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Management tools streamline device provisioning and security across multiple platforms
Pros and Cons
  • "Microsoft Intune is a cost-saving solution, reducing IT department workload and allowing for faster device provisioning compared to traditional methods."
  • "The reporting part needs improvement, and it would be beneficial if it could integrate with third-party tools instead of just Power BI."

What is our primary use case?

I use Microsoft Intune to manage devices and Windows, including Linux and macOS. It provides a zero-touch experience for provisioning mobile devices like iOS, iPad, Android, and macOS. It offers security and serves as a management tool where multiple products can be managed.

What is most valuable?

Microsoft Intune helps me manage devices and Windows, including Linux and macOS. It provides a zero-touch experience for provisioning mobile devices like iOS, iPad, Android, and macOS. It offers security and acts as a management tool where multiple products can be managed. Having all endpoint and security management tools in one place reduces the IT department's workload, making provisioning devices faster compared to traditional methods.

What needs improvement?

The reporting part needs improvement, and it would be beneficial if it could integrate with third-party tools instead of just Power BI. Additionally, the inventories could be enhanced.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have ten years of experience working with Microsoft Intune. I also have experience with Jamf Pro, which I have used for four years.

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What do I think about the stability of the solution?

I can give Microsoft Intune a ten out of ten for stability.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

I can give Microsoft Intune a nine out of ten for scalability.

How are customer service and support?

Customer service is good, and I would rate it nine out of ten.

How would you rate customer service and support?

Positive

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

I did not use any other solution before Microsoft Intune.

How was the initial setup?

The initial setup was conducted in-house, and no external integrator or consultant was used.

What about the implementation team?

We did not use an integrator or consultant; everything was done in-house.

What was our ROI?

Microsoft Intune is a cost-saving solution, reducing IT department workload and allowing for faster device provisioning compared to traditional methods. However, I am not sure about the exact savings per month or year.

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

I find the price somewhat affordable.

Which other solutions did I evaluate?

I never evaluated any other options before choosing Microsoft Intune.

What other advice do I have?

My advice is to improve the reporting capabilities and integrate with third-party tools. I rate the overall solution nine out of ten.

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?

Other
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System Engineer at Capitaland
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Improves security, offers excellent mobile device management and is easy to set up
Pros and Cons
  • "The mobile device management is very useful."
  • "There are a lot of updates happening on Microsoft."

What is our primary use case?

I'm working with InTune on the user side. It's used for device enrollment and mobile device management. It's used for remote desktops and remote control for compliance. 

How has it helped my organization?

The solution helped us resolve user enrollment issues. Sometimes, users want to reset, for example, file server systems and Intune ensures a user can't just enroll any new systems.

What is most valuable?

The mobile device management is very useful. With mobile device management, we can monitor everything and control devices. We can monitor devices and fix things on remote desktops. 

Intune brings all endpoints and security management tools into one place. This helps us monitor everything from one portal. We can exclude any PowerShell command. It helps us not only monitor for but also fix any problems. We can add and remove items remotely from any device from a single place. 

The solution has a helpful feature called Co-Pilot. We can access it via the portal and configure it as we need. However, I have not used it myself. 

We use Intune with a hybrid model. We can connect it easily to other services. 

With the ability to monitor everything from one place, our security is quite good. The level of security is better. I'd rate the level of security we've been able to achieve ten out of ten.

It's positively affected IT productivity in our organization. Having Intune has made our IT engineers more effective. They can use the cloud portal from anywhere and at any time to easily adjust or deploy whatever users need. 

We've been able to save money compared to using SCCM. Intune has helped from a cost-savings perspective, although I can't speak to exact costs. 

What needs improvement?

There are a lot of updates happening on Microsoft.

For how long have I used the solution?

I've used the solution for about six months. 

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

I haven't had any challenges with stability.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

I haven't come across any limitations in terms of scalability. 

How are customer service and support?

I've never had to reach out to technical support.

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

I also use VMware. 

How was the initial setup?

The initial setup was straightforward. We simply needed to create an account don't he Microsoft side and then we can go and get licenses. 

I administrate and maintain Intune for the company.

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

I don't have any visibility in regards to Intune pricing. 

What other advice do I have?

I'd recommend Intune to others. I'd rate Intune ten out of ten. 

