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X1 Ground Control

Complete Apple ecosystem management for Mac, iPhone, and iPad under a predictable per-employee pricing model. Manage all employee devices—company-owned and personal—with Pro Support tier included.

ê 50
per employee monthly
20+
minimum employees
2 Weeks
guaranteed implementation
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Complete Ecosystem Management

Unified management for all employee Apple devices—Mac, iPhone, and iPad—covering company-owned and personal devices with unlimited device coverage under one predictable per-employee investment.

Complete Apple Ecosystem Features

Everything your organization needs for professional multi-device Apple deployment, company-owned and personal device support, and enterprise security across your entire Apple ecosystem

Unlimited Mac, iPhone, iPad per employee

Mac, iPhone, and iPad coverage with no per-device counting or hidden fees—unlimited devices within fair use policy

Company-owned and personal devices supported

Manage both company-owned and employee personal devices under one service with work/personal data separation

Pro Workplace Support included (AED 12,000 value)

Premium support tier with 4-hour response times, quarterly business reviews, and strategic consulting (AED 12,000 annual value)

Zero deployment fees

No setup charges or deployment fees—save up to AED 10,000 compared to separate Mac and Mobile Essentials services

Enterprise security baseline

Comprehensive security across all Apple devices with real-time compliance monitoring and automated remediation

4-hour response time support

Same-day priority support response time with Pro tier included at no additional cost

Quarterly business reviews

Strategic technology planning sessions and business reviews to optimize your Apple ecosystem investment

Measurable Business Value

X1 Ground Control delivers quantifiable benefits that directly impact your organization's bottom line and operational efficiency

ê 12,000
Pro Support tier included at no extra cost vs paid upgrade
ê 10,000
Deployment savings vs separate Mac + Mobile Essentials services
Unlimited
Devices per employee with no per-device counting or budget surprises
4 Hours
Same-day priority support response time with Pro tier included

2-Week Guaranteed Implementation

Systematic deployment designed to minimize business disruption while maximizing results with guaranteed timeline completion

1

Requirements & Onboarding

Comprehensive assessment of your Apple environment, employee device mix, and business needs analysis

Day 1-3
2

Technical Planning & UAT

Apple Business Manager setup and user acceptance testing with key stakeholders

Day 4-7
3

Production Deployment

Enterprise-grade rollout across Mac, iPhone, and iPad devices with employee training and support

Day 8-10
4

Training & Handover

Team training on self-service portal and transition to Pro Support tier ongoing management

Week 2+

Per-Employee Pricing Simplicity

Predictable pricing designed for growing UAE organizations with multi-device Apple environments

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X1 Ground Control

ê 50
per employee per month
ê 0
Deployment fee (zero!)
20+
Minimum employees
Unlimited Mac, iPhone, iPad per employee
Company-owned and personal devices supported
Pro Workplace Support included (AED 12,000 value)
Zero deployment fees
Enterprise security baseline
4-hour response time support
Quarterly business reviews
Get Started with X1 Ground Control

Pricing includes unlimited device management per employee, company-owned and personal device support, enterprise security, and Pro Workplace Support tier. Zero deployment fees save your organization up to AED 10,000 compared to separate Mac and Mobile Essentials services.

Transparent Investment Examples

See exactly what X1 Ground Control costs for organizations like yours

50 Employees
Organization Size
Monthly:ê 2,500
Annual:ê 30,000
Deployment:ê 0
Year 1 Total:ê 30,000
Value Delivered:
• Pro Support: AED 12,000 (INCLUDED)
• Deployment savings: AED 10,000
Net benefit: AED 8,000
80 Employees
Organization Size
Monthly:ê 4,000
Annual:ê 48,000
Deployment:ê 0
Year 1 Total:ê 48,000
Value Delivered:
• Pro Support: AED 12,000 (INCLUDED)
• Deployment savings: AED 10,000
Net benefit: AED 14,800
120 Employees
Organization Size
Monthly:ê 6,000
Annual:ê 72,000
Deployment:ê 0
Year 1 Total:ê 72,000
Value Delivered:
• Pro Support: AED 12,000 (INCLUDED)
• Deployment savings: AED 10,000
Net benefit: AED 22,800

Upgrade from Mac or Mobile Essentials

Already using X1 Mac Essentials or X1 Mobile Essentials? Seamlessly upgrade to X1 Ground Control for complete Apple ecosystem management.

