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Demystifying the total cost of ownership for Apple in the workplace - dataJAR

It is often stated Apple devices have a higher total cost of ownership than PCs in the workplace. But is it true?

James Ridsdale, director and head of services at dataJAR, explains why using Apple devices is more beneficial for businesses and why you may want to stop burning cash on the alternative.

Find out more here: https://bit.ly/3M1RnzS

Demystifying the total cost of ownership for Apple in the workplace - dataJAR An Apple Mac estate will cost no more than the Windows PC-based equivalent to manage but is the hardware still more expensive? Find out more.

Intro to Google Workspace with Apple Business Manager

It is great to see federated authentication for Google Workspace becoming available in Apple Business Manager. This has been a much anticipated feature that will significantly enhance the Apple onboarding experience.

Find out more here: https://apple.co/3lIkQ7k

Intro to Google Workspace with Apple Business Manager In Apple Business Manager, you can link to Google Workspace to allow users to sign in with their Google username and password.

The case for human IT security | dataJAR

In the final instalment of our Apple security series, Robin Laurén, full stack sysadmin at Reaktor, turns the spotlight on the least considered but arguably most important aspect of IT security - the human.

Find out more here: https://bit.ly/38gVEBI

The case for human IT security | dataJAR In the final instalment of our Apple security series, Robin Laurén, full stack sysadmin at Reaktor, turns the spotlight on the least considered but most important aspect of IT security - the human.

Rethinking the perimeter firewall approach | dataJAR

Firewalls alone are not enough.

In the second instalment of our three-part Apple security series, James Ridsdale, founder and director of services at dataJAR, introduces the benefits of Zero Trust as the security model that fits the needs of modern Apple management.

Find out more here: https://bit.ly/3wzsDJD

Rethinking the perimeter firewall approach | dataJAR Firewalls. Are. Not. Enough. James Ridsdale founder and director of services at dataJAR, introduces the benefits of Zero Trust.

Sales Engineer

We are hiring | Sales Engineer

As sales engineer, you will have the opportunity to work with some of the most highly regarded Apple evangelists and engineers in the industry. You will be an exceptionally motivated individual, with outstanding communication, technical and commercial skills.

Apply here: https://datajar.bamboohr.com/jobs/view.php?id=14

Sales Engineer dataJAR is a fast-expanding, forward thinking technology company based in the heart of the bustling Lanes in central Brighton. We are seeking a switched on, talented individual to help our exciting business grow. Over the past eight years, we have built one of the most advanced Device-as-a-Service p...

The macOS Security Compliance Project | dataJAR

In the first instalment of our three part Apple security series, we invited Richard Mallion, education services engineer at Jamf, to introduce ‘The macOS Security Compliance Project’. Richard’s in-depth write up explores the project and shares tips to help you improve your Mac security posture.

Find out more here: https://bit.ly/3FL1O9M

The macOS Security Compliance Project | dataJAR In our latest Apple security series post, we invited Richard Mallion, education services engineer at Jamf, to introduce ‘The macOS Security Compliance Project’.

A deep dive into Jamf Private Access webinar | dataJAR

Reminder: The deep dive into Jamf Private Access webinar is today

We would like to remind you our ‘A deep dive into Jamf Private Access’ webinar takes place on Zoom today at 2pm. See you there.

https://hubs.la/Q018GrX50

A deep dive into Jamf Private Access webinar | dataJAR We invite you to a deep dive webinar on the new features in Jamf Private Access in collaboration with Jamf. Register here.

The Mac admin’s guide to managing Microsoft Office updates | dataJAR

For most, Microsoft’s applications are part of their core productivity toolkit. Many a workplace runs on Outlook and Office and Microsoft’s word processor and spreadsheet file formats are as commonplace as the alternatives that will happily open them.

Read our blog post to find out how Mac admins can utilise Microsoft AutoUpdate (MAU) to ensure applications are up to date and provide a seamless user experience for their colleagues.

Find out more here: https://hubs.la/Q018c1Rz0

The Mac admin’s guide to managing Microsoft Office updates | dataJAR For most, Microsoft's applications are part of their core productivity toolkit. James Ridsdale, founder and director of services at dataJAR, summarises how Mac admins can utilise Microsoft AutoUpdate (MAU) to ensure applications are up to date and provide a seamless user experience for their colleag...

Authentication and Identity Integration options for macOS - dataJAR

Identity management on macOS is a critical security component for any organisation and constitutes a key part of the technology strategy. It can be carried out in a number of ways, with some workflows taking on a modern approach and others following more established methods.

In this article we look at the pros and cons of some of these options and provide resources for Mac admins to help them get started.

Find out more here: https://hubs.ly/Q017Dm4D0

Authentication and Identity Integration options for macOS - dataJAR Managing user identity on macOS can be carried out in a number of ways, with some workflows taking a modern approach and some following more established methods.

You have organised Adobe licensing for your colleagues and titles are packaged and deployed. You think you can rest now, but Adobe releases new patches. What to do next?

In this blog post, we cover the three core options you have for rolling out Adobe patches – with the pros and cons for each.

Find out more here: https://hubs.la/Q017hnBK0

Thank you to all who visited us at MacAD.UK 2022. See you next year.

Come and see us at MacAD.UK 2022.

Automating application patch management can be a complex and time consuming task, especially when starting out.

If you are interested in leveraging the open source jamJAR Jamf/Munki project or the enterprise-level Auto-Update for Jamf service but are not sure how or where to start, we have you covered. In this article we discuss some recommended workflows for three core scenarios and how you can make the most of the tools available.

