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We performed a comparison between BlackBerry Enterprise Mobility Suite and Google Cloud Identity based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

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Pros
"The ability to (somewhat) manage full Windows 10 computers including EXE-based or MSI-based application deployments using Azure Active Directory as Identity.""The device profiling which uses the official Outlook email enabled us to control the screenshot feature and prevent copying outside of the organization's application.""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 detail 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.""It supports end-users who tend to lock their devices quite frequently. Its conditional access policy helps us keep the users logged into their devices.""...Intune itself integrates with that entire Microsoft ecosystem. As an individual product itself, it's okay. It holds up. But when you start saying "I've bought this as part of a wider solution, as a company we are going Microsoft throughout," then it makes more sense to have Microsoft Intune... so you have that single dashboard.""Autopilot is a great feature. Most users are looking for a zero-touch deployment.""There has been a noticeable increase in productivity for both my organization and clients.""I like that it's very good and very simple. I found that we just needed to have a proper subscription for an Intune tenant, and from the subscription, if we have the right role assigned, like the global admin role or the owner role, we can use Microsoft cloud resources. With the help of that, we can do many things like setting up Microsoft Intune in the cloud to create our virtual machines. All these can be done, and the steps are very simple. I really liked it. I like features like Windows Auto-Enrollment. I like it very much because whenever you supply it to the end-user, it will be ready to use immediately. The end-user only needs to provide the user credentials, and then they are good to go. I also really like Cloud PC, which was recently launched on Azure."

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"Access to the emails on the go was most valuable. Having access to your emails in a secure way is one of the most important features of this solution. Blackberry ensures data security, and as a user, I can use it while on roaming or wherever I am.""If a device is stolen, you have the power to remove all of the contents remotely. You can do this very quickly.""We can access emails within the active sync.""We were able to utilize Android for Work-Premium in BlackBerry Android devices.""It has a good ease of use, and its intuitive.""The technical support for the solution is excellent.""The containerization of the workspace is what we have found to be the most valuable.""It gives us the ability to have a container and the most secure possible application."

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"Although we have not looked at the whole product and explored it completely, we find that all the authentication features that we are using now are valuable.""Google is always on its own. Google Cloud Identity is pretty good on every point.""The main control page and the ability to manage all our users from a web-based portal are the most valuable aspects of the solution. That's particularly useful because we're a heterogeneous network.""The initial setup is easy.""The most valuable feature of Google Cloud Identity is group access. You are able to assign policies to groups instead of users individually.""The most valuable feature of Google Cloud Identity is its stability.""It is a stable solution. Stability-wise, I rate the solution a ten out of ten.""The solution is user-friendly."

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Cons
"The pricing can be expensive if you are not combining it with other products.""The configuration could be better by consolidating options and making it simpler.""There is improvement needed in integrating with the installed Office solutions versions, such as Office 2019. The Office 365 integrates without a problem.""Reporting could be improved. It needs to be more expensive and robust.""They could also make it easier to use because there are some other products that may be easier to use in terms of the look and feel of the dashboard.""There can be delays in the deployment of new policies.""The installation is very easy. However, to be able to configure it you will need special knowledge, such as training or self-studies to have a proper level of security. There are many settings one has to understand before being able to implement Microsoft Intune.""It would really be helpful to have the option to manage server operating systems as well, like Windows Server, at least. That way, we could scrap the use of SCCM, which requires a lot of on-premises infrastructure."

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"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.""I'd like there to be more in the core product rather than having to buy additional products. For example, being able to trace your devices after an emergency is an additional product you have to buy to do that properly.""The interface could be improved.""It would be nice if there was an easier way for team members to get onboarded in regards to what they have to do on the device. There are some programs like Apple DEP and Samsung Knox. Unfortunately, with these programs, to get existing users onto them, you have to factory wipe your device. If it did not have the DEP capabilities, it would be nicer if it did not have so many steps to go through. That is our biggest complaint from team members. It has too many steps.""The console needs improvement. It does not provide all the information that we are looking for as far as who has installed a certain product.""I know for the BlackBerry Connect, our users want to see more features, such as audio and video. I know the current version doesn't have that.""Some users have complained that some features cannot be done through the BlackBerry Access Hub.""From the past to the present, before mobility location, we frequently required a restart."

