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HP Launches Device as a Service for Apple

HP has unveiled a set of Device as a Service (DaaS) offerings for customers and channel partners, including the launch of DaaS for Apple. The company says it will provide support for iPhone, iPad, Mac, and other Apple devices used by commercial customers in mixed operating system (OS) environments.

As part of HP’s expanded DaaS offering, customers will be able to pair iPhone, iPad, Mac, and other Apple devices with HP’s managed services, and analytics.

HP DaaS is now available from nearly 100 channel partners around the world, according to the company. DaaS for Apple is currently offered directly from HP in the U.S., with plans to expand to other countries and  channel partners over the next year.

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