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Engineering Specialist at a financial services firm with 10,001+ employees
Real User
Helpful autopilot feature saves us time but the reporting needs to be improved
Pros and Cons
  • "The most important thing for me is the autopilot feature."
  • "I would like to see the ability to deploy custom packages as a Windows 64-bit package, as opposed to the Windows 32-bit, which is the only one available now."

What is our primary use case?

Intune is a cloud-based solution for MDM and endpoint management.

What is most valuable?

The most important thing for me is the autopilot feature. Other products have this capability but they have to first integrate with Azure. Because Intune is a Microsoft product, you don't have to do anything explicitly to get this feature working properly.

What needs improvement?

Microsoft really needs to improve the reporting in Intune. It doesn't come anywhere close to VMware Workspace when it comes to their reports. I am sure that Microsoft will improve but at the moment, they are underperforming in terms of reporting.

There is a feature called dynamic groups, which populates users and computers based on a query that is written, and it runs at some interval. I would like to see this updated more frequently so that the users don't have to fair for too long before computers appear in the group.

I would like to see the ability to deploy custom packages as a Windows 64-bit package, as opposed to the Windows 32-bit, which is the only one available now. Although it can run in 64-bit mode, I would like to see this supported natively.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been working with Microsoft Intune for about two years. I have changed companies since that time and we are now evaluating Intune for use in my new organization.

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What do I think about the stability of the solution?

Intune is a stable product and it has improved a lot over the past year. This is something that Microsoft is always working on, and I think that it will continue to improve.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

We have not had the chance to test scalability. We will have the real results when it is put into the field.

How are customer service and support?

I have not been directly in contact with the support for Intune. Rather, when I have needed assistance, I went through a partner channel.

How was the initial setup?

I set up Intune without any assistance.

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

The price of Intune is included with the license for Office 365, so we don't have to pay anything extra for it.

Which other solutions did I evaluate?

We are currently evaluating both Microsoft Intune and VMware Workspace, and we will choose the one that best suits our use cases. Our plan is to implement one of these products in a couple of months.

One of the conditions is that we have to make sure that it supports all of the devices that we have in the enterprise. For example, we have Windows, Mac, Android, and iOS devices that need support.

Second, we need to have the autopilot experience for the users running under Windows. If somebody joins the company and they are provided with a laptop then we need to have it set up correctly. Normally, when it ships from a vendor such as Dell, Lenovo, or HP, it will come with their software pre-installed. Given the current situation with employees working at home, the laptop ships directly to where they live. At this point, with autopilot, they should be able to log in using their cloud credentials as soon as the device is switched on.

Once logged in, all of the details will be picked up from Azure, including the policies, updates, and other mandatory software such as Skype, Zoom, and Microsoft Office. Essentially, it eliminates all of the laptop setup and configuration that used to happen inside the organization.

Intune supports autopilot natively through Azure, and VMware Workspace is on par with this as well.

Next, it should have good reporting features. All products are able to generate reports, but we should be able to customize them in the way that we want.

We also have to have good security, where we can push all of the security configuration and policies that our organization has. This will differ based on the department. For example, security in banking or finance will be different from the security in manufacturing.

Finally, we should be able to deploy applications all over the cloud.

I think that in comparison, VMware Workspace is a more mature product than those offered by competing vendors. It has been developed very intelligently. The UI is good, with fancy graphics. They also have Smart Groups, and a different way of deploying applications, which are very good features.

VMware Workspace also has a slight advantage over Intune when it comes to managing multiple hierarchies. Intune does not support this type of structure, where you can have sublevels. For example, I can have a root-level like Europe with sublevels such as the UK, Germany, and France. 

What other advice do I have?

The suitability of this product depends on your environment, requirements, and use cases. If you have a reporting-extensive company, for example, then you may need to look for other products. Similarly, if you are a multi-hierarchy organization with a presence around the globe, then Intune may disappoint you.

Given all of the factors and things to consider, including features and cost, I would say that Intune has a slight edge over competing products.

I would rate this solution a seven out of ten.

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
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Group IT Executive at a manufacturing company with 5,001-10,000 employees
Real User
Hopes of using this product as a remote access solution are stalled because of roll out issues
Pros and Cons
  • "If the product works, remote access will be a benefit. To this point we have not had reason to have confidence in achieving that access."
  • "The difficulty of the the roll out is surprisingly difficult considering this product is supposed to be an integrated part of the 365 suite."

What is our primary use case?

Primarily we are rolling the product out because we want to be able to have remote access and control over our desktops and laptops from external locations.  

What is most valuable?

The most valuable aspect of the product when it is in production is the basic thing it was made to do. We want to be able to allow access to various applications remotely which we can not otherwise do with remote workers.  

What needs improvement?

This type of question may be premature because we have just started rolling it out now. We have not had a chance to work with it to capacity at this stage. I think, so far the implementation is all a bit shaky and should be better planned and better supported. The deployment seems to not be as simple as what I would have hoped that it would be considering it is a Microsoft product.  

When it is fully rolled out, we will see where the other shortcomings actually are. However, this difficulty in rolling the product out is a significant stumbling block.  

