Your Apple deployment blueprint.
Before deploying Apple at scale, you need a clear picture of your environment. In 5 business days, our certified engineers assess your identity stack, network, compliance posture, and user readiness and deliver a deployment blueprint built around your business.
Six domains. Zero assumptions.
We don't use a generic checklist. We assess your actual environment, your identity provider, your network topology, your compliance requirements, and build a deployment plan that fits your organisation, not a template.
Identity & directory
We assess your existing identity infrastructure to determine how Apple devices will authenticate, enrol, and receive corporate credentials, without friction for your end users.
- Azure AD / Entra ID compatibility
- Google Workspace federation options
- Identity or Active Directory integration
- SSO and MFA readiness for Apple
- Certificate authority and APNS requirements
Network infrastructure
Apple devices require specific network access for ABM, MDM, and update services. We review your network for readiness and identify any firewall or proxy changes needed.
- Apple network requirements audit (ABM, APNS, CDN)
- Firewall and proxy whitelist review
- Wi-Fi infrastructure for device enrolment
- VPN solution compatibility
- DNS and DHCP configuration assessment
Compliance & security
We map your regulatory requirements (POPIA, FSCA, ISO 27001, King IV) to Apple's native security controls and identify any gaps requiring additional tooling.
- POPIA data residency and processing requirements
- FSCA and financial services compliance mapping
- CIS Benchmark Level 1 & 2 gap analysis
- Endpoint security and EDR requirements
Application compatibility
Your business-critical applications need to work on macOS and iOS. We audit your application portfolio and identify native, web-based, and emulation requirements.
- Business-critical app macOS compatibility
- ERP and CRM system access methods
- Legacy Windows application assessment
- Microsoft 365 integration
User readiness
Technical deployment succeeds when users adopt. We assess your workforce's digital literacy, current workflows, and enablement needs to plan a successful change programme.
- Workforce Mac experience segmentation
- Role-based workflow mapping
- Training requirements by user tier
- Change management and communication planning
- Peer champion programme identification
Current device estate
We inventory your current devices, contracts, and refresh cycles to build a migration plan that maximises existing investment and plans phased Apple deployment.
- Current device inventory and age profiling
- Existing MDM or device management assessment
- Refresh cycle and budget alignment
From kickoff to blueprint in 5 days
Our assessment is designed for busy IT and business leaders. Minimal disruption, maximum insight.
DAY 1
Kickoff call
60-minute call with your IT lead and business stakeholders. We align on scope, business objectives, compliance requirements, and timeline.
DAY 1-2
Data collection
We provide a secure questionnaire and, where required, request read-only access to your Azure AD, Intune, or network configuration. No agents installed.
DAY 2-4
Analysis
Our Apple-certified engineers review all six assessment domains, map compliance requirements, and design the deployment architecture for your environment.
DAY 5
Report delivery
We deliver your Readiness Report, a structured document covering all findings, risk ratings, and the deployment blueprint via a live walk-through session.
DAY 5+
Next steps
We present implementation options, timelines, and investment estimates. You decide whether to proceed with iStore Business or take the blueprint to your own team.
Your Apple deployment blueprint
At the end of the assessment, you receive a structured, board-ready report that your team can act on immediately, whether you deploy with us or independently.
Executive Summary
A 2-page summary of your Apple readiness posture, key findings, and recommended approach, designed for board and C-suite review without technical complexity.
Findings & Risk Register
A detailed assessment of all six domains with RAG-rated findings (Red/Amber/Green), root cause analysis, and remediation recommendations for each risk item.
Deployment Architecture
A recommended MDM platform selection with justification, identity integration architecture, network change requirements, and Apple Business configuration plan.
Phased Implementation Roadmap
A week-by-week implementation timeline with milestones, resource requirements, user communication plan, and go-live criteria for your Apple deployment.
TCO & Investment Estimate
A 3-year Total Cost of Ownership model in South African Rand, comparing your current Windows estate to proposed Apple deployment including MDM, support, and device costs.
User Enablement Plan
Role-based training recommendations, change management approach, and timeline for transitioning your workforce, from power users to occasional computer users.
Designed for decision-makers
Our assessment is most valuable for organisations at an Apple decision point, whether that's a first deployment, a major fleet refresh, or an M365 migration.
Frequently asked questions
We don't install any agents or require admin access to your production systems. We use a structured questionnaire, optionally supplemented by a screen-share review of your Azure AD, Intune, or network configuration with your IT team present. All information is treated as confidential under a mutual NDA signed before the engagement begins.
Our assessment is designed for organisations with 20 to 10 000 devices. We've run assessments for 25-person accounting firms and 3000-seat financial services groups. The scope and depth is adjusted for your fleet size and complexity.
That's actually a great starting point. Intune manages both Windows and Apple devices, and your existing Microsoft licences may already cover Apple MDM. Our assessment will determine exactly what you have, what you need, and what you can use immediately without additional cost.
The kickoff is typically 60 minutes. We'll ask you to have your IT lead, and optionally your CISO or compliance officer, available. If you're a smaller organisation, a single technical contact is sufficient.
Absolutely, that's one of its primary purposes. The executive summary, TCO model, and implementation roadmap are all designed to support a business case presentation to your board or finance committee. We can also present the findings directly to your executive team if that would be helpful.
Book your Apple Readiness Assessment
5-business-day turnaround. No sales pressure, just a clear picture of your Apple deployment options.