The 90, 180 & 1-Year Savings of Switching to Microsoft Intune

Written By Kenneth Mathias

A Smarter Way to Manage Devices — With Real Results

Managing endpoints across a workforce whether remote, hybrid, or office-based can be time-consuming and expensive without the right tools. Manual setups, multiple support tickets, patching gaps, and inconsistent security all increase risk and overhead.

Microsoft Intune offers a modern, cloud-based approach that simplifies device management from day one. Whether deploying 10 or 10,000 devices, Intune provides consistency, automation, and control—with measurable value at every stage.

Here’s what organisations typically experience after 90 days, 180 days, and 1 year of adopting Intune as their endpoint management platform.

90 Days In – Quick Wins and Simpler Operations

Zero-Touch Deployment

Using Windows Autopilot and Intune, devices are configured automatically—right out of the box. Whether they ship to the office or directly to the user, devices are provisioned with the right apps and security policies in minutes.

Impact:

  • 60–80% reduction in device setup time

  • Elimination of manual imaging

  • Users onboarded quickly—anywhere

Fewer Moving Parts

By consolidating patching, compliance, app deployment, and security policies into a single platform, the need for multiple disconnected tools is reduced or eliminated.

Savings:

  • Lower software licensing and maintenance costs

  • Less overhead for IT teams

  • Faster incident resolution

Real-Time Compliance Visibility

Intune provides a unified view of device health and compliance, reducing the time spent chasing reports or preparing for audits.

180 Days In – Lower Support Load and Higher Confidence

Streamlined Application Delivery

Deploy and update software across the fleet from a single console. Reduce the need for hands-on installs, packaging complexity, or version mismatches.

Benefits:

  • Time saved on deployments and updates

  • Fewer failed installs and support tickets

  • Predictable user experience across the organisation

Integrated Security

Policy-based encryption, antivirus, firewall configuration, and compliance enforcement come built in—no extra tools or integration work required.

Outcome:

  • Stronger data protection

  • Simplified cyber insurance and compliance posture

  • Faster incident response when devices are lost, stolen, or compromised

Consistency at Scale

Devices stay compliant and secure regardless of location or network. Management is consistent across operating systems and geographies.

1 Year In – Strategic Efficiency and Scalability

Reduced IT Overhead

As repetitive tasks are automated and complexity is reduced, IT teams can operate with greater efficiency—managing more devices with fewer touchpoints.

Typical results:

  • Significant reduction in weekly IT workload

  • Greater focus on strategic projects, less firefighting

  • Ability to support growth without scaling the IT team linearly

Fast, Remote Onboarding

New starters can be equipped and productive on day one without needing in-person support. Devices can be shipped directly to users with no pre-staging required.

Lower Total Cost of Ownership

With fewer tools, less infrastructure, and reduced support needs, the long-term cost of managing endpoints drops noticeably.

Added benefit:

  • Reduced environmental impact through cloud management

  • Simpler procurement and vendor oversight

  • Easier integration with Microsoft 365 and security tools

Why Endpoint Craft?

Endpoint Craft helps organisations move to modern, cloud-based endpoint management using Microsoft Intune. The approach is lean, focused, and tailored to the way you work—whether you’re migrating from a legacy setup or starting fresh.

The outcomes are clear:

  • Faster device onboarding

  • Stronger, consistent security

  • Lower IT overhead

  • Simplified app delivery and policy enforcement

Ready to Modernise Device Management?

If device management is slowing down IT or inflating costs, Intune offers a cleaner path forward. Endpoint Craft can help design, implement, and optimise a setup that delivers measurable results—without unnecessary complexity.

Get in touch today to discuss your current setup and explore what a modern, streamlined environment could look like.

Endpoint Craft – Innovate. Test. Deliver.

Kenneth Mathias
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