What is our primary use case?
Microsoft Intune is used to deploy business apps, manage BYOD, enforce security policies, and secure company resource access.
For device management, Microsoft Intune is used to manage and secure corporate-owned iOS, Android, Windows, and Mac OS devices from a centralized cloud platform. For application deployment, business-critical apps, in-house apps, and store apps are deployed remotely to employee devices across multiple locations such as retail stores. Remote actions including performing a remote wipe, selective wipe, device reset, lock, or troubleshooting actions are performed if a device is lost, stolen, or compromised.
Day-to-day operations include compliance monitoring, zero-touch deployment, tracking devices' compliance status, and generating reports for audit and security governance. With zero-touch deployment, new devices are provisioned automatically with required apps, settings, and policies using services such as Windows Autopilot.
What is most valuable?
The best features that Microsoft Intune offers include device management, application management, app protection policies, Conditional Access, compliance policies, and remote actions.
Mobile device management is relied upon for centralized management of iOS, Android, Windows, and Mac OS devices from a single cloud console. For mobile application management, company apps and data are managed and protected without fully controlling personal devices, which is very useful for BYOD. Conditional Access integration works with Microsoft Entra ID to allow access only from compliant and secure devices. Remote device actions include selective wipe, device lock, passcode reset, and device restart options for security incidents. Compliance policies automatically check whether devices meet security standards such as encryption, OS version, password strength, and antivirus status.
Cloud-based management requires no on-premise infrastructure, reducing maintenance costs and improving scalability. Microsoft ecosystem integration provides seamless integration with Microsoft 365, Microsoft Defender, and Microsoft security tools.
The positive impact of Microsoft Intune on my organization includes improved data security by protecting sensitive company data from unauthorized sharing, copy-paste, or downloads. Better compliance is ensured by making certain that devices and apps meet security policies before accessing business resources. Risk of data leakage is reduced through selective wipe that removes only corporate data if an employee leaves or a device is lost.
What needs improvement?
Better reporting capabilities, stronger Mac OS management, faster policy synchronization, and easier troubleshooting are needed. The main improvements needed are stronger Mac OS management, faster policy synchronization, and easier troubleshooting.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been working in my current field for two and a half years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
Microsoft Intune is stable.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
Microsoft Intune's scalability is high as a cloud-based platform through licensing expansion and API integration such as Microsoft Graph.
How are customer service and support?
The customer support provides strong documentation, admin support, and ticketing services, though complex issue resolution can take time. Overall, the support is good.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
Previously, VMware Workspace ONE and ManageEngine Endpoint Central were used. Microsoft Intune is a very good platform and best for Microsoft ecosystem and cloud-based management, which is why the switch to Microsoft Intune was made.
What was our ROI?
A return on investment has been seen because on-prem servers no longer need to be maintained. The main advantage experienced in my organization is device management transitioning to a cloud-based model for easier management, which also translates into time saved and money saved.
Measurable outcomes include reduced time for device setup because Microsoft Intune automates device provisioning and policy deployment, which reduces manual setup time for new employee devices. For example, new laptops can be automatically configured with required apps, policies, and settings during onboarding, reducing setup effort for IT teams.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
Microsoft Intune's pricing, setup cost, and licensing are good. According to the price, it is very cost-effective, offers strong Microsoft integration, and is secure while licensing is also good.
Which other solutions did I evaluate?
Before choosing Microsoft Intune, other options were evaluated such as VMware Workspace ONE, which is good for multi-platform enterprise management, and IBM MaaS360.
What other advice do I have?
Microsoft Intune is a scalable, secure, and cost-effective endpoint management solution that aligns with modern workplace needs. I recommend Microsoft Intune for its very good features, including device management, application management, app protection, remote actions, and compliance policies. This review has an overall rating of nine out of ten.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
Public Cloud
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Disclosure: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer. Partner