22, 2017 | IOS

Emily Gonzales

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Apple iPhone 6s smartphone was launched in September 2015. The phone comes with a 4.70-inch touchscreen display with a resolution of 750 pixels by 1334 pixels at a PPI of 326 pixels per inch. It comes with 2GB of RAM. The phone packs 16GB of internal storage cannot be expanded. As far as the cameras are concerned, the Apple iPhone 6s packs a 12-megapixel primary camera on the rear and a 5-megapixel front shooter for selfies. The Apple iPhone 6s runs iOS 9 and is powered by a 1715mAh non removable battery. It measures 138.30 x 67.10 x 7.10 and weigh 143.00 grams. The Apple iPhone 6s is a single SIM smartphone that accepts a Nano-SIM. Connectivity options include Wi-Fi, GPS, Bluetooth, NFC, 3G and 4G. Sensors on the phone include Compass Magnetometer, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Ambient light sensor, Gyroscope and Barometer. As of today, a huge number of apps — more than we could include here — have been updated to add support for 3D Touch, Spotlight search, and a slew of other Apple features. More are coming. But this group includes both classics and newer apps that take advantage of the iPhone 6S software and hardware in ways that should help them earn their spot on your home screen.   What’s new in Apple’s iPhone 6s…Here are the best new features: 3D Touch Using a combination of new display hardware and some smart software, Apple’s new iPhones are able to recognize three levels of touch pressure. This allows the user to perform different actions based on the amount of pressure applied with a tap. You can press...

What are the benefits of iPhone jail breaking? What are the disadvantages?

by | Jul 22, 2017 | IOS

Jones Brandon

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  Jailbreaking an iPhone gives a user the ability to access more features and apps then the default setting. With a jailbroken iPhone you can access an alternative app store from third party developers like cydia. You also have more options to customize your phones interface and functions to fit you instead of using the default wallpapers and screens that come with the phone. One of the most popular features of a jailbroken iPhone is the ability to turn your phone into a hotspot and use it as a broadband modem by tethering for free while most carriers charge high prices for this service.   There are several disadvantages that come with jailbreaking your iPhone. It is important to note that although jailbreaking an iPhone is legal, is frowned upon by Apple and will void your warranty. It is also important to back up your data so that if you need to take your phone to the store for repairs you can reverse the jail break and return it to its default settings. This is will help prevent you from voiding your warranty or breaching end user license agreement. Another disadvantage of jailbreaking your iPhone is the danger of being exposed to malicious applications. Although there are several apps from third parties that can be downloaded, all of them are not screened as thoroughly as the app store. This could allow users to download apps with the intent of hacking into your smartphone. Once you download an app it gives the developer full access to your phone and its information. Sometimes Apple can force a mandatory update that requires...

New Features Of Latest Version Of IOS Operating System

by | Jun 26, 2017 | IOS

Jones Brandon

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  Well truth be told with IOS 10 one of the newest updates for Iphones was a big one, There biggest one yet. So ill go into some of the things they added and changed in this amazing new update. One new edition to the update was tap to replace emoji. So pretty much you can swap your words for emoji with just one touch easy enough right. So for example if you are texting someone and you are finished with text all the word that can be changed into emoji will highlight yellow and you just tap the words BOOM!! magic Another new feature would be raise to wake. meaning any notifications that came to your phone while you are away. You would simply just pick up your iphone and that will wake it and guess what your notifications will be right there waiting. Another new feature they have added is touch and go which uses the 3D touch feature in apple such as calendar, stocks and weather and also messenger. Just to a quick glance at the information you need. You can also take reservations and book tables through apps such as open-table and you can also request a with uber all withing the maps application.  Also have something called tap-back where you can send one of six response it’ll let people know what you thinking.  You can change the way your bubbles look  say it loud and proud and they also have invisible ink you can send a message so that it remains hidden then you just swipe to reveal it. Also siri now opens to...