Ever wondered why switching device management platforms feels like changing banks or breaking up with a cellular carrier? That headache-inducing process is about to become history. Apple announced a game-changing feature in 2025: seamless device management service migration that eliminates the vendor lock-in keeping organizations tethered to MDM providers they've outgrown. The days of wiping devices clean just to switch platforms are numbered. Apple's migration feature supports moving iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Vision Pro without losing precious app data—assuming your new MDM pushes the same apps before setup completes. This isn't just convenient; it's transformative for how IT teams think about vendor relationships and contract negotiations. What you need to know: Organizations can finally choose MDM providers based on merit rather than migration pain Competitive pricing becomes reality when switching costs plummet Devices must run iOS/macOS 26 or newer to support the seamless...more
