Jamf acquires leading Apple MSP, dataJAR

Manage complex deployments in a single sheet of glass

In what is a big deal for Apple in the enterprise, Apple device management and security company, Jamf, has acquired Brighton, UK-based managed services provider (MSP) dataJAR in a deal to boost the Apple enterprise.

Integrating everything

Jamf believes the purchase will help it expand its partnerships with MSPs. dataJAR’s proprietary software already integrates with Jamf, and makes it much easier to handle complex deployments in one console, which reduces support tickets and makes for more seamless device management.

The combined tech should also help Windows-based MSPs that lack experience handling Apple devices as it lets them more easily lean into Jamf technologies to help them support iPads, Macs, iPhones, and other Apple products in their businesses. This is particularly relevant as Apple continues to increase its reach across enterprise tech. It should also benefit the company’s 600 existing MSP partners, Jamf said.

What Jamf thinks

“We’re excited to welcome dataJAR to the Jamf family so we can empower our partners with this leading technology and help them better scale their own business with added Apple-focused workflows, expertise, and support,” said Dean Hager, Jamf CEO.

“We believe dataJAR’s mission to make powerful technology simple is perfectly complementary to our purpose of simplifying the way works gets done. I’m excited to work together on bringing the power of Apple to even more partners, organizations, and workers.”

It is interesting to note that the dataJAR team were last month presented with an award at the excellent Jamf Nation Live London 2023 event. I was at that event and was extremely impressed with both the ‘vibe’ and the fascinating knowledge sharing sessions I attended there.

Jamf is also investing in Apple security and enterprise startups and outgoing CEO, Dean Hager is passionately committed to educational philanthropy.

What is dataJAR?

dataJar was founded in 2013 and its tech is now used to manage 120,000 Apple devices from over 300 clients. dataJAR’s proprietary software provides a single pane of glass for partners who assist in managing technology and services for multiple organizations, streamlining workflows and enabling users to scale their Apple device support.

dataJAR’s products include powerful functionality including:

• Apple device management service – dataJAR supports customers with fully managed Apple device management as-a-service.
• The company also offers professional services, tech assessments and Apple training.
• Apple-first endpoint security is integrated into the datajar.mobi management platform.
• Its multi-tenant services integrate seamlessly with Jamf Pro to provide fully automated application packaging, deployment and updating capabilities for macOS device management.
• dataJAR integrates with leading identity provider Okta.

“Since 2013, dataJAR’s mission and core focus has been helping organizations succeed with Apple by combining the power of Jamf with the best skills and services,” said James Ridsdale, founder of dataJAR. “I couldn’t be more excited about the future unifying forces, to help more partners empower their customers with the best Apple device management and security.”

dataJAR has around 28 employees

What this means for clients

Tobias Linder, chief technology officer, anykey IT AG and dataJAR client said the Jamf deal: “This will enable us to leverage enhanced capabilities and drive greater efficiency in our collaborative efforts to help people securely use Apple at work and school.”

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