Find out more here:
https://hubs.la/Q016FGW50

In case you missed it: videos from our tech series event on Mac security tools and strategies for Apple administrators

Watch Mark Walker, sales engineering manager at Jamf, presenting how tools like Jamf Protect can enhance security posture for organisations through increased threat visibility and CIS benchmarking for Apple. In addition to this, Neil Martin, lead systems engineer at dataJAR, discussed best practices on meeting modern Apple security needs in enterprise.

Watch the presentations here: https://bit.ly/3irKATT

dataJAR is pleased to invite you to a deep dive webinar on the exciting new features in Jamf Private Access.

In a session delivered by Adam Boynton, security sales manager at , you will have the opportunity to learn how this new functionality can integrate with Jamf Pro and Jamf Connect to provide a truly comprehensive set of features for modern Apple device management. The presentation will be followed by Q&A on the topic.

Register here: hubs.la/Q015-_2W0

dataJAR is hiring | Join our team.

We have multiple exciting new positions and are seeking switched on, talented individuals to join our thriving business.

We are currently recruiting for the following positions:

- Swift Developer
- Operations Administrator
- Business Development Manager
- Sales Development and Support Representative

If you have a passion for Apple and would like to find out more, please visit: https://hubs.la/Q015M46c0

We are delighted to be sponsoring this year’s Mac Admin and Developer Conference UK and we would love to offer you a 15 per cent discount should you wish to attend.

This community-focused conference will once again bring together expert speakers from around the world including Steven Davies, systems engineer at dataJAR, who will use his decades-long experience to present and discuss some of the most common issues Apple admins can expect while integrating macOS into Azure environments.

If you are interested in attending this event, please get in touch and we will send you the promo code.

Buy your ticket here: https://hubs.la/Q014WqSV0

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Reform - Reinforcing identity and device security with Okta and dataJAR | dataJAR

Reinforcing identity and device security with Okta and dataJAR

In this customer story, Erik Strömblad, IT manager at Reform, gives us an in depth view of how working with dataJAR to implement Okta enabled the company to simplify and automate many of its previously time-intensive and inefficient processes.

Find out more here: https://hubs.la/Q014gC5_0

Reform - Reinforcing identity and device security with Okta and dataJAR | dataJAR In this customer story, Erik Strömblad, IT manager at Reform, gives us an in depth view of how working with dataJAR to implement Okta enabled the company to simplify and automate many of its previously time-intensive and inefficient processes.

Understanding the new erase and install process in macOS Monterey | dataJAR

In our latest article, James Ridsdale, founder and director of services at dataJAR, explains how Apple admins could benefit from using the new erase and install process in macOS Monterey.

Find out more here: https://hubs.la/Q0142wGF0

Understanding the new erase and install process in macOS Monterey | dataJAR In our latest article, James Ridsdale, founder and director of services at dataJAR, explains how Apple admins could benefit from using the new erase and install process in macOS Monterey.

GoCardless - Enabling secure Apple growth in the fintech sector with datajar.mobi Hybrid | dataJAR

In this in depth customer story, Punit Rajpara, head of global business systems and IT at GoCardless, shares how datajar.mobi Hybrid helped the organisation scale with automated application delivery, enhanced security and a better onboarding experience for their staff.

Find out more here: https://bit.ly/3GGV5wo

GoCardless - Enabling secure Apple growth in the fintech sector with datajar.mobi Hybrid | dataJAR datajar.mobi Hybrid service saves us a huge amount of time and money as it delivers business-as-usual IT tasks automatically, which means we can focus our attention on other priorities.

What is in your toolbox? Command line edition | dataJAR

In the latest edition of ‘What is in your toolbox?’, Neil Martin, lead systems engineer at dataJAR, talks us through five command line tools that help perform specific tasks in the dataJAR team’s day to day workflows.

Find out more here: https://hubs.la/Q0138cDY0

What is in your toolbox? Command line edition | dataJAR In the latest edition of ‘What is in your toolbox?’, Neil Martin, lead systems engineer at dataJAR, talks us through five command line tools that help perform specific tasks in the dataJAR team’s day to day workflows.

Understanding the impact of M1 in the enterprise | dataJAR

What is the impact of M1 in the enterprise and why is now the best time to increase Apple adoption?

In this article, James Ridsdale, founder and director of services at dataJAR, discusses why Apple's progress on its own silicon, via the M1 Pro and M1 Max, is great news for enterprises adopting the architecture and reaping the benefits.

https://hubs.la/Q012HyYC0

Understanding the impact of M1 in the enterprise | dataJAR In this article we discuss why Apple's progress on its own silicon, via the M1 Pro and M1 Max, is great news for enterprises.

Community portal | dataJAR

We are excited to announce the release of the dataJAR Community portal.

We have developed dataJAR Community as an online space that brings dataJAR customers together, helping them to collaborate and interact with our support and development teams.

https://hubs.la/Q011BBwV0

Community portal | dataJAR We have developed dataJAR Community, as an online space that brings together all dataJAR customers, helping them to collaborate and interact with our support and development teams.

dataJAR is named Leader in the G2 Mobile Device Management Momentum Grid® for 2022 | dataJAR

We are extremely proud to see datajar.mobi, our Device-as-a-Service platform for Apple, continue to outperform the majority of MDM solutions on the market and gain further recognition by earning Leader status in the G2 MDM Momentum Grid® report for winter 2022.

datajar.mobi also earned a spot in the top 15 products out of the 112 reviewed across the greater MDM Grid®, amassing an incredible 13 badges including High Performer, Best Support and Best Meets Requirements, among others.

Find out more here: https://bit.ly/3qf2rRg

dataJAR is named Leader in the G2 Mobile Device Management Momentum Grid® for 2022 | dataJAR In the latest release of the G2 MDM Momentum Grid® report for winter 2022, datajar.mobi was awarded Leader status, ranking third overall in the table.