Jamf joins N50 Project to help bring 3.9b people online

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Apple enterprise management company, Jamf, has taken steps toward bridging the digital divide, announcing support for a project that aims to get 3.9 billion people currently unable to access the digital world online.

Getting the rest of the world connected

The N50 Project, which Jamf has joined, is a global effort to accelerate digital adoption and community enrichment through innovative applications, network design, and business models. The big idea, of course, is that broadband adoption will be accelerated and sustained, globally, through commercial, non-profit, government, and community partnerships.

“An enormous amount of work and commitment goes on behind the scenes to bring technology to communities who lack access to the resources and connectivity technology requires. Thanks to the N50 Project, we can help bring increased technology opportunities to these communities,” said Suraj Mohandas, director of education strategy at Jamf.

“We are honored to be a part of this coalition of incredible organizations committed to closing the global digital divide.”

What is the N50 Project?

The N50 Project is currently testing its approach in rural locations in both Zambia and the US. The group aims to develop an implementable blueprint that empowers communities and gets them online

N50 partners include Fortune 500 companies, Non-Governmental Organizations, Academic Institutions, and entrepreneurial ventures. For Jamf, this is a natural extension of the good work it has been doing with MATTER Innovation Hubs to get education to children who wouldn’t otherwise have access to it.

“We are excited to welcome Jamf to the N50 Project. Jamf brings transformative capabilities to education and healthcare that serve marginalized communities and a collaborative spirit for the N50 ecosystem,” said Kevin Schwartz, executive director, GWF/Project Management Office for the N50 Project.

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