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

Public Cloud
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End User Computing Architect at a consultancy with 10,001+ employees
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Simplifies IT and security operations and enrolling endpoints is a breeze
Pros and Cons
  • "A valuable feature is user enrollment, where users can enroll their devices in their organizations themselves."
  • "The current Intune reporting functionality could benefit from some improvements."

What is our primary use case?

We use Intune to manage endpoints as a centralized enterprise solution. Instead of relying on Active Directory or an on-premise system, we directly manage employee devices using Microsoft Intune. Intune, a cloud-based SaaS product, simplifies endpoint management. From a user perspective, it's an improvement. Users no longer need to be on the office network. They can set up their devices anywhere with an internet connection, whether at home or another location.

Security is also enhanced. By using Intune as a mobile device management solution, we can implement security controls and restrictions on endpoints. Intune helps us achieve a balance between user experience and security.

How has it helped my organization?

Managing remote employee devices with Microsoft Intune is easy. Intune acts as a central platform for deploying controls, policies, and applications to our endpoints. It simplifies the delivery of these configurations to our remote workforce.

Intune simplifies our mobile application management. Once implemented across the organization, it will eliminate our reliance on on-premises solutions. Previously, managing endpoints required using our System Center Configuration Manager. Now, Microsoft offers a unified solution called Microsoft Endpoint Manager. Intune, a key component of this suite, allows for convenient device enrollment over the internet, streamlining endpoint organization.

Intune helps bring our endpoints and security management tools into one place.

Consolidating endpoints and security management tools simplifies IT and security operations. This unified approach offers a single solution or console for all tasks. Role-based access control ensures each administrator only sees and modifies what's relevant to their role. For example, the security team can access Intune solely for security-related functions, while the patch management team has its own set of permissions. This centralized management is significantly easier to handle than using multiple third-party tools. Intune provides a comprehensive solution where everyone can configure settings – security, endpoints, controls, etc. – within a single platform.

Intune offers endpoint visibility and IT control across various device platforms. It simplifies troubleshooting and device management compared to other solutions. Intune excels in providing a comprehensive solution. We can manage applications, security controls, and patching processes all within Intune. This eliminates the need to rely on three separate solutions. With Intune, everything is consolidated into a single platform, allowing for combined reporting and streamlined issue resolution.

Enrolling endpoints with Intune is a breeze! The overall user experience is excellent, easily a nine out of ten.

There are three critical features of Intune for maintaining our devices' security. Endpoint encryption ensures data on the device is scrambled even if it's lost or stolen. Intune supports BitLocker encryption for Windows devices and file-level encryption for Mac devices. Defender is a comprehensive security solution that helps protect devices from malware, viruses, and other threats. Compliance policies in Intune allow us to define security requirements for devices. These policies can enforce encryption, complex passwords, and other security settings. If a device doesn't meet the compliance policy, it can be restricted from accessing organizational resources. Intune can also send notifications to users or administrators when a device becomes non-compliant.

In the initial stages of migrating from our on-premises solution to Intune, we relied on device compliance policies. We configured these policies to require the latest antivirus signatures, specifically targeting developer devices. This ensured compliance and minimized the risk of non-compliance impacting their work. While compliance policies were initially used, we've since transitioned to Microsoft Defender, which now plays a major role in our device security strategy.

Intune's application deployment feature has significantly improved efficiency in our IT department. As one of its key functionalities, Intune allows deployment of a variety of applications with different extensions, such as .DXE or .MSI files. However, for applications requiring custom license scripts, batch files, or executables, Intune provides its own Windows app deployment toolkit. This toolkit facilitates the conversion of these files into a format compatible with the Intune app store and its update system.

The user interface is easy to navigate. Microsoft provides monthly updates that introduce new features. Previously, they provided pie chart visualizations for complaint and policy control status reports. These have been transitioned to standard chart formats. Overall, the UI continues to improve with each Microsoft update.

Company-owned devices are subject to a different set of policies. These policies may be very strict, restricting certain functionalities, or they may prioritize security above all else. On the other hand, for BYOD programs, we provide users with certain privileges for their mobile devices and laptops. We create a secure, isolated environment in a sandbox to manage the devices within that environment. Security is a major consideration for both BYOD and company-owned devices.

