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    MacTech 2016 Dates Announced

    MacTech Conference 2015 has come and gone. And as in previous years, the 2016 edition will also be located in Southern California, in November. November 16-18, 2016 to be exact, with Pre-Conference Workshops on November 15th. Aaaaand, they’re giving away a full registration (value: $1599) for MacTech Conference 2016 in a drawing! Simply sign up at http://conference.mactech.com/2016-tellmemore — to enter the raffle. If you sign up now, you can get the absolute lowest price possible — $899 (saving $700) at http://conference.mactech.com/2016/special-early-discount.

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    Visit Bushel At MacTech

    MacTech is a conference for the Mac engineer and developer. And at JAMF Software, whether you prefer the Casper Suite or Bushel, we love to hang out with engineers and developers. So we’ll be at MacTech this week, in Southern California, hanging out to meet you, answer any questions you might have, and maybe have people from product management ask you lots of questions. If you’ll be there, come find us. For more on MacTech, check it out at: For More, Read About Visiting Bushel At MacTech on the Bushel Blog  

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    MacTech Pro

    MacTech just announced MacTech Pro: a new series of one day, regional events that are specifically designed for professional Apple techs, consultants, and support staff.  MacTech Pro Events are single-track, hotel-based seminars that are specifically geared to serve the needs of professional consultants, IT Pros and techs who support others on OS X and iOS.  The first MacTech Pro will take place on March 4th, 2015 in Seattle.MacTech Pro will take place in nine U.S. cities in 2015 including: • March 4, 2015 : MacTech Pro, Seattle • March 25, 2015 : MacTech Pro, San Francisco • April 15, 2015 : MacTech Pro, Boston • May 6, 2015 : MacTech Pro,…

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    MacTech 2015

    MacTech 2015 is coming in November 2015. Sign up now for the early discount and get a pretty sweet deal! Thank you for joining us for MacTech Conference 2014. The planning is underway for MacTech Conference 2015 and it is already shaping up to be the best conference yet. Because you have joined us before, you know the value that MacTech Conference brings to you, and the community. We’ve announced the 2015 dates — and now is your opportunity to sign up at the lowest price possible.  The “Special Early Discount” will be available only until November 30th.  Don’t wait: register now. MacTech Conference 2015: November 4-6, 2015 in Los Angeles. Like 2014, it…

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    MacTech Conference 2014

    Some info about MacTech Conference 2014, from the organizers. I hope to see ya’ there, so go get a ticket already! MacTech Conference 2014 is our 5th MacTech Conference! Awesome Venue. We’re really excited about our venue: The Manhattan Beach Marriott. It’s a beautiful venue, close to LAX, overlooks a golf course, and is a great deal on guest rooms. As it did the last few years, the discounted guest room block is expected to sell out — so we want to encourage people to jump on getting registered now. See http://www.mactech.com/conference/hotel Expanded Schedule. The main conference event is three full days of awesome sessions, incredible speakers, useful labs, fun activities, and food! See http://www.mactech.com/conference/schedule Pre-Conference Workshops. As extension of last year’s newly added workshops, there’s an expanded…

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    One Month To The MacTech Conference!

    We’re one month out. Are you missing out? MacTech Conference is our 3-day, immersive, technical conference specifically designed for Apple IT Pros, Enterprise, developers, and programmers. MacTech Conference has been working hard to give you the best event in the most cost effective ways we can.  Part of the way we do that is through Pre-Registration Pricing, which expires in three weeks, and saves you $200! MacTech Conference is not only about learning, but about forming relationships and building networks. MacTech is known for world-class speakers and content, but it’s also known for the entire experience, food, and activities.  All together, you have the opportunity to spend time with your…

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    MacTech BootCamps

    MacTech Conference is over, but if you’d like to get your MacTech on a little more, there are still the Boot Camps at each city. The first day of each of these includes the Microsoft Office accreditation which I was luckily to sit in on at the MacTech Conference in Los Angeles. The second day is the full day MacTech BootCamp. Austin: January 22, 2014 – Sessions Chair: Nathan Toups Seattle: February 12, 2014 – Sessions Chair: Shelley Watson Atlanta: March 12, 2014 – Sessions Chair: LeRoy Dennison Denver: April 30, 2014 – Sessions Chair: Mary Norbury Boston: May 21, 2014 – Sessions Chair: Leon Lincoln, Andy Espo Washington DC: June 25, 2014 – Sessions Chair: Will O’Neal, Paul Suh Chicago: July 23, 2014 – Sessions Chair: Pam Lefkowitz,…

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    MacTech Conference 2012 In Retrospect

    I love going to conferences. MacTech Conference this year is a great example of why. The conference organizers and staff did a superb job, the attendees were top notch and the weather was just right. But it was the same last year in all three regards. What I felt really made MacTech special this year was the Disney pixie dust magic coming together with all of that. And I was only there for a day, regrettably… The talent level at these events continues to be top notch. As Jeff, Nigel, Peter, Gary, now Zack and others have moved on to other platforms and other roles I have continually wondered whether…

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    MacTech Conference in LA Coming Up Soon

    As many will know, I’m taking a break from speaking at conferences for awhile. But before I made that decision, I’d already planned to do a talk on Regression Testing for MacTech, in beautiful Los Angeles. If you haven’t signed up for the conference yet, it’s bound to be excellent, as all of the MacTech events have been. In fact, for more on MacTech from MacTech: MacTech Conference for Apple Developers and IT Pros, October 17-19, 2012 in Los Angeles, has announced its post-event sessions and activities.  The event: a three-day, information-packed event that will have sessions and activities throughout the day and evening. This immersive conference is hotel-based, giving attendees the…