BlackBerry Enterprise Mobility Suite vs Ivanti Neurons for MDM comparison

The compared BlackBerry and Ivanti solutions aren't in the same category. BlackBerry is ranked #19 in EMM , and holds a 0.7% mindshare in the category. Ivanti is ranked #16 in UEM , with an average rating of 6.0, and holds a 3.3% mindshare. Additionally, 78% of BlackBerry users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 85% of Ivanti users who would recommend it.

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We performed a comparison between BlackBerry Enterprise Mobility Suite and Ivanti Neurons for MDM based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

Find out in this report how the two Enterprise Mobility Management (EMM) solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI.

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Microsoft Intune

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Enterprise Mobility Management (EMM)

Unified Endpoint Management (UEM)

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Joseph Merusi

Collaborations engineer at a financial services firm with 1,001-5,000 employees

Everything has worked better since we started using it

Sometimes the syncing is inconsistent. I'm confident that the devices are checking in every eight hours, but sometimes the devices aren't picking up the settings as quickly as I would expect. Some features haven't been updated in a while, and Microsoft doesn't seem interested in developing them. Unless you talk to an engineer, you don't know whether there will be an update. There are communication issues, so you might start working with a feature without knowing if it will be deprecated six months from now. Some reporting areas still need development. For example, I noticed that the reporting for driver updates is still confusing.

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Matt Cooper

Infrastructure engineer at a insurance company with 10,001+ employees

Containerization allows us to keep personal and corporate data separate, though better integration with AD is needed

I would like to see better integration with our AD. Instead of having to use Active Directory groups, we'd like to use Active Directory attributes instead. There is a lot of overhead in managing. Whereas, if we could key on something tied to HR, or some other feed indicating who they are or what role they have, and manage them that way, that would be much preferable than having to manage people with Active Directory groups. Because, if people move roles, then we have to make sure that we move them from one Active Directory group to another, which is hands-on, a lot of overhead. Also, they could improve their QA. There are many times where something will be released, a new client will be released, and something gets broken. Or they do a release and they don't take into consideration how some people may be using parts of it. Even though it's supported, they release something and it breaks it because they weren't aware of it. The biggest thing for me right now is, I would like to see improvement in their QA. I'm tired of getting broken software. I would also like to see continued integration with the Microsoft suite of tools, Microsoft Word, Excel, etc., on a mobile device. Continue to improve that experience. Continue to move down that track, and partner with Microsoft, and other vendors, so we can make it a fully functioning suite; that we don't have to manage things on separate consoles. They should continue their strategic partnerships with others in this space, continue to move forward and allow us to have the integration that our customers want.

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Lorenzo Arcinue

IT Administrator at Zai

Feature-rich, easy to use, and has responsive technical support

We are working on the proof of concept for both MobileIron and Workspace ONE. We are only testing MobileIron and Workspace ONE. After that, we will decide which device to use. Workspace ONE by VMware Similarly, we will use MobileIron as a mobile device management tool, allowing us to manage our endpoints remotely. So far, we have not had any issues with VMware, and we have resolved some, if not all, of the issues. I have been testing with VMware Workspace ONE for the same amount of time as MobileIron UEM, three weeks. We are using the latest version, and it is deployed on a public cloud. The cloud provider is VMware. I have also been working with Google Chrome. Google Workspace is an email production tool provided by Google. We don't have a firewall because we're in the cloud right now. We have no on-premises network and all of our systems are hosted in the cloud.

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We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:

Pros

"I rate Intune 10 out of 10."

"A valuable feature is user enrollment, where users can enroll their devices in their organizations themselves."

"For our clients, the conditional access feature along with different compliance policies that they can set is valuable."

"I would rate Microsoft Intune a nine out of ten."

"These capabilities have made a significant impact in my work, providing a comprehensive view of all devices and features in a single platform."

"Microsoft Intune is very stable due to its cloud-based infrastructure and its reliability in performance."

"This product offers an alternative solution to other UEM (Unified Endpoint Management) solutions."

"At the moment, Autopilot is the most valuable feature."

More Microsoft Intune pros

"We are able to separate personal information and in the event of e breach, we are able to turn off access and/or delete this information."

"We can access emails within the active sync."

"It has allowed us to manage many different mobile device platforms, like Windows 10, Android, Apple, and BlackBerry 10, all through a single pane of glass."

"It gives us the ability to have a container and the most secure possible application."

"Whenever we have issues, people rely on the ability to check messages promptly."

