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Apple made plenty of announcements last week at their Worldwide Developer Conference; from Apple Intelligence, to the upcoming iOS 18, iPadOS 18 and macOS Sequoia, and many more targeting end users and the Apple developer community. While we can’t recap every single feature and update, I wanted to highlight a handful of them that will affect any administrators using Apple devices in their environment, as well as the tools used to manage those devices.

Understanding emerging networking trends is increasingly important for IT professionals and companies of all sizes to stay competitive. The global network infrastructure market is expected to reach $197.8 billion by the end of 2024 and increase to $256 billion by 2028 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.67%. This is a projected $58.2 billion increase in just four years. Staying current with developments in the industry, as well as anticipating where these trends may lead, is vital.

Before I go into the well-worn reasons why nobody cares about IPv6, I’ll tell you the one absolutely compelling reason why you should care: IPv6 comes pre-enabled on a lot of devices you have on your network right now. When services are enabled without your knowledge, that’s just dangerous.

For some the term API can signal an immediate tune out. I have to admit, despite being in the IT game for 25 years now, I was one of those people. However, that changed to a degree when I took up the Head Nerd role here at N‑able, driven in no small part by the fact that I had to deliver a Head Nerd Boot Camp on Leveraging APIs in N‑central. Unfortunately, these APIs were SOAP based, hadn’t had much development in recent years, and weren’t exactly easy to work with.

Troubleshooting is more art than science. When diagnosing a problem, the most important tool is an intimate understanding of your network: what connects to what, and where everything is both logically and physically. You almost need to visualize the packets going from one device to the next. That includes verifying physical connectivity. That’s where network diagrams, topology mapping, and cabling spreadsheets become extremely important.

Another huge release is exploding like fireworks in the summer sky! We are proud to announce new features and functionality, including Mobile Device Management (MDM), automated user management, Backup enhancements, and much more!

MSPs have a critical role to play in safeguarding SMBs and SMEs against cyber threats, and there are always tools coming onto the market to help you do this. In a recent interview for our Beyond the Horizons Podcast, Dave MacKinnon explored some of the key considerations MSPs should keep in mind when selecting a Managed Detection and Response (MDR) solution for their customers.

Thanks to the tireless dedication of our product team, a super-active beta program, and hundreds of early adopters seeking a better way to do mobile, we are thrilled to officially introduce NinjaOne Mobile Device Management (MDM) – an extension to our No. 1-rated endpoint management platform!