For how long have I used the solution?

We just started testing the product several months ago. The technical team is working toward trying to roll it out to production in about the month. As that is the case, we are not really using it yet in production. We have got only about half-a-dozen of the 4,000 projected users working with it currently.  

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

Again we have not really tested and deployed the product broadly across the company at this stage. But it is exactly because we have not seen the kind of stability and performance we were expecting that we have not completed the roll out.  

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

If we can not seem to get even half a dozen users working with the product in a way we consider stable, the scalability is in question. It should not be.  

How was the initial setup?

As far as the set up, we only have the first half-a-dozen technical people on the product just to do a pilot. We have had issues with it. This is the reason we have not even deployed it for the users' space yet to deploy to a larger test group. I would expect the deployment would be a bit easier. That could eventually be a changing factor in what we do moving forward.  

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

I have rolled our company onto a 365 E5 licensing scheme. We are not on E3 anymore so we do not need to. With an E3 license, you would have to consider licensing the product.  

Which other solutions did I evaluate?

We did not really look at any other competition. We are a Microsoft 365 E5 customer and the product promises the capabilities that we need and is available without additional cost. It just made sense to try to use this part of the suite.  

What other advice do I have?

On a scale from one to ten where one is the worst and ten is the best. I would rate Microsoft Intune as about a six. I am not totally impressed with the complexity of the rollout. 

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

Public Cloud
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
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reviewer1804416 - PeerSpot reviewer
Channel Director at a tech services company with 201-500 employees
Real User
Good monitoring and reporting but needs to work with other platforms outside of Microsoft
Pros and Cons
  • "The solution is stable."
  • "It's only good for a Microsoft environment."

What is our primary use case?

We primarily use the solution for both deployment and operating system deployment, and also as security for patching.

What is most valuable?

Its most valuable aspect is it is very connected with the Microsoft ecosystem. 

The solution is stable.

It has the capability to scale.

The monitoring and reporting are okay.

What needs improvement?

It's only good for a Microsoft environment. While it works very well for Microsoft users but if you have other kinds of operating systems, it's very painful to use.

They need to take into consideration the Linux operating system and not only the Microsoft operating system.

The solution needs better patching across applications.

For how long have I used the solution?

I've been dealing with the solution for seven or eight years at this point. It's been a while. 

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

The solution is stable. The performance is good. There are no bugs or glitches. It doesn't crash or freeze. it's quite reliable for the most part.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

In terms of scaling, it can scale more or less. It is scalable, however, you need a bigger infrastructure to achieve this scalability, which is not the case with other products.

How are customer service and support?

Technical support is pretty good. We are mostly satisfied with the support on offer. 

Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?

We've used Microsoft Endpoint Manager and Ivanti Endpoint. With Ivanti, it's a much more open system for different kinds of IT infrastructure. Whatever the operating system, whatever the application, it's good. It's easier also to deploy as well. You don't need a big infrastructure to deploy Ivanti Endpoint. The ability of Ivanti to have an extension for the ITSM solution is good.

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

If you consider a Microsoft bundle in the operating system, it's pretty interesting in terms of pricing. If you're considering it as a standalone, it's difficult to sell, due to the price. 

What other advice do I have?

We use both cloud and on-premises deployments. 

We're quite satisfied with this product.

I would rate the solution at a seven out of ten. We've mostly been happy with the product.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

Public Cloud
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Delivery manager at a computer software company with 201-500 employees
MSP
Easy to deploy mobile device management solution; agile, stable, and scalable product
Pros and Cons
  • "Agile and easy to deploy MDM solution that covers the maximum number of policies. Stable, scalable, and with knowledgeable technical support."
  • "What would make this product better is adding more security policies and features in the next upgrade."

What is our primary use case?

We're using Microsoft Intune for MDM (mobile device management).

It's also used for securing devices. This solution also lets you access your corporate data on mobile devices. You can secure and ensure that whatever data you're accessing and using from mobile devices is in a secure channel, that the data is between your end user and your cloud provider.

There are certain policies you can set up, that can go on both the device level and application level.

What is most valuable?

What I like most about Microsoft Intune is that it's agile and easy to deploy. I also like that it covers the maximum number of policies.

What needs improvement?

Microsoft Intune is doing well. They're adding endpoints, so it's good that they're covering that, and they're more stable. What I'd like to see in their next upgrade is more in the context of today's security policies and what's needed, for them to keep adding features based on that, e.g. boosting security, so they can keep on adding security features, and that is the best they can do.

For how long have I used the solution?

We've been deploying Microsoft Intune to customers for four years now.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

Microsoft Intune is a stable solution.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

I find Microsoft Intune scalable.

How are customer service and support?

The technical support for Microsoft Intune was knowledgeable.

How was the initial setup?

The setup for this solution was straightforward. It was quick and it was easy, but it would still depend on the policies.

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

You have to pay for a Microsoft Intune license. It's a user-based subscription. You can go for a monthly or a yearly payment. It's up to the customer.

What other advice do I have?