From X1 Mac Essentials

Add unlimited iPhone and iPad management per employee
Upgrade to per-employee pricing (no per-device counting)
Automatic Pro Support tier upgrade (AED 12,000 value)
Eliminate future deployment fees for mobile devices
Unified management dashboard across all Apple devices

From X1 Mobile Essentials

Add unlimited Mac device management per employee
Upgrade to per-employee pricing model
Automatic Pro Support tier upgrade (AED 12,000 value)
Eliminate future deployment fees for Mac devices
Complete ecosystem visibility and control

Seamless Migration Process

1

Assessment & Planning

Week 1

Review current Mac/Mobile Essentials configuration, plan Ground Control migration timeline, and prepare employee communication.

2

Seamless Transition

Week 2

Migrate existing device management to Ground Control, add new device types, team training on expanded capabilities—zero service interruption.

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Pro Workplace Support Tier Included

X1 Ground Control includes our premium Pro Support tier at no additional cost—an AED 12,000 annual value that comes standard with your service

FeatureWorkplace EssentialWorkplace CoreWorkplace Pro
(INCLUDED with Ground Control)
Annual CostIncludedê 6,000ê 12,000
(INCLUDED)
Response Time48 hours24 hours4 hours
Change Requests/Year6912
Complex Issues/Year3612
24/7 Emergency Support--
Strategic Reviews-2/year4/year
On-site Visits--2/year

Pro Support Tier Value: AED 12,000 annually. When purchased separately with Mac or Mobile Essentials services, Workplace Pro costs AED 12,000 per year. With X1 Ground Control, this premium support tier is included at no additional cost.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about X1 Ground Control and per-employee Apple ecosystem management

How does per-employee pricing work compared to per-device pricing?

With X1 Ground Control, you pay one predictable monthly fee per employee (AED 50/month) regardless of how many Apple devices they use. An employee with a MacBook Pro, iPhone, and iPad costs the same as an employee with just a MacBook Air. This eliminates per-device counting, budget surprises, and scaling complexity as your team grows or upgrades devices.

What happens if an employee has more than 3 Apple devices?

Our fair use policy allows up to 2 devices per type per employee (2 Macs, 2 iPhones, 2 iPads) to prevent abuse. This accommodates legitimate business needs like desktop + laptop + phone + tablet setups. Shared devices (conference room iPads, reception Macs) require separate Mac or Mobile Essentials services as they're not employee-specific.

Can employees use their personal Apple devices for work?

Yes. X1 Ground Control supports both company-owned and employee personal devices. Personal devices can be enrolled with work/personal data separation—your organization manages work apps and data while employee personal content remains completely private and inaccessible.

Why is there no deployment fee for X1 Ground Control?

X1 Ground Control includes deployment at no additional cost because it's our complete ecosystem service designed for long-term partnerships. If you were to purchase X1 Mac Essentials (AED 6,000 deployment) and X1 Mobile Essentials (AED 4,000 deployment) separately, you'd pay AED 10,000 in setup fees. Ground Control eliminates this cost entirely.

What's included in the Pro Workplace Support tier?

Pro Support (AED 12,000 annual value) includes 4-hour response times, 24/7 emergency support, 12 change requests per year, 12 complex technical issue consultations, quarterly business reviews, and 2 on-site visits annually. When purchased separately with Mac or Mobile Essentials, this tier costs AED 12,000/year—with Ground Control, it's included at no extra cost.

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