- Mobile Device Management for all 3M corporately owned mobile devices and BYOD iOS devices.
- Mobile Application Management for all 3M Mobile Applications, internal and external.
IT Manager, Applications at a pharma/biotech company with 1,001-5,000 employees
Conditional access has helped us enforce our security policies in the mobile space, however it lags behind competitors in MAM capabilities
Pros and Cons
- "Conditional access has helped us tailor and enforce our security policies in the mobile space."
- "Intune lags all of its competitors in terms of report generation."
- "Microsoft Intune lags market leaders, such as Apperian, in its MAM capabilities."
What is our primary use case?
How has it helped my organization?
Much easier installation than previous MDM solutions at 3M, including Good For Enterprise and SAP Afaria.
What is most valuable?
Conditional access has helped 3M tailor and enforce our security policies in the mobile space.
What needs improvement?
Microsoft Intune lags market leaders, such as Apperian, in its MAM capabilities.
Intune lags all of its competitors in terms of report generation.
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For how long have I used the solution?
One to three years.
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IT-Support at commtelnetworks
Deploying VPNs and other devices to our machines is seamless
Pros and Cons
- "We use a local Active Directory, but we weren't able to manage all our on-site systems without a solution like Intune, and we needed to deploy software like VPNs and other things. It's seamless now to to this through Intune."
- "The reporting is subpar. That's the only issue we have with Intune. We use another solution for that purpose."
What is our primary use case?
I use Intune to manage all the organization's PCs.
How has it helped my organization?
We use a local Active Directory, but we weren't able to manage all our on-site systems without a solution like Intune, and we needed to deploy software like VPNs and other things. It's seamless now to do this through Intune.
What needs improvement?
The reporting is subpar. That's the only issue we have with Intune. We use another solution for that purpose.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have used Intune for about two years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
Intune is stable.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
Intune is scalable.
How are customer service and support?
We purchased our licenses locally. We contact the reseller when we have support issues, and they contact Microsoft support. We've only needed to contact them once or twice.
How was the initial setup?
Deploying Intune isn't easy, but it isn't too complicated. Someone with two or three years of experience can do it. I completed the initial installation quickly, but migration took a long time because it's a manual process. We deployed Intune in-house with only two people.
After deployment, Intune doesn't require any maintenance. It's a cloud solution, so Microsoft is responsible for maintaining it. However, we need to handle any tenant-level configuration.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
Intune has somewhat of a monopoly. There aren't many alternatives for this kind of solution, so we have to pay what they're asking. Still, I think it's reasonable.
Which other solutions did I evaluate?
We are primarily using Microsoft products, so our options were Google Cloud or Intune. We decided that it was better to go with Intune because the learning curve would be steeper with Google.
What other advice do I have?
I rate Microsoft Intune eight out of 10. We have never faced any serious issues with Intune. My advice to future users is to plan before you deploy or migrate.
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
Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
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Senior Solutions Engineer at a tech services company with 51-200 employees
Provides the confidence to centrally manage policies for security, and is fairly portable for customers who are already involved in the Microsoft stack
Pros and Cons
- "It allows our clients to have the confidence to centrally manage policies for security. It helps them in securing the organization from a technology aspect."
- "Its configuration is fairly complicated. You have to do quite a bit of discovery to be able to deploy it for a customer. You have to ask them a lot of questions. So, its initial deployment is the biggest challenge. They should make it easier to deploy with the use of Wizards or something else. During the deployment stage, there could be profiles for the customers who are particularly wanting to use certain feature sets of Intune."
What is our primary use case?
Its primary use case is mobile device and workstation management.
It is a platform, so there is not really a version per se.
What is most valuable?
It allows our clients to have the confidence to centrally manage policies for security. It helps them in securing the organization from a technology aspect.
It is scalable, and it is fairly portable for customers, particularly for those who are already involved in the Microsoft stack.
What needs improvement?
Its configuration is fairly complicated. You have to do quite a bit of discovery to be able to deploy it for a customer. You have to ask them a lot of questions. So, its initial deployment is the biggest challenge. They should make it easier to deploy with the use of Wizards or something else. During the deployment stage, there could be profiles for the customers who are particularly wanting to use certain feature sets of Intune.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using this solution over the past year and a half.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
Its stability is pretty high. Once you get it deployed, it typically works pretty well. You might have the occasional snafu, but overall, it works pretty well.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
There are no issues with scalability. It is cloud-based, and we've not seen any issues or limitations regarding scalability.
We have a handful of clients who use Intune. We're seeing more and more adoption. It's not widespread yet, but it's growing. We look for opportunities where this is a good fit for the customer.
