Certified Apple Premier Technical Partner Member Since 2002

Your business will benefit from partnering with a member of the Apple Premier Technical Partner.

Your business deserves an Apple® IT partner who truly lives and breathes Apple. Not a generalist IT firm that handles Mac devices on the side. Not a vendor who added Apple certifications to a Windows-first practice. A genuine, long-standing Apple Premier Technical Partner who has been building Apple® expertise for more than two decades.

That is BFA Technologies.

We have been a proud and active member of the Apple Premier Technical Partner for 22 years, longer than most competing firms have existed. Our CEO, Bob Garst, currently serves his second term on the Apple® Advisory Council, one of only 10 positions in the world. And our team of 7 certified Apple® consultants holds the credentials to back every claim we make.

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What the Apple® Advisory Council Means for Your Business

Most companies that call themselves an Apple Premier Technical Partner can point to a certification. BFA Technologies can point to something no other IT firm in the market can match.

Our CEO, Bob Garst, is currently serving his second term on the Apple® Advisory Council — a group of exactly ten individuals selected from the entire Apple Premier Technical Partner by Apple® leadership. Council members are hand-picked to provide direct input on the direction of the ACN program, represent the consulting community in conversations at Apple® headquarters, and help shape the tools, resources, and guidance that Apple® makes available to its certified partners.

Ten people. Globally. Bob is one of them.

For BFA clients, this is not a marketing credential. It is a practical advantage. When Apple® makes changes to its deployment frameworks, MDM ecosystem, or consulting certification requirements, Bob is in the room where those decisions are made. That intelligence flows directly to our team and to the businesses we serve.

No other Apple Premier Technical Partner can offer that.

No One Will 'Out-Apple®' BFA Technologies

We built BFA with one focus: Apple®. Not Apple® and Windows®. Not cloud-first with some Apple® knowledge tucked in. Apple® is the center of everything we do, and it has been since day one.

When you choose BFA Technologies as your IT partner, you are choosing a certified team that:

Has been an Apple Premier Technical Partner member for over 22 consecutive years
Employs 7 Apple®-certified consultants with a combined 150+ years of IT experience
Employs 6 Jamf-certified consultants — the gold standard for Apple® device management
Holds certifications in Apple® Deployment, ACSP, ACITP, Jamf Admin, Jamf Endpoint Security, Mosyle, Addigy, Cisco Meraki, and more
Operates from three U.S. offices: Chicago, Atlanta, and Huntington Beach

Why Our Membership With The Apple® Consultants Network Matters To You

Becoming an Apple Premier Technical Partner is not automatic. It requires individuals within a consultancy to pass rigorous Apple® competency exams, undergo background verification, and demonstrate ongoing commitment to Apple® best practices. The ACN is Apple's way of ensuring businesses can identify IT partners who genuinely know the Apple® platform.

Here is what our ACN membership means in practice for your business:

Apple® Certified Expertise at Every Level

Our consultants hold individual Apple® certifications — not just a company-level badge. That means the person working on your environment has personally demonstrated Apple® proficiency to Apple's standard. Combined with our CEO's ongoing presence on the Apple® Advisory Council, BFA brings a depth of Apple® knowledge that certified generalists simply cannot replicate.

Direct Access to Apple® Engineers and Resources

ACN membership gives BFA Technologies access to Apple® engineers, escalation pathways, and internal resources that are not available to non-member IT firms. When a complex issue arises in your Apple® environment, we have channels that go beyond standard support — channels that most MSPs do not have access to regardless of their size.

Solutions Built Specifically for Your Apple® Environment

We do not offer template IT plans. Every BFA client receives a customized approach based on their specific Apple® infrastructure, business goals, and team structure. We use industry-leading tools including Jamf, Mosyle, and Addigy to design, deploy, and maintain Apple® environments that scale with your business.

Apple®-First — With Windows® Capability When You Need It

Unlike most managed service providers that prioritize Windows® and accommodate Apple® as an afterthought, BFA is built the other way. Apple® is our native language. If your organization runs a mixed environment, we handle the Apple® side with the depth it requires while supporting your Windows® infrastructure alongside it.

Our Technology Partners

BFA Technologies maintains active partnerships with the leading platforms in the Apple® ecosystem.

Jamf — The industry standard for Apple® Mobile Device Management. BFA holds 6 Jamf certifications across our team, including Jamf Certified Administrator, Jamf Certified Endpoint Security Administrator, and Jamf Product Professional. Learn more about our Jamf MDM services.

Ubiquiti — Enterprise-grade networking solutions deployed and managed by our certified team to support Apple® device performance across your infrastructure.

Cisco Meraki — Cloud-managed networking that integrates cleanly with Apple® environments, deployed under our Cisco Meraki SMB Solutions certification.

Apple® Consultants Network — Our 22-year ACN membership is the foundation of everything we do. View our full ACN profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Apple Premier Technical Partner

The Apple Premier Technical Partner is a global community of independent technology consultancies that have been vetted and certified by Apple® to provide IT services for businesses. To join and maintain ACN membership, individual consultants must pass Apple® competency certifications and undergo background verification. ACN membership allows businesses to identify IT partners with verified Apple® expertise.

How long has BFA Technologies been an Apple Premier Technical Partner?

BFA Technologies has been an active Apple Premier Technical Partner since 2002 — over 22 consecutive years. That longevity places us among the most experienced ACN firms in the United States.

What is the Apple® Advisory Council and why does it matter?

The Apple® Advisory Council is a group of exactly 10 individuals selected from the Apple® Consultants Network by Apple® leadership. Members advise Apple® on the direction of the ACN program and serve as a direct bridge between the consulting community and Apple® corporate. BFA's CEO, Bob Garst, is currently serving his second term on this council — a distinction that gives BFA a level of Apple® insight no other MSP can match.

What certifications does BFA Technologies hold?

Our team holds certifications including Apple® Certified IT Professional (ACITP), Apple® Certified Support Professional (ACSP), Apple® Deployment Essentials, Apple® Deployment and Management, Jamf Certified Administrator, Jamf Certified Associate, Jamf Certified Endpoint Security Administrator, Jamf Tech, Jamf Product Professional, Mosyle Certified Administrator, Addigy Certified Expert, CWNP, Cisco Meraki SMB Solutions, and Daylite Certified Coach.

Does BFA support businesses with mixed Apple® and Windows® environments?

Yes. While Apple® is our primary focus, we support organizations that run mixed environments. We handle the Apple® side with depth while accommodating Windows® infrastructure where it exists in your organization.

How do I get started with BFA Technologies?

Contact our nearest office or fill out our inquiry form. We will schedule a discovery conversation to understand your environment and discuss how BFA can support your Apple® IT needs.