Self Service management of applications is a concept well-known to IT administrators who use the Casper Suite for OS X management. Self Service is extremely popular with end users, who enjoy the ability to install applications to their machines on demand and without interaction from IT departments.

The Casper Suite brings this same concept to iOS app distribution, allowing administrators to distribute App Store apps and in-house apps to individuals or groups of end users. As new devices are enrolled, the appropriate apps are automatically offered based on smart group settings, ensuring that end users immediately have access to all in-house apps and provisioning profiles with a single tap install. As existing in-house apps are updated or new in-house apps released, users can install updates through the same interface.

Increasing the power of the Casper Suite's efficient Self Service interface is the ability to manage Apple Volume Purchase Program manifests and distribute app vouchers to end users. While distributing iOS apps to many devices was previously a time-intensive proposition requiring hands-on management, the Volume Purchase Program allows schools, universities and colleges to purchase apps in bulk. Automating the process of managing and distributing VPP codes, the Casper Suite gives IT administrators the ability to easily manage apps and ensure licensing compliance across thousands of devices from a single console.

Whether created in-house or purchased from the App Store, the broad range of capabilities introduced by apps has played a crucial role in helping iOS devices become valuable assets in the enterprise. With the Casper Suite, app distribution is simple, efficient and enables IT administrators to keep an inventory of the installed apps across their network.