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    Jamf Connect

    Score8.3 out of 10
    N/AJamf Connect is a Mac device authentication solution, that lets a user unbox their device, power it on and access all of their corporate applications and resources after signing on with a single set of cloud identity credentials.N/A

    Janrain / Akamai Identity Cloud (discontinued)

    Score7.7 out of 10
    N/AThe Akamai Identity Cloud (formerly Janrain) helped users recognize and engage customers across all devices and channels, and collect necessary and accurate customer profile data in order to power personalized, identity-driven marketing. Some key features include Social Login, Registration, and Profile Data Storage. Akamai acquired Janrain in January 2019. The product is reaching EOL and users are expected to migrate away from the solution by late 2027.N/A
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    Free Trial
    NoNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
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    User Ratings
    Jamf ConnectJanrain / Akamai Identity Cloud (discontinued)
    Likelihood to Recommend
    8.0
    (2 ratings)
    8.0
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    Likelihood to Renew
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
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    Usability
    10.0
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    User Testimonials
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    Likelihood to Recommend
    Jamf Software, LLC
    Jamf Connect works particularly well in our lab environments where the central "source of truth" for student accounts is our Okta IdP. As Apple has recommended moving away from Active Directory binding (which was our previous source of truth for authentication) we needed a new central way to manage this function. Okta worked well for other services on campus, and it was a smooth integration to make it work with Jamf Connect for virtually all use cases on campus (we still have a couple of NAS/SAN systems that require Active Directory).
    Incentivized
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    It helps to store our data online and also they provide security to our data. We can access our data anytime and anywhere. The Initial setup was heavy it could have been much better. To overcome this they do provide good customer support where we can call them to clear our concerns. It is not suitable for small business people where the cost is high inside many can't afford their plans.
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    Pros
    Jamf Software, LLC
    • password sync works very well
    • regular updates to Jamf Connect with improvements
    • small and simple tool
    • Account creation is now on next level after we don't need AD Bind
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    Cons
    Jamf Software, LLC
    • More control over local access for non-cloud accounts
    • Does not handle password changes made directly in Okta very smoothly
    • Setting up configuration is a bit opaque to non-IdP personnel
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    Likelihood to Renew
    Jamf Software, LLC
    It is almost a certainty that we will continue to use Jamf Connect, even with Apple coming out with Platform Single Sign On. Jamf Connect provides several features that PSSO does not, such as "just in time" local account creation and automatic synchronization of enterprise credentials. It is unlikely that we would investigate other options at this time or in the near future.
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    Usability
    Jamf Software, LLC
    Jamf Connect is quite easy to use and has the necessary options on the login screen (such as WiFi network connection) for getting connected and authenticated. It has a simple to use menulet that allows password changes and resets as well as temporary elevation, all with very clear workflows. It also allows us to assign field staff to their client users' computers so that they can provide support without having to resort to LAPS accounts.
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    Alternatives Considered
    Jamf Software, LLC
    The only other product we evaluated was Xcreds from TwoCanoes software, which is essentially a one person shop. We already were Jamf Pro customers, and Jamf Connect fulfilled all of the requirements for this function along with providing professional customer support. Since we already had a relationship with Jamf, it made perfect sense to add this product to our toolkit, and keep technical support contained within one organization.
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    We are using Janrain to protect our data from internet attacks and they also have good customer support to cover critical instances. Customer data can be accessed easily. They also have an MFA facility to stop unauthorized persons [from] accessing the data. They also provide a 30-day basic plan to experience their facility which can be useful to know the features and facility of that product.
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    Return on Investment
    Jamf Software, LLC
    • we need more time to understand how Jamf Connect and the configuration "really" works
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    Discontinued Products
    • Customer data can be easily accessed
    • we have protected our data which can also be accessed anywhere without worrying [about] internet attacks
    • Pricing is bit high for what we get
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