Intune has increased our IT productivity for patching and security by around 15 percent.

Microsoft Intune helps our organization reduce the risk of security breaches by eight percent by deploying zero-day patches in conjunction with Defender and Sentinel.

Intune has helped us consolidate vendors with the driver deployment and onboarding.

We manage configurations for Microsoft 365, co-managed devices, Azure, Defender security controls, and DLP controls within Intune. This centralized platform allows us to configure roughly 80 percent of these services and controls in a single location.

What is most valuable?

A valuable feature is user enrollment, where users can enroll their devices in their organizations themselves. This streamlines the process and saves IT time.

Another key benefit is zero-day productivity. During enrollment, the user has access to the applications and settings the organization needs them to have, making them ready to work immediately. Intune essentially pre-configures the device based on the user and organization during enrollment.

Finally, Intune offers easy patch management for various endpoints, including Windows 10, 11, and Macs. Deploying upgrades and monthly patches is significantly simpler compared to other solutions, both from Microsoft and third-party vendors.

What needs improvement?

The current Intune reporting functionality could benefit from some improvements. Specifically, a report that tracks patch deployment status would be valuable. Ideally, I'd like a report that provides device-level details on applications and controls deployed. However, it seems like other organizations might be more interested in control-centric reports, showing details like what control was deployed, the number of devices affected, and other relevant device data. Overall, reporting is the area where we're encountering the most challenges with Intune.

For how long have I used the solution?

I've been using Microsoft Intune as a comprehensive solution for the past six years. While I had some experience with it before 2019, it was limited to mobile device management. Since 2019, I've been managing the full Intune suite as an administrator, overseeing Windows endpoints, Mac endpoints, Android and iOS.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

I would rate the stability of Microsoft Intune eight out of ten.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

Microsoft Intune excels in scalability, earning it a nine out of ten rating. It empowers organizations to migrate to the cloud and manage all their endpoints seamlessly. This includes a wide range of platforms like Windows, macOS, mobile devices, and even Linux. Intune simplifies endpoint management by offering a centralized solution for all these platforms.

How are customer service and support?

The response time and technical knowledge of the support team is not what it used to be.

How would you rate customer service and support?

Neutral

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

We previously used an on-premises solution, Microsoft Endpoint Manager, to manage our devices. The pandemic necessitated a shift to the cloud.

How was the initial setup?

The initial deployment of Intune can be complex because it is linked to Microsoft Entra, which itself is a complex product. This complexity depends on the desired outcome. Intune's deployment complexity hinges on whether users will enroll their devices themselves or if the IT team will enroll them and grant access. A proper pre-assessment is crucial to determine if Intune's complexity aligns with our desired outcome.

Our deployment took two months to complete because of the internal security approvals we required.

Three administrators were required for the deployment.

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

The price for Intune is fair.

What other advice do I have?

I would rate Microsoft Intune eight out of ten. There are some improvements concerning the reports and there are other design-related concerns that we are looking at in Intune.

We don't have the tunnel option because we primarily work in a restricted computer environment. Our organization uses Microsoft Intune to manage applications within a dedicated sandbox environment. We perform frequent updates to ensure everything is current.

During the initial onboarding process, we encountered some challenges, and multiple teams were involved in resolving them. For example, users from India might experience issues like broken URLs or restricted access due to their ISPs. Similarly, in China, certain URLs might be blocked by some internet service providers. To address these issues, we initially involved additional administrators from each region on the administrative side. However, we've since transitioned to a centralized management structure with a core team of five to six members overseeing the entire organization.

We maintain a separate development Intune environment for User Acceptance Testing specific to the Asia Pacific region. Since our production environment is also located in Asia Pacific, we essentially have two Intune instances: one for development and one for production. We also have around 290,000 devices.

We have a team of five Intune administrators. The only maintenance required for Intune is the updates.

I recommend Microsoft Intune.

Based on the number of users and devices you're enrolling, I recommend having separate UAT and production Intune environments for larger deployments. For simpler environments, a single Intune license is sufficient to manage your devices and integrate with your Enterprise and Microsoft 365 solutions.

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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Real User
Top 5
Prioritize reporting improvements while benefiting from user-friendly interface and security features
Pros and Cons
  • "The features of Microsoft Intune that I appreciate the most are its user-friendly interface and robust security options."

