Microsoft Intune Migration and Device Management for Melbourne Businesses

Microsoft Intune is Microsoft''s cloud-based endpoint management platform — it manages and secures Windows PCs, Macs, iPhones, iPads, and Android devices from a single admin console without on-premise infrastructure. Mycelium 365 provides Microsoft Intune migration and ongoing device management for Melbourne businesses, replacing legacy on-premise MDM solutions with a cloud-native approach fully integrated with Microsoft 365 and Entra ID.

What is Microsoft Intune and why are Melbourne businesses migrating to it?

Microsoft Intune is the modern replacement for traditional on-premise device management tools such as System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM), Group Policy, and legacy on-premise MDM servers. Melbourne businesses are migrating to Intune for three primary reasons. First, the shift to remote and hybrid work exposed the limitations of on-premise device management — devices that never touch the corporate network can''t be managed by Group Policy. Second, the Essential Eight requirements for application control, operating system patching, application patching, and restricting administrative privileges are most efficiently delivered through Intune''s built-in policies. Third, Microsoft 365 Business Premium — the recommended plan for most Melbourne SMBs — includes Intune at no additional licence cost, making the business case straightforward. Microsoft''s own data shows organisations using Intune reduce device management overhead by 40% compared to on-premise equivalents.

What does a Microsoft Intune migration involve?

A Microsoft Intune migration is delivered in five steps. Intune tenant configuration sets up licensing assignment, MDM authority, compliance policies, and configuration profiles for each device platform. Device enrolment method selection determines how devices are onboarded — Windows Autopilot for new devices shipped directly from vendors, Company Portal enrolment for BYOD, and manual or bulk enrolment for existing corporate devices. Compliance policy deployment enforces baseline requirements including minimum operating system version, BitLocker or FileVault encryption, MFA registration, and Defender for Endpoint health. Application deployment packages and pushes required business applications through the Intune Company Portal. Conditional Access integration ties everything together — Entra ID Conditional Access policies require device compliance in Intune before Microsoft 365 access is granted. Mycelium 365 typically completes an Intune migration for a 30-user Melbourne business in 2–3 weeks with zero device downtime.

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Microsoft Intune vs Group Policy — what''s the difference?

Group Policy requires on-premise Active Directory and only works reliably when devices are connected to the corporate network or a VPN tunnel back to a domain controller. Intune manages devices over the internet regardless of location — essential for remote workers, hybrid teams, and travelling staff. Group Policy requires manual policy creation, testing, and maintenance across hundreds of settings. Intune includes built-in security baselines aligned to Microsoft''s recommended settings and the Essential Eight, deployed in a few clicks. Group Policy cannot manage iOS and Android devices at all, and its Mac support is limited to third-party tooling. Intune manages Windows, macOS, iOS, iPadOS, and Android devices from a single admin console with a consistent policy model. For Melbourne businesses with remote workers, hybrid teams, or BYOD policies, Intune is the correct device management solution in 2026 — Group Policy is a legacy pattern.

How does Microsoft Intune support the Essential Eight in Melbourne businesses?

Intune directly supports four of the eight Essential Eight controls. Application control blocks unauthorised applications from executing through Windows Defender Application Control policies deployed via Intune. Patch operating systems is delivered through Windows Update for Business policies that automate the deployment and enforcement of OS updates within a defined ring cadence. Patch applications is handled through Intune''s built-in patching for Microsoft apps and third-party application deployment for Chrome, Adobe Reader, and other common line-of-business software. Restrict administrative privileges is enforced by removing users from the local administrators group and using Endpoint Privilege Management for elevation requests. Combined with Microsoft Defender for Endpoint (also managed through Intune) and Entra ID (MFA), a properly configured Intune environment satisfies the majority of Essential Eight Maturity Level 1 and 2 requirements. Mycelium 365 configures Intune specifically against the Essential Eight framework for Melbourne businesses working toward compliance.

How much does Microsoft Intune cost for a Melbourne business?

Microsoft Intune is included in Microsoft 365 Business Premium ($28.10/user/month AUD) and Microsoft 365 E3/E5. There is no additional licence cost for businesses already on Business Premium — Intune is a standard entitlement of the plan. The real investment is the migration and configuration professional services, which typically run $1,500–4,000 AUD for a 20–50 user Melbourne business depending on environment complexity, the number of applications to package, and whether Windows Autopilot is being introduced. Ongoing Intune management — policy tuning, application deployment, patching oversight, and compliance reporting — is included in Mycelium 365''s managed helpdesk plans at no additional per-device fee. Compared to the licensing, infrastructure, and staff overhead of running on-premise SCCM or third-party MDM, Intune is materially less expensive on a total cost of ownership basis.

How Mycelium 365 delivers Intune migration for Melbourne businesses

Mycelium 365 delivers Microsoft Intune migrations remote-first from our Melbourne base, with hands-on experience across dozens of Intune projects nationally. Our structured migration methodology covers tenant configuration, Essential Eight-aligned compliance policies, Windows Autopilot for new device provisioning, and Conditional Access integration with Entra ID — so devices are secure from the first boot. After migration, Intune is managed as part of our managed helpdesk service and paired with 24/7 Security Operations Centre monitoring across the Microsoft 365 stack. For a broader view of what''s included with a managed Microsoft 365 environment, see our Managed Microsoft 365 guide. For Melbourne-specific service details, visit Microsoft 365 Melbourne.