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Apple MDM Landscape Shifts: Kandji Becomes Iru Platform

TL;DR

Kandji rebranded to Iru in October 2025, expanding from Apple-only MDM to six-product platform covering identity, EDR, and compliance across Windows, Mac, and Android.

Key Points

  • Kandji rebranded to Iru on October 22, 2025, with six modules: Workforce Identity, Endpoint Management, EDR, Vulnerability Management, Compliance Automation, and Trust Center
  • Iru now cross-platform (Windows, Mac, Android) vs. Jamf's Apple-specialist positioning and Intune's Microsoft 365-centric approach
  • Microsoft Intune commits to day-zero MDM payload support for new Apple OS releases; Jamf and Iru historically lag by release cycle
  • Iru pricing quote-based with 100-device minimum; Jamf requires 25-device minimum at $12.50/Mac/month; Intune bundled into Microsoft 365 plans (E3, E5, Business Premium)

Why It Matters

Sysadmins and DevOps engineers evaluating MDM solutions now face three distinct bets: Jamf for Apple depth, Intune for Microsoft ecosystem integration, or Iru for cross-platform consolidation. The choice directly impacts audit compliance (Cyber Essentials Plus), identity governance (Entra integration), and total cost of ownership. Iru's expanded platform tests whether single-vendor consolidation beats best-of-breed tooling for endpoint management, identity, and compliance workflows.
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Source: stabilise.io