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Communication & Collaboration Department - Global Messaging & Mobility Specialist at a pharma/biotech company with 10,001+ employees
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Good pricing, excellent scalability, and offers integration with conditional access
Pros and Cons
  • "We already use a lot of Microsoft products in our company, and therefore, it made sense to also use this product."
  • "There are a lot of small use cases where we realized that some technical solution was missing in Microsoft in comparison to other products. For example, it lacks something similar to sensing or location-based rules and configurations."

What is our primary use case?

We primarily use the solution for device management. 

There are a lot of use cases, however, the base is the mobile security for our corporate devices and deployment of applications. We are a worldwide organization and in many countries. There are also country-based use cases, or areas that incorporate these use cases for some specific business units such as healthcare and similar SAP solutions. We have a lot of small areas where we use this, however, the main driver is improving the security of the devices and providing some automation configuration for the users including VPN solutions and corporate WiFi connections, applications, et cetera.

How has it helped my organization?

If I compared this product to XenMobile, except the conditional access, which was also partially possible to integrate with Citrix XenMobile, then there is not much difference between the two. The functionality s very good. However, the main way this has improved our organization is that there is support for conditional access and native integration with Office 365 services which we migrated to. 

What is most valuable?

The integration with conditional access is great. That's maybe the most important aspect of the solution.

The pricing is very good.

We already use a lot of Microsoft products in our company, and therefore, it made sense to also use this product.

For the most part, the solution is stable.

As a cloud solution, the scalability on offer is great.

What needs improvement?

There are a lot of small use cases where we realized that some technical solution was missing in Microsoft in comparison to other products. For example, it lacks something similar to sensing or location-based rules and configurations.

We would like, for example, integrated remote control or a remote session tool or something like this. You must have TeamViewer and the integration with this is limited and it's extra money. Nothing is built-in. Some functionalities are really limited to fully managed devices and so on. It took a long time for them to integrate the big ECS infrastructure into the corporate devices. This is now done, however, it took a longer time than expected.

Technical support could be h=better.

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For how long have I used the solution?

We've used the solution for the last three years, starting with the integration. 

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

The solution is pretty stable. As it is in the cloud, there are not many issues in terms of a service outage or things like this. Maybe when there are new patches integrated every month, which sometimes happens, some functionality may be influenced or affected. It's more or less a small issue, however, issues are possible. I don't recall a situation where downtime happened or users were really affected, however. It's just an occasional issue we may have with a patch that we would need to address.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

The solution is quite scalable. As a cloud product, there are no issues surrounding expanding if you need to. 

We have maybe 27,000 people using the solution at this time. There is a plan to have all mobile users in this solution, so we are talking about 70,000 users at some point. However, it's a question also of the licenses, as you have to have a license for that product.

How are customer service and support?

Technical support is hit and miss. Sometimes it's really good and other times it's not so great.

Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?

We used Citrix Endpoint Management in the past. We used it about two years ago. It was a good product. They are comparable, really, Citrix and Microsoft. 

How was the initial setup?

I was not involved from the beginning of the project. However, from what I remember, we did the implementation directly with the help of a support engineer from Microsoft. Their involvement ensured the setup was not such a big deal.

Deployment took maybe one year in our environment, however, this was because we had a lot of time to tune it up and to test it, to have a pilot for a few months and then add more people to the pilot before we started migrations for mobile, for example. We took our time to really prepare the product as best as possible and then deployed it to the users and migrated them over.

We have two levels of people at a global level that handle deployment and maintenance. They mostly focus on improving the environment, not troubleshooting WiFi issues. 

What about the implementation team?

We had direct assistance from Microsoft. Their assistance made the process seamless and it was a positive experience.

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

The solution offers reasonable pricing.

It's my understanding that we have the licensing set up for monthly payments, however, it's not an aspect of the solution I'm directly involved with. I don't know enough about it.

That said, I am aware that, in order to have mobile involved, you need the EMS solution or EMS license, and that's an extra cost to the standard Office license.

What other advice do I have?

We're just a customer and an end-user.

As we are on the cloud version of the solution, we are more or less on the latest version of the solution.

The product was chosen for political reasons, as the company is mostly using Microsoft products and also the prices were maybe better than other options. 

I'd recommend the solution to others. If they are already using Microsoft or 365, it's a good product for companies sot have. 