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"The pricing for this solution is a little bit higher than AWS and others, which is something that should be improved.""If you want to set up some alerts, you don't have much control over the configuration. You have to use their default alerts. And they only provide alerts for certain activities, so you cannot customize those. Monitoring isn't very helpful either.""We cannot manage the attributes of SSPR.""The customer service and support team is not so good.""Technical support is slow.""There is room for improvement in the configuration of their security policies. It seems quite basic.""In the next release, I would like to see integration with different systems, mainly wireless SIEMS and other analytical systems that we want to introduce.""Google Cloud Identify could make the technology used easier to understand as a layman making it more user-friendly."

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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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  • "We probably spend about $50,000 a year on licensing."
  • "Licensing fees are on a yearly basis."
  • "The product is billed on a monthly basis depending on the number of users."
  • "The fees are paid monthly and there are no additional costs other than the licensing fees."
  • "When I worked on Cloud Identity, they offered a free or enterprise version. You can synchronize and create up to 100 user identities in the free version. After that, you have to purchase a business or enterprise license. In that model, you'll be charged based on the number of users."
  • "The pricing is a bit expensive."
  • "The licensing cost depends on the partners and the relationship between the company and the partners."
  • "The solution is not expensive."
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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 feature of Google Cloud Identity is its stability.
    Top Answer:Google Cloud Identity has a yearly licensing fee, but I had some discounts from the hosting provider. On a scale from… more »
    Top Answer:The solution's storage capacity could be increased.
    Comparisons
    Also Known As
    Intune, MS Intune, Microsoft Endpoint Manager
    Good for Enterprise, Good Mobile Messaging, Ubitexx Ubi-Suite
    Cloud Identity, Cloud Identity Premium
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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.

    Cloud Identity is an Identity as a Service (IDaaS) and enterprise mobility management (EMM) product. It offers the identity services and endpoint administration that are available in G Suite as a stand-alone product. As an administrator, you can use Cloud Identity to manage your users, apps, and devices from a central location - the Google Admin console.

    Sample Customers
    Mitchells and Buzzers, Callaway
    Ashcourt Rowan, EMC Professional Services, Itochu, MBDA, North Hennepin Community College, PGGM, Rohde & Schwarz, US Navy
    ExtraHop Networks, HealthChannels
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    Financial Services Firm19%
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    Comms Service Provider10%
    Energy/Utilities Company6%
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    Educational Organization23%
    Computer Software Company13%
    Government7%
    Financial Services Firm7%
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    Energy/Utilities Company20%
    Insurance Company13%
    Healthcare Company7%
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    Financial Services Firm18%
    Computer Software Company17%
    Government14%
    Manufacturing Company7%
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    Transportation Company9%
    Marketing Services Firm9%
    Comms Service Provider9%
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    Computer Software Company17%
    Comms Service Provider8%
    Financial Services Firm7%
    Manufacturing Company7%
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    Small Business36%
    Midsize Enterprise14%
    Large Enterprise49%
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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 Business16%
    Midsize Enterprise14%
    Large Enterprise70%
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    Small Business42%
    Midsize Enterprise21%
    Large Enterprise37%
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    Buyer's Guide
    Enterprise Mobility Management (EMM)
    March 2024
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    BlackBerry Enterprise Mobility Suite is ranked 17th in Enterprise Mobility Management (EMM) with 24 reviews while Google Cloud Identity is ranked 7th in Enterprise Mobility Management (EMM) with 21 reviews. BlackBerry Enterprise Mobility Suite is rated 7.8, while Google Cloud Identity is rated 7.6. 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 Google Cloud Identity writes "A stable and scalable cloud solution easily compatible with Google office Suite". BlackBerry Enterprise Mobility Suite is most compared with VMware Workspace ONE, Ivanti Neurons for MDM and SOTI MobiControl, whereas Google Cloud Identity is most compared with Microsoft Entra ID, Okta Workforce Identity, JumpCloud, VMware Workspace ONE and ManageEngine Endpoint Central.

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