    What is our primary use case?

    I have been using the enterprise application management features of Microsoft Intune Suite for couple of years now. 

    How has it helped my organization?

    We're deploying security baselines and configuration profiles (GPO) with ease. Tasks that could take much more time if done from the DC.

    What is most valuable?

    The features of Microsoft Intune that I appreciate the most are its user-friendly interface and robust security options.

    I assess the user experience of Microsoft Intune as positive overall.

    I think their advanced endpoint analytics help me proactively.

    I would assess Cloud PKI for helping me manage the complexity of the certificate infrastructure as beneficial.

    What needs improvement?

    Microsoft Intune could be improved by enhancing its reporting functionalities (for entry level license).

    I would request additional features in the next release of Microsoft Intune.

    For how long have I used the solution?

    Two years

    How are customer service and support?

    I would rate their support from 1 to 10 as a solid 8.

    How would you rate customer service and support?

    Positive

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

    Ivanti Landesk, we switched mostly because prior platform was facing EOL.

    What was our ROI?

    I have not yet had ROI with Microsoft Intune.

    I expect to see a return on investment in Microsoft Intune approximately in the next few months.

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

    The pricing licensing model of Microsoft Intune seems competitive.

    Which other solutions did I evaluate?

    Give our company MS agreement, it was just a no-brainer.

    What other advice do I have?

    I work for Viscofan S.A. as an Information Technology Modern Workplace Management. My email address is JAURIETAC.

    I am interested in being a reference for Microsoft, and they can contact me if they have any questions regarding my review.

    Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

    Public Cloud
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    Assistant Team Leader at a tech services company with 501-1,000 employees
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    Automated the deployment of patches and applications, which is more efficient and easier
    Pros and Cons
    • "Intune has automated the deployment of patches and applications, which is more efficient and easier. It allows us to deploy applications, packages, Windows updates, and security updates like BitLocker encryption more efficiently and easily."
    • "Intune has automated the deployment of patches and applications, which is more efficient and easier."
    • "The most significant challenge is reporting and monitoring. The reporting accuracy for deploying applications and all aspects of Intune needs to be improved."
    • "The most significant challenge is reporting and monitoring. The reporting accuracy for deploying applications and all aspects of Intune needs to be improved."

    What is our primary use case?

    We use Intune to deploy and manage applications to devices based on our client requirements and needs. We handle a lot of use cases, especially with regard to Microsoft Edge. Recently, we have deployed BitLocker and Docker encryption using Intune. We utilize Intune to patch and onboard Defender and Core Endpoint. We apply Intune to laptops, mobiles, and tablets, including iOS and Android.

    How has it helped my organization?

    Intune has automated the deployment of patches and applications, which is more efficient and easier. It allows us to deploy applications, packages, Windows updates, and security updates like BitLocker encryption more efficiently and easily.

    What is most valuable?

    The most valuable feature currently is the BitLocker encryption. Most clients in the Philippines are moving to BitLocker encryption via Intune, transitioning from any existing third-party encryption tools they may have.

    What needs improvement?

    The most significant challenge is reporting and monitoring. The reporting accuracy for deploying applications and all aspects of Intune needs to be improved. Intune is less admin-friendly than SCCM and WSUS systems. In WSUS and SCCM, you can classify the updates you want to deploy to the endpoints, whereas Intune only has quality updates, definition updates, etc. I rate the admin experience seven out of 10. It's not terrible, but there is room for improvement. 

    For how long have I used the solution?

    We've used Microsoft Intune for nearly 10 years now.

    What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

    I rate Intune eight out of 10 for scalability.

    How are customer service and support?

    I rate Microsoft support eight out of 10. Microsoft's engineers provide varied approaches and knowledge about the product.

    How would you rate customer service and support?

    Positive

    What about the implementation team?

    We are resellers, consultants, and they often refer to us as implementers. We handle the solution and technical support.

    What other advice do I have?

    I can rate Microsoft Intune eight out of 10.

    Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

    Hybrid Cloud
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    IT Specialist at a consultancy with 5,001-10,000 employees
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    Helps to manage our computers and users and enforce organizational policies on the computers
    Pros and Cons
    • "What I like most about the tool is that it's now very easy to set up a device for someone to use. It also helps us tremendously in managing security. Before, we used on-premise management with a domain controller. It was difficult to manage security comprehensively. For example, it was hard to know which computers were updated. We weren't able to do that easily with our previous solution."
    • "Applying security recommendations can be difficult in Microsoft Intune. Sometimes, they give you recommendations, but you need a different server to manage the pieces, or you have to go to each device individually. However, it has been improving. Before, there were certain policies you could not implement directly in Intune, but now I see progress. I would like to see more improvement in policy management, similar to how we used group policies on-premises."

    What is our primary use case?

    We use Microsoft Intune to manage our computers and users and enforce organizational policies on the computers. We wanted to remove our in-house service and move device management from on-premise to the tool. This helped us manage devices for staff who don't come to the office across locations. Before, when we had policy changes, they weren't always applied or enforced for remote staff in time. We needed a better solution, and Microsoft Intune worked well for our needs.

    What is most valuable?

    What I like most about the tool is that it's now very easy to set up a device for someone to use. It also helps us tremendously in managing security.

    Before, we used on-premise management with a domain controller. It was difficult to manage security comprehensively. For example, it was hard to know which computers were updated. We weren't able to do that easily with our previous solution.

    Having all our endpoint and security management tools in one place with the product has made things very easy and efficient for us. Before, it was sometimes difficult to know what problems a device had. But now, we can see any issues or vulnerabilities on a device. We can also easily apply any needed updates.

    I find the tool's user experience very good for the admin side. It's easy to use—you only need a browser and can work from anywhere. This makes it very convenient for us admins to provide support from any location.

    It's now much easier for end users to provision a device. Wherever the person is, we can get them to sign in to their account for the first time. This is a big improvement because previously, the person would have had to be physically in the office to use the organization's domain for the first time. Now, it's become much simpler for them to get set up.

    The main benefit of using Microsoft Intune is that we can now provide support from anywhere. One major problem we had before was when we needed to give someone an admin password. Now, we can give the password to the person and then change it immediately. This has been very helpful, especially since we have many people working remotely. 

    We have situations where people have to use their devices to access organizational resources. One of our issues was when someone had to use a personal device to access organizational resources. How are we sure that the right person is using it? How can we control the resource? Now, if you want to use your device, we don't have any issues. We enroll it, and if we need to wipe our resources, we can do it. So it helps us in that area.

    The solution's impact on productivity has been tremendous because now we can manage everything. Before, with the old solution, sometimes our server would give us problems. Now, Microsoft handles all that, so we don't have to spend time fixing server issues. This allows us to focus on specific issues for individual users.

    Maintaining servers, backups, and related costs was a huge cost for a small organization. Now, with Microsoft Intune, you scale as needed. We don't need to spend too much on servers and their associated costs, which has been very good for us.

    What needs improvement?

    Applying security recommendations can be difficult in Microsoft Intune. Sometimes, they give you recommendations, but you need a different server to manage the pieces, or you have to go to each device individually. However, it has been improving. Before, there were certain policies you could not implement directly in Intune, but now I see progress. I would like to see more improvement in policy management, similar to how we used group policies on-premises.

    For how long have I used the solution?

    I have been using the product for five to seven years. 

    What do I think about the stability of the solution?

    I rate the solution's stability an eight out of ten. 

    What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

    The solution is used in two regions. In Ghana, we have about 100 users; in the second location, we have another 70. It is scalable. 

    How are customer service and support?

    The solution's support is not straightforward. They do not provide the solutions that we expect them to provide. 

    How would you rate customer service and support?

    Neutral

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

    Before using Microsoft Intune, we used Google for Business. We switched because Microsoft provided us with almost everything in one place, making it easier to manage everything centrally. Using Microsoft alone was more efficient than bringing in Microsoft at some points while using Google.

    How was the initial setup?

    The tool's deployment is straightforward. We conducted a two-month pilot and then completed the device migration in two weeks with the help of three resources. 

    What about the implementation team?

    One person came with the license, and two resources were in-house. 

    What was our ROI?

