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Are you a system administrator or IT manager responsible for keeping Linux devices running smoothly and securely? If so, you play a crucial role in ensuring that all Linux systems within your organization are up to date with the latest patches and updates. To maintain optimal security and performance, system administrators need to master the…

Testers, QA’s, and App Developers!  We’ve been hearing that you’re loving AstroFarm, and our product team has been hard at work to make your testing experience even better. On that note, we’re excited to introduce a suite of new features designed to simplify app management, enhance device accessibility, and ultimately shorten testing cycles.   For those…

Apple launches a major version of iOS and macOS every year, along with several minor updates throughout the year. Managing OS updates across a large fleet of iPhones, iPads, and macOS devices is a complex task for IT admins. Failure to manage these updates efficiently can lead to device downtime, performance issues, and security vulnerabilities.…

With iOS and macOS devices commanding over 18% of the market share, they’ve become essential for today’s workplaces, offering superior usability and robust security. However, managing these devices can be challenging, especially given the dependency on Apple’s APIs.  At 42Gears, we recognize the critical need for efficient and secure device management, and our product team…

The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) came into effect on May 25, 2018, marking a significant shift in how data privacy is regulated. In this article I try to assess whether this landmark legislation has achieved its intended goals and its operational impact on organizations around the world. Adoption and Influence of GDPR The GDPR…

Public sector services have undergone a major digital transformation over the past decade.  Often known for their risk-averse and slow-paced operations, government and public sector agencies across the globe are now going digital to reduce time-consuming manual processes and offer digital experiences for public access. Some examples of public sector services that have already experienced…

Managing device compliance within an organization can be a complex task– here’s why!  Usually, other than default device compliance policies, your organization may have unique device compliance requirements. But here’s the thing, Mobile Device Management (MDM) solutions typically offer a limited set of 4-5 predefined settings for compliance assessments– network, location, and data settings for…

ISO compliance is a mountain of rules and regulations, and yet it’s crucial for achieving top-notch service quality and data security. As an IT admin, you have over 25,000 ISO standards to track. Implementing these in your MDM solution is crucial, often requiring precise device configurations, policy enforcement, and constant compliance monitoring—a time-consuming and complex…

No matter how cliched “data is king” sounds, you can’t deny the truth in it. Every day, IT admins and managed service providers (MSPs) use data to make more informed IT decisions. Now, let me paint a quick scenario: You’re an MSP managing multiple customer accounts using SureMDM Hub and everything is running like clockwork—configuring…

The highly anticipated ‘It’s Glowtime’ event from Apple just unveiled the new iPhone 16 models, Apple Watch Series 10 and Apple Watch Ultra 2 running on watchOS 11, AirPods 4 and AirPods Pro 2! The event also saw the release of the new iOS 18 ,iPadOS 18 and macOS 15 for supported devices! These updates…