Jamf Launches New Functionality that Revolutionizes Application Lifecycle Management for Mac
22 März 2022 - 2:15PM
Jamf (NASDAQ: JAMF), the standard in Apple Enterprise Management,
today announced the next evolution in Application Lifecycle
Management with the launch of App Installers, part of the Jamf App
Catalog, a simplified way for IT to deploy and update Mac
applications. This new, powerful workflow provides a streamlined
install and update mechanism for apps, mirroring the simplicity of
the Mac App Store and removing the tedious tasks of sourcing,
deploying and maintaining non-Mac App Store titles. App Installers
is available today.
Today if an organization is using an application title, the
process of keeping that app updated is a necessary but
time-consuming task for IT teams. For every application that an
organization uses, an admin must monitor for new versions, then go
through the manual process of downloading the installer,
re-packaging (if required), uploading it to their distribution
point and updating their policies and patch policies to link to the
new package. They need to repeat this every time a new patch or
update becomes available for every non-Mac App Store title in their
fleet. Most apps are updated at least once a month, others multiple
times a month, so the time required to maintain grows significantly
the more they use non-Mac App Store titles in their
environment.
The Jamf App Catalog is home to over 1,000 application titles as
well as the Jamf patch definition feed, which lists the latest
versions of app titles in the catalog, Title Editor for custom apps
and custom app definitions, and now, App Installers. This robust
collection of services differentiates Jamf in its approach to
Application Lifecycle Management by providing the volume of
supported apps organizations need, the velocity at which IT can
deploy apps and keep them updated and the ability to validate the
integrity of the applications installed on end-user machines. App
Installers supports this differentiated approach with:
- Volume. With a curated collection of the first
65 Jamf-managed and Jamf-provided installer packages available
today, organizations can expect quarterly growth, making the Jamf
App Catalog the largest library of ready-to-go installer packages
on the market.
- Velocity. With Jamf’s software, automated
checks for new versions of every software title run approximately
eight times per day. Once a new version is detected, it goes
through Jamf’s App Installers build and validation steps before it
is published and deployed. Most updates are published within 24
hours, enabling IT to get updates out faster than ever before.
- Validation. Jamf provides secure, validated
application packages, starting with a thorough legal review. Media
is downloaded directly from trusted vendors, and only includes
titles that are code signed by that vendor. Downloaded media is
scanned by Jamf’s anti-virus and malware technology, ensuring
detection of any malware issues within the application once it is
running. This start to finish process gives organizations the
security validation needed to feel confident in the integrity of
the installer package.
Application Lifecycle Management with Jamf lets IT focus on what
really matters. Jamf takes care of app update monitoring, creating
packages, and managing distribution and delivery in an App Store
simple way. This means less time and effort for IT, faster updates
with enhanced security and getting end users the latest version of
the apps they need to be productive.
“For years, Jamf has offered install and patch policy workflows
to support Application Lifecycle Management. While we will continue
to support this functionality, Jamf Nation has been asking for a
workflow that mirrors the simplicity of the Mac App Store for all
of the titles organizations need to source from vendors directly,”
said Nick Amundsen, senior vice president of strategy at Jamf.
“We’re very excited for our customers to save time and headache
through this automated process, all while improving organizational
security and empowering their end users.”
For more information on Jamf’s Application Lifecycle Management
solution, visit
https://www.jamf.com/solutions/app-lifecycle-management/.
About JamfJamf, the standard in Apple
Enterprise Management, extends the legendary Apple experience
people love to businesses, schools, and government organizations
through its software and the world’s largest online community of
admins focused exclusively on Apple, Jamf Nation. To learn more,
visit: www.jamf.com.
Media Contact:Rachel Nauen | media@jamf.com
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