    The solution helps to save costs by 20 percent. Implementing Microsoft Intune has made us use less IT software for security. Before, we had to rely on expensive third-party security solutions that didn't consider our size. With the product, we can manage everything at a fraction of the cost, focusing on user licenses. We've seen a return on investment with it, especially during the COVID period, as we could get everything done without issues. Overall, Intune has saved us about 50% in time and resources.

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

    The solution is cost-efficient. 

    What other advice do I have?

    We're not using Microsoft Intune Suite's enterprise application management feature. We're using the business line version, which doesn't have all the features of the enterprise version. However, it provides us with updates on vulnerabilities and recommendations on the security side. 

    For anyone considering the product, I would tell them to consider it if they want to have peace of mind and be able to give their best. Microsoft Copilot is on our roadmap for next year. 

    Microsoft 365 and Microsoft security must be integrated for cloud and co-managed devices. This integration makes it easy to apply solutions from one point and have them work across the system. If we were using different systems, we would need to grant permission for them to communicate, which could cause issues. It helps to spend less time getting the work done. As for maintenance, I haven't noticed anything required on my part.

    I would recommend Intune, especially if you're not a large enterprise that can afford various tools from various vendors. Microsoft products make it very easy to run your business and have control and visibility. Sometimes, you don't know what's happening in your environment, and Microsoft Intune helps you understand what is happening. Overall, I would rate it a seven out of ten.

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    Offers centralized management and ensures security and compliance
    Pros and Cons
    • "We were trying to solve many issues, mainly the lack of centralized management. Before Microsoft Intune, we had to manually support devices one by one, installing applications and configuring policies individually. When we implemented the tool, it became much easier to manage our devices. We enroll them in Microsoft Intune and can manage all devices with a few clicks. For application management, it's the same process. If we want to deploy applications to hundreds or thousands of devices, we can do it easily with just a few clicks. This also applies to policies."
    • "The solution needs to improve reporting. Sometimes, it shows double or triple entries of the same thing, which affects the count's accuracy. Also, some applications onboarded in Microsoft Intune do not get updated. When we look for solutions online, there is often no clear answer."

    What is our primary use case?

    We use the solution for endpoint management for about 15,000 devices. It helps us ensure compliance and security for our devices according to standards. We also use it for application management, security and compliance, and centralized management from a single point. So, it covers endpoint management, app management, and compliance management and provides centralized control.

    What is most valuable?

    We were trying to solve many issues, mainly the lack of centralized management. Before Microsoft Intune, we had to manually support devices one by one, installing applications and configuring policies individually. When we implemented the tool, it became much easier to manage our devices. We enroll them in Microsoft Intune and can manage all devices with a few clicks. For application management, it's the same process. If we want to deploy applications to hundreds or thousands of devices, we can do it easily with just a few clicks. This also applies to policies. 

    I have been using Microsoft Intune and another solution for endpoint management. What I like the most about IT is that it's a cloud-based solution. We don't need any on-premises infrastructure to manage it. It's easy to access the portal from anywhere securely. This setup reduces our workload because Microsoft handles everything related to the infrastructure, including notifications about any downtime. This way, we can inform our customers in advance.

    We are currently using different solutions, but all from Microsoft. We use Microsoft Defender for Endpoint Security. it also includes Microsoft Defender. In the future, we might use these tools for security purposes.

    The solution's user experience is very good. Compared with on-premises solutions, it deploys applications and policies faster, resolving user queries in less time. Configuring anything is easier; users only need to follow a few basic steps, such as installing the company portal app and logging in with their ID and password, to integrate their device. Unlike on-premises solutions, which can be confusing, the solution allows us to manage various devices, including Linux, mobile devices, and Windows. 

    It functions similarly to on-premises but offers additional features. For example, we can maintain applications downloaded from the Microsoft Store and onboard them as a solution for user-based deployment. This reduces the need to create manual packages, as most applications are available on the Microsoft resource.

    What needs improvement?

    The solution needs to improve reporting. Sometimes, it shows double or triple entries of the same thing, which affects the count's accuracy. Also, some applications onboarded in Microsoft Intune do not get updated. When we look for solutions online, there is often no clear answer.

    Microsoft Intune has no automatic cleanup option for devices that haven't been used for over 90 days. It would be beneficial for Microsoft to add such a feature.

    For how long have I used the solution?

    I have been using the product for two years and six months. 

