We use Microsoft Intune for our internal security policy and team management.
Corporate Sales Manager at Unicorn Post Media Solutions
Straightforward to set up, and stable, but the reporting has room for improvement
Pros and Cons
- "The synchronization of Intune with other Microsoft solutions is a valuable feature."
- "The reporting and cost have room for improvement."
What is our primary use case?
What is most valuable?
The synchronization of Intune with other Microsoft solutions is a valuable feature.
What needs improvement?
The reporting and cost have room for improvement.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using the solution for two years.
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What do I think about the stability of the solution?
Microsoft Intune is stable.
How are customer service and support?
The technical support is good.
How would you rate customer service and support?
Positive
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup is straightforward. We used our own certified people for the deployment.
What about the implementation team?
The implementation was completed in-house and we implement it for our clients.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
Microsoft Intune is a bit expensive compared to the competition.
What other advice do I have?
I give the solution a seven out of ten.
Most of our clients prefer Microsoft Intune over other solutions because of the seamless integration with other Microsoft solutions which most organizations use.
The solution is easy to maintain.
I suggest using the demo of Microsoft Intune before making a decision.
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: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer: Partner

Technical Manager at a tech services company with 501-1,000 employees
Good compliance, and scalable, but doesn't support all iOS features
Pros and Cons
- "We have one MDM that works with Windows, iOS, and Android."
- "Microsoft Intune has a latency response time issue. The latency has room for improvement."
What is our primary use case?
We use Microsoft Intune to deploy the software to Windows and iOS for the campus and to isolate any intrusion.
How has it helped my organization?
We can centrally control the software and the settings of the devices on the multi-platform using Microsoft Intune.
What is most valuable?
The most valuable feature of the solution is compliance. We have one MDM that works with Windows, iOS, and Android.
What needs improvement?
Microsoft Intune has a latency response time issue. The latency has room for improvement.
iOS devices have certain features that are not supported, which is not beneficial for end customers in terms of open deployment and device control.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Microsoft Intune for around three years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
Microsoft Intune remains stable if it is deployed correctly.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
Microsoft Intune is scalable.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup is not complex. We started by setting up the environment on the cloud, then configured the devices and profiles. However, certain aspects of the deployment required the assistance of engineers.
What about the implementation team?
The implementation was completed in-house.
What other advice do I have?
I give the solution a seven out of ten.
We used Microsoft Intune because it is the only solution that can also support iOS.
In cases where a device encounters compatibility issues or technical problems preventing it from receiving the MDM profile, maintenance may be required. The maintenance is acceptable.
I recommend the solution to others.
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: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer: Integrator
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Architect Information Security at a agriculture with 1,001-5,000 employees
Great features and use cases with an easy licensing renewal process
Pros and Cons
- "We have found the solution is capable of scaling."
- "It should be easier to define policies and comply with those policies."
What is our primary use case?
We are deploying and rolling all kinds of devices - our laptops, our tablets, our smartphones. We are using it locally here in Holland, in the Netherlands, and we are expanding the use to all business units abroad.
What is most valuable?
There are a lot of features and use cases. We can use it for health status, access control, deploying, et cetera. There are many features for using it.
Technical support is good.
We have found the solution is capable of scaling.
The stability has been good.
What needs improvement?
It should be easier to define policies and comply with those policies.
The initial setup is complex.
We aren't lacking any features at this point.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The stability is good. We haven't had issues. There are no bugs or glitches. It doesn't crash or freeze. It's reliable.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
As a SaaS, it's scalable. However, we don't really work on scaling it up.
While the solution is pretty ubiquitous, most people in the company don't realize they are using it. While the custodians use it, the end-point users are unaware of it.
How are customer service and support?
Technical support has been helpful and responsive and we are happy with the level of service on offer.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
Previously, we used MobileIron. Some of our business units also use Cisco Meraki and several others. We are working towards using one or two globally. We're moving to Microsoft as part of our larger global strategy.
