Mac Admins Podcast
Episode 398: App Installers and Jamf Pro
Feb 5, 2025
Adam Derrick, a sales engineer at Jamf with 16 years of experience, and Dave Goldberg from Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield, a seasoned Mac administrator, discuss the evolving landscape of Mac management. They delve into the intricacies of Jamf app installers, the challenges of managing third-party software, and striking a balance between security and user productivity. They also explore personalized approaches to patch management, optimizations for the Jamf App Catalog, and the complexities of Xcode updates for development teams, all through their extensive experiences in the field.
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Quick takeaways
- The introduction of Jamf App Installers simplifies software management by automating updates and reducing the manual efforts of Mac administrators.
- An AI assistant named Kai enhances device management by providing IT teams with instant insights through natural language processing.
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Introducing Kai: An AI Assistant for Device Management
Kai is an AI assistant developed by Kanji that specializes in device management specifically for Apple fleets. This assistant uses natural language processing to respond to queries about the status of devices, making it easy for IT teams to receive custom reports on their devices. Users can ask questions like which devices lack FileVault or how many iPads are running the latest iOS update, streamlining the management process. The introduction of Kai aims to empower all members of an IT team with useful insights, reducing the manual effort spent on routine queries and allowing for more strategic work.
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