7 Signals You’re Ready for Intune Suite + Windows 365

In today’s hybrid-first, security-conscious workplace, IT leaders are under increasing pressure to simplify endpoint management, reduce costs, and deliver seamless user experiences. Microsoft’s Intune Suite and Windows 365 offer a powerful combination to meet these demands—providing cloud-based device management and secure, scalable Cloud PCs. 

What Are They? 

• Microsoft Intune Suite is a cloud-native unified endpoint management (UEM) platform that consolidates device management, app deployment, remote support, and advanced analytics. It supports Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, and Linux, and includes powerful add-ons like Endpoint Privilege Management, Remote Help, Advanced Analytics, and Enterprise App Management.

• Windows 365 is Microsoft’s Cloud PC solution. It delivers a full Windows desktop experience from the cloud, accessible from any device. It’s secure, scalable, and designed to support flexible work environments—whether for full-time employees, contractors, or seasonal staff.

Together, these tools offer a modern, cloud-native approach to endpoint strategy—one that’s secure, flexible, and built for scale. 

Is Your Organization Ready for Intune Suite + Windows 365? 7 Key Indicators 

1. Your Device Mix Is Too Complex to Manage Efficiently 

If your IT team is juggling Windows laptops, iPhones, Android tablets, Macs, and BYOD devices, you’re likely facing policy inconsistencies, security gaps, and support headaches. 

Intune Suite simplifies this with cross-platform endpoint management. From a single console, IT can manage all device types, enforce consistent security policies, and monitor compliance. This reduces friction, improves visibility, and ensures every device, corporate or personal, is governed by the same standards.

Windows 365 complements this by offering a consistent Cloud PC experience across devices. Whether an employee or an external vendor logs in from a tablet or a personal laptop, they get the same secure desktop environment. 

2. Privileged Access Is Sprawling Across Your Organization 

As organizations grow, so does the number of users with elevated access. Admin rights often expand unchecked, increasing the risk of misconfigurations, insider threats, and compliance violations. 

Endpoint Privilege Management in Intune Suite enforces least privilege access. It allows users to perform approved tasks—like installing updates or running scripts— without full admin rights. This supports Zero Trust principles and reduces the attack surface, while still enabling productivity.

3. App Sprawl Is Slowing Down Productivity and Increasing Risk 

Are users running different versions of apps across devices? Is IT spending hours packaging and deploying updates manually? 

Enterprise App Management in Intune Suite streamlines app deployment with a curated catalog of Win32 apps, preconfigured settings, and automated updates. IT can push apps to users or allow self-service installation, all while enforcing app-specific security policies. This reduces overhead, ensures consistency, and improves user experience. If your teams are struggling with outdated software or inconsistent app performance, this is a clear signal. 

4. Remote Support Load Is Stretching Your IT Team Thin 

Hybrid work is here to stay, but supporting remote users is resource-intensive. VPN issues, device misconfigurations, and manual troubleshooting drain IT bandwidth. 

Remote Help in Intune Suite enables secure, real-time support directly within the Microsoft ecosystem. IT can connect to user devices, troubleshoot issues, and resolve problems without relying on third-party tools.

Windows 365 enhances this by providing a consistent Cloud PC experience. IT can manage, reset, or reassign Cloud PCs instantly—reducing downtime and improving support efficiency. 

5. Compliance Events Are Becoming More Frequent and Harder to Manage 

Whether it’s GDPR, HIPAA, or internal audits, compliance is non-negotiable. But managing it across disparate systems is a challenge. 

Intune Suite integrates with Microsoft Defender, Azure AD Conditional Access, and Microsoft Purview to enforce compliance policies, monitor device health, and automate remediation. You get granular control and real-time insights to stay ahead of regulatory requirements.

Windows 365 helps by centralizing data in the cloud, reducing the threat surface and improving data governance. If your compliance team is spending more time chasing violations than enforcing policies, it’s time to modernize. 

6. Onboarding Delays Are Hurting Productivity 

Manual provisioning slows down new hire onboarding. Waiting days for device setup impacts productivity and morale. 

With Windows Autopilot and Windows 365, onboarding becomes zero-touch. Devices arrive preconfigured, and Cloud PCs can be provisioned instantly. Intune automates enrollment, app deployment, and policy enforcement—so employees can start working on day one.

7. CapEx Avoidance and Total Cost of Ownership: Why Windows 365 Makes Strategic Sense

As organizations shift from traditional hardware refresh cycles to cloud-first strategies, Windows 365 emerges as a cost-effective and scalable alternative. By moving to Cloud PCs, businesses can avoid upfront capital expenditures (CapEx) associated with purchasing and provisioning physical devices.

When comparing the total cost of ownership between a Windows 365 Cloud PC and a similarly configured physical PC, several advantages become clear:

• Lower Upfront Costs: No need to invest in high-performance laptops or desktops. Cloud PCs run on Microsoft’s infrastructure, reducing hardware procurement costs.

• Predictable Operating Expenses (OpEx): With Windows 365, you pay a fixed monthly fee per user. This simplifies budgeting and aligns IT costs with actual usage.

• Reduced IT Overhead: Cloud PCs require less hands-on maintenance, patching, and support. Combined with Microsoft Intune Suite, device management becomes streamlined and policy-driven.

• Scalability and Flexibility: Easily scale up or down based on workforce needs—ideal for seasonal workers, remote teams, or global expansion.

• Improved Security and Compliance: Data stays in the cloud, not on local devices, reducing the risk of data loss or theft.

In contrast, physical PCs incur hidden costs over time—such as repairs, upgrades, energy consumption, and eventual disposal. These often go unaccounted for in initial budgeting but significantly impact long-term TCO.

By adopting Windows 365, organizations can modernize their IT strategy, reduce complexity, and gain agility—all while optimizing costs.

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Why Now? 

The convergence of modern work expectations and elevated security requirements makes this the ideal time to adopt Intune Suite and Windows 365. 

• Hybrid work is permanent: Employees expect flexibility, and IT needs tools that support secure access from anywhere. 

• Security threats are evolving: AI-powered attacks, shadow IT, and data leakage risks demand proactive endpoint protection. 

• Cloud economics are compelling: Fixed OPEX models reduce financial risk and improve scalability. 

• Consolidation is key: Intune Suite unifies endpoint management, app deployment, remote support, and compliance into one platform. 

Organizations that embrace this shift are seeing real results—faster onboarding, reduced support costs, improved compliance, and happier users. 

What’s Next? Let’s Discover Together 

If any of these signals resonate with your organization, it’s time to explore your readiness for Intune Suite and Windows 365. 

We offer a Discovery Workshop—a lightweight assessment that includes: 

• Device and app inventory 

• Security and compliance posture review 

• Recommendations for deployment and optimization 

• Licensing guidance and cost modeling 

This is a no-pressure, high-value engagement designed to help you make informed decisions and unlock the full potential of Microsoft’s modern endpoint solutions. 

Ready to Start? 

Let’s talk about how Intune Suite and Windows 365 can simplify your IT operations, enhance security, and support your workforce—wherever they are. 

Schedule your Discovery Workshop today. 

Author:

Patrick Whittington

Senior Consultant Migrate Technologies