Mac Admins Podcast Episode 429: Enterprise IT and the '26 releases
Sep 24, 2025
Jeremy Butcher, an Apple engineer specializing in enterprise and education features, shares insights on new APIs and enhancements from the '26 release cycle. He discusses the impact of managed accounts and Apple Business/School Manager APIs, while exploring MDM migration challenges. Jeremy explains the complexities of cross-platform consistency and the importance of activation lock management during transitions. He also highlights innovative applications like authenticated guest mode and tap to log in, which can revolutionize shared-use cases in various sectors.
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Managed Accounts And Tap‑To‑Log‑In Matter
- Managed Apple Accounts and ABM/ASM APIs are now delivering capabilities admins long requested.
- Tap-to-log-in for shared Macs provides a simple, high-impact authentication UX for shared environments.
Automate ABM/ASM Data Workflows
- Use the new Apple Business/School Manager API to automate warranty, trade‑in and asset workflows.
- Integrate ABM/ASM data into helpdesk and asset systems to drive daily automation and decision making.
Use Apple’s MDM Migration Flow
- Plan MDM migrations using Apple's built migration flow to avoid leaving devices unmanaged.
- Test flows and use Apple Business/School Manager enforcement deadlines to guide user completion.