Name: How to Prepare for Upgrade Season
Start: 2023-09-20T22:03:00Z
End: 2023-09-20T22:03:21.000Z
Location: BrightTALK
Rating: 5

We help organizations succeed with Apple at scale.

Whether you have a handful of Mac, iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Vision Pro or Apple TV devices—or tens of thousands—Jamf delivers enterprise Apple management and security designed for today’s workplace.

Jamf has over 20 years of experience, an unmatched reputation for same-day Apple OS support, and a complete security and management platform to extend the Apple experience.

See how organizations can go beyond the basics to create streamlined, automated workflows that support both IT goals and the end-user experience.

Managing Mac at scale is no longer just about deployment. It’s about building efficient, secure and user-friendly systems that grow with your organization. See how organizations can go beyond the basics to create streamlined, automated workflows that support both IT goals and the end-user experience.

In our webinar, Mastering Mac at Scale: Manage, Secure and Monitor with Confidence, we’ll explore how to:

- Master large-scale Mac deployments: Learn how to use Jamf to gain visibility, enforce security policies and ensure compliance across your entire Apple fleet — at any scale

- Automate with code: Discover how to leverage GitOps and Terraform to codify your Mac management, creating repeatable, version-controlled, and auditable workflows that eliminate manual configuration and scale with your organization

- Enhance security and user experience: Adopt a modern security approach and improve the user experience by enabling seamless, passwordless access through Platform SSO, integrating your Identity Provider directly with macOS login

- Achieve full-stack integration: See how these powerful tools connect to create a fully automated, zero-touch lifecycle for your Macs, from initial provisioning to ongoing management and security remediation

Whether you're managing hundreds or thousands of devices, you'll walk away with strategies to simplify operations and strengthen your Mac environment.

Mastering Mac at Scale: Manage, Secure and Monitor with Confidence

Adapt your Windows expertise to confidently manage Mac in the enterprise.

Mac adoption and Employee Choice programs in the enterprise are on the rise, and IT teams with a Windows background are being asked to manage Macs with the same confidence as Windows. The challenge isn’t enrolling Macs into existing tools, it’s understanding the differences, best practices and capabilities that make Mac management and security unique. This webinar will help Windows admins gain the knowledge and confidence to manage, secure and support Macs effectively at scale.

In this session, you’ll learn:

- How Mac management differs from traditional Windows management
- Key workflows IT teams need to master for macOS administration
- Best practices to support Employee Choice programs while keeping security teams confident
- Where native macOS capabilities shine and how to integrate them with your broader IT stack
- Practical steps for your team to build a strong foundation for Mac management at scale

Ready to take Mac management to the next level? Join us to strengthen your team’s expertise, streamline workflows and deliver a secure, seamless Mac experience alongside Windows, confidently and at scale.

Mac Management for Beginners: From Windows to Mac

Apple’s latest operating systems launched in September, bringing exciting new features and improvements. Join us to explore what’s new and how these updates can benefit you and your organization.

In our webinar, What's New with Apple Operating Systems, we’ll walk you through what to expect from macOS 26 Tahoe, iOS 26, iPadOS 26, watchOS 26, tvOS 26 and visionOS 26 and how to upgrade your organization's devices. 

Don't miss your chance to learn:

- An overview of the biggest features and enhancements
- Key takeaways for IT and InfoSec leaders
- How to seamlessly upgrade your Apple fleet

Reserve your spot today and get the insights you need to stay ahead, keep your Apple devices secure and make upgrades effortless.

What’s New with Apple Operating Systems

In our webinar, Advanced macOS Guidance and Workflows, we’ll dive into key strategies for streamlining Mac management, automating workflows and enhancing user experience. Learn how to leverage scripting, policies and Self Service+ to empower both IT admins and end users.

You'll learn how to:
- Automate macOS management with scripted workflows: Improve efficiency with time-saving automation techniques
- Empower end users with Self Service+: Reduce IT workload while enhancing user autonomy
- Manage user settings and local admin accounts: Best practices for user configurations, account creation and password management
- Optimize policy usage: Leveraging policies for security, compliance and seamless device management

Gain expert insights into advanced macOS management and automation.

Advanced macOS Guidance and Workflows

With Mac on the rise, there is no better time to brush up on the essentials of Mac management.

In our webinar, macOS Basics and Best Practices, we’ll teach you the latest and greatest management features and show you how Jamf is bringing security closer to management so you are more empowered to better serve your organization and users.

You’ll learn:
- Importance of Mac management and security
- Ways to overcome the challenges of managing a mixed-device environment
- New and common workflows for device enrollment, app provisioning, patching, configurations and more

macOS Basics and Best Practices

IT admins are no longer simply troubleshooters in the education technology landscape. As strategic leaders, they play an invaluable role in how technology is at the heart of learning outcomes.

