Apple has always encouraged the use of Apple devices at work, often pitching Macs and iPads as powerful productivity machines, but the company hasn’t really directed a lot of software and services specifically at the corporate interests. That’s changing with the new Apple Business Essentials service.
Currently in beta with a full launch in the spring of 2022, Apple Business Essentials combines device management, iCloud storage, employee onboarding, and service/support into a single monthly subscription package. It’s aimed as business with up to 500 employees, and features a simplified set of three price tiers:
Single device: $2.99 (£tbc)/month (per user), supports one device and provides 50GB of iCloud storage.
Multi-device: $6.99 (£tbc)/month (per user), supports up to three devices and provides 200GB of iCloud storage.
Multi-device, more storage: $12.99 (£tbc)/month…