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We performed a comparison between BlackBerry Enterprise Mobility Suite and SOTI MobiControl based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

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Pros
"Intune's unified endpoint management platform is invaluable.""The technical support of Microsoft Intune is good.""The ability to (somewhat) manage full Windows 10 computers including EXE-based or MSI-based application deployments using Azure Active Directory as Identity.""The most valuable feature is the UEM capabilities.""One of the main features of the solution is it allows the management of many devices in different ways.""Compliance and the policies that can be set are the most valuable features.""The ability to wipe data from and reset devices is one of the most important and valuable features. If a device is reported stolen, we can freeze it or wipe the data from it, preventing data leakage.""I like the tool's integration with Apple. Anyone who creates an ID in Intune will get an Apple ID."

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"We are able to separate personal information and in the event of e breach, we are able to turn off access and/or delete this information.""It keeps things secure, it can remotely wipe the container and it's fairly easy to use.""It has a good ease of use, and its intuitive.""The containerization of the BlackBerry Dynamics is the most important thing for us. It allows us to keep personal and corporate data separate on a personal device. It allows us to wipe the corporate data while leaving all the personal data in place.""If a device is stolen, you have the power to remove all of the contents remotely. You can do this very quickly.""The most important features would be instant messaging and the security that we get from the containerization.""There is very high flexibility for different setups of single users, so it can give a single use many different device types with different enrollment types.""We can access emails within the active sync."

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"The remote control we have helps us a lot.""I've really enjoyed the use of the file sync when I'm administrating version control in my program.""The most valuable feature of SOTI MobiControl is the feature to control what software is on the equipment that is authorized.""The keywords menu is better than other MDM. They have an Out of Contact policy, which other MDMs don't have.""The remote control technology and screen-sharing absolutely help us resolve issues faster. If there is a remote user who has difficulties or does not understand an error or a problem or a crash, the support team can remote control the phone and see right away what is on the screen and act on the problem. We can debug, we can help, we can reboot the phone.""The installation is very straightforward.""It's been very stable over the past few years.""The most valuable feature is the fact that I can manage my devices remotely."

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Cons
"Reporting and troubleshooting for the application deployment could be better. It's very difficult to understand.""The backend of Microsoft Intune needs to be improved. We have seen a little bit of delay as compared to other MDM solutions. That needs to be improved. A little bit more granularity should also be added""Intune's areas for improvement revolve around security and certificate management.""There should be more focus on mobile device security and integration.""Data leak prevention can be integrated into it. Currently, it does not have data leak prevention.""It would be beneficial to have a more straightforward understanding of Intune's capabilities, presented in a simplified manner.""China blocks Google and Google Play Store, which makes installation challenging. Microsoft Intune is a company software, which has to be installed to the app portal or Microsoft Software Center.""The difficulty of the the roll out is surprisingly difficult considering this product is supposed to be an integrated part of the 365 suite."

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"Some users have complained that some features cannot be done through the BlackBerry Access Hub.""The installations on the device could be simpler. It is a good solution, and all the features are there. So, there isn't a lot to improve. I'm sure they already have their thought process on how to improve it.""As far as being able to remotely wipe a device, or remove it from the console, this is not simple to do. It is not a one-click motion, as it requires several steps.""It's too difficult to manage ourselves. We have to get a third-party in to do that. The fact that it breaks on some end-users' devices is also a concern and just the frequency and complexity of upgrades is not ideal.""More devices supported like iOS, Android, and API so it can support various platforms to enhance the experience.""Second level support needs to have strong knowledge of the product.""The newest features sometimes pop in very slowly.""The only thing is that the UEM service is a little slow. We have a product production environment, and a test environment and both of them are a little slow. When you are using the UEM Web interface, it takes time to load."

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"The remote screen of the solution gets stuck at times. So, that needs to be improved.""Where they need improvement is not as much on the technical side but, rather, on their communication. In general, that has been poor. Account management and communication could be greatly improved...""Most of our devices are Android, they're Google related, so we need access from Google to do certain things. There are ways around that, but that's something that we're really looking for. How can we control the Apple Air? How can we get into that app?... How can we make sure that that app doesn't try to update in the middle of the day when our driver needs it?""They don't have systems that are built for redundancy. You have one database that manages everything and, if that database crashes, you have a problem.""For the most part, the application deployment works well. Occasionally, when moving a gun, we'll see that we have to manually intervene, when working with the setup.""There could be a feature for user ID management.""One issue is that if someone is using an Apple device and they're on the SIM card for data, it does not push the SOTI management system through immediately. It only works when you have it on WiFi. That's something I've noticed as we're troubleshooting and deploying devices into the field.""If the interface was a little bit more intuitive, more easily allowed me to get to where I want to be, that would be a little bit nicer, as far as the file sync goes."