How was the initial setup?
The implementation process is very complex due to the global use of the product. It started small. They used naming conventions just for the home country, so we had to deal with redesigns of the naming conventions for global use. Yeah.
In terms of the deployment itself, it's software as a service. The product itself is immediately available, however, onboarding devices is a huge effort. That's mostly the case at this moment. We used Microsoft Intune, before that we used MobileIron, and we did migration for MobileIron to Intune, so we had a quick start originally.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
We renewed our contract with Microsoft about a few months ago. It's pretty simple to renew. We have various licenses for Microsoft including, for example, for Office, Defender, et cetera. I'd rate the pricing and ease of renewal at an eight out of ten.
What other advice do I have?
The solution is a SaaS and therefore, we are on the latest version of the solution right now.
I'd advise new users to start with a good, high-level design, functional design, from about the naming of conventions, policies, categories, device categories, et cetera.
I would rate the solution overall at an eight 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.
Senior Engineer Service Delivery at a computer software company with 10,001+ employees
It offers great visibility into automated deployment solutions
Pros and Cons
- "It's not working perfectly, but Microsoft's Autopilot offers great visibility into automated deployment solutions."
- "The reports aren't complete, and it's not easy to build custom reports. For example, Windows Autopilot isn't working well in cases where the computers don't have a good internet connection. Then the option is not good enough."
What is our primary use case?
My company requires control over the deployment process of new computers, and we have set up some profiles for specific applications to configure the access policies and define permissions for certain objects or documents. That's the most common use case.
What is most valuable?
It's not working perfectly, but Microsoft's Autopilot offers great visibility into automated deployment solutions.
What needs improvement?
The reports aren't complete, and it's not easy to build custom reports. For example, Windows Autopilot isn't working well in cases where the computers don't have a good internet connection. Then the option is not good enough. Microsoft could add an integration for managing Intel vPro chipsets. That would be nice.
For how long have I used the solution?
I started working with Intune three years ago.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
I wasn't involved in some of the biggest deployments, but I think the solution is capable of handling various complex scenarios and architectures. We'll probably increase usage, but we don't have any plans in the near future.
How are customer service and support?
Microsoft support is very good.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
I previously used a different management solution called SOTI MobiControl, but I didn't switch because Microsoft Intune was better. I just changed companies.
How was the initial setup?
Implementing Microsoft Intune is easy. Total deployment takes about one to two weeks. You access the portal, buy the subscription, and configure everything. We have three administrators managing the solution.
Which other solutions did I evaluate?
I'm researching VMware Workspace ONE, a new VM solution. I think it's interesting, but I don't have enough experience to give specific feedback about that tool.
What other advice do I have?
I rate Microsoft Intune nine out of 10. I think my company needs to define the use cases for each user type and organization type. For example, we have to consider if the client has policies configured with Active Directory and assess to identify which policies are required in the new management solution then configure only the settings that they require.
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.
Product Owner at a insurance company with 10,001+ employees
Quick implementation and integration with Windows OS
Pros and Cons
- "Stable product that's easy to set up compared to other MDM products."
- "No option to do end-to-en macOS management. Slow implementation of policies."
What is most valuable?
The most important part is that they're fast in implementing and integrating with the Windows operating system, as well as how it integrates with other Office 365 products.
What needs improvement?
There is no option to do end-to-end macOS management. The second thing is that the actions or policies don't get applied immediately, so there should be much faster way of implementing the policies. If you wanted to implement some actions on the device, it doesn't happen very quickly.
I'd also add more flexibility with the mobile device management part of it. At the moment, it's very limited compared to other MDM providers, so there should be more options.
For how long have I used the solution?
I've been using it for four or five years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
Intune is quite stable.
How are customer service and support?
Microsoft's technical support isn't very good. They're very slow in responding. You get a response, but the problem is if you have an issue with a feature or a critical bug, the response is very slow.
