Phone and laptop setup
Mobile device management for small business with Microsoft Intune
Company laptops and phones are enrolled and secured so staff can safely carry company mail and files anywhere on the coast from Charleston to Savannah.
Device control and security
Control reaches every device holding company files
Microsoft Intune enrolls and configures phones and laptops to protect company mail and files. Devices receive required apps and security rules, keeping company data safe on both company-owned machines and personal phones.
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Whole-device setup and rules
Mobile device management enrolls the whole machine so security settings, such as a required PIN and disk encryption, apply before someone reaches company mail.
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Work apps on personal phones
Mobile application management protects only the work apps and company data inside them, so people keep control of their personal apps and content.
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Lost devices and departing people
Central administration from one console handles a lost device or a departing employee by wiping the whole machine or removing only the company data.
Everyday changes handled from one console
Staff turnover and new equipment require exact configuration. Administrators use Microsoft Intune to apply rules, push apps and remove company data without touching personal content on a private phone.
Pick an everyday situation
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Device management for coastal businesses
Every organization relies on phones and laptops. Microsoft Intune secures company files across different fleets of hardware while supporting the way each group works.
Typical company devices
Device management tasks
Remote wipe handles lost or stolen hardware
Phones and tablets sometimes go missing at job sites. Actions depend on what is stored on the machine and who owns the hardware.
Passcode rules are set up first so remote lock has a PIN to ask for when a device goes missing.
Steps to secure company hardware
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Devices are enrolled
People enroll through Company Portal, or Windows Autopilot handles new Windows PCs automatically.
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Rules are set
Settings require a PIN or password, manage updates, and configure BitLocker disk encryption on Windows or FileVault on macOS.
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Apps are assigned
Software and applications are assigned to groups of people or specific devices.
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Console is watched
Administrators monitor the console to deal with any device that falls out of the rules.
Frequent questions about device management
- What is Microsoft Intune?
Microsoft Intune is a cloud-based service that enrolls, configures, secures and updates devices, deploys apps, and controls which users and devices can reach organization resources.
- Which phones and computers can be managed?
Intune manages Android, iPhone and iPad, Mac, Linux, and Windows devices from one web console. No on-premises server is needed.
- Can it manage my staff's personal phones without seeing personal content?
Yes, mobile application management handles only the work apps and company data. Staff keep full control of their personal apps and content.
- What happens to company data when an employee leaves?
Organization data is wiped from their managed apps using app selective wipe, without touching any personal content on their phone.
- What is Windows Autopilot?
Windows Autopilot turns the Windows already on a new PC into a business-ready state by applying settings and installing apps. Staff just connect to a network and verify credentials.
- Does each person need a license?
Each managed user or device needs a license, though administrators can manage Intune without one. CloudCentric checks which Microsoft 365 plan covers it for you.
- Is there a free trial?
Microsoft offers a free 30-day Intune trial so you can see how it works before committing.
Secure company data on every machine
Call (844) 422-7000 to discuss phone and laptop setup for your business.