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BlackBerry Enterprise Mobility Suite vs Ivanti Neurons for MDM vs Microsoft Intune comparison

 

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Mindshare comparison

Enterprise Mobility Management (EMM) Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
BlackBerry Enterprise Mobility Suite1.4%
Microsoft Intune27.5%
Workspace ONE UEM11.4%
Other59.7%
Enterprise Mobility Management (EMM)
Unified Endpoint Management (UEM) Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Ivanti Neurons for MDM3.2%
Microsoft Intune26.0%
Workspace ONE UEM11.3%
Other59.5%
Unified Endpoint Management (UEM)
Unified Endpoint Management (UEM) Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Microsoft Intune26.0%
Workspace ONE UEM11.3%
ManageEngine Endpoint Central8.8%
Other53.900000000000006%
Unified Endpoint Management (UEM)
 

Featured Reviews

reviewer1310304 - PeerSpot reviewer
IT Mobility Support Analyst at a financial services firm with 5,001-10,000 employees
Helpful technical support, and performs well, but initial setup could be simplified
They are constantly improving the scalability of BlackBerry Enterprise Mobility Suite. More collaborative features are being developed. I know they have integrations with a lot of other vendors and applications, and it's constantly growing. Our company has approximately 3,000 users. I would say we have ten people for actual administrative roles with Blackberry.
ME
Manager, Information Technology Support at FEFundInfo
Seamless provisioning and application deployment enhance workflow, yet enhancements in asset and software spend management roles are acknowledged
The zero-touch capability where you can install all the business applications and deliver the laptop to the user, who just needs to log on to complete everything without any human intervention, are the best features in Ivanti Neurons for MDM. We have security features, patch management, compliance reports, and dashboards integrated within Ivanti.
AkashKamble - PeerSpot reviewer
Sr MacOS specialist engineer at Cyber24
Enables management of multiple operating systems with a single license
The best feature is that it's a Microsoft product, so if anything goes wrong, we get quick support for anything required. Remote system functionality allows us to sit anywhere and take control of any device via remote management. We can enhance security for clients' laptops with built-in Microsoft Defender, which is available with the Microsoft Intune license. We use it for reporting purposes through endpoint analytics. When pushing scripting, there are two types available: remediation script and reservation script. Through endpoint analytics, you can push defender policies to clients. It helps with reporting, inventory updates, and monitoring tenant status health.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"I value the way BES UEM was able to utilize Android for Work-Premium in BlackBerry Android devices."
"From my customers' standpoint, it's reasonably easy to get set up; it's just there, and it just works."
"It allows me to be able to access my email when I do not necessarily have my computer with me, and I can also access my calendar when I am on public transport or outside of the office."
"Web-based management tools are handy for administrators to control the ACL."
"The main benefit is having email wherever you are and having access to your calendar wherever you are."
"The security is outstanding."
"It keeps things secure, it can remotely wipe the container and it's fairly easy to use."
"Having access to our internet was extremely beneficial."
"The most valuable features of MobileIron UEM are tunneling and enterprise integration."
"It's effective in what it is able to achieve and it's easy to use."
"The solution is good, it's effective in what it is able to achieve and it's easy to use."
"The most valuable feature is that everything is in one place, which makes it easy to manage."
"The products are quite good when they are operational."
"The security features in Ivanti Neurons for MDM are very effective, which is why we have been distributing it for the past 15 years."
"The user interface is user-friendly."
"The most valuable feature is that everything is in one place, which makes it easy to manage."
"Microsoft Intune has never crashed for me; it always works without fail."
"Microsoft Intune is reliable, scalable, and user-friendly."
"The features I found most valuable in Intune are its user visibility and troubleshooting options."
"The performance of Microsoft Intune is good."
"We work completely in a Microsoft environment. Its interface is similar to other Microsoft solutions that we are using such as Microsoft Defender. So far, for our administrators, it is easy to use."
"If they have Office 365 or Azure, Intune is by far the best choice."
"The central administration con dashboard is very easy to use and provides very good oversight on all that needs to be monitored."
"Microsoft Intune is cost-effective, providing ROI through the time saved for support teams and people working with computers."
 