"Having access to our internet was extremely beneficial. We don't have that functionality now that we have switched to Microsoft Intune. It was definitely better with Blackberry."

"The functionality with UEM and BlackBerry Works, the shared calendar, is a massive improvement for us."

"It allows me to be able to access my email when I do not necessarily have my computer with me. I can also access my calendar when I am on public transport or outside of the office."

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"It's effective in what it is able to achieve and it's easy to use."

"The most valuable feature is that everything is in one place, which makes it easy to manage."

"The products are quite good when they are operational."

"The most valuable features of MobileIron UEM are tunneling and enterprise integration."

"The company provides great customer service."

"The user interface is user-friendly."

Cons

"We would like to see the ability to use multiple personas on a device, similar to Samsung Knox, included in future updates."

"Intune should improve its software inventory to provide better metering of which software is used throughout the company. This is especially needed for reporting third-party software solutions."

"I would like to see better integration with Microsoft. There are a few things I can still do with Jamf that I am unable to do with Intune yet."

"Sometimes the syncing is inconsistent. I'm confident that the devices are checking in every eight hours, but sometimes the devices aren't picking up the settings as quickly as I would expect."

"Intune should improve its software inventory to provide better metering of which software is used throughout the company. This is especially needed for reporting third-party software solutions."

"One thing that could be better in Microsoft Intune is the file size, as it is quite large at times."

"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."

"I'd like some more reporting so that I don't have to delve into PowerShell and I can pull more of the local device information such as memory, apps installed, etc. It would be nice to be able to see the apps that are present there but might not be managed. For example, if they installed 7Zip, it could report that back via an installed program or feature to see what was currently installed."

More Microsoft Intune cons

"Some users have complained that some features cannot be done through the BlackBerry Access Hub."

"It's too difficult to manage ourselves. We have to get a third-party in to do that. The fact that it breaks on some end-users' devices is also a concern and just the frequency and complexity of upgrades is not ideal."

"The newest features sometimes pop in very slowly."

"The installations on the device could be simpler. It is a good solution, and all the features are there. So, there isn't a lot to improve. I'm sure they already have their thought process on how to improve it."

"One fault that BlackBerry has is its salesforce. Their direct salesforce department is changing its salespeople constantly. One client I had, over a period of about three years, went through four salespeople. That continuity is a problem, in terms of dealing with the customers."

"From the past to the present, before mobility location, we frequently required a restart."

"More devices supported like iOS, Android, and API so it can support various platforms to enhance the experience."

"It would be nice if there was an easier way for team members to get onboarded in regards to what they have to do on the device. There are some programs like Apple DEP and Samsung Knox. Unfortunately, with these programs, to get existing users onto them, you have to factory wipe your device. If it did not have the DEP capabilities, it would be nicer if it did not have so many steps to go through. That is our biggest complaint from team members. It has too many steps."

More BlackBerry Enterprise Mobility Suite cons

"The release of new versions often goes in the wrong direction with Ivanti. The test team or the testing procedures are flawed because they release new versions with numerous basic issues."

"We would like the initial setup to be simpler."

"The release of new versions often goes in the wrong direction with Ivanti."

"MobileIron UEM could improve the monitoring of devices."

"The integration between the MobileIron and Advanced Neurons isn't completely in sync, and we're still working on that."

"UI needs an upgrade, feels very outdated."

"The interface is complicated and not very easy to use."

Pricing and Cost Advice

"Intune comes with the licensing that is common for large organizations. However, Microsoft has recently released many add-ons that are very expensive, especially for large organizations or corporations."

"The price is very reasonable."

"Any bundle package, such as Security E3, covers multiple things, such as AAP, BitLocker, etc. If you go for them individually, they would be more expensive. Bundling makes the price more attractive and competitive."

"Microsoft Intune is included in the E5 license at no additional cost."

"In terms of the product price and licensing costs, my company finds the product to be reasonably priced."

"The E5 license is expensive."

"We use Defender ATP and E5 licenses."

"My team members bundled it together with their Microsoft solutions, including Microsoft 365 and related products."

More Microsoft Intune pricing and cost advice

"We currently pay by the year, but the licenses are calculated on a monthly basis."

"It was on a yearly support contract, and the licenses were perpetual. There was also the implementation cost and the support cost for the integrator."

"In my opinion, we're paying an awful lot for what we get, compared to other vendors. I don't deal with the pricing, but it does seem to be a bit pricey for the things that we get, especially, when you compare them to other vendors, such as VMware, Citrix, who have all bought up other players in this space. VMware offers AirWatch free as part of their packages."

