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Join us as we welcome back Ben Greiner, founder of Forget Computers and Apple champion and growth advisor at Addigy. In this engaging discussion, Ben reflects on his over 20-year journey in the Apple MSP world, the evolving landscape of IT management, and his role at Addigy. Ben shares insights on the integration of Apple-focused services into larger Windows-managed environments, the importance of compliance, and how Apple's advanced tools are setting new standards in the industry. This episode is filled with invaluable tips for MSPs looking to expand their Apple service offerings and successfully navigate the merger and acquisition landscape.
The hosts reflect on the 10 years in between Ben's appearances.
Ross Matsuda, another CCP guest, also worked for Forget Computers.
Early on, Ben created Robot Cloud. This has since morphed into Vision Bot at Ntiva.
Ben talks about adapting to client needs.
Ben advises to look at the management tools that only focus on Apple products like Jamf, Kandji, and Addigy.
We get into how Ben switched from Jamf to Addigy.
Switching MDMs was harder than switching communication tools.
Most small MSPs are under one million in revenue a year.
Ben talks about how the 10,000 Small Business program by Goldman Sachs helped his business grow.
Forget Computers was acquired by Ntiva. Ben takes us down that road.
Apple vs Windows Support - it is difficult for Windows MSPs to make the shift to support the Apple platform.
Standardizing Apple Device Management
Proactive vs Reactive Device Enrollment
Ben works with existing customers to help them grow with Addigy.
Ben brings up the shift to Declarative Device Management
Compliance Standards and Challenges - is Windows really better built for business than Apple? Or has that paradigm shifted?
Jerry wants to know more about the 1Password acquisition on Kolide.
What is the future of Device Management and Security?
You can find Ben Greiner on LinkedIn.
