IBM Security MaaS360 with Watson vs Ivanti Neurons for MDM comparison

IBM Security MaaS360 with Watson vs. Ivanti Neurons for MDM

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Microsoft Intune

Mindshare comparison

As of July 2026, in the Unified Endpoint Management (UEM) category, the mindshare of Microsoft Intune is 20.1%, down from 30.7% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of IBM Security MaaS360 with Watson is 0.6%, up from 0.1% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Ivanti Neurons for MDM is 3.1%, up from 2.9% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Unified Endpoint Management (UEM) Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
Microsoft Intune	20.1%
IBM Security MaaS360 with Watson	0.6%
Ivanti Neurons for MDM	3.1%
Other	76.19999999999999%

Unified Endpoint Management (UEM)

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OluwashileAdeniyi

Senior Infrastructure Security Engineer at a outsourcing company with 51-200 employees

Centralized endpoint security has improved and supports hybrid work and BYOD policies

Regarding what I dislike about Microsoft Intune and its downsides, I would say that more Mac controls are needed because we have limited Mac and Linux control. When comparing controls and policies between Windows, Mac, and Linux, Windows has almost everything you can think of, while Mac and Linux have limited types of control. You cannot implement certain things on Mac and Linux that you can on Windows. The limited controls are a major issue. Additionally, if Microsoft could find a way to embed servers into Microsoft Intune, that would be beneficial. Microsoft Intune is not really designed for servers or Windows servers. It is more tailored towards Windows 11 and Windows 10 operating systems. Windows servers are not fully supported. Enterprise organizations usually have both servers and endpoints, which are users' workstations. For servers, most people look for other solutions such as SCCM, which is Configuration Manager. However, SCCM is what Microsoft Intune is trying to replace. Both SCCM and Microsoft Intune belong to Microsoft. Microsoft is trying to transition organizations into Microsoft Intune, the native cloud solution. However, because this update is still in process, servers are not fully compatible with Microsoft Intune and cannot be managed by it. The current policy that has emerged from issues with clients is what they call co-management, which is relatively new, and I do not know if adoption is significant. Many legacy or older customers who have been using these products for decades still have SCCM. When it is time for them to manage their Windows devices, they use what is called cloud attach. Cloud attach is a term whereby your SCCM is connected to your Microsoft Intune. Most people do not know about it, but I have deployed it for several organizations. Cloud attach and co-management work together so that your device is in SCCM, but some policies are pushed from Microsoft Intune. It is like two different solutions working hand in hand. That is what they call co-management. Microsoft Intune does not bring all of your endpoint and security management tools into one place, which is the goal and how it should be. However, as I mentioned, servers are not included. If we talk about end users, Microsoft Intune does bring all your devices together. In a typical enterprise environment, you have end users with workstations, laptops, company-issued phones, and bring your own devices. You can create policies for all of these. However, for the backend, your servers do not have much coverage. Servers are not really covered by Microsoft Intune in that way.

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Hehic Faith

Information Technology Manager at DuPont

Centralized device control has reduced data costs and protects lost mobiles and tablets

Synchronization is a problem sometimes, and I suggest that IBM Security MaaS360 with Watson should improve by making the user interface more user-friendly. It feels pretty average, which gives a hard time for new users. It should be more user-friendly and intuitive. IBM Security MaaS360 with Watson should reduce the cost of the per-device subscription, because when you have a lot of devices like our organization has, it becomes pretty expensive to manage all the devices. It should also allow simplified device management. The cost reduction of 30 to 40% is primarily from reduced device losses, less manual work for admins, and other factors. The more devices you have to manage, the more the cost, especially because they bill per device. In our case, IBM Security MaaS360 can be a bit expensive. It could be less expensive for a small organization dealing with a few devices. The setting is slightly complicated because of the unintuitive interface.

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MohamedElmasry

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.

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Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"Microsoft Intune does a great job of helping protect our environment."

"If you want to manage your mobile devices as well as your Windows 10 devices, Intune is the best option."

"When managing a large number of devices in an organization, it becomes easy to handle them on one platform using Microsoft Intune."

"The ease of applying security policies to applications we deploy is the most valuable feature of Microsoft Intune."

"The overall user experience is quite nice. I have no complaints from end users regarding their devices enrolled in Intune."

"The product helps organizations have a model or place to allow users to access the corporate resources from any device that the user wants and in a highly secured way."

"Microsoft Intune does help me save time in terms of management of various devices—I don't have to go to those locations to manage the devices at those locations, I can do it remotely, which is very helpful."

"From a solution perspective, I always recommend that you go for it."

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"IBM Security MaaS360 with Watson has positively impacted our organization by improving our security posture through effectively managing and securing mobile devices, apps, and content."

"IBM Security MaaS360 with Watson has positively impacted my organization by being able to protect mobile devices."

"IBM Security MaaS360 with Watson has had a positive impact on my organization through mobile data cost savings."

"Some of the most useful features in IBM Security MaaS360 with Watson are the centralized device management, security policy enforcement, application management, and compliance monitoring."

"IBM Security MaaS360 with Watson has improved threat detection, reduced response time, and increased overall security team efficiency in my organization."

