How Zappl Saved Enterprises £1000+ Monthly with Automated Apple Device Management | OpenKit Case Study

The Bottom Line

Enterprise IT teams were drowning in manual Apple device management, spending hours tracking compliance across hundreds of devices. Zappl solved it with automated monitoring that cuts admin workload while maintaining enterprise-grade security. The result? £1000+ monthly savings per client and 100+ successful customer onboardings.

£1000+

Monthly Savings

Per enterprise client

100+

Customers Onboarded

Successful adoption

99.9%

System Uptime

Enterprise reliability

Project Summary

Zappl is an enterprise-grade Apple device management platform that automates compliance monitoring, security patching, and reporting for organisations managing hundreds of Apple devices. Built in collaboration with DARE Technology, the platform combines real-time monitoring with enterprise security to eliminate manual device management overhead whilst maintaining strict compliance standards.

Client Overview

DARE Technology stands at the forefront of Apple device management and security solutions. As a Jamf Elite Partner, they've built a reputation for delivering enterprise-grade solutions to organisations managing Apple device fleets. However, through extensive client feedback and market analysis, DARE identified a crucial gap in existing solutions: the ability to efficiently manage and monitor third-party application updates.

The development of Zappl represents DARE's commitment to addressing this challenge head-on, leveraging their deep understanding of enterprise Apple device management to create a solution that seamlessly integrates with existing workflows whilst providing powerful new capabilities.

The Problem

IT teams across organisations were spending countless hours manually tracking device compliance, software updates, and security patches. This manual approach was not only time-consuming but also created security vulnerabilities when devices fell out of compliance.

The challenge was clear: create a platform that could automate device monitoring and compliance whilst meeting enterprise security standards and supporting multi-tenant architecture for service providers managing multiple clients.

The High-Stakes Challenge of Enterprise Device Management

For enterprise IT teams, managing Apple devices at scale represents a critical operational challenge. Manual tracking of device compliance, security patches, and software updates across hundreds of devices creates significant overhead whilst leaving organisations vulnerable to security breaches and compliance failures. This inefficiency not only consumes valuable IT resources but also exposes businesses to unacceptable risks.

The Critical Issues

Manual Device Management Chaos: IT teams were spending hours manually tracking device compliance, software updates, and security patches across hundreds of Apple devices.
Security Vulnerabilities from Unpatched Devices: Unmanaged devices with outdated software created serious security risks, leaving organisations exposed to breaches and compliance failures.
No Real-Time Visibility: IT administrators had no way to monitor device status in real-time, making it impossible to proactively address issues before they became problems.
Complex Multi-Tenant Requirements: Managing multiple enterprise clients required sophisticated architecture with strict data isolation, role-based access, and scalable reporting.

Previous attempts to address these challenges through existing mobile device management solutions had failed to provide the specific functionality required for Apple device fleets, particularly in multi-tenant environments. The solution needed to deliver enterprise-grade security whilst maintaining the simplicity and cost-effectiveness that organisations required.

Our Solution: Security-First Device Management

We developed a comprehensive platform that automates device compliance monitoring whilst maintaining enterprise security standards. Our approach focused on creating an intuitive interface that simplifies complex device management tasks, combined with robust backend systems that can handle real-time monitoring of thousands of devices simultaneously.

How We Solved It

Automated Compliance Monitoring

Real-time tracking of device compliance with automated alerts and reporting that eliminates manual oversight requirements.

Enterprise-Grade Security Architecture

Multi-factor authentication, end-to-end encryption, and role-based access controls designed for enterprise security standards.

Intelligent Alert System

Proactive notifications for compliance issues, security threats, and maintenance requirements before they impact operations.

Security Architecture

Security formed the cornerstone of Zappl's architecture. We implemented a bespoke encryption system as an additional layer over HTTPS, using an asymmetric public and private key system that combines specific hardware details from the agent with user and customer account data. This approach incorporates both local AES encryption and end-to-end RSA encryption to minimise client payload size whilst maximising security.

The multi-factor authentication system balances security with usability, incorporating multiple authentication methods whilst maintaining a smooth user experience. Role-based access control handles complex organisational hierarchies and varying access levels across different features, ensuring that sensitive information remains protected whilst maintaining ease of use for authorised users.

Design Process

The dashboard design followed a modular approach, creating a library of reusable components that maintained consistency across the platform. The interface features a clean, modern aesthetic with a focus on data visualisation - using donut charts for compliance metrics, progress bars for status indicators, and clear tabular layouts for device and application information.

