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Cloud-native endpoint management: Basics, challenges, and solutions with Microsoft Intune

The Switch to Cloud-Native Endpoint Management offers the opportunity to clean up the tool landscape — many functions that used to require separate solutions are already covered by the modern features of Microsoft 365

Understanding Entra ID device join types: Domain Joined, Hybrid Joined, Entra Joined, and Entra Registered

Each of these options has its own advantages and disadvantages, which vary significantly in management, security, and user experience.

Microsoft Intune Admin Center Explained: Features, Benefits, and Best Practices

The Microsoft Intune Admin Center is more than just a management portal — it is the central control element for modern endpoint management. With its clear structure, deep integration with Microsoft 365 and diverse functions, it enables IT departments to manage devices and applications securely, efficiently and scalably.

How does Zero Trust work with Microsoft 365 and Intune?

In contrast to traditional approaches, where internal network structures are considered trustworthy, Zero Trust views every interaction as a potential risk.

Security Operations Center (SOC): Key to cyber resilience and effective threat defense

A Security Operations Center (SOC) acts as a bulwark of modern security strategies: It identifies threats early on and minimizes potential damage through targeted responses.

What is Microsoft Entra Private Access? Features, benefits & setup

Traditional VPNs are slow, difficult to manage, and pose a security risk. They provide blanket access to the corporate network, which allows attackers to move laterally as soon as they have gained access via VPN.

Windows LAPS with Microsoft Intune: Securely and automatically manage local administrator passwords

With the development of Windows LAPS and native support in Microsoft Intune, the playing field is changing — and opening the door for modern, scalable protection of local admin rights.

Global Secure Access: The modern alternative to VPNs

Global Secure Access (GSA) is a modern security solution that gives companies secure, identity-based access to internal and external resources. Instead of relying on traditional VPNs or network-centric security models, GSA uses a zero-trust architecture to ensure that only authorized users and devices can access corporate data.

Intune vs SCCM: Microsoft's endpoint management solutions in a big comparison

With Intune and SCCM/MECM, Microsoft offers two solutions that are at the heart of endpoint management in many companies — with different approaches, strengths and areas of application.

Windows 11 upgrade: Everything important for companies for a successful rollout

A key reason for the upgrade is the upcoming end-of-life (EOL) of Windows 10. Microsoft wants to discontinue support for Windows 10 on October 14, 2025. From this point on, there will be no more security updates, bug fixes, or technical support.

Microsoft Connected Cache: The solution for efficient caching in companies

The core of MCC is that frequently used content is cached locally on the network. Instead of repeatedly downloading updates or applications from the cloud, they are delivered directly from the cache.

On-premises explained: advantages, disadvantages and alternatives

With cloud solutions, the availability often depends on the respective provider, which makes companies somewhat dependent. In contrast, with proper maintenance, on-premises offers a stable and independent IT infrastructure.

Endpoint security: How companies effectively protect their devices from cyber attacks

Endpoint security goes far beyond protecting traditional malware detection and includes a variety of preventive and reactive measures.

Microsoft Intune and macOS: Security, Compliance, and Automation on Apple Devices

Managing macOS devices in Microsoft-dominated companies has been a challenge for a long time. Apple and Microsoft have historically been in competition with each other, which meant that support for Macs was limited in many Microsoft enterprise solutions.

Cloud Management Gateway for SCCM: Overview, Functionality, Benefits

Managing remote devices with SCCM doesn't necessarily require the introduction of Microsoft Intune. With the SCCM Cloud Management Gateway (CMG), you can securely expand your on-premise IT infrastructure into the cloud.

Conditional Access in Microsoft Entra ID and Microsoft Intune

As IT infrastructures increasingly move to the cloud, managing access to business-critical data and documents is becoming more and more demanding. Companies must provide employees with flexible and location-independent access without jeopardizing the security of their data.

Ivanti DSM alternatives: Future-proof solutions for modern endpoint management in 2025

The upcoming end-of-life of Ivanti DSM is forcing many companies into action, but also offers opportunities for a more modern solution. The alternatives presented — Microsoft Intune, MECM/SCCM and Ivanti Neurons — offer different approaches to meet the needs of modern IT landscapes.

PSADT v4: An overview of all new features and improvements

Version 4 of the PowerShell App Deploy Toolkit brings numerous improvements that significantly simplify and optimize use in IT environments.

Take out cyber insurance: Why endpoint management is crucial

Cyber insurance offers protection against the financial consequences of cyber attacks, but expects preventive measures such as patch management, system hardening and endpoint protection.

Patch Management Software and Package Libraries: The Ultimate Overview 2025

Patch management software refers to tools that help IT departments centrally manage security updates and bug fixes (patches). They analyse existing systems for missing updates, make them available automatically and monitor the installation status.

Understanding and Using BYOD: Strategies for IT Security and Productivity

The introduction of BYOD offers numerous benefits for companies and employees. When implemented correctly, the concept can increase the efficiency and satisfaction of the workforce while saving costs.

Windows 10 end of support: Everything you need to know now

Software has a life cycle — this also applies to Windows 10. The end of support is an ordinary process that aims to replace older technologies with modern solutions.

Windows 11 Hotpatch: Good bye restart

Hotpatch allows companies to keep their operating systems up to date without rebooting.

Pre and post-install actions now available in Intune Enterprise App Management

The new features in Intune Enterprise App Management offer IT administrators the ability to define pre-install and post-install actions. These actions extend the classic installation and uninstall commands and provide even more precise control over application deployment.

New: App Discovery in Microsoft Entra Private Access

Microsoft has taken a significant step in network security with the introduction of App Discovery in Microsoft Entra Private Access. This new feature, which was presented at the Ignite conference, supports the Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) approach and is intended to replace traditional VPN solutions.

Intune Enhanced Hardware Inventory: Features & Setup

Microsoft Intune Hardware Inventory provides IT departments with a centralized solution to collect and efficiently manage detailed hardware data, such as network adapters, disk status, and processor information.

Device-as-a-Service under the microscope: Flexible, smart, efficient

Device as a Service (DaaS) enables companies to make their IT infrastructure flexible and future-oriented in order to keep pace with technological developments.

Mobile device management: Everything companies need to know in 2025

With a comprehensive MDM strategy, companies can ensure that all mobile devices comply with internal policies and restrict access to corporate data to trusted, secured devices.

WSUS discontinuation - What alternatives do companies have?

For years, WSUS has served as a key technology for managing and deploying Windows updates on corporate networks, particularly on Windows servers.

Client Management Explained: How Companies Benefit from Efficient Device Management

The importance of client management lies in its ability to help companies maintain control of their devices, increase IT infrastructure efficiency, and minimize security risks.

Software distribution for companies: methods, tools and success factors

Without structured software distribution, there is not only a risk of security gaps, but also significant additional costs due to manual installations and inconsistent versions.

Everything you need to know about Unified Endpoint Management

In an increasingly digital working world, endpoint management is essential for companies to ensure the security and efficiency of their IT infrastructure. Since devices form the interface between end users and corporate resources, they represent potential entry points for cyber attacks and data leaks.

What is Application Packaging?

This blog post highlights the development of Application Packaging, explains its main advantages and challenges, and gives an outlook on future trends such as automation, cloud solutions and new packaging standards.

Introduction to Microsoft Intune Suite

Overview, features, and benefits of the Microsoft Intune Suite.

The difference between client, device, and endpoint management

What is the difference between endpoint management, client management, device management and mobile device management?

Business succession at SOFTTAILOR

Hans Birnstiel hands over the baton to Dorian Garbe and Thore Lenz.