How was the initial setup?
It is very easy to set up compared to other MDM products.
What other advice do I have?
I would rate this solution an eight out of ten.
Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
Senior Partner at a tech services company with 1-10 employees
Is integrated with the rest of the Microsoft products but needs to replace SCCM
Pros and Cons
- "I like the fact that it's integrated with the rest of the Microsoft products, so customers can manage it from their Office 365 portal or Azure portal."
- "They could also make it easier to use because there are some other products that may be easier to use in terms of the look and feel of the dashboard."
What is our primary use case?
Generally, we use it with banking, finance, or government entities, usually medium to large customers. We also have smaller customers who are dealing with sensitive private data and therefore are interested in running Intune on top of their Office 365 licensing.
What is most valuable?
I like the fact that it's integrated with the rest of the Microsoft products, so customers can manage it from their Office 365 portal or Azure portal.
What needs improvement?
If you could replace SCCM completely with Intune, that would be fantastic so that you don't have to run SCCM with Intune as an extension.
They could also make it easier to use because there are some other products that may be easier to use in terms of the look and feel of the dashboard.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The stability is quite mature here in Australia.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
The scalability is quite good.
How are customer service and technical support?
The technical support is really good. First level support is just your normal desktop level, but the second or third level is much deeper. It's pretty good
Usually, if I log a call in the morning, I may get a call in the afternoon to sort it out through screen share. Sometimes, it's someone in Shanghai that takes the call, and I speak Chinese, and they speak Chinese, so I'm pretty happy with that.
How was the initial setup?
If the customer is already operating on a cloud environment, then it's easy, but if a customer has a hybrid environment, then it can be complex.
If they've got people who are now working home that previously used to work in the office and they still want them to use their work laptops at home, it gets complex. You would need to start looking at registering the devices into Azure AD, which then leads to Azure AD premiums. Therefore, you would need to find out from Microsoft whether to add the device into Azure AD, to register it, that you would also need MDM or an Intune license added on top.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
If you're ever going to buy an Office 365 environment, then pricing is reasonable given all that it does, but if you're not, then you might find the pricing expensive.
What other advice do I have?
I would recommend that they check it out thoroughly because things are moving very quickly with Microsoft, and we get better support now, given Australia's a hero country of Microsoft.
A lot of companies are switching to hybrid environments because of COVID, and Microsoft Intune can be deployed in a hybrid environment.
However, because Microsoft Intune doesn't totally replace SCCM, I would rate it at seven on a scale from one to ten.
Disclosure: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer: Partner
Information Systems Engineer at a healthcare company with 5,001-10,000 employees
Is easy to manage and easy to configure
Pros and Cons
- "It's easy to manage and easy to configure."
- "China blocks Google and Google Play Store, which makes installation challenging. Microsoft Intune is a company software, which has to be installed to the app portal or Microsoft Software Center."
What is our primary use case?
We use it for mobile device management. Android devices, iOS devices, Windows devices, computers, and so on are managed with the help of Microsoft Intune.
What is most valuable?
It's easy to manage and easy to configure.
We use it to completely manage the devices and access policies. We have app protection policies as well. So when it comes to any person who is outside my current organization, he won't be able to access anything if he's not authenticated. That's a really great feature because data security or data privacy will still be there.
What needs improvement?
I see room for improvement with respect to China and Android devices. If we get Intune for China for the Android devices, it would really be a win-win situation. The devices we are using to manage devices in China are partial MDM and not complete MDM.
China blocks Google and Google Play Store, which makes installation challenging. Microsoft Intune is a company software, which has to be installed to the app portal or Microsoft Software Center.
With barcoded scanners, it works really well in countries where Google is not blocked, but again, it's a challenge when we have to install Microsoft Intune where Google is blocked.
For how long have I used the solution?
I've been working with Microsoft Intune for roughly three years.
