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Alex, the head of IT at a large MNC, manages thousands of Windows devices across locations. Like many enterprises, his organization relies heavily on the Microsoft ecosystem, making Microsoft Intune an obvious choice for device management\u2014especially since it\u2019s bundled with Microsoft 365 plans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, what initially seems like a cost advantage quickly turns into an operational challenge. The base Intune package (part of Microsoft 365) often lacks critical capabilities, forcing organizations to purchase multiple add-ons to meet their device management and security needs. Combined with its unintuitive interface, complex workflows, and feature limitations, this adds operational overhead and slows down overall business efficiency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For organizations deeply invested in Microsoft tools, moving away from Intune entirely isn\u2019t always practical. This is where co-existence<\/strong> comes into play. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is Intune Co-Existence for Windows Devices?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Co-existence allows businesses to manage Windows 10\/11 devices using another MDM solution alongside Intune. This bridges the capability gaps while continuing to leverage the Microsoft ecosystem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How Co-Existence for Windows Works?<\/strong> <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Typically, a Windows device enrolled in Intune cannot be directly enrolled into another MDM due to platform restrictions. However, co-existence allows SureMDM to reside on the same device along with Intune. Here\u2019s how organizations can implement co-existence without disrupting existing workflows.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To start with, install the SureMDM agent<\/a> on the required Windows devices to enable co-existence alongside Microsoft Intune. Once enrolled, admins can split workloads and selectively apply policies between Intune and SureMDM for greater control and flexibility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why is Co-Existence for Windows Devices Needed?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Though Intune is available as part of Microsoft 365 plans, the base package offers very limited capabilities, forcing you to pay extra for add-ons. While these additional costs may seem minimal at first, they quickly add up when scaled across hundreds or thousands of devices\u2014significantly increasing the overall IT budget. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

To better understand, let us take Remote Support as an example. With Intune, Remote Support is not included in the base package. Organizations must either pay an additional USD 3.5 per device per month or upgrade to the Microsoft Intune Suite at an extra USD 10 per device per month\u2014turning a basic requirement into a recurring cost. When combined with other add-ons like Privilege Management, Analytics, Enterprise Application Management, and more, the costs for hundreds of devices can escalate rapidly. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is exactly where SureMDM\u2019s co-existence capabilities help organizations control costs while bridging Intune\u2019s feature gaps. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why Choose SureMDM for Co-Existing Windows Devices?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

SureMDM offers several advantages when used along with Intune. <\/p>\n\n\n\n