I'd rate the solution at an eight out of ten.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

Public Cloud
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Very stable, very effective in protecting our users' data, but lacks in terms of reporting, analytics, automation, and support
Pros and Cons
  • "I can reach devices or computers over the internet. I don't need to worry about the network connectivity between the offices. I can manage any device. That is the most important part."
  • "I can reach devices or computers over the internet. I don't need to worry about the network connectivity between the offices. I can manage any device. That is the most important part."
  • "The most important thing is reporting. They should improve their reporting. They should give a free hand to users. In SCCM, I can create my own reports. For example, in SCCM, I can create an inventory report for my PC or for all PCs, but in Intune, we don't have an option to create any report. Microsoft claims that Intune is a successor of SCCM, but SCCM is more powerful than Intune. So, they should develop Intune more and make it equivalent to SCCM. Then, their product will be great in the market."

What is our primary use case?

I am an IT support engineer. I take care of all IT projects in my organization. I have implemented Intune and onboarded thousands of devices over Intune. I'm not an end-user. I am supporting our employees with IT policies.

What is most valuable?

I can reach devices or computers over the internet. I don't need to worry about the network connectivity between the offices. I can manage any device. That is the most important part. 

The Mobile Application Management (MAM) policy is also valuable. I can control applications, and I can secure applications by using the MAM policy. It is very effective and very helpful in protecting our users' data on mobile devices such as iPhones, Android phones, etc. I can apply policies, and I can protect user data.

I can also deploy the software and applications and do configurations. Windows autopilot is there. It is like self-provisioning on employees' computers. That is also an important part.

What needs improvement?

The most important thing is reporting. They should improve their reporting. They should give a free hand to users. In SCCM, I can create my own reports. For example, in SCCM, I can create an inventory report for my PC or for all PCs, but in Intune, we don't have an option to create any report. Microsoft claims that Intune is a successor of SCCM, but SCCM is more powerful than Intune. So, they should develop Intune more and make it equivalent to SCCM. Then, their product will be great in the market.

If I want to deploy an application, I cannot add multiple schedules. I can add only one schedule, and I need to rely on that. Adding multiple schedules over a period of time is not possible at this time.

I cannot evaluate any setting before deploying anything. In SCCM, we have the Compliance Baseline feature. If I want to check any service or anything else, I can do that, but in Intune, that is not available. There are very few compliance policies. They say whether your device is compliant or not, but if they don't provide enough and better compliance policies, why should I be compliant with those policies? They should give more options for the compliance policies so that we can choose something better, and we can make our devices comply with those policies. 

It lacks in terms of analytics. Analytics and all such things are not good, which again comes down to the reporting part. It should be better in terms of analytics and reporting. 

It also lacks in terms of automation. If we want to automate some of the things, we need to spend more time on automation. Other tools in the market are giving better automation graphically. So, they can work on that part.

Their support should also be improved. They don't know about their own product.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using this solution for the last six months.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

It is very stable. So, whatever features they provide are working great. There are no problems with those features.

How are customer service and technical support?

My experience with them was very bad. They don't know about their own product. I know better than them by going through their articles and other resources. When I ask them anything, they come up with silly answers. They are making me feel frustrated. I have had a very bad experience with their support.

How was the initial setup?

Its initial setup is very easy. We don't need to deploy any servers anywhere. With just a few clicks, we can set up Intune. We just need to set the MDM authority, and we need to set the automatic enrollment. That's it.

What other advice do I have?

Most of the mobile device management tools are giving the same facility. I don't have experience with VMware Workspace ONE, but I have been reading about it. VMware Workspace ONE also gives similar features in a slightly different way, but the objective of all such tools is the same. 

I would rate Microsoft Intune a five out of 10 because they are still developing it.

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Head of ICT division at a energy/utilities company with 201-500 employees
Real User
Top 10
Helps us save time, is user-friendly, and enforces strong security policies.
Pros and Cons
  • "We can securely manage both company-owned devices and personal devices enrolled in our BYOD program."
  • "Intune does not provide real-time visibility."

What is our primary use case?

We use Microsoft Intune for managing mobile devices. We considered purchasing another solution but ultimately decided to leverage the tools already available within our Microsoft product portfolio.

