Microsoft Endpoint Manager (MEM) is a solution designed to solve challenges associated with deploying, managing and securing devices in a enterprise. Devices may include PCs and mobile devices connected to a cloud or on-premises environment.
MEM also enables IT administrator from a company, to create specific policies for personal devices being used to access sensitive information. According to a recent study lead by Forester, MEM can provide a return on investment of over 278% after 6 months. It would seem like companies should consider learning more about this specific solution and unlock the benefits associated.
Features
When using Microsoft Endpoint Manger within an organisation, IT administrators have access to several distinct functions to support with the management of work devices.
Microsoft Intune is a cloud-based solution that enables an organisation to secure mobile devices and applications used on platforms such as IOS, Windows and Android.
Configuration Management is an on-premises feature used to deploy and update PCs and servers.
Co-Management is the function that ties both Intune and Configuration Management together to designate which one is required depending on the business requirements.
Desktop analysis offers detailed insights that can be found in both Intune and Configuration Management. These details include suggestions for improvement, updates and issues.
Windows autopilot will simply automate the secure deployment of devices into the organisation’s cloud environment, including specific settings and policies set.
Azure Active Directory is used to securely store, and process confidential information used by MEM.
Endpoint Manager support Centre enables the designated administrators to select setting preferences and policies based on the organisation’s requirements.
A mix of cloud and on-premises information.
Why should companies adopt it?
Now that you are aware of the different capabilities offered by MEM, you may wonder how it could benefit your organisation specifically. Well, the solution is highly flexible, meaning there are different possibilities in terms of how each enterprise seeks to deploy devices and the policies they would like to include. Here are some of the main results to expect once implemented.
- Organisations can save considerable time deploying new devices and delivering updates with smart and automated features found MEM.
- Device deployments and updates can be done securely, avoiding breaches or data loss in the process.
- Overall cost of administration and maintenance can be greatly reduced using MEM, a unified platform that covers on-premises and cloud environments.
- As mentioned previously, you can simply track your progress on device deployment and management with detailed insights automatically generated.
risual, a good listener.
When it comes to implementing big changes into an organisation, it becomes difficult to select a provider able to deliver exactly what you need on time. For this reason, risual is dedicated to offer bespoke services that suit customers and their requirements. As a Microsoft Gold Partner and Azure MSP, we aim to deliver high standard services to all our clients, using Microsoft technology.
If you would like to have a friendly chat with us and share some ideas, please get in touch.
Our recent work with others.
We are delighted to have won another opportunity to work with an NHS trust to help improve wireless configurations on all Apple and Android devices. risual will use the existing Microsoft endpoint manager in particular the Mobile Device Management (MDM) and the Mobile Application Management. The trust would like to integrate these new features for employees to experience a more modern workplace.
