- Published: January 30,2026
MDM for iOS: How the Japanese School of Johor Simplified iPad Management
Introduction: Managing iPads Shouldn’t Be This Hard
If you’ve ever managed iPads in a school environment, you’ll know this feeling, setting up one device is easy but managing dozens (or more) quickly becomes overwhelming.
That was exactly the situation faced by the Japanese School of Johor. As iPads became a core part of daily teaching, their IT team found themselves spending more time managing devices than supporting learning.
To solve this, the school worked with Complete Human Network (CHN) to implement a Mobile Device Management (MDM) solution for their iPads, giving them a simpler, more scalable way to manage Apple devices across classrooms.
About the School
The Japanese School of Johor is a well-established international school in Malaysia, known for its structured curriculum and strong focus on digital learning.
With an increasing number of student iPads in use, the school needed a reliable way to ensure every device was properly configured, secure, and ready for learning without adding extra workload for teachers or IT staff.
The Challenge: Manual iPad Management Was Slowing Everyone Down
Before adopting MDM, the school relied on Apple Configurator to prepare student iPads. While this worked for small numbers, it quickly became inefficient as device usage grew.
Here’s what they were dealing with:
Too much manual work
Apps had to be installed on each iPad one by one, taking hours of IT time.Inconsistent student devices
Not all iPads had the same apps or settings, which disrupted lessons.Limited control over usage
Restricting non-educational apps and enforcing security policies was difficult to manage.
It became clear that the school needed a centralized MDM that could scale with their needs.
What the School Wanted to Achieve
The goals were straightforward:
Simplify iPad and Apple device management
Standardize apps and settings across all student iPads
Reduce time spent on manual configuration
Improve security and control over device usage
Manage everything from a single dashboard
The Solution: MDM for iPad with Jamf
This is where Complete Human Network (CHN) came in. As a certified MDM provider in Malaysia and the first Jamf Elite Partner in the country, CHN brings proven expertise in managing Apple devices at scale.
To address the school’s challenges, CHN provided the Japanese School of Johor with 70+ iPads together with a centralized MDM solution for iPad using Jamf. For context, Jamf is a Mobile Device Management (MDM) platform built specifically for Apple devices, including iPad, iPhone, and Mac. Designed for iOS and the Apple ecosystem, Jamf allows organizations to manage device setup, app deployment, security policies, and compliance all from a single dashboard.
What We Implemented
Device Setup and Enrollment
All iPads were enrolled into Jamf, enabling centralized management and full visibility across all student devices.Bulk App Deployment
Educational apps were pushed to all iPads at once, removing the need for time-consuming manual installation.Device Control and Security
With MDM for Apple devices in place, the school could restrict unnecessary apps, enforce classroom usage policies, and monitor device compliance centrally.
With this approach, the Japanese School of Johor gained full control over their iPads, while creating a standardized and secure digital learning environment across all classrooms.
How the MDM Implementation Worked
Once the devices were enrolled, everything became significantly easier.
Centralized Device Enrollment
All iPads were enrolled into Jamf, allowing the school to manage every device from one place.
Bulk App Deployment
Instead of installing apps manually, educational apps were pushed to all iPads at once, ensuring a consistent learning experience.
Security and Usage Control
With MDM, the school could restrict unnecessary apps, apply usage policies, and monitor device compliance across classrooms.
This approach ensured that every student iPad followed the same configuration automatically.
Results: Real Impact for IT and Classrooms
After implementing the MDM into their environement, the school quickly saw the difference:
IT workload was significantly reduced
No more manual app installation, device by device.Consistent learning environment
Every student used the same apps and settings.Improved device security
Usage restrictions and policies were enforced across all iPads.Scalable management
Adding new devices became fast and easy.
What used to be a manual, time-consuming process became a smooth and manageable system.
Client Testimonial
Hear directly from the Japanese School of Johor on how CHN’s MDM solution helped simplify iPad management, standardize student devices, and reduce IT workload.
Conclusion: Smarter Device Management for Modern Schools
With the right MDM, the Japanese School of Johor transformed how iPads were managed across the school.
By working with Complete Human Network, the school moved to a centralized, secure and scalable solution that supports digital learning today and into the future.
Still struggling with device management? Whether you’re managing iOS devices or running a mixed environment with Apple, Android and Windows, Complete Human Network (CHN) can help you simplify and centralize everything under one strategy.