What's new on business at IT?

At WWDC, Apple introduced several updates relevant to business and IT, particularly in the realm of device management and identity. Here are some key highlights:

1. Apple Business Manager and Apple School Manager: These tools have been enhanced to make it easier for IT teams to manage devices and deploy managed Apple accounts. New features include improved software update management, activation lock recovery, and the ability to manage Safari extensions directly from MDM (What’s new in device management).

2. Software Update Management: A new software update settings configuration has been introduced, replacing legacy MDM commands. This allows for more comprehensive management of software updates on supervised devices (What’s new in device management).

3. Vision Pro Management: Vision Pro devices can now be automatically enrolled in Apple Business Manager, and enhancements have been made to streamline the setup process. Enterprises can also leverage new APIs for shared experiences and collaborative design (What’s new in visionOS 26).

4. Declarative Device Management: This approach has been expanded to include Vision Pro and Apple TV, allowing for more flexible control over software updates and device settings (What’s new in Apple device management and identity).

These updates are designed to enhance the management and deployment of Apple devices in business environments, making it easier for IT teams to maintain and secure their device fleets.