Jamf is acquiring IAM company Identity Automation for $215 million, aiming to integrate identity and device management. Identity Automation specializes in dynamic IAM tailored for sectors experiencing role changes. The acquisition aims to enhance security solutions across multiple industries and streamline user management processes.
Jamf, a platform enhancing management and security for Apple devices, is set to purchase the identity and access management (IAM) firm Identity Automation for $215 million. This acquisition aims to unify identity and device management, with the deal expected to finalize by the end of Q2 2025.
Identity Automation, based in Houston, Texas and supported by Spotlight Equity Partners, specializes in dynamic IAM solutions tailored for sectors like education and healthcare. This system notably adapts identities based on variables such as class and grade within K-12 settings, facilitating security and device management.
Through this acquisition, Jamf intends to expand its security offerings across mobile applications in education, healthcare, retail, and aviation industries. CEO John Strosahl highlights the potential for improving productivity in organizations with shared-device usage by streamlining onboarding and off-boarding processes.
The acquisition of Identity Automation by Jamf marks a strategic move to enhance device and identity management integration, particularly for sectors that face frequent role changes like education and healthcare. By combining their technologies, the companies aim to deliver a robust security solution that simplifies user management while improving security. This reflects the increasing emphasis on seamless technology interaction in various industries.
Original Source: www.biometricupdate.com
