Welcome to the August edition of Servaplex Spotlight. This month, we’re highlighting the latest developments from ManageEngine, with a focus on stronger endpoint security, smarter compliance, AI-powered IT operations, and improved visibility across your IT environment.

ADAudit Plus expands file server auditing

ADAudit Plus now provides unified visibility into file activity across 12+ file platforms, including Windows, NetApp, EMC, Synology, Hitachi, Huawei, Amazon FSx, QNAP and Azure. This helps organisations maintain greater visibility and control across increasingly diverse storage environments.

Read more: https://www.manageengine.com/products/active-directory-audit/nas-auditing-software.html

AI & Autonomous IT

ServiceDesk Plus continues its move towards autonomous IT

The first half of 2026 has seen major developments across ServiceDesk Plus, with a strong focus on AI-driven automation. Zia Agents can now handle tasks end-to-end, while new capabilities such as cluster analysis help IT teams identify underlying patterns and work more proactively.

Read more: https://www.manageengine.com/products/service-desk/itsm/2026-half-yearly-releases.html

Talk to your SIEM using natural language

ManageEngine has introduced MCP integration for its SIEM solutions, allowing AI agents such as ChatGPT and Claude to connect with the security stack. Security teams can investigate alerts, hunt threats and manage configurations using natural language conversations.

Read more: https://www.manageengine.com/log-management/ai-security/mcp-server-integration.html

Product Updates

Endpoint Central strengthens macOS vulnerability management

Endpoint Central now provides smarter vulnerability management for macOS, combining AI-powered risk prioritisation, automated patching and zero-day mitigation to help organisations identify and remediate vulnerabilities more effectively.

Read more: https://www.manageengine.com/vulnerability-management/macos-support.html

Endpoint Central Private Access

Endpoint Central Private Access provides a more secure alternative to traditional VPN access by connecting users directly to specific applications rather than entire networks. Device posture can be enforced on a per-session basis, helping reduce the organisation’s overall attack surface.

Read more: https://www.manageengine.com/products/desktop-central/private-access.html

OpUtils introduces DDI Management

OpUtils has expanded its capabilities with DDI management, bringing DNS, DHCP and IP address management together within a unified platform. The new functionality supports on-premises, cloud and multi-vendor environments, helping IT teams simplify network infrastructure management.

Read more: https://www.manageengine.com/products/oputils/ddi.html

SharePoint Manager Plus – Build 4600

Build 4600 introduces new management capabilities and enhancements for SharePoint administrators, including High Availability, bulk document check-ins, version history management, metadata editing and improved versioning controls.

The update also adds the ability to break or restore permission inheritance at the site, document library, list, folder or file level, providing greater control over SharePoint permissions.

Read more: https://pitstop.manageengine.com/portal/en/community/topic/sharepoint-manager-plus-build-4600-is-here

ManageEngine Highlights

ManageEngine MDM is now Android Enterprise Recommended

ManageEngine MDM has received official Android Enterprise Recommended recognition, reinforcing its capabilities for enterprise-grade Android device management. ManageEngine has also retained its Gold badge for the second consecutive time.

Read more: https://www.manageengine.com/mobile-device-management/articles/aer-gold-badge-2026.html

That wraps up the August edition of Servaplex Spotlight. We’ll be back next month with more updates, insights and developments from across the ManageEngine portfolio.

Until next time, stay informed and stay secure.

Servaplex Team