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Fleetsmith customers unhappy with loss of third-party app support after Apple acquisition

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When Apple confirmed it had acquired Fleetsmith, a mobile device management vendor, on Wednesday, it seemed like a straightforward purchase, but Fleetsmith customers quickly learned a key piece of functionality had stopped working  — and many weren’t happy about it. Apple systems administrators began complaining on social media on the morning of the acquisition announcement […] Continue reading Fleetsmith customers unhappy with loss of third-party app support after Apple acquisition→

Apple has acquired Fleetsmith, a startup that helps IT manage Apple devices remotely

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At a time where IT has to help employees set up and manage devices remotely, a service that simplifies those processes could certainly come in handy. Apple recognized that, and acquired Fleetsmith today, a startup that helps companies do precisely that with Apple devices. While Apple didn’t publicize the acquisition, it has confirmed the deal […] Continue reading Apple has acquired Fleetsmith, a startup that helps IT manage Apple devices remotely→

Fleetsmith lands $30M Series B to grow Apple device management platform

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Fleetsmith launched in 2016 with a mission to manage Apple devices in the cloud. It simplified an IT activity that had previously been complex with help from Apple’s Device Enrollment Plan. Over the last year, the startup has beefed up its offering considerably, and today it announced a $30 million Series B round led by […] Continue reading Fleetsmith lands $30M Series B to grow Apple device management platform→