Microsoft Intune helps us achieve better predictability and a more secure mobile device environment.

How has it helped my organization?

Intune consolidates all our endpoint management tools into a single platform. This simplifies our software footprint. We began with mobile devices and are now expanding to personal computers and beyond. While the process may seem ongoing, it reflects the continuous growth of our endpoint management needs.

Intune is user-friendly. Supporting users doesn't require a huge effort. We've even created a self-service portal and instructions to help them install and manage their devices independently. We centrally manage policies and other configurations. This approach eliminates the need for users to bring their devices to service for initial setup, even for mobile devices. It's all about centralized management. When we provide company devices, everything is managed in one place with consistent policies. Software updates are also streamlined. Compared to older Microsoft tools, Intune offers a significant improvement. Updating software and maintaining the system is much easier with Intune.

Our overall security posture is good. We have implemented all of Microsoft's recommended security baselines. As a result, we use Microsoft Defender for Endpoint to protect both our desktops and mobile devices.

Overall, Microsoft Intune has positively impacted productivity within our organization. Several routine tasks that previously required manual intervention are now automated. This includes administrative functions, monitoring processes for functionality, and even interacting with processes that previously demanded significant manual effort.

By integrating Azure Active Directory Conditional Access with Microsoft Intune, we achieved full visibility of our devices, even when disconnected from the company network. This enhanced security posture is particularly beneficial for our remote workforce.

What is most valuable?

We can securely manage both company-owned devices and personal devices enrolled in our BYOD program. Intune allows us to create different profiles with varying security settings. This enables us to enforce strong security policies while maintaining flexibility. In case of a compromised device, Intune allows us to remotely wipe it, ensuring our data remains secure.

What needs improvement?

Intune does not provide real-time visibility. Since it's an online tool, it can take a few hours for the records to update.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using Microsoft Intune for two years.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

Microsoft Intune is stable.

What was our ROI?

Intune reduces the number of people needed for routine tasks, freeing them up for higher-value projects. This reallocation of resources delivers a clear return on investment.

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

Our enterprise agreement includes Microsoft Intune at no additional cost. To add advanced endpoint protection, we need a separate, but relatively inexpensive plan. This makes it a much more cost-effective solution compared to buying these capabilities as separate products.

Which other solutions did I evaluate?

We considered other mobile device management solutions, such as Davenport and a VMware product, but ultimately chose to stay with Intune due to its rapid development pace.

What other advice do I have?

I would rate Microsoft Intune 8 out of 10. Microsoft Intune excels in environments with standardized devices, but organizations with a mix of models and devices may require significant manual configuration to ensure functionality.

In the past, I wouldn't have recommended Intune. However, with its integration into the Microsoft product line, it has become a valuable tool for any organization's IT portfolio.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

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If public cloud, private cloud, or hybrid cloud, which cloud provider do you use?

Microsoft Azure
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Modern Workplace & Systems Engineer at a tech services company with 11-50 employees
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Top 10
The graphical interface makes it easier to configure and deploy devices
Pros and Cons
  • "Intune is effective because of the configuration management and endpoint security it provides. The graphical interface makes it easier to configure and deploy devices."
  • "Intune has some limitations when it comes to application updates for third-party applications. You can schedule an update, but when it's a package setup, you need to supercede and replace it each time."

What is our primary use case?

Intune is our primary tool for managing our devices, including security profiles, confirmation profiles, applications, deployment, updates, etc. It manages all of our workstations but not the servers. It helps us manage and monitor devices, but we use Microsoft Defender for threat discovery and things like that. It's all within the E5 license. We also manage Android and iOS devices. 

How has it helped my organization?

Previously, they were using SCCM. It's an on-prem server, so you must maintain, update, and secure it. With Intune, you don't have to manage anything. Everything is available through a console on the web, so I think it's way better.  Enrollment and deployment are easy. 

Intune helps us protect data on the end-user computers, but we need another solution for the servers that Intune does not cover. However, we group computers and the endpoints with the security panel and connect them to Microsoft Defender. Everything reported in Defender can be customized in the Intune security section, like the security rules, local rules, firewall rules, exclusions, etc. 

Intune reduces the risk of security breaches because we follow some well-known security baselines that we translate into configuration and security profiles and apply at large. It's helpful for pushing out security stuff.