    What do I think about the stability of the solution?

    The solution is stable, but there was one incident where we faced an issue with a security patch. We didn't receive any notification about this problem, which caused significant issues in our infrastructure. Regarding SLA, we now receive multiple notifications from Microsoft about planned downtimes. 

    What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

    The tool is used by users in our environment across various locations, including RU, APAC, China, India, Pakistan, and Germany. It is scalable. 

    How are customer service and support?

    Microsoft support takes time to respond. 

    How would you rate customer service and support?

    Neutral

    How was the initial setup?

    The installation and implementation were very easy compared to on-premises solutions. We just needed one Azure account to create a tenant and log in to endpoint management. The setup required only a full subscription. On-premises setups, by contrast, need multiple servers, VPNs, and IP configurations, which is much more complicated. Configuring the tool took around 10-20 minutes, and only one person was needed.

    What was our ROI?

    The solution has reduced manual labor by approximately 15%. Many business applications, such as Google Chrome and VLC Media Player, are available in the Microsoft Store. We still need to manually create packages for a few custom applications used by our organization that aren't available in the Microsoft Store. However, we can onboard the majority of applications without creating manual packages. Being a cloud-based solution, it eliminates the need for multiple on-premises servers and the associated infrastructure. We only need a cloud subscription to manage everything. We can save around 40 percent on costs with Microsoft Intune. It has also helped us save money, time, and resources by 50-60 percent. 

    What other advice do I have?

    We use the workbook to describe data on device compliance. It helps us generate reports and analytics about how many devices are compliant and how many are below the patch compliance deadline for updates. We do use some of the reporting features. For endpoint security, we can check how many devices have been affected by malware and how many have an updated Defender platform.

    Microsoft Intune is a cloud solution, so there's no need to maintain servers, patch networks, or configure network info. It provides EDR capabilities. The solution also allows for mobility management, meaning we can manage mobile devices. Additionally, it can manage Chrome OS and Linux devices, though we aren't currently using that feature. The tool offers a centralized solution for deploying policies, compliance policies, application management, and patching servers and workstations.

    The product has reduced our costs and centralized management. We can manage all our devices from a single console, which is very effective for reporting.

    It simplifies deploying applications. We can push policies to ensure only certain users can access specific applications. Additionally, Intune allows us to create user and device groups.

    Currently, we manage privileges through Azure AD. We have groups set up with specific group policies and restrictions. For example, we've assigned certain licenses, such as E5 and Office 365 Copilot licenses, to users through these groups, granting them the necessary privileges to access these features.

    The solution supports logging, which helps us easily trace and identify issues. It also provides many reports on device compliance and configuration. This capability helps us reduce the time required to reach out to Azure. 

    It centralizes the management of users, groups, and applications. In an on-premises setup, we would need multiple teams, such as an AD and application packaging team. With Microsoft Intune, we don't need to create packages for many applications, as they are already available in the line of business.

    I would recommend it to other users because it's a cloud solution that centralizes the management of endpoint devices, security, and Azure products. However, I would mention that reporting is an area where the tool could improve, as it's crucial for some organizations. If reporting is a critical need, Microsoft Intune might not fully meet those requirements.

    I rate it an eight out of ten. 

    Disclosure: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer. Partner
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    Founder at LetsReflect
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    Top 5
    Very helpful for managing remote devices, but it is very costly
    Pros and Cons
    • "Being able to manage the devices remotely is most valuable. We can push security requirements through Microsoft Intune."
    • "Cost is the biggest factor for us right now. Microsoft Intune and AD P1 together in a bundle is a good thing to have, but it is very costly compared to other products in the market. Otherwise, Microsoft Intune is the best."

    What is our primary use case?

    We are mainly using Microsoft Intune for the security of people who are working from home. It is being used for BYOD.

    We enforce and push policies and enforce security requirements through Microsoft Intune. We also use it for deploying applications and monitoring the devices remotely.

    How has it helped my organization?

    Microsoft Intune has simplified our mobile application management a lot. Managing devices that are in users' homes is very tough without Microsoft Intune. Remote management is very easy because of Microsoft Intune.

    For maintaining our device security, the best feature is that it works with Azure Active Directory Premium One license. There is conditional access, which is something very unique, so if a machine is compliant and Microsoft Intune is installed on it, only then users can access our Office 365 data. It is not just a feature of Microsoft Intune but also of AD P1.

