Microsoft Intune Gets Resource Performance Report, Other New Features
Published: Aug 26, 2024
Key Takeaways:
- Microsoft has released three new features for its Microsoft Intune service.
- Microsoft has introduced a new report for Windows devices that consolidates data on CPU and RAM performance into a Resource Performance score.
- Microsoft Intune now supports Managed Home Screen on Android Enterprise fully managed devices.
Microsoft has rolled out a couple of new features and capabilities for Intune customers to enhance device performance management and customization. The company highlighted a new resource performance report, expanded support for Microsoft Managed Home Screen, and other new features.
First off, Microsoft has introduced a new resource performance report that provides visibility into the performance of processors and RAM on physical Windows devices. This report consolidates data into a Resource performance score and offers a list of insights and recommendations for improvements. Administrators can access this report with the Advanced Analytics standalone add-on or Microsoft Intune Suite.
“This comprehensive view enables admins to identify and address performance issues caused by CPU or RAM spikes, evaluate device performance across models, and make informed decisions about hardware replacements. Purchasing departments may even bring these reports to the negotiating table with original equipment manufacturers (OEMs),” Microsoft explained.
Microsoft Intune adds expanded support for Microsoft Managed Home Screen
Microsoft Intune has received a new update that brings support for Managed Home Screen (MHS) on Android Enterprise fully managed devices. This enterprise launcher app allows organizations to customize devices and control user access.
The Managed Home Screen experience enables IT admins to give end users access to just the apps they need via a customizable launcher. Microsoft says that this capability was previously only available for user-less kiosk or shared devices.
Last but not least, Microsoft has added new updated settings for declarative device management and mobile device management (MDM) policies to support the release of macOS 15 and iOS/iPadOS 18. The company plans to roll out restrictions for new Apple Intelligence features and other Apple device settings next month.
Overall, the new Intune features are designed to give IT administrators enhanced visibility and improved control over their device fleets. If you’re interested, you can learn more about these capabilities on the Microsoft Intune blog.