"The fast deployment and profile update features of IBM Security MaaS360 with Watson have made it easier for our job and our customers' work because when it is required that an application be loaded quickly or updated, it is done quite fast compared to other MDMs."

"IBM Security MaaS360 with Watson includes both basic and advanced capabilities of a complete MDM or UEM solution and allows for policy customization to optimize results."

"IBM Security MaaS360 with Watson has positively impacted my organization by enabling us to manage all our devices in one place, settle all the issues remotely through troubleshooting, and it allows the AI feature for reporting."

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"MobileIron UEM is a scalable solution."

"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 company provides great customer service."

"The products are quite good when they are operational."

"We have very good technical support; when we had big issues, the support was fantastic, I have nothing to complain about, and it was important for us to have that level of security from the company."

"The solution is good, it's effective in what it is able to achieve and it's easy to use."

"The user interface is user-friendly."

"The most valuable features of MobileIron UEM are tunneling and enterprise integration."

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Cons

"There are a few security features that are not available in Microsoft Intune, when compared to other products."

"I rate Microsoft support between six to eight. The support often involves third parties hired by Microsoft who are knowledgeable, but sometimes the help I receive is not adequate."

"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."

"There could be more wizard-driven policy development or creation. Some of the policies can get quite complex. If they have a wizard that assists the administrators in creating the policy, that will be a great job."

"For an existing customer who has an SCCM, it would need to be upgraded to an MECM first before I can introduce Microsoft Intune."

"I switched away from Microsoft Intune because it cannot manage the MacBook very well."

"I'm still playing around with it and haven't had any issues with the product yet, but support can definitely be improved."

"There is room for improvement in integrating additional features such as Purview and SharePoint activities into Intune."

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"To improve IBM Security MaaS360 with Watson, I would like to see easier setup, simpler customization, and even better false positive reduction."

"IBM Security MaaS360 with Watson could be improved because I noticed that the internet cycle for mobile data lasted the whole month, whereas without this software, it lasted less than a month's cycle, usually around 15 days before users' mobile data ran out."

"One thing that could improve is making the interface and navigation more intuitive in some areas."

"My experience with the technical support of IBM Security MaaS360 with Watson has not been very good."

"One area IBM Security MaaS360 with Watson can be improved is that once a device is lost, I have to continue to pay for the license, which should be looked upon and configured otherwise."

"Cost can also be a challenge, as this tool may come with a significant cost, particularly for organizations managing a large number of devices."

"I think IBM Security MaaS360 with Watson could improve by enhancing the graphical interface because compared to other MDMs, I think it is a little simple."

"Synchronization is a problem sometimes, and I suggest that IBM Security MaaS360 with Watson should improve by making the user interface more user-friendly."

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"The release of new versions often goes in the wrong direction with Ivanti. The test team or the testing procedures are flawed because they release new versions with numerous basic issues."

"My impression is that MobileIron is very expensive."

"The disadvantage in connection with Windows devices is that the pushing of policies takes some time."

"UI needs an upgrade, feels very outdated."

"The interface is complicated and not very easy to use."

"I also found the UI to be quite complicated to work with, so it takes quite a bit of time to train any new staff and to get them to understand how the solution works."

"The MDM, asset management, and software spend management are areas that could have more improvement in Ivanti Neurons for MDM."

"We would like the initial setup to be simpler."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"Pricing can be improved."

"Its pricing seems reasonable."

"There is a license needed to use the solution and we are on an annual license."

"Its licensing model is not complex, but it is very expensive compared to other solutions. They can bring more models and reduce the pricing. They should allow customers to select the features they want and price it accordingly."

"For organizations that are a Microsoft shop, the pricing is compelling."

"Microsoft Intune is a cost effective choice. It is less expensive than other products on the market."

"While Microsoft charges for actual usage, it lacks discount options."

"Generally, we get favorable discounts, so it's not too bad. Obviously, we're looking at decreasing those wherever we can to bring value back to the public purse because it's all charity based. It's all publicly funded."

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"The price of MobileIron UEM is very good."

"My impression is that MobileIron is very expensive."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Financial Services Firm

10%

Manufacturing Company

10%

Computer Software Company

Government

Outsourcing Company

29%

Retailer

15%

Financial Services Firm

13%

Manufacturing Company

10%

Financial Services Firm

13%

Computer Software Company

Manufacturing Company

Comms Service Provider

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	189
Midsize Enterprise	65
Large Enterprise	185

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	11
Midsize Enterprise	3
Large Enterprise	15

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	3
Midsize Enterprise	3
Large Enterprise	3

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What needs improvement with IBM Security MaaS360 with Watson?

To improve IBM Security MaaS360 with Watson, I would like to see easier setup, simpler customization, and even better...

What is your primary use case for IBM Security MaaS360 with Watson?

IBM Security MaaS360 with Watson's main use case for my organization is cybersecurity threat detection and response. ...

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for MobileIron UEM?

The pricing is comparable to Microsoft Intune, but Ivanti Neurons for MDM offers many features and innovation.

