What's Windows INTUNE & the benefits ?

What is Windows Intune ?

-- cloud service helps you centrally manage and secure your PCs through a simple web-based console.

1 - Help protect PCs from malware : Help safeguard your PCs from the latest threats with centralized Windows Intune endpoint protection.

2 - Manage updates : Centrally manage the deployment of Microsoft updates and service packs to all or select PCs from the Windows Intune console—and help employees be more secure.

3 - Pro actively monitor PCs : Easily setup & receive alerts on updates, threats and offline PCs so that you can identify and resolve problems.

4 - Set security policies : centrally manage updates, firewall and malware protection settings across all your pcs even on remote machines outside the corporate network.

5 - Take advantage of Windows Client Enterprise security : protect data with BitLocker and BitLocker To Go in Windows 7 / Windows 8

6 - Install software remotely : Deploy Microsoft software & 3rd party apps to PCs located nearly anywhere through the cloud.

7 - Gain better control of remote PCs : Remotely initiate on-demand malware scans @ definitions updates.

8 - Provide remote assistance : Remotely assist your employees to resolve pressing PC issues—regardless of where you or your users are located.

9 - Make it easier to be mobile with Windows 7 / 8 Enterprise : mobility enhancements like faster, easier network connections and troubleshooter guides.

10 - Track hardware and software inventory : manage all your hardware & software efficiently and also manage your assets, licenses and compliance with Windows Intune.

11 - Increase insight with reporting : Create and save reports on updates, software, hardware, and licenses—and then import data into Microsoft Excel for further analysis.

12 - Manage your licenses : Manage Microsoft Volume License Agreements and other license agreements to track how many licenses you’ve purchased against what you’ve installed.