Jamf's RapidIdentity Selected for Major Ohio Higher Education Consortium Contract

Core Insights - Jamf's RapidIdentity has been awarded a significant five-year contract with The Inter-University Council Purchasing Group (IUC-PG) of Ohio, making it one of two approved identity and access management platforms for 86 member institutions [1][2] - The contract establishes pre-negotiated terms and pricing, positioning RapidIdentity as a trusted solution tailored for the identity management needs of Ohio's educational institutions [1][3] Company Overview - Jamf specializes in managing and securing Apple devices in the workplace, providing a comprehensive management and security solution for Apple-first environments [10] - The company has over 75,000 organizations across 100 countries managing and securing more than 30 million devices [10] Product Features - RapidIdentity is a sophisticated SaaS identity and access management platform designed specifically for the education sector, addressing unique IAM and IGA challenges [3][4] - The platform facilitates complex data matching, de-duplication, and identity merge workflows, catering to the identity lifecycle needs of users with multiple affiliations [4][5] Market Position - RapidIdentity has demonstrated its effectiveness as a reliable and cost-effective solution for several IUC-PG member institutions prior to the contract, aligning with their strategic IAM goals [7] - The platform's capability to deliver Zero Trust security makes it particularly suitable for the dynamic user base in the education sector [7] Future Developments - Consortium members can anticipate additional self-service features and enhanced security solutions within RapidIdentity's identity management capabilities, aimed at improving IAM posture and operational efficiency [8][9]