Jamf unveils AI governance tools for Apple devices. Wed, 7th Oct 2026 (Today) Jamf has unveiled new AI governance, automation and programming tools for managing Apple devices in the workplace, extending its platform across Mac, iPhone and iPad fleets. The updates include controls for monitoring AI tools on managed Macs, new APIs and Terraform support for infrastructure teams, and automated workflows for software deployment, diagnostics and device health. Jamf also outlined browser-based AI oversight, mobile AI controls, and new support for frontline and bring-your-own-device use cases. At the centre of the announcement is an expanded AI Governance product line, which Jamf introduced earlier this year. Organisations can now discover AI tools running across managed Macs, apply rules on their use, and generate reports for internal oversight and regulatory reviews. Several other AI governance features are due later, including deeper investigation tools that trace flagged activity to a device, user and command line. Jamf also plans to add estimates of AI usage and cost by user, device, tool, model and provider, based on token consumption and published pricing, without capturing prompts or responses. Another planned addition would extend those controls into web browsers, allowing employers to identify use of personal AI accounts and apply restrictions when workers attempt actions such as uploading company files through browser-based AI services. Jamf is also extending its platform to support on-device AI workloads on Apple hardware, with administrators able to deploy local models and inference engines through Blueprints. A separate mobile AI governance feature is intended to detect, monitor and block AI use in native apps and browsers on mobile devices. "IT teams are managing more endpoints and more complexity than ever, and now that includes the AI tools running on those same devices," said Beth Tschida, Chief Executive Officer at Jamf. "We want Jamf to handle more of that routine work automatically, saving admins time while giving them real visibility into what AI is actually doing across that fleet. That's the idea behind everything we're building because AI runs better on Apple, and Apple runs better on Jamf," Tschida said. Programmable platform Beyond AI oversight, Jamf is widening access to its platform for developers and infrastructure teams. A new Platform API Gateway gives users one place to manage access across Jamf APIs, including Blueprints APIs, the Compliance Benchmark API and Device APIs. These interfaces are designed to let customers and partners create, update and deploy Blueprints, check compliance against defined benchmarks, and manage device data through software rather than manual configuration. Jamf has also launched a Terraform provider, allowing teams to manage the platform through code with version control and rollback processes. Jamf is also moving Routines to a Jamf-hosted automation engine. The change is intended to provide more visibility into automations, access to more than 1,500 integrations, and greater control over where data is held. Routine tasks Jamf is adding more automation to day-to-day endpoint management. Through Blueprints, administrators will be able to select from a catalogue of Mac applications and have Jamf install them and keep them updated automatically. Self Service+ is set to gain a diagnostics feature that lets employees ask questions about device problems and receive explanations and suggested fixes that they can approve themselves. Jamf is also preparing a device health tool that assesses indicators such as memory use, battery condition and crashes to flag Macs that may need attention. For software rollouts, Jamf plans to add Automated Ring Deployments, letting organisations test updates with a pilot group, pause wider deployment if issues appear, and then expand the release after approval. It is also preparing an Apple-native data loss prevention feature that discovers sensitive data, tracks its movement across the operating system and applies policy controls. Mobile features On mobile devices, Jamf has introduced Jamf Device Checker, which gives frontline workers a way to confirm whether a device is ready for use and to resolve issues directly. App Insights is also being expanded with a broader app library and AI-related visibility, showing which apps use AI locally or through cloud services. For shift-based workforces, Jamf is developing Jamf Tap, which uses RFID or NFC employee badges to assign a device and sign workers into their applications automatically. BYOD support for iOS and Android is also now available, allowing IT teams to separate personal and work data and remove only the work profile when an employee leaves. Jamf said it now supports more than 35 million devices across more than 78,000 organisations.

Discern Security has partnered with Jamf to provide AI asset discovery for managed Mac fleets. The integration, now available on the Jamf Marketplace, enables organisations to identify AI and Shadow AI assets across their Apple devices using existing Jamf data combined with intelligence from identity, email, vulnerability management, and compliance tools. The solution uses Jamf Pro data and adds five checks via extension attributes to detect local AI model runtimes, command-line AI tools, AI browser extensions, and applications with microphone or screen recording permissions. No additional endpoint software is required, as it operates through a read-only API and the existing Jamf agent. Discern Security raised $13 million in Series A funding led by Forgepoint Capital in July 2026. Jamf currently serves over 78,000 organisations managing more than 35 million devices globally.

Jamf expands partnership with Mac Admins Foundation as Visionary Sponsor of global conference grants. Sponsorship widens grant access for early-career admins and first-time conference attendees around the world KANSAS CITY - September 24, 2026 - Jamf, the standard in managing and securing Apple at work, today announced its Visionary Sponsorship of the Mac Admins Foundation (MAF) Community and Conference Grant Program. This marks an expanded partnership with the 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to the global community of Apple administrators. Announced at the 2026 Jamf Nation User Conference (JNUC), the partnership will help more admins attend community conferences around the world. "You've heard us say it before; this is the greatest community in tech. There's no place where that's on display more than at community conferences," said Jake Bernardy, Vice President of Global Customer Success at Jamf. "The goal of this program is to help admins participate in events they wouldn't otherwise be able to attend. It's one thing to watch sessions online or engage virtually. It's another to have a chance to join the hallway track, have lunch with peers from around the world, and for people to meet face-to-face who have helped each other solve real problems virtually." Growing together Jamf and the Mac admin community have grown together for more than two decades, since Jamf launched Jamf Nation to provide a permanent home for industry admins. This week, the community's passion for both Apple and Jamf is on display at the JNUC in Kansas City, Missouri, where the event's 17th gathering welcomed Apple admins from around the world. "It's incredibly rewarding to see the community come together at admin conferences on a global scale," said Jeni Asaba, Head of Community, Jamf. "There's such a willing spirit to share knowledge and support each other's growth within the community. Through this sponsorship we'll be able to create more of these meaningful experiences." Jamf was a founding sponsor when the Mac Admins Foundation launched in 2022. Its Visionary Sponsorship today builds on that history. The sponsorship extends Jamf's support beyond its own events to community gatherings worldwide, including conferences like the MacAdmins Conference at Penn State, MacAD.UK, Mac Admins Europe, MacSysAdmin, and many others. As Jamf prepares to celebrate its 25th anniversary in 2027, it continues to invest in the community that fuels the industry. "For new Mac admins, attending a conference in person creates a unique opportunity not only to gain knowledge but also to connect with others in the field who become colleagues, mentors, and friends," said Mac Admins Foundation Co-Chair Chris Dawe. "Funding conference attendance for early-career professionals is a key way to grow the community and ensure its vitality, and we are thrilled that Jamf feels the same." Admins can learn more about upcoming grant opportunities at https://www.macadmins.org/programs/conference-grant/. About Jamf Jamf's purpose is to simplify work by helping organizations manage and secure Apple devices while delivering an experience end users love and organizations trust. Built for the AI-enabled Apple enterprise, the Jamf platform provides a complete management and security solution with autonomous endpoint management and AI governance across cloud and on-device models. Today, Jamf helps over 78,000 organizations across 100 countries manage and secure over 35 million devices. To learn more, visit www.jamf.com. About the Mac Admins Foundation The Mac Admins Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting the global community of Mac administrators through education, advocacy, and resources. By providing awareness, knowledge, and financial support, the Foundation seeks to uplift Mac admins in all sectors, helping them navigate the challenges of managing Apple devices in enterprise, education, and beyond. To learn more about the Foundation's work, or about becoming a sponsor, visit macadmins.org. Media Contact Liarna La Porta