Apple Consultants Network Member for 22 Years

Your business deserves an Apple® IT partner who truly lives and breathes Apple. Not a generalist IT firm who handles Mac devices "on the side". Not a Windows®-first practice who states Apple® support merely as a requirements “checkmark item”. A genuine, Apple®-centric IT consultancy who’s closely partnered with Apple® for more than two decades

That is BFA Technologies.

We have been a proud and active certified Apple® partner for 24 years. Furthermore our CEO, Bob Garst, previously served two (3) yr. terms on the (10) person advisory council for The Apple Consultants Network (ACN)…the predecessor to the now current Apple® Partner Network. And our team of (7) certified Apple® Sr. Consultants holds the credentials to back every claim we make.

View our Apple Premier Technical Partner profile

What the Apple® Partner Network Means for Your Business

Until late 2025, Apple® IT Consultancies who were formally partnered with Apple® were required to have met technical requirements to be a member of the Apple® Consultants Network (ACN). However, in late 2025, those “technical” partners who met new technical certification requirements were consolidated - along with Apple® authorized resellers - into what is known as the Apple® Partner Network. In the U.S., there are (200+) such technical partners in this program…each having achieved one of two levels of certification:

• Apple® Technical Partner: (170+) members in the U.S.

…and the more exclusive

• Apple® Premier Technical Partner: (30+) members in the U.S.

BFA Technologies, Inc. is proud to be (1) of the only (30+) Apple® IT Consultancies who have achieved the status of Apple® Premier Technical Partner. And we are the only partner headquartered in GA to have achieved this status. Based on this - per Apple®’s officially allowed “messaging”:

As an Apple Premium Technical Partner, BFA Technologies, Inc. has trained experts that specialize in consultative guidance and robust technology services for business customers, including those with complex environments.

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.

Partnering with BFA Technologies, Inc. ensures that you are benefiting from a certified team that:

Has been an Apple® certified consultancy since our founding in 2002
Employs 7 Apple®-certified Sr. Consultants with a combined 150+ years of IT experience
Employs 6 Jamf-certified Sr. Consultants — the gold standard for Apple® Mobile Device Management (MDM)
Holds certifications in Apple® Deployment, ACSP, ACITP, Jamf Admin, Jamf Endpoint Security, Mosyle, Addigy, Cisco Meraki, and more
Operates from three Apple® officially recognized U.S. locations: Chicago IL, Atlanta GA, and Huntington Beach CA

The reason why BFA's certification as an Apple® Premium Technical Partner Matters

Becoming an Apple Premier Technical Partner is not automatic. It requires individuals within a consultancy to pass rigorous Apple® competency exams, undergo background verification...thus demonstrating an ongoing commitment to Apple® best practices. Apple's® designation of IT consulting partners with this more exclusive technical certification level in the Apple® Partner Network effectively ensures businesses that they are partnering with an Apple® IT partner who has demonstrated the highest level of Apple® knowledge and experience.

Here is what BFA's certification level as an Apple® Premium Technical Partner means in practice for your business:

Apple® Certified Expertise at Every Level

Our consultants hold individual Apple® certifications, not just a company-level badge. This means that individual professionals assisting in your environment have personally demonstrated Apple® proficiency to Apple's desired standards. Combined with our longstanding and deeply-rooted relationships with partners such as Apple® & Jamf, BFA brings a depth of Apple® knowledge that more "generalists" simply cannot replicate.

Direct Access to Apple® Engineers and Resources

Official membership in the Apple® Partner Network affords BFA Technologies, Inc. access to Apple® engineers & escalation pathways not afforded to non-members. In the rare instance in which Apple®-direct technical support might be required, BFA never hesitates to engage these additional resources. By doing so, our clients benefit by realizing the fullest breadth of support possible...from the combined resources of BFA & Apple®.

Solutions Built Specifically for Your Apple® Environment

There is no "one size fits all." BFA clients receive a unique, customized approach based on their specific Apple® infrastructure, business goals, and team structure. We use industry Best-of-Breed (spells "Bob" btw) tools to design, deploy, and maintain Apple® environments that scale as businesses grow.

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

While many Managed Services Providers (MSP) prioritize support for Windows® based devices while seemingly purporting to also support Apple® devices as well, BFA is undeniably laser focussed on Apple®. And for organizations with a "mixed" environment - to also include Windows® based devices - no problem. BFA has the experience and full expertise to equally support those devices as well.

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 (MDM). 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® Partner Network — Our 23 yr. membership in the previous Apple® Consultants Network and - beginning in late 2025 - our status as an Apple® Premier Technical Partner in the replacement Apple® Partner Network - both serve to show our laser focus to the Apple® ecosystem. View our full Apple® profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long has BFA Technologies, Inc. been an Apple Partner?

BFA Technologies has been an Apple® certified partner since 2002. From 2002 until late 2025, this meant a membership in an organization that was called the "Apple Consultants Network (ACN)". However, in late 2025, for those partners who qualified, ACN members were consolidated - along with Apple® authorized resellers - into a single organization called the Apple® Partner Network. In addition, for the first time ever, Apple® offered differentiation by creating (2) levels of partner certification: 1.) Apple Technical Partner and; 2.) Apple Premier Technical Partner. And of the combined total of (200+) Apple® technical partners, BFA is proud to be (1) of only (30+) members with the higher certification level as an Apple Premier Technical Partner.

What was the Apple® Consultants Network (ACN) Advisory Council?

The Apple® Consultants Network Advisory Council was a group of exactly (10) individuals selected from the Apple® Consultants Network by Apple® leadership. Members were asked to offer input on the direction of the ACN program and to serve as a "voice" for the rest of the ACN community with regard to direct input into Apple®. BFA's CEO, Bob Garst, was privileged to serve two separate (3) yr. terms on the ACN council...not only deepening BFA's relationship with Apple®, but also affording BFA new relationships with many other wonderful Apple® partners across the U.S.

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, BFA fully supports Windows® based devices for organizations with mixed environments.

How do I get started with BFA Technologies?

Simple contact our nearest office or fill out our inquiry form. And we will schedule an initial discovery session to learn about your company, your environment - as well as your "pain points" - in order for us to fully understand your IT needs.

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