What is most valuable?

Intune is effective because of the configuration management and endpoint security it provides. The graphical interface makes it easier to configure and deploy devices. 

What needs improvement?

Intune has some limitations when it comes to application updates for third-party applications. You can schedule an update, but when it's a package setup, you need to supercede and replace it each time.  

For how long have I used the solution?

I have used Intune for three years.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

I rate Intune nine out of ten for stability. 

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

I rate Intune eight out of ten for scalability.

Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?

I previously used Microsoft SCCM. 

How was the initial setup?

Intune is all on the cloud. I wasn't there when they migrated. 

What was our ROI?

I would say Intune is totally worth what we pay for it because you can customize and do everything related to the configuration, security policies, monitoring, etc. 

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

 Intune is included in the Microsoft E5 license.

What other advice do I have?

I rate Microsoft Intune eight out of ten. 

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Head IT Engineering at a financial services firm with 501-1,000 employees
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Helpful for security, visibility, and productivity
Pros and Cons
  • "It has helped with compliance. It has helped to ensure that devices comply with the organization's policy. If they are not compliant and secure, they cannot access the resources."
  • "It would be good if, in addition to the minimal patching and compliance, we could also use Intune for application deployment. For instance, if a device is not patched, Intune should have the ability to push not only a Microsoft patch but also other patches, such as a browser patch."

What is our primary use case?

We have policies that need to be enforced regarding mobile devices accessing email and the corporate intranet. We have defined them in Intune so that the devices are not able to connect to the resources that they are not supposed to connect. This is the main use case for which we are using Intune.

How has it helped my organization?

It helps with security because everybody is not cautious. For security, it is quite useful. It has had a positive impact on the organization. We have zero tolerance for cybercrime. We do not want any threat to our systems. Intune has reduced the number of security issues. It helps to ensure that the devices are compliant and can connect. It also helps with some tracking.

We understand that as an organization, we are not supposed to interfere with users' personal data. We are able to use Intune to segregate the applications. It controls what they are allowed to see on the bank network.

We have three different categories of staff, and we are able to create and enforce policies based on each category.

We have an overview of the devices in terms of security compliance and from where they are connecting with our network. We can also do root cause analysis when there is any issue. It also helps prevent data loss. If a user is doing something against the policy, it can inform the user.

We have good visibility over mobile devices and workstations. If we have any problem, we know where it is coming from.

Intune has helped with productivity. Before Intune, we were not able to give access to some remote workers because we were not able to check exactly what kind of devices they were using. We had a limited number of people who could work from home. With Intune, we are able to check the devices to allow them. If they cannot finish their work in the office, they can continue from home.

What is most valuable?

It has helped with compliance. It has helped to ensure that devices comply with the organization's policy. If they are not compliant and secure, they cannot access the resources.

What needs improvement?

It would be good if, in addition to the minimal patching and compliance, we could also use Intune for application deployment. For instance, if a device is not patched, Intune should have the ability to push not only a Microsoft patch but also other patches, such as a browser patch.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using Intune for six years.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

It does not have any problem.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

It is scalable.

Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?

We were not using any similar solution previously.

How was the initial setup?

We have it on a public cloud. We have Microsoft 365. 

It is not difficult to maintain because it is in the cloud. It is important for us that the capabilities of the Intune Suite are integrated with Microsoft 365 and Microsoft Security for both cloud and co-managed devices.

What about the implementation team?

We had a Microsoft partner for some configuration and training. We did not have any issues.

What was our ROI?

We have seen a positive return on investment, but it is hard to quantify the ROI and put a value on it. As a bank, we must protect our data, and the cost of losing the data is very high.

Which other solutions did I evaluate?

We did not evaluate other options.

What other advice do I have?

I would recommend it to others. I would rate Intune a nine out of ten.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

Public Cloud
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Enterprise architect at a retailer with 10,001+ employees
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Helps to manage the Microsoft apps on company-owned devices
Pros and Cons
  • "The product has eased the deployment of Microsoft apps to the devices. We can manage it properly. We can control it and push the updates. Another company helped us with the deployment. However, we can do it internally."
  • "Microsoft Intune needs to improve the initial login process."

What is our primary use case?

We use the solution to manage the Microsoft apps on company-owned devices. 

How has it helped my organization?

