What Is Microsoft Intune and Why Do Australian Businesses Need It?

If you're managing more than a handful of devices in your Australian business, Microsoft Intune is the tool that makes it practical. It's the cloud-based device management platform built into Microsoft 365 — and it's how IT teams manage laptops, phones, and tablets across a distributed workforce without needing to physically touch each device.

What Does Intune Actually Do?

Microsoft Intune lets you enrol, configure, and monitor devices remotely. Once a device is enrolled, you can push applications, enforce security policies (like requiring a PIN or BitLocker encryption), remotely wipe a lost or stolen device, and ensure every machine in your fleet stays up to date — all from a central dashboard.

For Australian businesses operating under the Privacy Act or handling sensitive client data, this kind of control is increasingly important.

Which Devices Work with Intune?

Intune supports Windows 11 laptops and desktops, iOS iPhones and iPads, Android phones and tablets, and macOS devices. All of the business smartphones and tablets we stock at TechAuthority — including the Samsung Galaxy Enterprise Edition range — are Intune-ready out of the box.

Do I Need a Separate Intune Licence?

Microsoft Intune is included in Microsoft 365 Business Premium and Enterprise plans. If you're already on one of these plans, you likely already have access to Intune — you just need to activate it.

Getting Started with Intune in Australia

TechAuthority can pre-enrol devices into your Intune tenant before delivery, so your team receives a laptop or phone that's already configured and policy-compliant. Contact us to discuss your deployment requirements.

Browse our Intune-ready laptops or explore Samsung enterprise phones and tablets.

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