We've had organizations as small as 20 to 25 users. We've had organizations with 200 to 300 users. It is used across the board.
How are customer service and support?
We haven't had to use technical support, so it'd be hard to evaluate that.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
There are some customers that have switched from other products, and typically, it's because they just couldn't get the other product to work. Miradore is one in particular that many of our customers had, and I like them
How was the initial setup?
Its initial deployment is probably the biggest challenge. It is complex because Intune encompasses so many features and things that you can do with it, and it is so broad in scope. There are a lot of different things you can do with it, and there are a lot of different ways in which you can deploy it, which makes deploying it for a particular customer's environment complicated. It takes some time. I would rate it a three out of five in terms of the ease of setup.
We've had deployments that took weeks. We've had some simpler deployments that took days. So, it varies. The product is so big, and it encompasses so much. So, it depends on what the customer is implementing. One of our most recent customers wanted to use it for a lot of things. So, it was pretty complex. It took us time to get all the devices onboard and registered and so forth.
We might have multiple people working on a deployment, but that doesn't mean it takes that many. Overall, it doesn't take that many people to deploy it, but it typically takes a higher technical level person to deploy. You don't need a bunch of folks, but they have to really know what they're doing.
What was our ROI?
I don't have any statistics, but from a qualitative assessment, there is absolutely an ROI. Customers on Intune seem to keep it and be happy with it. It does offer significant security advantages for customers. We've seen customers really happy with the product once it is up and deployed.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
Microsoft offers some licensing where it's included at no extra cost when customers are already using the licenses. In such a case, it's a really good value. If you have to buy the licensing for it, it's probably on par with other solutions. It isn't substantially more or less expensive. The great thing is that it is included in some of Microsoft's licensed packages. So, some customers don't have to spend additional money for it.
Typically, most providers that support Intune do charge a management fee of some sort or some fee. Certainly, we're no exception.
What other advice do I have?
I would advise making sure that you look for vendors that have a lot of experience in deploying Intune. Make sure that you're working with an experienced vendor with a lot of experience. There is a fair amount of change and improvement in the application. It is constantly being changed and updated, so you really have to get somebody who is familiar with it.
Overall, I would rate it an eight out of 10. The challenges with deployment lower its rating a little bit.
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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System Administrator Senior at a healthcare company with 10,001+ employees
Reasonably priced with prompt tech support
Pros and Cons
- "I believe that the solution is actually in Gartner's top quadrant at the moment for mobile device management."
What is our primary use case?
We use Microsoft Intune for mobile device and desktop management, more properly referred to as endpoint management.
What is most valuable?
I cannot think of any particular features which I consider to be most valuable.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
I have not come across any bugs or glitches as yet. Microsoft M365 boasts phenomenal reliability and stability.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
The solution is easy to scale.
How are customer service and support?
I had several questions for tech support while setting up the policies. They answered these quickly.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
Prior to Microsoft Intune we used IBM MaaS360, but switched because the interface and configurability is horrible.
How was the initial setup?
We did not encounter issues with the deployment.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
The price is very reasonable.
What other advice do I have?
The solution is totally cloud-based.
I would guess that our entire staff is using the solution, numbering 20,000.
My advice to others is that they do their due diligence before going with the solution. But, I would say that it is at the top of the list when it comes to the competition. I believe that it is actually in Gartner's top quadrant at the moment for mobile device management.
The solution's integrative abilities are fine.
As no solution is perfect, I rate Microsoft Intune as an eight out of ten.
Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
Transition Project Manager at DXC
Easy initial setup with good configuration capabilities and an intuitive interface
Pros and Cons
- "Technical support, in general, has been quite helpful."
- "The feature that allows us to import the business application from the configuration manager to Intune is not very good at this time."
What is our primary use case?
The solution can be primarily used for mobile management. We're using the solution to enroll Windows 10 devices.
What is most valuable?
The policies on the solution are very good.
The process of enrolling devices is a useful aspect for us.
The features that allow us to control the devices are helpful.
The initial setup is not hard at all.
Technical support, in general, has been quite helpful.
We've found the configuration capabilities to be quite good.
So far, the solution is fast and has an intuitive interface.
What needs improvement?
The feature that allows us to import the business application from the configuration manager to Intune is not very good at this time. They should be getting better in the application input on that platforms. It's an aspect that could use some improvement.
Other than that, I can't recall the solution lacking any features. Overall, we've been happy with the offering.
For how long have I used the solution?
I've used the solution in the last 12 months. We've been using it for one year, more or less. It hasn't been a very long time just yet.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The stability of the product is quite good. there are no bugs or glitches. It doesn't crash or freeze. The performance is reliable.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
We do plan to increase the use of the solution over the coming year. Our intention is to scale a bit. We don't plan on switching products anytime soon.