We have the maximum number of clients using Microsoft Intune. For deployment and maintenance, it depends on the customers and the number of devices they have, and the policies, e.g. they can have one, two, or three resources for deploying and maintaining this solution.

I'm recommending Microsoft Intune to people who want to start using it. They can go for it for one reason: the Microsoft ecosystem. My advice to people who are looking into implementing this solution is for them to know first what they want to achieve from it, before they make their decision.

My rating for Microsoft Intune is eight out of ten.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

Public Cloud
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Administrator at a tech services company with 10,001+ employees
Real User
Easy setup and good stability
Pros and Cons
  • "A great solution for anyone wanting a modern endpoint device management solution."
  • "Lacks the ability to deploy more ways of management, managing devices and processing the policies."

What is our primary use case?

The primary use case is to manage devices that are dedicated to processing as well as managing work stations and sales devices. I'm an Intune engineer and administrator and I implement this solution.  

What is most valuable?

This is a great solution for anyone wanting a modern endpoint device management solution.

What needs improvement?

I'd like to see an ability to deploy more ways of management, managing devices and processing the policies. 

For how long have I used the solution?

I've been using this solution for three years. 

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

This solution is stable. 

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

The scalability is good. 

How was the initial setup?

The initial setup is very simple. 

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

Licensing costs are based on the number of devices being used. 

What other advice do I have?

Indeed, it's a correct solution for any client who wants to use this modern endpoint device management solution.

I rate this product nine out of 10. 

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

Hybrid Cloud
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reviewer1457046 - PeerSpot reviewer
Manager - Technical Support at a computer software company with 1,001-5,000 employees
Real User
Best support, built for enterprises, and helpful for controlling the mobile devices connected to the corporate network
Pros and Cons
  • "It provides control over all mobile devices that are being connected to the corporate network."
  • "Data leak prevention can be integrated into it. Currently, it does not have data leak prevention."

What is our primary use case?

We use it for mobile device management. 

Intune is on a public cloud because it works on Office 365.

What is most valuable?

It provides control over all mobile devices that are being connected to the corporate network.

What needs improvement?

Data leak prevention can be integrated into it. Currently, it does not have data leak prevention.

For how long have I used the solution?

We have been dealing with Microsoft for the past three decades, and we have been using Intune from the time it came to the market.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

It is stable.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

It is absolutely scalable. It is for enterprises.

How are customer service and support?

It is world-class. It is the best.

How was the initial setup?

Its setup is easy. It is a Microsoft solution, and everything is easy with Microsoft.

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

Its price is in the medium range. It is acceptable because you're paying for the features. I am not aware of any additional costs.

What other advice do I have?

It is a wonderful product. I would advise others to go for it. It is definitely helpful for an enterprise. It has been improving constantly. When they introduced it, it was only for Microsoft, and now, even Apple has been included. They're doing well.

I would rate it a nine out of 10.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

Public Cloud
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reviewer1217346 - PeerSpot reviewer
AVP at a financial services firm with 1,001-5,000 employees
Real User
Top 20
Good performance, useful policies, and secure
Pros and Cons
  • "The solution is easy to use and it has good performance."
  • "There can be some added features, such as an improved dashboard. Any new feature that could be a benefit to our customers would be good."

What is our primary use case?

The primary use of Microsoft Intune is for device management.

What is most valuable?

The solution is easy to use and it has good performance.

We can manage all our devices with the policies we want and it is secure. We can apply any policies we want, which gives us more flexibility.

What needs improvement?

There can be some added features, such as an improved dashboard. Any new feature that could be a benefit to our customers would be good.

For how long have I used the solution?

I rate Microsoft Intune for approximately two years.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

The solution is stable.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

Microsoft Intune is scalable, we use it across many groups.

We have approximately 1,000 users using this solution in my organization.

How are customer service and support?

I have not used the technical support.

Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?

We previously used AirWatch.

How was the initial setup?

The installation is simple and it can be done quickly, within minutes.

What about the implementation team?

We have a team that does the implementation of the solution.

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

There are licenses required for this solution. We enable licenses on the devices we need to manage.

We have an enterprise agreement with Microsoft. It is part of our E3 and E5 of our bundle company package. We are happy with the solution.

What other advice do I have?

I rate Microsoft Intune a nine out of ten.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

Public Cloud
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Senior Digital Adviser at a consultancy with 51-200 employees
Real User
Good value for money
Pros and Cons
  • "Stable solution at a good price."
  • "Could benefit from user having more control over devices."

What is most valuable?

Being able to use it to control phones is the most valuable feature. 

What needs improvement?

It's a developing product, so there's lots of room for improvement. There's a lot of stuff we couldn't do because Google and Apple prevent you from doing a lot of the stuff you'd like to do. 

Microsoft documentation is a bit hard to get around, so having more control over devices would be good.

For how long have I used the solution?

I've been using Intune for about a year or so.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

We had no problems with stability.

How was the initial setup?

It's hard to find the information to work out what you need to configure, but it's easy once you get to know how to work it.

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

The pricing is pretty good.

What other advice do I have?

I would rate it an eight out of ten.

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