Hybrid work, the need for greater flexibility, and secure access to corporate data from anywhere have become crucial elements for businesses. To adapt to this shift, companies require a robust set of security measures to protect their data, given the need to cover a wide attack surface with tools that can respond quickly to diverse needs. In this context, Microsoft Intune has proven to be essential in supporting a modern workplace, optimizing IT infrastructure management, and enhancing business productivity.
Advanced security with Microsoft Intune
Certainly, one of the most challenging aspects of managing hybrid work is its “borderless” nature: tablets, phones, and PCs accessing data outside the company walls, all requiring remote support, with the awareness that:
- Cyberattacks are becoming more sophisticated and constantly evolving.
- An uncertain economy requires balancing agility with cost savings.
- This way of working raises new regulatory and compliance concerns.
Intune addresses all these challenges by offering the necessary tools to provide users with an effective and consistent remote support experience. It allows for the configuration of various device types using the same procedures, as well as the easy deployment of pre-configured operating systems and applications. Additionally, Intune provides insights into the health, security, and compliance status of every device, operating system, or virtual machine under management. Furthermore, Intune enables automatic enrollment of new users and equipment into the correct user groups and teams, collaborative discussions, and data repositories from the very first login.
Increased efficiency and productivity
Through Microsoft Intune, companies can significantly enhance the productivity of their employees. Thanks to the ability to configure devices in just a few minutes without manual intervention, downtime is minimized, allowing employees to focus on their work rather than resolving technical issues. Additionally, centralized management optimizes the time of internal IT resources, freeing the team from the burden of manually managing each device. This enables businesses to be more agile and quickly scale their operations, both locally and globally.
Understanding the difference between MDM and MAM
It is essential to understand the difference between Mobile Device Management (MDM) and Mobile Application Management (MAM). MDM focuses on securing and managing the entire device, including the operating system, apps, and data. With MDM, IT administrators can control installed apps, enforce security policies, and remotely wipe data in case of loss or theft. MAM, on the other hand, focuses exclusively on protecting and managing corporate applications and data on the device without affecting the entire device. With MAM, administrators can manage access, sharing, and data protection within apps, keeping corporate information separate from the user’s personal data. Intune manages both MDM and MAM.
The benefits of Microsoft Intune
Choosing to use Intune within your company means gaining access to a range of benefits, such as:
- Native integration with other Microsoft services and applications (Azure Active Directory, Microsoft Defender, Microsoft Entra…)
- Automating the deployment of policies for apps, devices, and security compliance
- Protecting data on any device
- Simplifying access with single sign-on (SSO) and multi-factor authentication (MFA) options
- Supporting a Zero Trust security model with compliance and reporting capabilities
The main value proposition of Microsoft Intune, especially for companies already integrated into the Microsoft 365 and Azure cloud ecosystems, is its ability to offer a simple yet powerful solution for managing and protecting both corporate and personal devices. Intune streamlines IT management, reducing operational complexity while providing IT teams with detailed visibility into user devices. What once required complex procedures can now be managed with just a few clicks, making the work of IT administrators more efficient.
Why 4IT Solutions
If your company wants to leverage the power of the Microsoft suite, particularly Intune, we can help. Whether it’s a public or private sector business, our Microsoft experts can assist you in designing and implementing a customized Intune solution that meets your specific needs and challenges.
