# Microsoft Intune

> Microsoft Intune is Microsoft’s subscription service for managing and securing business devices and work apps from the cloud. IT teams use it to enroll hardware, deploy applications, enforce configurations, evaluate compliance, and protect company data across supported desktop and mobile platforms. It is part of Microsoft’s business software portfolio, rather than an independently incorporated company.

- **Headquarters:** Redmond, United States
- **Products:** Microsoft Intune Plan 1, Microsoft Intune Plan 2, Microsoft Intune Suite, Remote Help, Endpoint Privilege Management
- **Notable:** Windows Intune became generally available in 35 countries on March 23, 2011., Intune Suite launched March 1, 2023., PepsiCo reports a 50% reduction in device build time in a Microsoft-published customer story.

## Products & services

- **Microsoft Intune Plan 1** — Core cloud device management, application deployment and protection, compliance policies, and endpoint analytics. US standalone list price is $8 per user per month.
- **Microsoft Intune Plan 2** — Advanced mobility including Tunnel for MAM, supported specialty devices, and firmware-over-the-air capabilities; listed at $4 per user per month as an add-on.
- **Microsoft Intune Suite** — Bundle of advanced management capabilities, launched in March 2023; remains an add-on option while selected capabilities roll into Microsoft 365 E3 and E5 from July 2026.
- **Remote Help** — Cloud remote support with identity and role controls.
- **Endpoint Privilege Management** — Allow approved privilege elevation while keeping users in standard accounts.
- **Advanced Analytics** — Device-health insights, anomaly detection, and investigation tools.
- **Enterprise Application Management** — Microsoft-hosted catalog of packaged Win32 applications with deployment settings.
- **Microsoft Cloud PKI** — Cloud certificate issuance, renewal, and revocation for supported managed devices.
- **Microsoft Configuration Manager** — Related on-premises management product that supports co-management with Intune; distinct from the cloud service.
- **Copilot in Intune** — Security Copilot-powered assistance in the admin center for policy interpretation, configuration, and troubleshooting; licensing prerequisites apply.

## Achievements

- Windows Intune became generally available in 35 countries on March 23, 2011.
- Intune Suite launched March 1, 2023.
- PepsiCo reports a 50% reduction in device build time in a Microsoft-published customer story.
- LTIMindtree reports migration and modernization of more than 85,000 endpoints across 40 countries.

## Latest updates

- **2026-07** — Microsoft began rolling selected advanced Intune capabilities into Microsoft 365 E3 and E5. E3 receives Remote Help, Advanced Analytics, and Plan 2 capabilities; E5 adds Endpoint Privilege Management, Cloud PKI, and Enterprise Application Management. Tenant activation is staged.
- **2026-09** — Service release 2609 documents faster Win32 application delivery, new Apple Settings Catalog controls, and Cloud PKI and Remote Help availability for supported GCC High tenants.
- **2026-10** — Week of October 5: Windows 11 version 26H2 security baseline became available; existing baseline profiles require an administrator to create or update profiles.
- **2026-10** — Week of October 12: Remote Help for Windows version 5.2.1210.0 released with stability and observability improvements.

## Links

- Website: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/security/business/microsoft-intune
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/microsoft-intune-product/
- Twitter/X: https://x.com/MSIntune
- GitHub: https://github.com/microsoft/shell-intune-samples
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MicrosoftMechanics

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Last updated: 2026-10-21