SHI International and Mac Admin Foundation Announce New Partnership

The Mac Admins Foundation, the leading nonprofit organization supporting people who manage Apple products in the workplace, is proud to announce that SHI International Corp, a trusted partner for IT purchasing, deployment, and management, has joined the sponsors of the Mac Admins Community through a major sponsorship of the Mac Admins Foundation beginning today.

SHI International Corp. is a global leader in technology solutions, serving a diverse set of customers with software, hardware, and services that tackle their IT challenges. Based in Somerset, New Jersey, SHI provides tailored IT solutions to corporate, enterprise, public sector, and education clients. With a workforce exceeding 6,000 employees worldwide, SHI is dedicated to fostering long-term success for its customers.

“SHI International, Corp. is delighted to be a Major Sponsor of the Mac Admins Foundation," said Tom Rice, Manager of Apple Solutions Engineering for SHI. “We are excited to be a part of this community and to support the foundation’s mission of advancing the global community of people who manage Apple devices. As an Apple Authorized Corporate Reseller, and the largest woman- and minority-owned company in the US, SHI is committed to making sure we’re your trusted IT partner. This means ensuring our customers have the products, solutions, and services needed to break down barriers to deploying and supporting Macs in their respective environments.”

The Mac Admins Foundation plays an important and critical role in fostering collaboration, knowledge sharing, and professional development within the Mac Admins Community, through running the popular Mac Admins Slack workspace, which provides more than 70,000 Apple-focused IT professionals a space to collaborate and share best practices. The Foundation also offers training scholarships and provides Community & Conference Grants to support the entire Mac Admin community – from those just entering the workforce to seasoned professionals looking to advance their careers.
“The Mac Admins Foundation is so pleased that SHI is supporting the Mac Admins community. It’s critical to have the support of industry-leading ecosystem partners for Apple, so that our community can grow and prosper” Co-Chair Tom Bridge said, “SHI has been an incredible resource for the Mac Admins community, and we’re excited to see them invest in the community in new ways.”

Mac Admins Foundation Announces First Membership Drive

The Mac Admins Foundation is proud to announce the very first membership drive, beginning November 25th 2024 and running through December 6th 2024. 

"The Mac Admins community is an incredible resource," Co-Chair Tom Bridge said. "We're working hard to ensure this resource remains available to everyone for years to come. While we're proud to work with our major sponsors, we also want to create opportunities for individuals who wish to contribute to our mission."

Beginning today, individuals can express their support for the Mac Admins Foundation by donating monthly (or annually) with different benefits levels:

Beginning in 2025, members will have access to unique Mac Admins Foundation logo shirts and merchandise and digital membership cards. 

To start your membership, head over to macadmins.org/join now!

Rippling IT and Mac Admin Foundation Announce New Partnership

The Mac Admins Foundation, the leading nonprofit organization supporting people who manage Apple products in the workplace, is proud to announce that Rippling IT, an end-to-end IT management platform powered by native user and device data, has joined the sponsors of the Mac Admins Community through a major sponsorship of the Mac Admins Foundation beginning today.

Rippling IT takes a place among industry luminaries in their support of the community of people who manage Apple devices at scales large and small. While many may know of Rippling as an HRIS leader, its robust IT solutions are a natural fit for Mac Admins running lean IT teams. Rippling IT is dedicated to serving Apple admins at small and medium-sized companies with combined identity, device, and inventory management.

“Rippling is thrilled to support the Mac Admins Foundation,” said Anique Drumright, VP of Product for Rippling IT. “We feel this new partnership will help our customers succeed with our IT solutions, as well as spotlight the crucial role IT plays in today’s complex organizations. We've built our products to make securing and managing macOS environments efficient and reliable. And we are here to celebrate and empower IT pros everywhere.”

The Mac Admins Foundation plays an important and critical role in fostering collaboration, knowledge sharing, and professional development within the Mac Admins Community, through running the popular Mac Admins Slack workspace, which provides more than 70,000 Apple-focused IT professionals a space to collaborate and share best practices. The Foundation also offers training scholarships and provides Community & Conference Grants to support the entire Mac Admin community – from those just entering the workforce to seasoned professionals looking to advance their careers.

“The Mac Admins Foundation is excited that Rippling IT is supporting the Mac Admins community. It’s critical to have the support of industry-leading solutions providers, so that our community can grow and prosper” Co-Chair Tom Bridge said, “Rippling IT has been an incredible partner for the Mac Admins community, and we’re excited to see them invest in the community in new ways.”

Nexthink joins Major Sponsors of the Mac Admins Foundation

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The Mac Admins Foundation is proud to announce a significant new sponsorship from Nexthink. As the leading nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting professionals who manage Apple products in the workplace, the Mac Admins Foundation is happy to be working with a global leader in digital employee experience (DEX) management.

Nexthink joins industry leaders in supporting the community of professionals who manage Apple devices at all scales. With a strong emphasis on enhancing digital employee experience, Nexthink’s innovative solutions provide comprehensive insights and proactive management tools that significantly improve the macOS end user experience.

The Mac Admins Foundation plays a pivotal role in promoting collaboration, knowledge sharing, and professional development within the Mac Admins community. It manages the popular Mac Admins Slack workspace, which serves over 68,000 Apple-focused IT professionals (by) offering a platform to collaborate and exchange best practices. Additionally, the Foundation provides training scholarships and Community & Conference Grants, supporting everyone from new workforce entrants to seasoned professionals aiming to advance their careers.

"We are delighted that Nexthink has chosen to support the Mac Admins community," said Tom Bridge, Co-Chair of the Mac Admins Foundation. "This generous sponsorship will enable us to further our mission of fostering community development, providing grants, and supporting the training of new Mac Admins. We are committed to being responsible stewards of Nexthink's trust and contribution."

“Nexthink is thrilled to support the Mac Admins Foundation,” said Yassine Zaied, Chief Marketing and Strategy Office at Nexthink. “We believe this partnership will continue to strengthen our customers’ ability to use our software to uplevel the conversation around IT from operational to a strategic. With our advanced analytics, real-time monitoring, and automation, Nexthink empowers macOS admins to optimize performance, proactively resolve issues, and ensure a secure and efficient macOS environment.” 

For more information, visit www.nexthink.com.