In our webinar, Why IT’s Education Technology Role Evolves in 2025, we’ll show you how IT is influencing education innovation, balancing security, usability and cost, all while empowering teacher and student experiences.

You’ll learn:
- Insights on evolving IT responsibilities as schools embrace 1:1 programs and blended learning
- Strategies for supporting teachers, students, and parents with technology
- How empowering IT teams leads to transformation

Why IT’s Education Technology Role Evolves in 2025

In our webinar, AI and Data Science at Jamf: Progress and Pathways, we’ll provide a comprehensive overview of our efforts, highlighting key developments and future directions.
AI is all the rage in the tech industry and beyond. Over the past year, Jamf’s AI and Data Science teams have collaborated closely to drive innovation and deliver real-world solutions. In this webinar we'll provide you with a comprehensive overview of our efforts, highlighting key developments and future directions.

You’ll learn how we’ve:
- Strengthened our security products
- Expanded into new areas with data science
- Leveraged AI to enhance device management

AI and Data Science at Jamf: Progress and Pathways

When Apple releases a new operating system, there's no doubt there's a level of excitement to find out what's in store and what these advancements mean for you and your organization. Well, wonder no more.

In our webinar, What's New with Apple Operating Systems, we’ll walk you through what to expect from macOS Sequoia, iPadOS 18, iOS 18, tvOS 18, watchOS 11, visionOS 2 and how to upgrade your organization's devices. 

Don't miss your chance to learn:
- An overview of the biggest features and enhancements
- Key takeaways for IT and InfoSec leaders
- How to seamlessly upgrade your Apple fleet

What’s New with Apple Operating Systems: macOS Sequoia, iPadOS 18, iOS 18 and more

As Apple’s presence in the enterprise continues its upwards trend, IT teams need to determine how to best deploy, manage and secure these devices without sacrificing user experience or productivity.

Our webinar, Mac Management for Beginners, identifies the ideal starting point for IT professionals looking for an entry-level guide to the subject. Admins tasked with integrating Apple technology into existing infrastructure will benefit from this learning session regardless of experience level with Macs.

In this webinar, you will learn:

- A high-level overview of Mac and macOS management
- An introduction to relevant Apple services and programs
- Best practices for deployment, app management, device security and more

Mac Management for Beginners

Researching, selecting and ultimately migrating to a new and better Mobile Device Management (MDM) solution may seem like a daunting task. But, with the right tool for the job, switching solutions has never been easier.

Our migration assistant, Jamf Migrate, offers User-Driven device migration that puts the power in the hands of the end users, lessening the burden on IT.

Our webinar, Seamless MDM Switch: Migrate without the Mess, will show you our flexible app that streamlines migration from your existing MDM to Jamf for macOS or iOS devices. See how our Professional Services team helps you achieve success with your migration project from beginning to end.

The session will cover:
- Demystifying blockers and challenges around supervised devices
- The most important steps for planning and executing your migration
- Customizing and branding the migration App for your specific environment

Seamless MDM Switch: Migrate Without the Mess

Apple says Declarative Device Management — the ability for Apple devices to apply configurations independently based on certain criteria — is the future of managing Apple hardware. But how does it work and how can you get the most out these protocol capabilities?

In our webinar, Power of Possibilities with Modern Device Management, you’ll learn how the Declarative Device Management evolution helps make environments more secure, more native and iterates on an already strong foundation of MDM. 

Discover how to:
- Manage and secure your Apple devices by adopting and implementing these new features quickly and easily
 -Use MDM to solve real day-to-day challenges with workflows such as: responsive inventory, software updates and watchOS support

Power of Possibilities with Modern Device Management

Like it or not, the mobile threat landscape is real. Even on Apple. But keeping your users, devices and critical business applications protected doesn’t have to be a daunting, confusing or fearful mission.

In our webinar, Making Sense of Mobile Security: Requirements, Considerations and Strategies, you’ll learn how to integrate mobile endpoints securely and successfully into your ongoing security operations.

Walk away knowing:
- The risks mobile-first organizations face today and will face tomorrow
- Mobile use cases, including corporate-owned devices, to consider when creating policies for mobile workforces
- Best practices for developing your organization’s mobile security strategy

Making Sense of Mobile Security: Requirements, Considerations and Strategies

Keeping up with technology is essential for staying ahead in the game. With each new Apple upgrade season, you witness a wave of innovation, introducing cutting-edge devices, operating systems, and software enhancements.

In our webinar, How to Prepare for Upgrade Season, we will provide practical insights and actionable tips to help you make informed decisions and capitalize on the latest Apple innovations.

We’ll discuss:

The significance of Apple's upgrade season
How to integrate Apple devices seamlessly into your operations
Preparations that align with your business objectives and IT infrastructure

How to Prepare for Upgrade Season

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