The product has eased the deployment of Microsoft apps to the devices. We can manage it properly. We can control it and push the updates. Another company helped us with the deployment. However, we can do it internally. 

What is most valuable?

Microsoft Intune's most valuable feature is easy management. It also keeps our devices secure. 

What needs improvement?

Microsoft Intune needs to improve the initial login process.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been working with the product for two years. 

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

Microsoft Intune's stability is good.

What was our ROI?

We have seen ROI with the tool's use. 

What other advice do I have?

We don't have to worry about security after deploying Microsoft Intune. We can manage the security of our data and apps on the devices by using a single authentication mode. I will use it again if I have to make a choice. I rate the product an eight out of ten. You need to consider user experience when making the choice. 

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

Public Cloud

If public cloud, private cloud, or hybrid cloud, which cloud provider do you use?

Microsoft Azure
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Specialized Engineering Manager (Digital Workplace & Unified Communications) at a comms service provider with 10,001+ employees
Real User
Comes bundled with Microsoft 365, saves money, and has a pretty easy initial setup
Pros and Cons
  • "If you need only to load a specific profile and you don't have deep security functionalities, et cetera, Intune is very nice and good."
  • "They need to integrate more with security options."

What is our primary use case?

The solution is primarily used to manage iOS, Android, and also Windows 10 or Windows 11. It's to manage end-user devices.

What is most valuable?

The best thing about Intune for the customers is simply that it's included in the different plans of Microsoft 365. If a customer needs Office or collaboration tools, Intune is included. It's for free. If the company has another MDM, normally they are paying for it. This product is included in the license of Microsoft 365. We find that the customers, in general, want to change the solution, to move from another classical MDM to Intune due to the fact that they save money.

If you need only to load a specific profile and you don't have deep security functionalities, etc, Intune is very nice and good.

The initial setup is very simple.

What needs improvement?

If you need some restrictions or some integrations or you need integrations with security options, or if your mobile terminals are industry-special or ruggerized, bar code readers, printers attached, this might not be the best option. If your MDM has to be really specific, perhaps Intune is not the better option. You have to consider MobileIron or Workspace ONE or MaaS360 or similar.

They need to integrate more with security options. When the customers want some specific security functionality they begin to think about other platforms. 

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

The stability is very good. There are no bugs or glitches. It doesn't crash or freeze. It's pretty reliable. 

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

Scaling is simple. It depends on the licensing. If you have licenses for that, the only thing you have to do is to continue with the enrollment of the terminals. It's very easy. You have to assign the terminals to a group of users with different restrictions or policies and that's it.

How are customer service and support?

With the CSP licenses, we as a cloud service provider, are obliged to provide services. With our service, we provide support to the licenses. When we sell licenses differently, in the LSP scheme, then we have to sell the premium service for the customers.

I don't use it directly. That said, I know the ratings of the services that we provide for our services. The only thing that I should say is that normally when we have an SLA with a customer for Microsoft, there is a specific response time that we can provide as a service provider. They do not consider that. They say, "Our service is this. This is our SLA." Then, our service level agreement is eight hours. 

Sometimes, when you offer a service level agreement with a customer, the support of the manufacturer or of the vendor is included. It's the only thing that, if you are providing services on an end-to-end basis, you have to consider. Sometimes, when you call Premier Support and you say, "Please, I need a solution before six hours," it doesn't matter for them. They say, "I have not six. I have eight, so don't call me if I'm in the eight hours."

How was the initial setup?

It's very simple to set up. To set up the terminals, it's very easy. You have a manual, and it's very easy to follow. You can configure functionalities for specific users or a specific group of users or things like that. It's great.

The time it takes to deploy depends on the number of terminals and it also depends on the number of different groups. Perhaps you have to configure the different policies for different groups. That might take longer than a straightforward setup. In an installation with, for example, 1,000 terminals, it typically takes less than a month -three weeks or so.

I don't personally handle the deployment myself, however. I offer it to clients. I'm not the one to actually do the manual work of implementing it. 

The amount of people we need to deploy a solution depends on the number of terminals that we have to manage.

Some customers configure everything at the beginning and nothing changes over time. That said, we have other customers that they are continuously asking for changes. This group of customers will likely need three people more to handle maintenance. For every 1,000 devices, you typically need one and a half full-time employees.