It's deployed on the cloud itself, and we have 10,000 plus users.
How are customer service and technical support?
Technical support is not great. If you open up a case, it may remain there for a long time. I believe that they may have a lot of customers and that's why we don't get the response immediately. Also, with these difficult times with COVID-19, they may be facing other challenges.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
We used AirWatch and switched because we were facing a lot of issues with the product. Some things were really great, but some things were not.
Maintenance took a lot of time because it was on-premises. Every month, we had to do upgrades and patching of all the servers.
How was the initial setup?
Too much information was provided regarding the initial setup, and it was too difficult to understand sometimes. You would have to read each and every article and try to understand exactly where and what you need to deploy. That's a bit challenging, but if you have seen the videos or attended Microsoft's training, then it's easier.
I attended the training and was able to configure and understand really well. However, if you give it to a layman, then it would really be a challenge.
Hardly any maintenance is required, so a few people will be able to handle the occasional issues and iOS upgrades.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
Pricing depends on the features. Microsoft offers special packages if there are more than 10,000 users, and you may be able to get a reduced rate.
What other advice do I have?
Microsoft Intune is a great product, and you should use it. You can do wonders with this particular product. So, on a scale from one to ten, I would rate it at eight.
Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
CHTO at Timp-iT
Keeps integrity of standard deployments, scalable, and straightforward installation
Pros and Cons
- "The most valuable features are the ones that make sure that the deployment is of a standard operating system and the Zero Touch deployment, which is very useful. This allows users to have an out of box experience."
- "There is improvement needed in integrating with the installed Office solutions versions, such as Office 2019. The Office 365 integrates without a problem."
What is our primary use case?
We use the solution for the deployment of the Windows 10 laptops and devices, and mobile device management of Android and iOS devices.
What is most valuable?
The most valuable features are the ones that make sure that the deployment is of a standard operating system and the Zero Touch deployment, which is very useful. This allows users to have an out of box experience.
What needs improvement?
There is improvement needed in integrating with the installed Office solutions versions, such as Office 2019. The Office 365 integrates fine.
While using the solution, you have to test and validate a lot. This is not really a solution issue but more of a configuration issue but still worthy of noting.
We have experienced an issue while deploying a Windows 10 machine, once you get the user profile applications installed, it does not always integrate well with third-party multi-factor authentication solutions. This is something that can be improved in the future.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using the solution for the last year.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The solution is reliable. However, it depends on the stability of your network and the internet connectivity.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
I have not had the chance to fully test the scalability because, although it is an enterprise solution, the organizations that I am working for tend not to have a large-scale, full-blown deployment at once of all the Windows 10 or mobile devices.
We plan to increase the usage of the solution. We have a number of my customers that are just starting with the solution, one is only doing the Windows 10 devices, the other one is only doing mobile device management. We have some clients that have it installed but it is not being fully used yet.
How was the initial setup?
The installation was straightforward.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
There is a license needed for this solution and it is either included in one of the enterprise license agreements. Microsoft licensing is a mathematical institute, it could be quite complex. We tend to ask specialized organizations to research what the most profitable way it would be for us to use licenses in the organizations.
Which other solutions did I evaluate?
We did evaluate other solutions before we selected this one.
What other advice do I have?
Those who want to implement this solution have to ask themselves a few questions.
How do you introduce an additional security layer within my organization? If it is concerning the devices that you are using? Think big, act small, start with the smaller issues that you are having and make sure that the bigger picture stays within reach. Start with either mobile device management, or either Windows 10 deployment on laptops and PCs.
Make sure that you also have security governance because otherwise, you can introduce millions and millions of features and options but it still has to be a good user experience for the people that have to use these devices. If you fully block and fully restrict the devices, then it will not be a good user experience for the people that are actually in the field. There are actions that have to be done due to security and also by means of user experience optimization and security.
I rate Microsoft Intune an eight 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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