Kandji Introduces Device Management for Apple Vision

As spatial computing with Apple’s Vision Pro transforms the enterprise landscape, IT teams face new challenges in managing and securing Apple Vision devices. Today, we're excited to announce Device Management for Vision, bringing Vision device support to the existing device management capabilities in Kandji. 

By automatically choosing Apple's next-generation Declarative Device Management (DDM) protocol for all the configurations that support it, we’re helping customers experience the same effortless management of their Vision devices. It’s included for free with the iOS Device Management product in Kandji.

Managing Vision Pro in the Enterprise

The rapid adoption of Apple Vision Pro in enterprise settings is clear: over 50% of Fortune 100 companies are incorporating these devices into their operations. With 67% of IT professionals agreeing that the future of Apple Vision Pro is as a business productivity solution, and IDC projecting the AR/VR headset market to reach 22.9 million units by 2028, the need for robust device management has never been more critical.

Next-Generation Device Management

Device Management for Vision Pro breaks from legacy tools by intelligently leveraging Apple's DDM protocol wherever available—no need for admins to choose. For example, when setting passcode policies, Kandji automatically uses DDM to ensure faster, more reliable configuration and guarantee policy compliance across your Apple Vision Pro devices.

Comprehensive Management Features

The new Vision device family has been integrated throughout the Kandji Web App, bringing powerful management capabilities including:

Automated Device Enrollment (ADE): Streamline your Apple Vision Pro deployment with low-touch configuration. Devices are automatically set up with your organization's settings, apps, and security policies right out of the box. As Apple continues to add capabilities to ADE, we will continue to expand our support to bring full zero-touch deployment.

Comprehensive App Management: Deploy and manage both App Store and in-house applications across your Apple Vision Pro fleet. Ensure your teams have immediate access to the tools they need while maintaining version control and security compliance.

Security controls: 

• Passcode policy management via DDM for consistent and fast compliance
• 43 granular restrictions to control device functionality
• Automated security policy enforcement
• Real-time compliance monitoring

Enterprise Integration Features:

• Secure certificate management with SCEP for robust identity verification
• Flexible VPN and Wi-Fi configuration for protected network access
• Extensible SSO implementation for seamless authentication
• Managed Data Flow controls to protect sensitive information

Complete Device Lifecycle Management:

• Custom profiles for organization-specific requirements
• Automated device naming with support for variables
• Remote device actions for efficient fleet management
• Real-time device monitoring through Prism
• Detailed inventory tracking and reporting
• Seamless device retirement and reassignment workflows

All of these capabilities are seamlessly integrated with Kandji's features like Library Items, Prism, and Assignment Maps.

Enhanced Security and Control

With Device Management for Vision, IT teams can:

• Deploy and configure Vision Pro devices from day one
• Enforce consistent security policies across their Vision fleet
• Monitor device status and compliance through Prism
• Install and manage apps and their settings remotely
• Maintain enterprise security standards with automated enforcement

"Vision Pro represents a new era of computing, and businesses need modern management tools built specifically for this platform," says Adam Petitt, co-founder and CEO of Kandji. "By building on Apple's latest device management protocols, we're enabling organizations to confidently deploy Apple Vision Pro while maintaining enterprise-grade security and compliance."

Vision Management in Action

Consider an architecture firm deploying Apple Vision Pro devices to their design team. The firm needs to ensure each device is properly configured with specialized CAD applications, secure access to project files, and compliance with client confidentiality requirements.

With Kandji's Device Management for Vision Pro, their IT team can:

• Pre-configure all devices with required security settings and restrictions before their employees get to work on them
• Automatically deploy both App Store design applications and the firm's custom in-house tools
• Enforce passcode policies and data protection measures for reliable security
• Set up secure Wi-Fi and VPN connections for protected access to client files
• Monitor device status and compliance through Prism
• Quickly troubleshoot any issues with device management

Instead of spending days manually configuring and sending out each device, the IT team can focus on supporting their designers in leveraging Vision Pro's spatial computing capabilities to create and review 3D architectural models. 

When new app updates or security policies need to be implemented, they can be automatically pushed to all devices, ensuring consistent compliance without disrupting the creative workflow.

Getting Started

Kandji customers can begin using Device Management for Vision Pro today. Simply access your Kandji instance to view the new Vision device family options in the Web App. Configure your Blueprint with the desired apps, restrictions, and security policies, then use Automated Device Enrollment to seamlessly deploy your Vision Pro devices.

For more information about managing Vision Pro devices with Kandji, visit our documentation portal or contact your Kandji representative.