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Pricing and Cost Advice
  • "Consider the Microsoft Enterprise Mobility Suite rather than choosing specific sub-components, e.g. only Microsoft Intune."
  • "There is a cost benefit of using Microsoft Intune because of the packaging with other Microsoft products."
  • "Microsoft Intune is a cost effective choice. It is less expensive than other products on the market."
  • "The purchase of the product was handled by someone else."
  • "I have no comment on pricing of the solution."
  • "The product is offered as part of a Microsoft standard bundle. The pricing can be competitive to Airwatch, and Maas360."
  • "For Microsoft 365 E5 clients, cost is not an issue as this product is one of the benefits."
  • "The price of Intune is included with the license for Office 365, so we don't have to pay anything extra for it."
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  • "With the new licensing model, there seems to be a significant increase in cost, which makes it difficult to push forward and talk with the business."
  • "In my opinion, we're paying an awful lot for what we get, compared to other vendors. I don't deal with the pricing, but it does seem to be a bit pricey for the things that we get, especially, when you compare them to other vendors, such as VMware, Citrix, who have all bought up other players in this space. VMware offers AirWatch free as part of their packages."
  • "Sometimes, it is very hard to get an overview because there are so many different suites to find out what is the right thing for new customers."
  • "We pay about $6 a year for the solution. There are no extra costs on top of that. You save a lot of money when you use this product."
  • "We currently pay by the year, but the licenses are calculated on a monthly basis."
  • "The licensing costs are paid on a yearly basis because we just renewed the license. If you have some big issue, they will also charge you."
  • "It was on a yearly support contract, and the licenses were perpetual. There was also the implementation cost and the support cost for the integrator."
  • "We are paying $200 annually. You also need to have a hardware server or a license for the server so there could be some additional fees added on to that."
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  • "Pricing is okay, but when you buy your renewal of licenses - at the end of the period or the year - if you have a lot of devices, obviously, it's going to increase. In the end, it's kind of expensive."
  • "I thought pricing was kind of high, but I believe that Soti is probably the best out there for this type of software, so there's not much I can do about that. The licensing is annual, per device."
  • "They've been pretty flexible with us, because we've changed the way we do our licensing a few times. We did a yearly, and then we went back and we did a quarterly, and I think we're back to yearly right now. We've been able to work stuff out and pricing has gone down since the onset. We've got a better rate per device and it's reasonable. The licensing cost from SOTI usually doesn't scare anybody, away once it's explained."
  • "The solution that we were using costs less, but it didn't offer as much as Soti. It's comparable if you look at it over the five-year term."
  • "There are solutions that can be more aggressively priced, but they may not provide all that SOTI does. It's a matrix regarding what feature you use. You need to compare the features you use and what you are willing to pay for them... SOTI's pricing is okay. It's in the middle... They can provide more aggressive pricing once you start to have a lot of licenses."
  • "The pricing is reasonable and the licensing model is very reasonable when compared to some of the competitors in the market. I can speak directly regarding Intune, which is very expensive compared to SOTI."
  • "It makes sense to have scanners on SOTI MobiControl, but it makes less sense to have printers because there are fewer features for them, while the price is the same for both."
  • "SOTI's pricing seems to be competitive."
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    Questions from the Community
    Top Answer:Microsoft Intune is a great tool for managing a mobile device fleet while keeping access control. The solution makes it… more »
    Top Answer:Microsoft Intune is a great configuration management tool and has a lot of good things going for it. Here are some of… more »
    Top Answer: Microsoft Intune offers not only an easy-to-deploy data protection and productivity management solution, but also… more »
    Top Answer:Having access to our internet was extremely beneficial. We don't have that functionality now that we have switched to… more »
    Top Answer:For the number of licenses, I believe it was approximately $500,000 per year, or for three years. There are features… more »
    Top Answer:The interface could be improved. The user experience appears to be a little out of date.
    Top Answer:The most valuable features of SOTI MobiControl include location tracking, geofencing, remote device control, and SOTI… more »
    Top Answer:It is an expensive product. I would rate the pricing a ten out of ten, with ten being very expensive, especially in… more »
    Top Answer:Improving the reporting section would be beneficial for enhancing the product's overall functionality. As the… more »
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    Also Known As
    Intune, MS Intune, Microsoft Endpoint Manager
    Good for Enterprise, Good Mobile Messaging, Ubitexx Ubi-Suite
    MobiControl
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    Overview

    Microsoft Intune is a comprehensive cloud-based service that allows you to remotely manage mobile devices and mobile applications without worrying about the security of your organization’s data. Device and app management can be used on company-owned devices as well as personal devices.

    In an increasingly mobile workforce, Microsoft Intune keeps your sensitive data safe while on the move. Microsoft Intune makes it possible for your team members to work anywhere using their mobile devices. Microsoft Intune provides both the flexibility and the control needed for securing all your data on the cloud, no matter where the device with the data is located.

