It's that time of year again, folks. WWDC is just around the corner (keynote on Monday, June 9 and other sessions throughout the week). If you're anything like me, you're probably equal parts excited about what Apple has in store for us, and anxious about managing the rollout.
That intersection is exactly what our Principal Solutions Engineer Arek Dreyer dug into during a recent conversation with Jason Snell of Six Colors. They broke down the 2025 Apple in the Enterprise Report Card and what it reveals about how IT teams are really feeling ahead of WWDC.
Here's what stood out to me from their discussion and what it means for the rest of us heading into another WWDC cycle.
The latest Six Colors' 2025 Apple in the Enterprise Report Card pretty much sums it up: Apple’s hardware continues to impress, the pillar products from the last two years of WWDC, spatial computing and Apple Intelligence, are less clear to IT leaders.
As Jason Snell put it, "You get the sense that Apple's hardware is firing on all cylinders, and that the software is less consistent." I hear from admins all the time that the Mac hardware is just world class. The M4 MacBook Air is a nearly perfect laptop for most business needs, and the MacBook Pro fits the bill for the remaining use cases.
The drawn out introduction of Apple Intelligence features and the matching management controls is one area where Apple has been less departing from previously established expectations. WWDC gives Apple the perfect opportunity to address software frustrations and highlight improvements aimed at enterprise-scale manageability.
I’ll be keeping a close eye on how Apple addresses Apple Intelligence management this year, especially during the “What’s New in Managing Apple Devices” session later in the week.
Speaking of keeping an eye on things, rumor has it that the next macOS release might come with some pretty significant design changes. And you know what that means? Yep, time to update all those screenshots and descriptions.
As Snell pointed out, "Many of the screenshots will need to be retaken. Most of the descriptions of what you click on and what it looks like will be different." That's no small task.
Declarative Device Management (DDM) continues to show promise as a powerful evolution in managing Apple devices at scale. It’s already delivering real improvements, particularly in software updates, that Kandji customers appreciate and benefit from every day.
While today’s DDM capabilities cover a relatively focused set of controls, this year’s WWDC could mark the beginning of a broader expansion. Many IT teams see DDM as the future of Apple management - it’s not a question of if, but when. At Kandji, we’re excited about how closely DDM aligns with our approach to automation, security, and scale, and we’re eager to bring an even better experience to more dimensions of our Apple management and security solution.
As we gear up for this year's announcements, remember that successful enterprise deployments aren't always the fastest. They're often the most well-thought-out.
Whether it's potential Apple Intelligence expansions, design changes that may reshape the user experience, or the possibility for DDM to further mature, if rumors hold true, your upgrade strategy should prioritize stability and user experience over speed.
In enterprise IT, the objective isn't necessarily to be first - it's to implement effectively.
Looking forward to hearing your thoughts!
Cheers,
Weldon
Speaking of staying ahead: Our security team recently published a detailed technical analysis of the macOS 'AppleProcessHub' stealer - a multi-stage attack targeting keychain data and user files. Worth a read if you're interested in the latest macOS threat landscape.
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