Here are some early design iterations of the platform:

Dashboard Design
Initial Dashboard Design
Applications View
Applications View Design

Key Platform Features

1. Application Compliance
1. Application Compliance

1. Application Compliance

The application monitoring system stands as one of Zappl's most powerful features. IT teams can view all managed applications across their fleet, track version compliance in real-time, monitor update status and history, access detailed application metrics, and receive alerts for non-compliant applications.

This sophisticated system ensures that all applications across the organisation remain up-to-date and secure, eliminating the manual overhead of tracking software versions and compliance status.

2. Device Management
2. Device Management

2. Device Management

Every connected Apple device is monitored in real-time, tracking device compliance status with visual indicators, installed application inventory, system security settings, update status and history, and user activity logs.

The platform provides comprehensive visibility into device health and compliance, enabling IT administrators to quickly identify and address any issues before they impact business operations.

3. Reporting System

3. Reporting System

Zappl's reporting capabilities transform complex device data into actionable insights. The system offers automated report generation and delivery, branded PDF outputs, compliance trend analysis, and comprehensive device and application statistics.

The reporting system can be scheduled to deliver regular updates, ensuring stakeholders always have access to the latest compliance information without manual intervention.

4. Alert System

4. Alert System

The proactive alert system keeps IT teams informed of critical events through real-time compliance notifications, device status alerts, application update requirements, system security warnings, and custom alert thresholds.

This ensures that potential issues are identified and addressed before they become problems, reducing the reactive workload on IT teams and improving overall system reliability.

5. Admin Portal
5. Admin Portal

5. Admin Portal

The administrative interface provides comprehensive control through customer account creation and management, user role assignment and permissions, system-wide monitoring capabilities, bulk operations and policy management, and analytics and trend analysis.

The portal is designed to be both powerful and intuitive, making complex multi-tenant management tasks straightforward while maintaining strict security and data isolation.

Results and Impact

Since deployment, Zappl has delivered significant operational and financial benefits for DARE Technology and their enterprise clients:

Cost Reduction

Enterprises save £1000+ monthly through automated compliance monitoring and reduced manual IT administration, with rapid ROI realisation within the first quarter.

Customer Adoption

Over 100 customers successfully onboarded with high user satisfaction rates and minimal onboarding support required, demonstrating the platform's intuitive design.

Platform Performance

99.9% system uptime with real-time monitoring of thousands of devices and millisecond response times, providing enterprise-grade reliability.

Operational Efficiency

Streamlined workflows have reduced staff admin workload significantly, allowing IT teams to focus on strategic initiatives rather than manual device management.

The Return on Investment

Cost Transformation

  • £1000+ monthly savings per enterprise client through automation
  • Reduced admin workload for IT teams by eliminating manual tracking
  • 100+ successful onboardings with minimal support requirements
  • Rapid ROI realisation within first quarter of deployment

Business Impact

  • Enterprise-grade reliability: 99.9% system uptime with real-time monitoring
  • Scalable architecture: Multi-tenant system supporting hundreds of enterprise clients
  • Security compliance: Enterprise-grade security with MFA and end-to-end encryption
  • Operational efficiency: Automated compliance monitoring and proactive alerting

Client Testimonials

"OpenKit delivered us a high-performance React application for Apple patch management, featuring large data ingestion and processing with enterprise-grade security. Their technical expertise was evident in every aspect - from an optimised frontend architecture to a robust backend with comprehensive API integration and documentation. The resulting application excels in both performance and reliability, with comprehensive monitoring and an automated deployment pipeline ensuring system stability."
DARE Technology

Anthony

Technical Director at DARE Technology

"OpenKit transformed our business requirements into Zappl, an elegant web application that provides secure Apple patch management for our customers. Their process began with thorough discovery sessions, demonstrating a clear understanding of our business objectives and user needs. The intuitive interface and streamlined workflows have reduced our staff admin workload and increased user adoption, with 100+ customers already onboarded. Throughout the partnership, OpenKit consistently demonstrated their commitment to delivering business value, from initial planning through to final implementation."
DARE Technology

Michael

Director at DARE Technology

Why This Matters for Your Business

Zappl's success demonstrates what's possible when enterprise device management moves from manual processes to intelligent automation. DARE Technology didn't just reduce costs – they created a scalable business model that serves over 100 enterprise clients with minimal operational overhead.

If your organisation manages Apple devices at scale, struggles with compliance monitoring, or needs enterprise-grade security with multi-tenant capabilities, this approach could transform your operational efficiency and cost structure.

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