More e-mail security and new management options should make Microsoft Intune more attractive to users.

In a series of updates , Microsoft intends to update and expand Intune's cloud-based PC management and security solution next week.

In the future, administrators can create e-mail profiles that automatically receive the correct settings for e-mail servers and the associated guidelines in a device. An e-mail account can also be deleted remotely - along with all stored messages.


Microsoft Cloud Manamgent via Intune now also allows the administration of iOS and Android. Source Microsoft.

In addition, the update supports the new configuration settings of iOS 7. Among other things, when using an iOS device in the company, which data is opened with which applications. Also the fingerprint scanner of the iPhone 5S can be deactivated with Windows Intune.

Another feature that focuses on mobile device management is the remote lock of a smartphone or tablet in the event of loss or theft. In addition, an administrator can reset the password if the user has forgotten it.

At a later date, Windows Intune subscribers should have access to improved email management, which also includes rules for accessing Exchange e-mail accounts. Also in the field of app management Microsoft is planning further innovations.

Administrators should then be able to determine how an application handles data and block unwanted features such as copying and pasting data into other applications.

In addition, Redmond provides that it is possible to specify via Windows Intune which apps may be run on a mobile device. Among other things, the use of the browser should be limited by a URL filter.

The last update for Windows Intune Microsoft had delivered in October 2013 . It was codenamed "Wave E" and brought the integration of the System Center Configuration Manager.