    Microsoft Intune Device Management Key Features

    With Microsoft Intune Device Management you can:

    • Ensure devices and apps are compliant with your security requirements.
    • Rapidly deploy and authenticate apps on all company devices.
    • Remotely access devices to troubleshoot issues or to remove data from them.
    • Generate reports for all devices in the system.
    • Monitor the way users access and share information to protect company information.
    • Set rules and configure settings on personal and organization-owned devices to access data and networks.
    • Create user groups and device groups, allowing you to rapidly access many users and devices simultaneously.

    Mobile Application Management

    Mobile application management in Intune is designed to protect your organization’s data at the application level.

    With Microsoft Intune Application Management you can:

    • Configure apps to run with specific settings enabled.
    • Update existing apps that are already on the device.
    • See reports on which apps are used and monitor their usage.
    • Selectively wipe organization data from apps.
    • Add mobile apps to user groups and devices.

    As part of Microsoft's Enterprise Mobility + Security (EMS) suite, Intune integrates with Microsoft Entra ID for access control and with Azure Information Protection for data protection. It also integrates with Microsoft 365 Applications.

    Reviews from Real Users

    Microsoft Intune stands out among its competitors for a number of reasons. Two major ones are its ability to secure all devices under its management and the flexibility that the solution offers its users.

    A computing services manager notes, "Its security is most valuable. It gives us a way to secure devices, not only those that are steady. We do have a few tablets and other devices, and it is a way for us to secure these devices and manage them. We know they're out there and what's their status. We can manage their life cycle and verify that they're updated properly."

    The head of IT engineering at a financial services company writes, "The one feature we find most useful is the Mobile Application Manager. There are two types: we have the complete MDM and the Mobile Application Manager (MAM). We don't give our users phones, it is their own personal phone, and we need to allow them to have access to the company details on their phone. We need to create a balance between their own personal data and the company data. We deploy the Mobile Application Manager for them so that we won't be able to interfere with their own personal data."

    The BlackBerry Enterprise Mobility Suite offers five editions to meet your enterprise’s evolving mobile needs. Growth can happen quickly, and the BlackBerry Enterprise Mobility Suite is designed to provide a seamless transition to the more advanced capabilities in higher-level editions. The subscription model ensures predictable annual expenditures and eliminates upfront capital costs.

    SOTI MobiControl, our award-winning mobility management solution provides the ability to securely manage mobile devices and connected peripherals, applications, content, and email. With MobiControl's advanced security and management features, businesses have granular control of how mobile devices are used for business, and how data is accessed to ensure sensitive corporate information is kept in authorized hands only.

    Sample Customers
    Mitchells and Buzzers, Callaway
    Ashcourt Rowan, EMC Professional Services, Itochu, MBDA, North Hennepin Community College, PGGM, Rohde & Schwarz, US Navy
    Citizen Mexico, Sanctuary Housing, PENINSULA HOTELS, East Orange High School, Andrews Distributing, Amey Plc, American Airlines
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    Financial Services Firm19%
    Computer Software Company18%
    Comms Service Provider10%
    Energy/Utilities Company5%
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    Educational Organization23%
    Computer Software Company12%
    Government7%
    Financial Services Firm7%
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    Financial Services Firm47%
    Energy/Utilities Company20%
    Insurance Company13%
    Healthcare Company7%
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    Financial Services Firm19%
    Computer Software Company16%
    Government14%
    Manufacturing Company7%
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    Computer Software Company19%
    Transportation Company16%
    Retailer13%
    Construction Company10%
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    Computer Software Company19%
    Manufacturing Company12%
    Retailer9%
    Comms Service Provider5%
    Company Size
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    Small Business38%
    Midsize Enterprise14%
    Large Enterprise48%
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    Small Business20%
    Midsize Enterprise33%
    Large Enterprise47%
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    Small Business21%
    Midsize Enterprise11%
    Large Enterprise68%
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    Small Business17%
    Midsize Enterprise13%
    Large Enterprise69%
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    Small Business33%
    Midsize Enterprise21%
    Large Enterprise46%
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    Small Business22%
    Midsize Enterprise16%
    Large Enterprise62%
    Buyer's Guide
    Enterprise Mobility Management (EMM)
    April 2024
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    BlackBerry Enterprise Mobility Suite is ranked 17th in Enterprise Mobility Management (EMM) with 24 reviews while SOTI MobiControl is ranked 5th in Enterprise Mobility Management (EMM) with 46 reviews. BlackBerry Enterprise Mobility Suite is rated 7.8, while SOTI MobiControl is rated 8.2. The top reviewer of BlackBerry Enterprise Mobility Suite writes "Helpful technical support, and performs well, but initial setup could be simplified". On the other hand, the top reviewer of SOTI MobiControl writes "Provides enterprise mobility and remote control mobile device management". BlackBerry Enterprise Mobility Suite is most compared with VMware Workspace ONE and Ivanti Neurons for MDM, whereas SOTI MobiControl is most compared with VMware Workspace ONE, 42Gears SureMDM, Jamf Pro, IBM MaaS360 and Ivanti Neurons for MDM.

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