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    Jamf Now

    Score9 out of 10
    N/AJamf Now, formerly Bushel, is a cloud-based Mobile Device Management (MDM) solution for iPads, iPhones, and Macs in the workplace. According to the vendor, Jamf Now makes device management accessible and affordable for everyone, so businesses can support their users without help from IT. Jamf Now helps configure settings on all Apple devices quickly and consistently over the air and allows users to manage their devices by centrally deploying apps anytime from anywhere. Jamf Now can be…N/A

    ManageEngine Endpoint Central

    Score9 out of 10
    N/ADesktop Central from ManageEngine is a client desktop management with patching, remote control, and configuration.

    $795

    per year per user

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    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
    Additional Details$2 per month per Mac or iOS device. First 3 devices are free. Price per month per device, billed monthly. No minimum. Cancel at any time; no questions asked. As your needs change, add or remove devices. We bill you based on current number of managed devices.—
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    User Testimonials
    Jamf NowManageEngine Endpoint Central
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Jamf Software, LLC
    Anywhere with under 100 Apple devices, I would recommend this service. It was always so simple to add a device you recently purchased to your inventory and be able to check in on it anytime. If they had more than 100, I would recommend Jamf Pro, the enterprise version of this software.
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    ManageEngine A Div of Zoho Corporation Pvt Ltd
    For small businesses, it is also free, which, for what it offers, is really helpful. It works better than similar products, such as SCCM, both within and outside the internal network. I do not see scenarios in which it could be less appropriate.
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    Pros
    Jamf Software, LLC
    • Resetting passwords remotely..
    • Locking or wiping a device.
    • Pushing new apps out to all or one iPad.
    • Controlling what apps are installed on the iPads.
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    • We set alerts when a devices gets low on disk space. That is automatic and creates a ticket in ME SDP. We are then able to Add space to a VM Desktop, and then go thru ManageEngine Endpoint Central to extend the drives so the entire process can be done without interruption to the end user.
    • Using the patch scans we can easily see what patches have been installed for all manufacturers not just Microsoft, without having to physically go to the device. It also allows us to choose which patches we want to push out and automate the process so we can be hands off, freeing up out time for other things.
    • Remote access to devices. This allows us to remotely make changes, not just via remote control but also make registry changes and clean up space without going to the device and without interruption to the end user.
    • Alerts. We have set up to get email alerts when new hardware is plugged into any computers. This lets us know if someone is bringing in un-authorized equipment (thumb drives, hubs, etc) to better manage what is/is not on our network.
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    Cons
    Jamf Software, LLC
    • I would like to see some more advanced functions for the iOS supervised mode. Maybe pushing iOS updates? Right now we can only see if it requires an update, but can't schedule an update time, etc.
    • I would like to see Jamf Now work with Apple to allow apps with in-app purchases that can be used with Jamf Now. Right now some apps don't have two versions available in the app store (a full version, and a free version with in-app purchases), so the single version free app with in-app purchases can't be used across our enterprise environment. :(
    • They could do with a better lost device activation lock. Currently, you can only lock a device from being erased and re-setup if you associate an icloud account with it and turn it on to find the lost device.
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    ManageEngine A Div of Zoho Corporation Pvt Ltd
    • Prioritizing the flow between package deployments and updates. In my case, application packages must take priority over updates.
    • Reconnecting the remote control port after restarting the computer.
    • In dynamic groups, the first parameter is always "OR", which can cause problems when selecting the remote desktop.
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    Likelihood to Renew
    Jamf Software, LLC
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    ManageEngine A Div of Zoho Corporation Pvt Ltd
    ManageEngine is considered an excellent product due to its comprehensive suite of solutions for IT management, with ManageEngine Endpoint Central specifically excelling in endpoint management. The platform stands out for its user-friendly interface, robust features, and versatility in addressing diverse IT needs. It offers organizations a centralized solution for endpoint security, patch management, software deployment, and asset management
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    Usability
    Jamf Software, LLC
    Working in an environment with just macOS devices, Jamf Now is a great option. With Jamf Now, you get details with configurations that get down to the fine details of each device. Without Jamf Now, it would be a much bigger headache managing our Apple devices. Overall, this application makes our jobs much easier.
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    ManageEngine A Div of Zoho Corporation Pvt Ltd
    Not using WNS to communicate with the endpoint console is a big plus. We now use Workspace One, and WNS can be really annoying at times. After deployment, it cleans itself, which is important for us because our current solution leaves the package on the computer and requires maintenance. The remotely script command is a lifesaver.
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    Support Rating
    Jamf Software, LLC
    No body is perfect and occasionally, but rare, it take a little bit to get a reply on the chat, but overall as compared to other chat sessions it is pretty responsive and fairly quick. They allow you to upload a screen shot if that helps and to reply with solutions via email so I have it as a reference in writing for future problems.
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    ManageEngine A Div of Zoho Corporation Pvt Ltd
    The immediate chat support is great and very helpful. However, if you need escalated support or have a deeper need that the chat tool can't help with, you will experience significant wait times and slow responses. The time zone difference becomes painful to the point of often just giving up.
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    Jamf Software, LLC
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    ManageEngine A Div of Zoho Corporation Pvt Ltd
    It seems that the services offered with the purchase change from what is covered to what is an additional cost. Somethings I thought we had ended up requiring an additional purchase if we wanted to continue using the feature.
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    Alternatives Considered
    Jamf Software, LLC
    Ease of use, price point, support, features - are all the reasons why we chose Jamf Now.
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    ManageEngine A Div of Zoho Corporation Pvt Ltd
    I was not a part of the initial selection process, but I understand the issue was related to cost per endpoint. As a user of the other solutions I would say that the other solutions do have other strengths that ManageEngine is missing. The remote access tools are superior but at the end of the day you get what you pay for.
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    Return on Investment
    Jamf Software, LLC
    • Low Cost: 2-3 dollars a device for a month was cheaper than the time spent repairing the Mac server.
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    ManageEngine A Div of Zoho Corporation Pvt Ltd
    • It had a positive impact on our environment, now we need less workforce to deploy patches and install softwares
    • It also does the mitigation part so there we save the cost too
    • It helps in achieving compliance which is net positive to get more projects
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