Managing devices shouldn’t feel like managing chaos. But for many organisations – especially those with legacy infrastructure – device sprawl, access issues, rising security threats, and user frustration are all too familiar.
As businesses adapt to hybrid working and cloud-first strategies, they need IT environments that are secure, streamlined, and scalable. That’s where Microsoft Modern Management solutions – think Endpoint Management, Microsoft Intune, Entra ID, and Defender for Endpoint – come in.
Why should you care about Modern Management?
Modern management isn’t just a technical upgrade. It’s a business enabler.
Whether you’re a financial firm protecting sensitive data, a manufacturer that needs to mobilise staff, or a charity trying to make every resource count, modern device and endpoint management can help you:
- Strengthen security with Zero Trust principles
- Enable secure BYOD and hybrid work
- Cut down on IT admin burden and support tickets
- Automate provisioning and software deployment
- Align with regulatory and compliance frameworks
- Reduce reliance on legacy tools like SCCM, GPOs, and VPNs
The bottom line? You get greater agility, reduced risk, and a tech environment that actually supports your business goals.
At 848, we help organisations move away from clunky, outdated systems and embrace modern management models that put them back in control – without compromising security or user experience.
And here’s what that looks like in real life.
CLIENT SPOTLIGHT: Laying the groundwork for Modern Management
Client: Healthcare & Medical Research Charity
Industry / Sector: Not-for-Profit
Tech Stack: Intune, Windows 11, Entra ID
When a large UK medical research charity approached 848, they were facing the challenges many legacy environments bring – technical debt, limited agility, and growing complexity. With 5,000+ devices spread across offices, retail locations, and remote workers, their IT team needed a way forward.
Their traditional setup – built around SCCM, ADDS, and GPOs – was holding them back from broader digital transformation goals and the adoption of Microsoft 365 services.
Working closely with their internal teams, we delivered a clear, cost-effective Modern Management Roadmap built on Microsoft Intune, Entra ID, and Windows 11. This included:
- Mapping legacy GPOs to cloud-native equivalents
- Preparing over 5,000 devices for cloud provisioning
- Redesigning endpoint security and identity management
- Identifying quick wins and long-term opportunities
Result
A fully approved strategy to phase out legacy tech and adopt a modern, scalable model – without overextending budgets. With buy-in across IT and business leadership, the client is now confidently moving forward into implementation.
Real Impact
A clear roadmap that cared about cost and laid the foundation for a secure, flexible, and modern infrastructure. Less time spent on IT worries = more time on what matters.
What you might be missing without Modern Management
Still relying on traditional tools like AD, GPOs, and VPNs to manage devices? You’re not alone – but you are exposed.
Outdated management practices can:
- Open gaps in your security posture
- Create friction for end users (especially in BYOD or hybrid models)
- Delay digital transformation projects
- Limit your ability to scale or adapt to new tools
Modern businesses need modern tools. And that brings us to another client who made the move.
CLIENT SPOTLIGHT: Modern Device Management turns friction to flexibility
Client: Wealth Management Firm
Industry / Sector: Financial Services, Private Sector
Tech Stack: Intune, Windows 11, Entra ID
A well-established UK wealth management firm came to us struggling with the limitations of their legacy MDM platform (VMWare Workspace ONE). While aiming to roll out Microsoft 365 and Exchange Online, their old system was:
- Causing friction with app protection and compliance
- Failing to integrate well with Entra ID
- Unable to support secure BYOD
- Preventing them from enforcing CIS-aligned security frameworks
We stepped in and designed a cloud-native mobile management solution using Microsoft Intune and Defender for Endpoint, including:
- A dual-device strategy to support both corporate and personal devices
- Real-time threat protection with Defender
- A phased rollout model that enabled feedback and risk mitigation
- Integration with Apple Business Manager and Conditional Access
Result
A flexible, secure mobile strategy that aligned perfectly with their Microsoft 365 plans – reducing IT workload, improving user experience, and allowing the business to scale with confidence.
Real Impact
In a sector where trust, security, and access are everything, we didn’t just modernise mobile management – we gave the client the confidence to grow without compromise.
Ready to modernise?
These clients aren’t alone. Many organisations are sitting on legacy infrastructure that quietly chips away at productivity, compliance, growth – and their bottom line. But it doesn’t have to be that way.
At 848, we design modern management solutions that are secure, user-friendly, and future-ready. Whether you’re at the start of your journey or halfway through a transformation, we can help you take the next step.
Get in touch today to see how we can help your organisation modernise, secure, and scale.
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