"Maximizing Efficiency: How to Seamlessly Onboard Intune in Your M365 Tenant" - Part 01

Mobile Device Management

Use Case - Contosowizard Inc. Adopts Intune

Background:

Contosowizard Inc., with its corporate campus nestled on the outskirts of Paris, weaves a tale of innovation and global reach. Their sprawling headquarters houses administrative offices, engineering labs, and manufacturing facilities. But Contosowizard’s influence extends far beyond the City of Lights.

Challenges in Device Management:

1. Device landscape:

• Contosowizard’s enchanters wield an array of devices, including Windows PCs and laptops.

• These Windows devices traverse realms, from the corporate campus to remote abodes.

• Managing them seamlessly becomes a critical task.
  

1. Security and Compliance:
   

• Devices, both in-office and remote, must adhere to security protocols.

• Compliance to ensure uniformity across the fleet.

1. Mixed Work Environments:
   

• Employees seamlessly transition between office and remote work.

• Windows devices must adapt, maintaining productivity regardless of location.

1. Bring Your Own Device (BYOD):
   

• Personal Windows devices join the fray, adding complexity.

• Balancing security and user freedom becomes an art.

1. Confidential Information and Intellectual Property:

• Safeguarding customer data and trade secrets on Windows devices is a sacred duty.

Hunt for Solution:

Mr. Kernel Kevin

The IT department of Contosowizard found there are many MDM solution available in the market. At the first phase they are confused a lot but there IT manager Mr. Kernel Kevin saves the day. He gathered all the information's around the web, he evaluated some of the products like:

• NinjaOne

• ManageEngine Endpoint Central

• Absolute Secure Endpoint

• IBM Security MaaS360

• Jamf Pro

• Miradore

• Cisco Meraki

• Ivanti Neurons for MDM
  

And lastly

• Microsoft Intune

and finally, he concluded that Microsoft Intune is the product they can rely on. He presented these key points to the management to get it approved.

1. Cloud-Based Endpoint Management:

• Microsoft Intune is a cloud-based solution, which means it can manage user access to organizational resources across various devices, including mobile devices, desktop computers, and virtual endpoints1.

• This cloud-native approach simplifies management, ensures scalability, and allows for remote administration, making it ideal for hybrid and remote workforces.

1. Device and Platform Support:

• Intune supports a wide range of operating systems, including Android, iOS/iPadOS, macOS, Windows, and Linux Ubuntu Desktop1.

• Whether it’s organization-owned or personally-owned devices, Intune provides consistent management and security across all platforms.

1. App Management Made Easy:

• Intune streamlines app management with built-in features for app deployment, updates, and removal.

• You can connect to private app stores, enable Microsoft 365 apps, deploy Win32 apps, create app protection policies, and manage access to apps and their data1.

1. Policy Automation and Deployment:

• Intune automates policy deployment for apps, security, device configuration, compliance, and conditional access.

• Admins can create policies and deploy them to user groups and device groups with ease.

1. Integration with Microsoft Services:

• Intune seamlessly integrates with other Microsoft services and apps, such as Azure Active Directory, Microsoft Defender, and Microsoft Endpoint Manager3.

• This integration enhances security, simplifies workflows, and reduces complexity for IT and security operations4.

1. Zero Trust Security Model:

• Intune’s compliance and reporting features align with the Zero Trust security model.

• It ensures that access and data protection are maintained across both organization-owned and personal devices1.

1. Cost-Effective Solution:

• Microsoft Intune offers an affordable solution for managing devices and protecting data.

• Its comprehensive features make it a cost-effective choice for organizations of all sizes

Management was convinced and approved the proposal. Kevin started planning for Microsoft Intune implementation in their environment from scratch.