Hello Jamf Nation!
As you may have heard, today Jamf announced our acquisition of ZuluDesk, a Netherlands-based provider of Apple-focused education technology. After having completed our most successful year ever in both the enterprise and education markets, Jamf is doubling down on its commitment to education. Combined with ZuluDesk, Jamf is the clear Apple education technology leader, serving more than 14,000 schools managing over 9 million Apple devices, including most of the largest districts in the United States.
The acquisition of ZuluDesk arms Jamf with a broader set of Apple education technology, enabling us to offer purpose-built solutions to best serve schools of any size and complexity. It is important for everyone to note that both Jamf Pro and ZuluDesk will receive significant additional investment, development and support. Specifically, Jamf Pro will gain a broader set of capabilities that benefit teachers and students, as Jamf plans to leverage ZuluDesk technology to launch teacher and parent apps for Jamf Pro in the future. Further, within a few months, Jamf will launch ZuluDesk branded as a Jamf product. At that point, both Jamf Pro and the newly Jamf-branded ZuluDesk solution will be sold and supported directly by Jamf, as well as resellers. Customer requirements, complexity, and preference will determine which Jamf products are implemented for each school.
Jamf's goal is to provide every student with the best possible learning opportunity. We believe we can accomplish this by empowering teachers to better leverage Apple's App Store, the best library of education technology content in the world. Today's acquisition is a step toward fulfilling this purpose for all schools world-wide.
In summary, there are no immediate changes to product, sales, support or operations. Both Jamf and ZuluDesk will operate as they have in the past. You will have the same contact and team, pursuing the same mission, with products that will receive increased investment for you.
For more information on the acquisition, check out the news release: https://www.jamf.com/resources/press-releases/jamf-doubles-down-in-education-acquiring-zuludesk-a-leading-apple-education-technology-solution
Have a great day!
Dean
