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simple education focused tools and value-added workflows,
success. Jamf provides a holistic management solution for
How is Jamf combating some of
the main security concerns in the
edtech space?
schools of all sizes that manages every aspect of Apple
The technological landscape is constantly evolving, and it
devices through to provisioning devices right from purchase,
is imperative that learning institutions take the necessary
through to the deployment with zero touch for IT which gives
measures to combat the latest threats and security risks
the ultimate buy in for staff and students who unbox their
to prevent any potential problems. The use of technology
brand new device, power on and see all their apps and setting
in the classroom can be invaluable but steps need to be
configured based on their sign in. With our security solutions
taken to protect both children and teachers alike, while
and our management offers, we can help schools monitor
also respecting and conserving their privacy.
not only for the IT admin to manage and secure Apple devices,
but Teacher, Student and Parent apps to empower student
and prevent malware threats, provide safe online learning
environments, all without invading user privacy. We support
Our solutions offer an easy way to remove concerns
the use of our devices and tools with training and robust help
around security and harness a safe learning environment.
for IT admins but also free online professional development
Jamf has a robust and comprehensive knowledge base of
for the Jamf Teacher app with our Jamf Educator platform.
the potential threats and has solutions that work to mitigate
Teacher can learn, try and apply in a simulation environment
them, giving teachers and students the tools for success
before rolling out across the school. We celebrate their
while keeping them safe from harm.
success with a Jamf educator badge to share on social media
and as part of their professional development but also invite
them to join our dedicated education hub within Jamf Nation,
our online community of IT professionals.
Jamf have announced their latest tool to keep users safe
while they work. Jamf Safe Internet will be available for
macOS, iPadOS and iOS this summer, combining content
filtering and network threat prevention features that
block unsafe content and malicious attacks so students
What differentiates Jamf from other
edtech solutions?
can learn safely anywhere. This protection also includes
Jamf empowers student success. We know that many
database and lightweight technology, so the learning
stakeholders play a huge part in this and we have tools and
experience of the user is not hampered and continues to
solutions to support those key personas. IT, teachers, the
provide the best Apple experience teachers and students
students themselves and parents and carers. Each tools and
know and love, while avoiding an invasion of student’s
workflow enhances engagement between teachers, students
privacy. This is yet another layer of protection in place in
and parents while simplifying IT workflows. It is a unique
addition to the existing safeguards in place throughout
proposition that presents a variety of capabilities that allow for
the Jamf’s Education solutions.
software to stop malware and phishing attacks in their
tracks. Jamf Safe Internet uses a vast content-filtering
management of devices by a number of different stakeholders
and participants regardless of IT knowledge and skills. Each
of these is adapted and created specifically for its role in this
journey. Jamf has carefully considered what is required for each
participant and developed a capability to support their function.
What do you think about the
future of edtech?
Edtech, at its core, looks to empower teachers,
These solutions become even more powerful with our
parents and students, both inside and outside the
integrations and solution partners. Our integrations with
classroom, to use technology as a tool to simplify and
Microsoft and Google mean schools can choose Apple and
progress learning methods and make education as
use their systems they know and love to form a powerful
effective as possible. We know that the pandemic has
combination that suits their needs. By choosing Apple they
accelerated its progress, but I think we are still yet to
can still use their Google or Microsoft systems but blend the
see the best to come. Technology is constantly evolving
Apple ecosystem for a better together approach.
and developing, and the possible applications are vast.
However, there are still areas that need to adapt. Exams
We extend that experience even further with solution partners
and assessment were impacted during the pandemic.
through our Jamf Marketplace. There is a wealth of solutions
Schools need to rethink how students are assessed and
and integrations that allow schools to use systems they
consider digital assessments – edtech can definitely play
already have or are looking to adopt with Jamf, whether that
a huge part in it.
be IT solution or teaching and learning specific apps such as
Showbie, Explain Everything or digital signage solutions for
their Apple TV fleet such as Carousel or Trilby TV.