"For the number of licenses, I believe it was approximately $500,000 per year, or for three years."

"With the new licensing model, there seems to be a significant increase in cost, which makes it difficult to push forward and talk with the business."

"The licensing costs are paid on a yearly basis because we just renewed the license. If you have some big issue, they will also charge you."

"We pay about $6 a year for the solution. There are no extra costs on top of that. You save a lot of money when you use this product."

"Sometimes, it is very hard to get an overview because there are so many different suites to find out what is the right thing for new customers."

More BlackBerry Enterprise Mobility Suite pricing and cost advice

"My impression is that MobileIron is very expensive."

"The price of MobileIron UEM is very good."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Educational Organization

18%

Computer Software Company

12%

Financial Services Firm

Manufacturing Company

Financial Services Firm

26%

Computer Software Company

12%

Government

10%

Real Estate/Law Firm

Educational Organization

20%

Financial Services Firm

13%

Computer Software Company

13%

Government

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This is not a cheap solution. I do not have exact pricing information as I am not responsible for this aspect.

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Compared 6% of the time

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Compared 5% of the time

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Compared 31% of the time

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Compared 17% of the time

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Compared 19% of the time

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Compared 14% of the time

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Compared 7% of the time

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Also Known As

Intune, MS Intune, Microsoft Endpoint Manager

Good for Enterprise, Good Mobile Messaging, Ubitexx Ubi-Suite

MobileIron UEM, MobileIron Unified Endpoint Management, MobileIron EMM, MobileIron Enterprise Mobility Management

Overview

Microsoft Intune provides centralized management of mobile devices and applications, ensuring security, compliance, and productivity through integration with Microsoft services like Microsoft 365 and Azure Active Directory.

Organizations use Intune for managing mobile devices and applications, enhancing security and compliance across platforms. With features like single sign-on, conditional access, and zero-touch deployment via Autopilot, it facilitates efficient operations. Intune's scalability, easy enrollment, and capabilities such as remote wipe support diverse device management, offering robust data protection and efficient operation. Despite its features, improvement areas include reporting, compatibility with non-Microsoft devices, and better support for macOS and Linux devices.

What are the key features of Microsoft Intune?

Seamless Integration: Works with Microsoft 365, Azure Active Directory, and System Center for streamlined management.
Conditional Access: Enhances security with policies that restrict access based on conditions.
Autopilot: Provides zero-touch deployment for setting up new devices efficiently.
Mobile Device Management: Enables control over both personal and corporate devices.
Application Deployment: Facilitates app delivery across a range of devices.

What benefits should users look for in reviews?

Centralized Management: Reduces complexity by managing devices and applications in one place.
Security Enhancement: Protects data with features like remote wipe and compliance monitoring.
Improved Productivity: Enhances efficiency with seamless integration and automation features.
Device Scalability: Supports diverse device management for growing business needs.

In industries such as finance, healthcare, and education, Microsoft Intune is implemented to ensure secure and compliant device management. Companies leverage its capabilities to deploy security policies and manage both corporate-owned and BYOD environments, facilitating a unified approach to data protection and compliance.

Microsoft

The BlackBerry Enterprise Mobility Suite offers five editions to meet your enterprise’s evolving mobile needs. Growth can happen quickly, and the BlackBerry Enterprise Mobility Suite is designed to provide a seamless transition to the more advanced capabilities in higher-level editions. The subscription model ensures predictable annual expenditures and eliminates upfront capital costs.

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Everywhere Work is here

Dealing with increasing demand for devices, applications and platforms?

Ivanti Neurons for MDM is your single solution to manage iOS, iPadOS, Android, macOS, ChromeOS and Windows.

Cloud‑based device management and security

Secure and manage endpoints running iOS, iPadOS, Android, macOS, ChromeOS and Windows.

Simple onboarding and provisioning process

Quickly and easily onboard devices and provision them over the air with all the apps, settings and security configurations they need.

Seamless, productive user experience

Deliver a delightful, native user experience across any device and OS while improving productivity.

Reduce the complexity and cost of endpoint management

Manage and protect any iOS, iPadOS, Android, macOS, ChromeOS, Windows and VR/XR device, from a single cloud-based solution.

Manage devices everywhere business happens

Know the devices your supply chain workers rely on are updated and in good operating condition, ready for the day’s business.

Ivanti

Sample Customers

Mitchells and Buzzers, Callaway

Ashcourt Rowan, EMC Professional Services, Itochu, MBDA, North Hennepin Community College, PGGM, Rohde & Schwarz, US Navy

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