How are customer service and technical support?
I've dealt with technical support in the past, and I'm quite satisfied with them. They are knowledgeable and responsive. I have no complaints.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
We did not previously use a different solution. We've only ever used Microsoft Intune for these current use cases.
How was the initial setup?
We found the initial setup to be quite easy and straightforward. It's not complex. If a company wants to set it up themselves, they shouldn't have an issue doing so.
The deployment didn't take very long. It was a pretty quick process overall.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
I can't speak to any aspect of the pricing. It's not something I handle. I don't deal with licensing and therefore don't know if it is expensive or reasonably priced.
What other advice do I have?
I've been testing the solution. I'm a customer and an end-user. My company does not have a business relationship with Microsoft.
In general, I would rate the solution at an eight out of ten. We've been happy with the capabilities overall.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
On-premises
Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
Senior Manager Compliance at Appalachian Group
A cloud-based mobile device and application management solution that works well
Pros and Cons
- "It works pretty well for us."
- "The configuration and pricing can be improved."
What is most valuable?
It works pretty well for us.
What needs improvement?
The configuration and pricing can be improved. It would also be better to meet with people in the country and teach us how to manage personal information because we will not look at or touch any personal information. They should teach us about managing personal information and make it really easy for us.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
Pricing can be improved.
What other advice do I have?
On a scale from one to ten, I would give Microsoft Intune a ten.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
Public Cloud
Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
Practice Head - Enterprise Mobility, Technology Shared Services at a comms service provider with 10,001+ employees
It is really easy to use and the storage solutions are a nice feature.
Pros and Cons
- "In terms of technical support, you will get an immediate response."
- "It's really easy to access."
- "There are a couple of issues with stability."
What is our primary use case?
Our primary use case is using Microsoft Intune MAM, which is the mobile application management. We are using basically it for application management type needs.
How has it helped my organization?
We are using a model for productivity through Microsoft Intune. For example, we are using Microsoft Themes to share all our contents and we connect that with Skype. We also use the Microsoft PowerApps, to help developer apps on a mobile. All of these functions are managed by the Microsoft Intune.
What is most valuable?
One of the most valuable features is the overall UI. It's really easy to access, so user interface is very good. Secondly, the enrollment is a nice feature. It is easy to move into the Intune company portal with minimal steps to do so. In addition, the storage solutions are a nice feature that can be used together with other Microsoft products such as OneDrive and SharePoint. A nice sidebar feature of this is that you can actually restrict the people to mark or store data inside a device and you can bound them to store it in only a white drive and then you can an create an overall encryption around that. For other companies you need to use a container, but not with Microsoft.
What needs improvement?
I think that in the future Microsoft Intune should have an EMS (Enterprise Mobile Security) feature added.
For how long have I used the solution?
Less than one year.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
Yes, there are a couple of issues with stability. The issues have to do with adoption. Also, organization has to change.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
Our company has not quite reached a level where this is an issue.
How is customer service and technical support?
Technical support is good. They have a free kind of support ecosystem, one is the premium support and one is the channel support. In both the ecosystems, the response is, good. Obviously, if you have the premium support, you get a response within a shorter amount of time. But I have found that even if you're doing the standard support also, you will get an immediate response. So, overall, the support is very good. For now there's no challenges coming from the technical support.
What was our ROI?
It is really easy to integrate and manage all Microsoft products with Microsoft Intune.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
There is a cost benefit of using Microsoft Intune because of the packaging with other Microsoft products.
Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
office manager at MaxBuild Oy
Scales well, useful device management, and high availability
Pros and Cons
- "The most valuable feature of Microsoft Intune is having all our devices compliant with our policies."
- "The solution can have some compliance problems in general and the end-point user can bypass easily the company policies in Intune."
What is our primary use case?
We use Microsoft Intune for controlling and managing all of our in-house and remote devices. It allows us to deploy applications to all devices.
What is most valuable?
The most valuable feature of Microsoft Intune is having all our devices compliant with our policies.
What needs improvement?
The solution can have some compliance problems in general and the end-point user can bypass easily the company policies in Intune.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Microsoft Intune for approximately three years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
I have not had any problems with the stability of Microsoft Intune.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
The solution is deployed for end users and all of our devices.
Microsoft Intune scales well.
How are customer service and support?
I have not used the support from Microsoft Intune.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
I have not used a similar solution to Microsoft Intune.
How was the initial setup?
The solution is worth the money for us.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
We have the business premium licenses for the solution.
What other advice do I have?
I rate Microsoft Intune a nine out of ten.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
Public Cloud
Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.

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