IBM Security MaaS360 with Watson vs Matrix42 Unified Endpoint Management comparison

IBM Security MaaS360 with Watson vs. Matrix42 Unified Endpoint Management

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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 Matrix42 Unified Endpoint Management is 2.4%, up from 1.3% 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%
Matrix42 Unified Endpoint Management	2.4%
Other	76.9%

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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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Sanjay Mukhopadhyay

Director - Sales & Operations - India at Intertec Systems

It is a complete and competitive solution with excellent OEM support

Matrix42 is a complete solution in terms of functionality. Still, you need to understand whether it's also capable of managing Kubernetes containers to that extent, and this is not very clear in the product fact sheet. It’s possible with Ivanti MobileIron, though, and Matrix42 seems to be one step behind in this aspect. Likewise, in terms of integration, there is still room for improvement in Matrix42 to integrate with more third-party tools compared to Ivanti, which has a larger number of integrations due to its size. MobileIron is an older product that has evolved over time, offering advantages in terms of readily available third-party APIs and integrations.

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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

"Technical support is good."

"The standout features of Intune are its excellent mobile device management and highly effective application management capabilities."

"Intune is a very good product and everything is cloud-based, and it provides a very simple unified platform to manage everything from the single management console."

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

"The most important thing for me is the autopilot feature."

"The solution is fully integrated with the Microsoft platform and the Autopilot feature, which is a unique feature."

"The biggest thing for us is enforcing logins only from devices that are managed by Intune."

"Remote Wipe and Autopilot is one of the best features."

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"IBM Security MaaS360 with Watson has had a positive impact on our organization by improving device security, streamlining endpoint management, and reducing the time spent on routine IT tasks."

"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."

"Everything since we started using IBM Security MaaS360 with Watson has been phenomenal, especially security, which has improved overall on our devices and our data."

"IBM Security MaaS360 with Watson is very good in terms of security, especially in today's world in the age of AI."

"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."

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

"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 is a reliable solution for device management, security, and compliance; it provides strong centralized control and helps simplify endpoint administration, and while there is room for improvement in reporting and end-user experience, it has been a valuable platform for the organization."

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"The most valuable feature of this solution is the ability to assign a package to a user on a system If you have your software packages set up via SCCM. It automates the process, which is very convenient, especially since most of our people are remote. Additionally, the overall functionality is good."

"Matrix42 Enterprise Mobility Management offers on-premises deployment."

Cons

"When we implemented Intune, it would have been helpful if Microsoft had provided some videos or data about Intune."

"The pricing could be improved."

"Installing software in Microsoft Intune can be challenging if it is not already prepackaged."

"However, there are some areas that need improvement, such as the troubleshooting part, which could be simpler."

"The generic answer to what can be improved is that I hope that the reporting needs to be a bit more interactive."

"I know that their AI pieces are at the infancy stage, but allowing users to do more tagging for information would be an interesting thing because Intune also directly integrates with Azure. Because a lot of the devices are hosted with that, you also get a lot of tagging of user data and other things like that."

"I would like the ability to install the agent on devices from suppliers, which would enable us to implement a zero-trust strategy for guest devices."

"We would like to see the ability to use multiple personas on a device, similar to Samsung Knox, included in future updates."

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"While IBM Security MaaS360 with Watson provides useful device management capabilities, occasional delays in policy synchronization and reporting have been experienced, and the user interface could be more intuitive, which sometimes increases the time required for administration and troubleshooting."

"IBM Security MaaS360 with Watson is a strong endpoint management solution, though there is room for improvement."

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

"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."

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

"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."

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"In terms of integration, there is still room for improvement in Matrix42."

"Matrix42 Enterprise Mobility Management could improve the user interface, it is not very intuitive."

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The Intune license model is costly."

"The pricing is good because customers are not complaining about it."

"The licensing costs we leave up to the customer and these vary from one to another."

"It comes with the E5 plan. We bought the E5 plan from Microsoft."

"We have a limited budget for security investments, so Microsoft should consider reducing pricing in our region. This would make investment more viable, especially since larger businesses in other countries can afford it easily."

"I liked the tool's pricing until P2 came into effect. I am unsure about the current value versus the cost of the new licensing model."

"We are partners, so we receive some discount. However, from the customer's perspective, Microsoft Intune's pricing is competitive with non-Microsoft technology, and the price is good compared to other market competitors."

"As a partner, we always look for how we can generate more revenue from a consulting point of view, but I do not see any complaints from the customer side regarding pricing, so they are satisfied with it."

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"Matrix42 is more affordable than Ivanti."

"I am not sure the price of this solution but I would imagine it is fairly expensive because of the complexity, you would not use it in a small company."

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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%

Computer Software Company

Financial Services Firm

Comms Service Provider

Government

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

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

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

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Also Known As

Intune, MS Intune, Microsoft Endpoint Manager

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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.

Microsoft

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

Matrix42 Unified Endpoint Management is a comprehensive solution designed to streamline management across devices and platforms. It enhances productivity by providing a centralized approach to managing endpoints, offering efficient, secure collaboration within enterprises.

Matrix42 Unified Endpoint Management addresses the complexities of managing diverse devices. By unifying administration tasks, it allows IT departments to deploy, secure, and support a wide range of endpoints. The integration capabilities with existing systems ensure seamless operation, reducing downtime and improving operational efficiency. The platform offers robust features that aid in compliance and security, making it indispensable for enterprises striving for excellence in endpoint management.

What are the most notable features?

Comprehensive Device Management: Supports various devices including smartphones, tablets, and laptops, ensuring smooth operation.
Integrated Security Controls: Provides multilayer protection to prevent breaches and data loss.
Customizable Reporting: Allows tailored insights and analytics for strategic planning.
Automated Workflow Processes: Streamlines routine tasks for enhanced productivity.

What benefits and ROI can be expected?

Enhanced Efficiency: Reduces manual intervention through automation, saving time.
Cost Effectiveness: Lowers operational costs by simplifying endpoint management.
Improved Compliance: Eases adherence to regulatory requirements with detailed monitoring.
Increased Security: Minimizes risks with proactive protection features.

Industries like healthcare and finance, which require stringent data security and regulatory compliance, find Matrix42 Unified Endpoint Management invaluable. It supports sector-specific needs through secure data handling and efficient management of a large volume of endpoints, ultimately driving business success in these fields.

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