What was our ROI?

In terms of ROI, it depends. If you have licenses included in your plan for M365, Microsoft 365, from the very beginning, if you have to sell that, it depends on the business case that you can do. It's different if you buy a CSP or LSP license.

One kind is considered as a cost and another is considered as an investment. The LSP is an investment. 

In the products and services space, from a pay-per-use perspective, I don't see a relationship between this product and ROI. 

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

There are different kinds of licenses. We sell two licenses from Microsoft, the LSP or the CSP. The service that we have with Microsoft is based on the CSP kind, so the payment is monthly, considered as an expense, not an investment o asset. It depends on if you buy a set of licenses only for Intune - which can be sold separately, or can be included in M365.

What other advice do I have?

We are gold partners with Microsoft.

I would rate the solution at a nine out of ten.

For simple installations, for simple management, perhaps Intune is fine. However, for more complex installations, it might not be enough.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

Public Cloud
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A cloud-based mobile device management solution with a good conditional access feature
Pros and Cons
  • "I like that we can implement conditional access."
  • "It would be better if they can reduce the cost of the license."

What is our primary use case?

I work for Mastersystem Infotama who is a Microsoft partner. I am an engineer, and I deploy Microsoft Intune in several companies. Our customers use Intune for their mobile device management. We also use Intune to protect devices accessing the application's corporate data. First, you must be compliant with the same criteria. If users connect with the corporate IP address, they only connect with username and password. But if they connect from a coffee shop IP address or IP addresses that aren't corporate, they will have to engage in multi-factor authentication.

What is most valuable?

I like that we can implement conditional access. Microsoft has conditional access for mobile device management, and we can categorize it as a corporate application or a personal application. We can protect it so users cannot copy from the corporate application to the personal application, but users can copy from the personal application to the corporate application. 

We can also make one file with different permission for different people. The name of the feature is Microsoft Azure Information Protection. We can configure it to help the user work from home. They can download the file, and they can operate this file in another place, but the corporate organization still protects it. 

We can also protect user access from a mobile phone. They cannot save the file to internal storage for the mobile phone. They only can save the file to OneDrive or SharePoint drive.

What needs improvement?

It would be better if Microsoft can reduce the cost of the license. as we know the Intune device subscription is licensed per device at a cost of $2 a month. but for the best to enhanced security and feature we must added add-on license or buy/upgrade to bundling license such as M365E5.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

Microsoft Intune is a core product, and it's very stable

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

Scalability is good. It can adopt Android and iOS and manage macOS. We couldn't support macOS two years ago, but now we can.

How are customer service and technical support?

Technical support is good. We get help from Microsoft support. For Microsoft Intune, if we buy the license, we can get support for free. We can create tickets for the problems. We can also report the problem in the Microsoft portal.

How was the initial setup?

Microsoft Intune is essentially software as a service for mobile device management. To configure Microsoft Intune, we only have to register the domain name and register the DNS. We can log in to enroll the device with Microsoft Intune. After we register the DNS and the domain name, we configure the policies. All policies like user access and permissions. After that, the admin can send the license to every user.

The configuration takes one to five days. But it takes a long time to educate the users on how they can use it. This is because some things change after we implement Intune. Users may complain that they can't do what they did before, but it's better from a security perspective.

Microsoft will maintain it. The customer only maintains the policy and the license.

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

The price could be better. Microsoft Intune pricing is based on the number of users. Every user license is for 15 devices. consists of 5 devices for PC (Windows or Mac), 5 tablets, and 5 mobile phones (Android and iOS). 

My customers already know and use Microsoft, so they adopted Intune. They use Office 365 for secure collaboration between organizations. Microsoft is the preferred choice and has user confidence to work together securely.

Which other solutions did I evaluate?

MobileIron has two types of licenses. One is a SaaS-based model, and they provide support, and the other is a license for the on-premise solution. Microsoft Intune offers only a cloud solution.

What other advice do I have?

If a customer already uses a Microsoft solution like Microsoft Office, or an email solution like Microsoft Exchange, it's better to use Microsoft Intune. But if they want an on-premise solution, they can choose another solution like  Mobile Iron or Airwatch solution.

On a scale from one to ten, I would give Microsoft Intune a nine.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

Public Cloud
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Updated: November 2024
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