Bushel is a Mobile Device Management (MDM) solution. We can manage all kinds of cool things, but there are a few things we can’t do. These include: Controlling where app badges are on screens Enrolling without first entering a wi-fi password Supervising devices that aren’t managed using Apple’s Device Enrollment Program (DEP) Updating iOS devices (iPads, iPhones, iPod Touches) to the latest operating system Apple Configurator can do many of these tasks, but has limitations. There’s a tool out there called GroundControl. GroundControl is super-simple to use, like Bushel. GroundControl can deploy a backup to a device, which is how it controls where badges are on screens. GroundControl can also…
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18 Days and 18 Features of the Apple Watch
I’ve had my Watch for eighteen days now. Everyday I learn something new, and everyday the Watch becomes more apart of my everyday life. It keeps me on time for my meetings, has me connect to my friends on a more personal level, and it made me realize I need to cut out the large amount of caffeine I rely on. We put together a list of 18 features we have found to be useful that maybe you haven’t seen before! To Read The Rest Of The 18 Days and 18 Features of the Watch Article, Click Here
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My We Are Bushel Profile
Charles is the Product Manager for Bushel. He’s ultimately responsible for pretty much everything Bushel, including customer acquisition, budget, the tech, etc. Charles came to Bushel after several years at the Chief Technology Officer at 318, a reseller and integrator for JAMF Software and Apple, where he provided (and managed the providing of) consulting services to organizations of all sizes who were integrating Apple technology. While Casper and other tools were great for larger customers, Charles wishes Bushel had been available for him to sell to his smaller customers. To Read The Rest Of My We Are Bushel Profile, Click Here
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Appreciate Your Depreciation
April showers mostly bring May flowers, but for some, the season is less about gardening and more about good ol’ Uncle Sam. A few of my friends call it, Tax Extension Season. But tax time doesn’t have to be overwhelming. In fact, I’d love to think one day it could actually be an underwhelming experience. This Tax Season, You Can Appreciate Your Depreciation…
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Learn To Locate Your DUNS Number On The Bushel Blog
Dun & Bradstreet (D&B) provides a D-U-N-S Number. The D-U-N-S Number is a unique nine digit identification number, for each physical location of your company. DUNS Numbers are FREE for all businesses required to register with the US Federal government for contracts or grants. Learn To Locate Your DUNS Number On The Bushel Blog
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Learn More About The Bushel Affiliate Program On The Bushel Blog
At Bushel, we listen to what our customers ask us for. And one of those things continues to be a way for consultants, resellers and other organizations to monetize referring customers to Bushel. And we listened. And yesterday, we announced that we will release an affiliate program in May. The Bushel Affiliate Programwill allow our partners to define sales teams within a special affiliate portal, then refer Bushel and receive a commission for all of the referrals. Learn More About The Bushel Affiliate Program On The Bushel Blog
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Why Doesn’t Bushel Sync Data?
The term EMM refers to Enterprise Mobility Management, and refers to a Mobile Device Management tools that also support managing content. Currently, Bushel doesn’t attempt to manage content. This is because we find that most of our customers use a product like Dropbox or Box.com to manage content. And no matter how much time we sink (yes, bad pun intended) into attempting to duplicate their efforts, we’ll never manage content as well as they do, as it’s their primary business. For More On Why Bushel Doesn’t Sync Data, Click Here
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10 Apps To Increase Productivity For Your Construction Business
Giving an iPad to your employees is a great step to increasing their productivity. But loading those devices up with apps that increase their productivity is a must. But what apps should they get? That’s often a question best answered by first looking at your industry and the job function of those employees. Luckily, we have a lot of construction companies using Bushel and we can help guide you to a common set of tools that many are using. 10 Apps To Increase Productivity For Your Construction Business
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Learn How To Fix The “Redownload Not Offered By Store” When Using VPP On The Bushel Blog
We’ve encountered an issue on Mac OS X devices using Apple’s Volume Purchase Program (VPP) where when installing an application, the Mac reports that “redownload not offered by store”. We cannot see anything about this in our mdm logs, but we have come up with a workaround (which works for any MDM solution). And the workaround is to simply log out and then log back into the App Store from the Mac. This will reset the app status and allow for the app to be downloaded. This isn’t a Bushel bug, but we are looking into ways to make the process less error-prone where possible. Learn How To Fix The…
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Moving VPP From Configurator To Bushel
Apple’s Configurator app for the Mac streamlines many setup and management tasks for iOS deployments. Although it lacks some of the core capabilities that a Mobile Device Management solution like Bushel can provide, there are some unique aspects of this deployment tool. For More On Moving VPP Apps from Configurator to Bushel