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Can someone tell me what are the advantages of using https://ecommerce.apple.com to buy business computers? So we have an account but we never really used it because the prices were never really cheaper than say B&H or https://www.apple.com/store. But from what I understand, you will get better prices the more you buy? If someone could explain to me the benefits, that would be great. Also, if it is the way to buy devices, is there a way to like edit the business information, or add another authorized purchaser? For the life of me, I can't find anywhere to do that. Thanks a lot for any help you can give me!


Posted on Aug 30, 2023 12:44 PM

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Posted on Aug 31, 2023 3:29 PM

Purchasing through the e-commerce portal allows you to have the devices automatically added to you Apple Business Manager instance. You should have an Apple Business rep who can assist with adding authorized purchasers. It's not much different than ordering from B&H, CDW, SHI, or IT1, but unlike the resellers who occasionally (or often) miss adding devices to ABM, Apple doesn't miss because it's all automated when using that portal.


You do want to be purchasing through the business team of B&H if you purchase there so the devices get added to your ABM instance.

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Aug 31, 2023 3:29 PM in response to bajak101

Purchasing through the e-commerce portal allows you to have the devices automatically added to you Apple Business Manager instance. You should have an Apple Business rep who can assist with adding authorized purchasers. It's not much different than ordering from B&H, CDW, SHI, or IT1, but unlike the resellers who occasionally (or often) miss adding devices to ABM, Apple doesn't miss because it's all automated when using that portal.


You do want to be purchasing through the business team of B&H if you purchase there so the devices get added to your ABM instance.

Aug 30, 2023 10:12 PM in response to bajak101

Hi bajak101,

Thank you for posting your enquiry to the Apple (user-to-user) Community.


As we are all Apple users, doing what we can to help each other one-to-one with the various problems that users encounter, advice on purchasing and benefits for business may be beyond many of us.


Am no expert in this field, yet your enquiry surely deserves some response.

You may want to browse the info. below to choose which aspects seem relevant and worthy of your attention.

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Re: "from what I understand, you will get better prices the more you buy?"


We cannot speak for, or make promises for Apple ...

For Apple's info. on how best to buy multiple computers for business, you may need to start from the link below:

Business - Enterprise - How to Buy - Apple

Also:

You can find out which Apple programs and payment methods for business are available in your country or region:

Availability of Apple programs and payment methods for education and business - Apple Support

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Re: "if it is the way to buy devices, is there a way to like edit the business information, or add another authorized purchaser?"


To put your business on the map:

Apple Business Connect is a free web-based portal from Apple to help you easily manage, measure, and grow your business. It allows you to set up your business so customers can find it in Maps, Apple Wallet, Siri, and more

Apple Business Connect User Guide

Apple Business Connect User Guide - Apple Support


You can add new businesses to your company in Apple Business Connect or update information about the ones you’ve already configured.

Add a new business in Apple Business Connect - Apple Support

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Re: "If someone could explain to me the benefits, that would be great".


Businesses come in many different "flavors", so it is not easy to guess which benefits could suit your company:


Eg: You can automatically enrol devices in your mobile device management (MDM) solution without having to physically touch or prepare the devices before users get them.

Deploy devices using Apple School Manager, Apple Business Manager, or Apple Business Essentials - Apple Support


More info: User Guide: Apple Platform Deployment

Apple Platform Deployment - Apple Support

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You can: Get Volume Purchase Program (VPP) Credit securely from Apple

After your organization buys VPP Credit from Apple, your content purchaser can use the secure inbox to view order history and download redemption codes.

Get Volume Purchase Program (VPP) Credit securely from Apple - Apple Support


Business organizations that are enrolled in Apps and Books for Apple Business Manager, or Apple Business Essentials, can use VPP Credit as a way to buy apps or books.

VPP Credit is one of several ways your company / organization can pay for volume purchases.

More info: Get Volume Purchase Program (VPP) Credit securely from Apple - Apple Support

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AppleCare for Enterprise : Priority onsite service and 24/7 support help keep your end users up and running

AppleCare Professional - Enterprise Support - Apple

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More business support:

Apple Business Essentials is a free app to get the apps and support you need all in one place.

"The Essentials app is automatically installed when you sign in with your Managed Apple ID that’s enrolled in Apple Business Essentials device management". About the Apple Business Essentials app - Apple Support


All the best :-)

Sep 17, 2023 6:38 PM in response to miroslav237

Hi miroslav237,


This discussion thread was started by a different author who has a different topic.

You could start a new discussion to find answers from the community:

ie: click "Ask the Community" at the top of this discussion thread:

or

If using iPhone check if any restrictions are set:

Manage App Store purchases, subscriptions, settings, and restrictions on iPhone - Apple Support

Sep 5, 2023 10:47 AM in response to celliott147

celliott147,


You really have my attention now. I think I must be getting confusing Apple Business Manager with Apple Business Essentials. What all can I do with ABM without having a ABE subscription? And you were right about it being added right into the account when you buy through Apple's ecommerce store like that. The one I just bought showed up there. (see the attached screenshot) Should I be able to configure the laptop without even turning it on through ABM without having an ABE subscription?


Thanks a lot for your help!

I appreciate it.



Sep 1, 2023 8:20 AM in response to bajak101

I strongly recommend using ABM. Automated device enrollment (ADE) significantly enhances the security of your MDM. It also simplifies deployment and allows for zero-touch enrollment/deployment where the device can be sent from the supplier directly to the user completely sealed. When the user opens it, it fully configures itself based on the setup within your MDM. It can save an IT team many hours (or a ton of money if you use a third party to configure).

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