We performed a comparison between IBM MaaS360 and IBM MobileFirst based on real PeerSpot user reviews.
Find out what your peers are saying about Microsoft, JAMF, VMware and others in Enterprise Mobility Management (EMM)."The solution is easy to use, simple to understand for those new to using it, and combined with the other Microsoft products it makes for an overall good package."
"The ability to wipe data from and reset devices is one of the most important and valuable features. If a device is reported stolen, we can freeze it or wipe the data from it, preventing data leakage."
"The stability of Microsoft Intune is good."
"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."
"The dashboards, the security, and the customization capabilities work very well for us."
"Intune can wipe devices. For example, if a disgruntled employee wants to leak the data on their company phone, Intune can terminate their access and wipe the entire device with a click."
"The initial setup is not overly complex or difficult."
"Intune provides full visibility into all active mobile device users. If their devices are noncompliant with our security policies, I have the flexibility to update them remotely."
"Mobile Device Management, Secure Productivity Suite, and document management are valuable features."
"The implementation phase of IBM MaaS360 was pretty easy."
"It helped us reduce the number of support incidents by limiting users' access to device configurations."
"The most valuable features of IBM MaaS360 are encryption and mobile design."
"We introduced the product as part of the SOC-2 requirement. The tool's most valuable features include keeping the operating system updated, tracking software inventory, controlling computer administrators, and the ability to wipe a computer in case of a security threat. It helps us to be compliant, and it is one of the reasons we implemented it."
"The most valuable feature is the fact that we can find a lost device or shut the device down and wipe it is good for HIPAA."
"The most valuable features of IBM MaaS360 are remote control and setting up a phone."
"Maas360 uses distribution groups to deploy apps, which makes it a bit easier than, for example, Intune."
"With help of this product, we have been able to develop mobile applications without having complete knowledge of each mobile OS's native programming technology. App development, delivery, and code management have been very efficient using this product."
"I like Its capability for developing hybrid applications, with an ability to integrate device-native code as well"
"IBM MobileFirst has one of the most feature-rich admin panels."
"Microsoft Intune needs to improve the initial login process."
"The current Intune reporting functionality could benefit from some improvements."
"There are a few security features that are not available in Microsoft Intune, when compared to other products."
"The product needs to upgrade itself when the server is overloaded."
"Technical support is not that great."
"There is room for improvement, particularly in terms of compatibility, extending beyond the well-known major brands."
"The add-ons must be integrated into the solution."
"It needs certificate provisioning for S/MIME purposes."
"The product needs to improve tech support."
"Can be added process of export/import environment configuration to simplify any migration processes."
"It would be ideal to add support for the distribution of windows.exe applications."
"Configuring policies is difficult in IBM MaaS360. It also needs to improve usability."
"Zero day support is something they can work on. They can make it a little bit more user-friendly."
"IBM MaaS360 can improve the location reporter. There is a 15-minute delay and this does not allow for any usefulness."
"They should allow for the building of custom reports with graphics."
"The price could be lower."
"I would like to see improved support for native device functions."
"There are issues with push notifications, especially for Windows mobile apps. JSONStore also crashes abruptly at times."
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IBM MaaS360 is ranked 8th in Enterprise Mobility Management (EMM) with 34 reviews while IBM MobileFirst is ranked 7th in Mobile App Platforms. IBM MaaS360 is rated 7.8, while IBM MobileFirst is rated 8.4. The top reviewer of IBM MaaS360 writes "It lets you separate work and personal data on mobile phones, but the interface is outdated and clunky". On the other hand, the top reviewer of IBM MobileFirst writes "It provides access management for the enterprise user as well as for the consumer". IBM MaaS360 is most compared with VMware Workspace ONE, SOTI MobiControl, Jamf Pro, Cisco Meraki Systems Manager (MDM+EMM) and ManageEngine Endpoint Central, whereas IBM MobileFirst is most compared with Ionic, Microsoft Azure App Service and SAP Mobile Platform.
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