From a small email distribution list to a formalized community forum, Jamf Nation has served as the premier online resource for Apple management enthusiasts for more than a decade. And recently, in case you missed the news, it hit a milestone - 300,000 posts.
Jamf’s founder, and former CEO, Zach Halmstad, not only recognized the desire for customers to share ideas as a way to problem solve, but he also saw their need to connect as humans. So in 2012, he pitched an idea - Jamf Nation.
“Early on we witnessed the huge benefits our customers saw when they could ask each other questions and share their solutions,” Halmstad recalled. “Jamf Nation was the next step for us to ensure customers were successful.”
In a 16-slide Keynote, Halmstad pitched his idea to his colleagues at Jamf. He shared the reasons to shift the company’s rapidly growing email distribution list to an online forum, citing communication as a main goal. (Slide from original deck shown below). Fast forward 12 years, and the goals Halmstad envisioned for the new community space still remain.
Now, as we've put a bow on 2024, we’re gifted with the reality that in 2025 and beyond, Jamf Nation became the vision of its founder.
Every day, the vast knowledge and passion of its 150,000+ members fuel Jamf Nation’s growth and reputation as the go-to place for anything Apple management. To you, our incredible Jamf Nation members, thank you. You created, and continue to evolve, a special space. You, our customers, partners, prospects and Apple experts, share your wisdom so others can succeed with Apple.
We’re grateful.
So while we’ll take a moment to celebrate this accomplishment, it’s mere a pause before we continue our work to create what Jamf Nation will be. As we grow and mature as a company, so should our community. And we’re ready!
Jamf Nation - buckle up, because we’re excited to push Halmstad’s vision further. We’re ready to help facilitate more strategic connection - between Jamf Nation members and Jamf. And we’re ready to help you find what you need to achieve more success. You deserve to succeed with Apple, and Jamf Nation is ready to help.
Thank you, Zach Halmstad, for your vision. Thank you to the members of our great Jamf Nation who continue to selflessly share ideas and incredible solutions with the community. We’re excited to grow with you and see what’s to come in 2025!
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