Modern Device Management for Local Authorities:

Streamline, Secure, and Simplify with Microsoft Intune

Councils and public sector teams are under pressure to modernise IT environments, support hybrid working, and maintain strict security and compliance. Microsoft Intune offers a cloud-based solution that replaces traditional on-premises tools – helping you manage devices with greater ease, control, and visibility.

We help local authorities transition to Intune in a secure, supported, and long-term solution.

Why Choose Intune?

Microsoft Intune allows you to manage Windows, Android, iOS, Linux and macOS devices through a single, cloud-based platform. Unlike legacy tools such as Configuration Manager or Group Policy, Intune doesn’t require servers, local infrastructure, or manual updates.

With Intune, you can:

• Centrally manage all devices, including personal (BYOD) and council-owned
• Simplify rollout and updates across all sites and users
• Remove reliance on costly on-premises infrastructure
• Use licensing you already have as part of Microsoft 365, reducing third-party management tool costs
• Reduce long-term support and hardware costs

Support for Flexible and Remote Working

Intune works hand-in-hand with Microsoft Entra (identity management), enabling secure access for staff working in the office, at home, or in the community. With Windows Autopilot, new devices can be shipped directly to users and set up automatically, with no need for IT to manually configure or touch the device.

This enables teams to work from anywhere, helping councils reduce the need for physical office space and associated costs.

Better Security and Compliance

Intune strengthens your security posture and supports compliance with frameworks and benchmarks such as Cyber Essentials, NCSC and CIS. Integration with Microsoft Defender and Conditional Access policies ensures that only compliant, secure devices can access sensitive council data.

Key security and compliance benefits include:

Easier Windows Updates

Managing updates through Configuration Manager can be time-consuming and resource-intensive. Intune makes this simpler through Windows Update for Business and Windows Autopatch, including access to hardware drivers and features like Hotpatch (which reduces the need for reboots).

Feature updates can be deployed by simply selecting a version and scheduling it – no custom imaging or manual driver packages needed.

Remove Legacy Systems

Many councils still rely on legacy infrastructure to manage devices, including end-of-life server platforms that no longer meet security or audit requirements. Intune enables a move away from these outdated systems, providing a modern approach to device management that supports compliance and reduces technical debt.

By shifting to cloud-first management, teams can eliminate reliance on legacy tools while gaining more flexibility and long-term support.

Remote Connectivity

To ensure staff working remotely or in the field can connect securely to legacy apps or internal resources, Intune can work in conjunction with existing Virtual Private Network or Zero Trust Network Access products, as well as integrating with Microsoft products such as Always on VPN, Tunnel or Entra Private Access.

For councils that require certificate-based access to legacy apps or internal resources, Intune supports secure deployment of certificates to remote devices using Public Key Infrastructure (PKI).

These integrations help bridge the gap between cloud-managed devices and older systems that still require on-premises connectivity.

Stay Ahead with the Latest Features

Microsoft continues to invest in Intune, with all new management features and integrations launching there first. Support for traditional tools like Group Policy Object (GPO) or ConfigMgr is becoming increasingly limited.

By moving to Intune now, you’re keeping pace with Microsoft’s strategic direction and ensuring your organisation can take full advantage of the latest capabilities.