    Microsoft Intune brings all of our endpoint and security management tools into one place. It has made our IT and security operations easy. With a single console, we can manage our devices.

    Microsoft Intune provides full endpoint visibility and IT control across device platforms.

    Microsoft Intune is simple, and it does not interfere at all with users. Users do not even know that Microsoft Intune is installed on the machine.

    Application deployment through Microsoft Intune has affected the IT productivity in our organization. Previously, our IT department used to take remote control of the machine using some software. They used to manually do the installation, whereas now, they can simultaneously push an application on all the machines through Microsoft Intune. That saves us a lot of time and manpower.

    Microsoft Intune has been helpful for securing hybrid work and protecting data on company and BYO devices. We have deployed BitLocker policies through Microsoft Intune to ensure that the data is encrypted on those devices. We have also disabled USB pen drives and other things on remote machines.

    Microsoft Intune has improved our IT productivity a lot because we have remote users. If our users were local, it would not help much, but because we have remote users across the country, it helps a lot.

    The improvement in IT productivity has also saved us costs. Previously, we needed more people to do the installations, remote monitoring, and all that, whereas now, with the single console of Microsoft Intune, all these tasks are much easier. A single person can manage hundreds of computers. We need three people less now.

    Microsoft Intune has helped to reduce the risk of security breaches in our organization.

    Microsoft Intune has helped us to consolidate vendors. With Microsoft Intune, security management is there and mobile device management is also there. Both these things could have been from a different vendor.

    Microsoft Intune integrates well with other Microsoft products. It works well with other Microsoft products. There is a seamless integration.

    What is most valuable?

    Being able to manage the devices remotely is most valuable. We can push security requirements through Microsoft Intune. We previously used to do this through group policy for Active Directory, and now, we use Microsoft Intune for managing devices. This is the best thing about Microsoft Intune.

    Apart from Microsoft Windows, we can do remote device management of Android and iOS devices. We can enforce security policies for Android and iOS devices.

    The user interface of Microsoft Intune is good. It is easy to use.

    What needs improvement?

    Cost is the biggest factor for us right now. Microsoft Intune and AD P1 together in a bundle is a good thing to have, but it is very costly compared to other products in the market. Otherwise, Microsoft Intune is the best.

    Their support can also be better.

    For how long have I used the solution?

    I have been using Microsoft Intune for the last two years.

    What do I think about the stability of the solution?

    It is very stable. I have not had any issues. I would rate it a 9 out of 10 for stability.

    What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

    It is definitely scalable. I would rate it a 9 out of 10 for scalability.

    How are customer service and support?

    Their response time is poor, and the resolution capability is not good. Even after having a call with their customer care, there is a 50/50 chance of them solving the problem.

    I would rate their support a 6 out of 10.

    How would you rate customer service and support?

    Neutral

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

    We did not buy any similar solution previously.

    How was the initial setup?

    For some customers, it is a hybrid deployment, and for some customers, it is a pure cloud deployment. Our customers are medium and large enterprises. They are not small businesses.

    Its deployment is of medium complexity. If it is a hybrid environment, it is fairly complex. If it is a pure cloud environment, it is easy.

    The deployment duration depends on the number of users we have or the number of computers we have. For a setup with 100 users or 100 computers, it takes about two weeks. It may require some troubleshooting and tweaking.

    What about the implementation team?

    One person is required for its deployment.

    It does not require much maintenance from our side. It is normally always up to date. Once it is set, we do not need to touch it.

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

    I recently got to know that the AD P1 license is compulsory to use Intune Autopilot, which was surprising for me. Earlier, this was not the case. It is the wrong thing to do. We now need to purchase AD P1 licenses for us and for our customers. I would rate it a 7 out of 10 for pricing.

    Which other solutions did I evaluate?

    We evaluated a few solutions.

    What other advice do I have?

    I would recommend Microsoft Intune to others. If somebody has a Microsoft environment, Microsoft Intune is definitely the best solution for managing people who are working from home or remotely. 

    It is improving day by day. New features are coming up.

    I would rate Microsoft Intune a 7 out of 10.

    Disclosure: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer. Partner
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