What needs improvement with MobileIron UEM?

Windows devices could be improved, as we are more familiar with client-managed devices where we install the applicati...

What is your primary use case for MobileIron UEM?

We are working with MDM requirements for major purposes alongside other products including mobile application managem...

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Also Known As

Intune, MS Intune, Microsoft Endpoint Manager

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MobileIron UEM, MobileIron Unified Endpoint Management, MobileIron EMM, MobileIron Enterprise Mobility Management

Overview

Microsoft Intune is a cloud-based service designed for device management, security, and compliance. It supports automation and facilitates endpoint management for Windows, iOS, and Android devices, ensuring data protection and efficient policy enforcement.

Microsoft Intune offers seamless integration with tools like Windows Autopilot to automate device setup and deployment. Integrated with Azure Active Directory, it enhances policy management while providing robust reporting and analytics tools for compliance tracking. Despite its intuitive interface aimed at simplifying navigation and device security management, there are challenges such as compatibility issues with Linux and Mac, limited policy support for Android, and demands for better third-party integration. It's widely used for both corporate-owned devices and BYOD scenarios in dynamic IT environments.

What are the key features of Microsoft Intune?

Windows Autopilot: Automates device setup for rapid deployment.
Azure Active Directory Integration: Enhances user policy management.
Reporting and Analytics: Improves compliance visibility.
Mobile Application Management: Ensures app security without compromising personal data.
Cloud-Based Management: Allows management from any location.

What benefits and ROI can users expect?

Time Efficiency: Automation reduces time in policy enforcement and configuration updates.
Enhanced Security: Ensures data protection across corporate-owned and BYOD devices.
Improved Compliance: Advanced reporting tools enhance compliance visibility.
Flexible Management: Cloud-based nature supports management from any location.

In industries such as finance and healthcare, Microsoft Intune is implemented to ensure data protection and compliance with regulatory standards. Manufacturing sectors utilize Intune for managing a distributed workforce across global locations, while educational institutions employ it to secure and manage devices in learning environments supporting both students and faculty.

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IBM Security MaaS360 with Watson, a proven enterprise mobility management platform, provides seamless integration of security and productivity features powered by AI technology.

IBM Security MaaS360 with Watson helps organizations maintain secure access and management of mobile devices, applications, and content. Its AI capabilities improve threat intelligence, enabling IT departments to efficiently manage endpoints while ensuring robust data protection. Highly appreciated for its flexible deployment and ease of integration, this platform stands out for its AI-driven insights which aid in proactive security measures.

What are the key features of IBM Security MaaS360 with Watson?

AI-Powered Threat Management: Enhance threat detection and mitigation using Watson’s AI capabilities.
Comprehensive Device Management: Manage devices across different operating systems from a unified interface.
Secure Containerization: Safeguard corporate data in secure containers on mobile devices.
Advanced Analytics: Provide valuable insights for improved decision-making and threat response.

What benefits and ROI can be expected from IBM Security MaaS360 with Watson?

Increased Efficiency: Streamlined processes for IT teams resulting in time savings.
Enhanced Security: Improved protection of corporate data and reduced risk of breaches.
Cost-Effectiveness: Optimize operations potentially leading to cost savings over time.
Scalability: Adaptability to evolving business needs.

IBM Security MaaS360 with Watson implementations span various industries including healthcare, finance, and education. In healthcare, it ensures secure management of devices that access sensitive patient data while complying with regulations. In finance, it helps manage mobile endpoints accessing sensitive financial information, enhancing data security. Education institutions use it to manage and monitor devices used in learning environments, ensuring a safe and controlled digital landscape.

IBM

Ivanti Neurons for MDM offers centralized management for mobile devices and endpoints, enhancing security and efficiency with a strong user-friendly interface.

Ivanti Neurons for MDM provides effective control with zero-touch capabilities, compliance reports, and advanced dashboards. Organizations use it to enhance endpoint security and streamline device management with seamless enterprise integration. Despite its strengths, improvements are needed in setup simplicity, interface intuitiveness, and support services. It handles app deployment and patch management well but struggles with basic testing and integration issues on version releases.

What are the standout features?

Zero-touch capability: Enables efficient initial setup without user intervention.
Advanced security: Protects endpoints with robust security measures.
Compliance reports: Generates reports to ensure adherence to required standards.
Patch management: Manages updates across devices to maintain security.
Dashboards: Provides a comprehensive graphical overview of device statuses.
Tunneling: Secures data transfer through encrypted tunnels.

What benefits should users expect?

Automation for efficiency: Reduces manual workloads through automated processes.
Scalability: Supports the growing needs of expanding organizations.
Device inventory visibility: Offers clear views of device distribution and use.
Customer service: Provides support and assistance to ensure operational continuity.

Ivanti Neurons for MDM is implemented across industries to manage mobile devices and endpoints, whether on-premise or cloud-based. Companies in the Philippines utilize it for remote management and app distribution, especially useful for internal app development in remote work environments.

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Sample Customers

Mitchells and Buzzers, Callaway

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IBM Security MaaS360 with Watson vs. Ivanti Neurons for MDM