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” Jamf has drastically changed our
outlook on macOS, iOS, and iPadOS management. We can address many issues and bugs automatically using a native service built specifically
for Apple products with limited to
no interruptions to users.”
BLAKE ZIMMERMAN,
CLIENT SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATOR
6 OIT PROGRESS REPORT 2024
Enhancing Computer Mana gement with
Au t o m a t i o n
The task of maintaining thousands of computers used by faculty, staff and students is not an easy one. Ensuring computers are configured for optimal security while remaining flexible to meet the varied needs of the university requires a delicate balance. Our planning must consider software updates, security patches, license renewals, and inventory management, compelling us to continually improve and automate processes to ensure our environment maintains the least amount of impact or effort from
the community.
During the past year a new management platform, Jamf, was implemented to help manage our Mac inventory.