Cons

"From the past to the present, before mobility location, we frequently required a restart."
"The entry level support needs improvement, but a lot of it has to do with the fact that we do not have premium support. Therefore, we have to go through Level 1 support for any issues."
"The interface could be improved."
"More devices supported like iOS, Android, and API so it can support various platforms to enhance the experience."
"We cannot integrate BlackBerry Edit from BlackBerry Enterprise. BlackBerry Edit has issues when we are editing any document."
"I would like more support for Google Chromebook operating system, so I could manage it."
"I know for the BlackBerry Connect, our users want to see more features, such as audio and video. I know the current version doesn't have that."
"One fault that BlackBerry has is its salesforce. Their direct salesforce department is changing its salespeople constantly."
"UI needs an upgrade, feels very outdated."
"The integration between the MobileIron and Advanced Neurons isn't completely in sync, and we're still working on that."
"We would like the initial setup to be simpler."
"MobileIron UEM could improve the monitoring of devices."
"My impression is that MobileIron is very expensive."
"It was not an easy initial setup for us. It was a bit difficult and not really straightforward."
"The disadvantage in connection with Windows devices is that the pushing of policies takes some time."
"The integration between the MobileIron and Advanced Neurons isn't completely in sync, and we're still working on that."
"The documentation about the custom image setup could be better."
"Improvements are needed in Microsoft Intune's enterprise app management, including support for more applications in app patching, boot batching, and discovery. I also hope the cost of Remote Help will decrease because it's a much-needed Intune function. Our customers need that capability, or they will buy it from a third party at a premium."
"The current Intune reporting functionality could benefit from some improvements."
"Intune does not provide real-time visibility."
"Sometimes, the process is unsuccessful when we attempt to reset a device and wipe the data using Intune."
"Logs and similar deployment/remediation detail for application delivery to Windows 10 computers should to be improved Additional application deployment options e.g. MSI deployment with more complex parameters or additional side-by-side files, and non-MSI deployment options."
"There are a few security features that are not available in Microsoft Intune, when compared to other products."
"In my opinion, Microsoft Intune has room for improvement. The pricing could be a little better, and the reporting could be a little better as well."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"It was on a yearly support contract, and the licenses were perpetual. There was also the implementation cost and the support cost for the integrator."
"With the new licensing model, there seems to be a significant increase in cost, which makes it difficult to push forward and talk with the business."
"Sometimes, it is very hard to get an overview because there are so many different suites to find out what is the right thing for new customers."
"We currently pay by the year, but the licenses are calculated on a monthly basis."
"In my opinion, we're paying an awful lot for what we get, compared to other vendors. I don't deal with the pricing, but it does seem to be a bit pricey for the things that we get, especially, when you compare them to other vendors, such as VMware, Citrix, who have all bought up other players in this space. VMware offers AirWatch free as part of their packages."
"The licensing costs are paid on a yearly basis because we just renewed the license. If you have some big issue, they will also charge you."
"We are paying $200 annually. You also need to have a hardware server or a license for the server so there could be some additional fees added on to that."
"We pay about $6 a year for the solution. There are no extra costs on top of that. You save a lot of money when you use this product."
"My impression is that MobileIron is very expensive."
"The price of MobileIron UEM is very good."
"It is reasonable for the features it has."
"The price could be better."
"No one can compete with Microsoft when it comes to price, and the features it is offering."
"Microsoft licenses are costly."
"While I don't have access to high-level financial information, I believe we have achieved lower costs with this implementation."
"If you're subscribing to Premium or E3, there are no additional costs for Intune, it's included."
"We don't get Intune as a separate module. Most of the time, we use it within an enterprise agreement like E3 or E5. Those licenses are at a good price, but what is annoying is that every single year they go higher."
"The pricing is competitive, but it is not cheap."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
20%
Construction Company
11%
Outsourcing Company
10%
Energy/Utilities Company
6%
Financial Services Firm
14%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Computer Software Company
8%
Healthcare Company
7%
Financial Services Firm
10%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Computer Software Company
9%
Government
8%
 

Company Size

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Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business7
Midsize Enterprise3
Large Enterprise19
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business3
Midsize Enterprise3
Large Enterprise3
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business126
Midsize Enterprise54
Large Enterprise168
 

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for MobileIron UEM?
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What needs improvement with MobileIron UEM?
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What is your primary use case for MobileIron UEM?
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Also Known As

Good for Enterprise, Good Mobile Messaging, Ubitexx Ubi-Suite
MobileIron UEM, MobileIron Unified Endpoint Management, MobileIron EMM, MobileIron Enterprise Mobility Management
Intune, MS Intune, Microsoft Endpoint Manager
 

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Sample Customers

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