M&C Saatchi Group transforms IT operations with Jamf

Overview

M&C Saatchi Group (now a part of Up&Up Group), a global leader in marketing and communications, faced significant challenges managing their fleet of Apple devices, particularly corporate Macs.

With an initial base of 250 devices that has since grown to 450, the IT team, led by Warren Lawrence, was tasked with manually setting up and configuring every single machine. This labor-intensive process consumed IT resources, leaving little room to focus on strategic initiatives.

The challenge

Before adopting Jamf, M&C Saatchi's IT team struggled to manage the increasing demand for Apple devices.

"Before Jamf, it was an absolute nightmare," recalls Warren. Employees often experienced delays in getting devices up and running, and the manual configuration process created significant inefficiencies.

The solution

Jamf's tailored Apple device management solutions became the game-changer M&C Saatchi needed.

By deploying Jamf Pro for device management and Jamf Connect for single sign-on, the IT team transformed their operations by:

• Automating device setup and configuration: Devices were auto-configured and shipped directly to employees, ready to use out of the box.
• Deploying and servicing remotely: IT deployed applications, tools and security configurations remotely, supporting employees wherever they worked.
• Centralizing access: Employees enjoyed seamless access to everything they needed across devices.

The results

• Time savings: Jamf freed IT resources from manual tasks, allowing the team to focus on higher-value activities.
• Improved security: Jamf Protect provided an additional layer of security on top of Apple’s native solutions. The Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) functionality and Jamf Trust app ensured secure connectivity, while the dashboard delivered full visibility into device security.
• Cost Savings: Streamlined processes and reduced risk improved operational efficiency.
• Scalable Growth: The team seamlessly scaled from 250 to 450 devices, with plans to further integrate Jamf's security solutions.

The future

M&C Saatchi’s IT department now views Jamf as their one-stop shop for managing and securing Apple devices.

Key takeaways

M&C Saatchi’s partnership with Jamf showcases the power of innovative device management to transform IT operations.

From enabling rapid deployment during a global pandemic to enhancing security and efficiency, Jamf has been instrumental in helping M&C Saatchi scale and succeed.

This transformation was made possible through collaboration with Onsite Group, who oversaw the deployment.

The Up&Up Group (formerly M&C Saatchi Group South Africa) is one of the African continent’s leading independent creative group of companies and is 100% South African-owned. We are guided by our founding principles of optimism, openness, opportunity, and a belief in creativity’s ability to elevate everything up and up.

Onsite Group is Jamf's reseller partner in Africa.