Microsoft Intune
Cloud-native UEM bundled with Microsoft 365 Business Premium, E3 and E5. Supports Windows, iOS, Android, macOS and Linux. Native Entra ID Conditional Access, Autopilot and co-management with Configuration Manager.
MDM Comparison · Abu Dhabi
Mobile Device Management (MDM) Brand Comparison — Abu Dhabi
An impartial, vendor-neutral comparison of the main Mobile Device Management (MDM) and Unified Endpoint Management (UEM) platforms available to Abu Dhabi customers — covering Microsoft Intune, Jamf, Omnissa Workspace ONE (formerly VMware), Hexnode, Scalefusion, Kandji (Iru) and more. We help you choose, then implement honestly.
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In short: The right MDM or UEM platform depends on your device mix, Microsoft 365 licensing, budget tier and BYOD policy. Microsoft Intune is the natural choice for Microsoft 365 shops because it is bundled with Business Premium, E3 and E5, supports Windows, iOS, Android, macOS and Linux and works with Entra ID Conditional Access. Jamf Pro is the standard for Apple-only fleets, Kandji (renamed Iru in October 2025) is a modern Apple-focused premium option, and Omnissa Workspace ONE (formerly VMware), Hexnode and Scalefusion are also compared. Emirtech gives vendor-neutral advice and implementation in Abu Dhabi and Al Ain and is not a partner of these vendors.
Mobile Device Management (MDM) Brand Comparison: key facts
| Published by | Published by Emirtech Technology, an independent integrator in Mussafah, Abu Dhabi, in operation since 2018. |
|---|---|
| Where? | Abu Dhabi and Al Ain, served from Emirtech's Mussafah, Abu Dhabi base; there is no Al Ain office. In Dubai: smart home, PABX and IP-PBX phone systems, IT AMC and time attendance by scheduled on-site visits, gate barriers, ANPR, video intercoms and turnstiles by Emirtech itself; CCTV, alarm and access control through SIRA-approved partners, with Emirtech coordinating. |
| Survey and quotation | Emirtech publishes no price list: it surveys or assesses first and then gives a written, itemised quotation. |
| Credentials | Emirtech is an independent systems integrator. It holds no manufacturer-level credential of its own, and its ADMCC approval covers security systems only, not IT services. |
| Last reviewed | 21 October 2026 |
Which MDM or UEM platform is right for an Abu Dhabi business?
Emirtech Technology is an IT integrator (ADMCC-approved for security systems) founded in 2018 and based at M44, Mussafah Industrial Area, Abu Dhabi. We deliver vendor-neutral MDM/UEM advisory, design and implementation across Abu Dhabi and Al Ain — call +971 55 651 7843 for a no-obligation consultation. The right platform depends on your device mix, Microsoft 365 licensing, budget tier and BYOD posture. Microsoft Intune is the natural choice for Microsoft 365 shops — it is bundled with Business Premium, E3 and E5, supports Windows, iOS, Android, macOS and Linux, and integrates with Entra ID Conditional Access. Jamf Pro remains the gold standard for Apple-only fleets (macOS, iOS, iPadOS, tvOS) with Zero-Touch Apple Business Manager workflows; Jamf Now targets Apple SMB. Kandji (renamed Iru in October 2025) is a modern, Apple-focused premium MDM with strong automation. Omnissa Workspace ONE (formerly VMware; Broadcom sold the business in 2024) covers multi-platform enterprise UEM with Tunnel VPN and Intelligence analytics; Citrix Endpoint Management (formerly XenMobile) suits existing Citrix estates. Hexnode and Scalefusion (formerly MobiLock Pro) are cost-effective options for kiosk, rugged and mid-market deployments. Microsoft Configuration Manager (legacy SCCM) remains for on-prem Windows estates and co-managed with Intune. We implement and configure across these brands via authorised UAE channel partners, but we are not a Jamf Authorised Partner, Omnissa (VMware) Partner, Citrix Specialist, Hexnode Partner, Scalefusion Partner or Kandji Partner. We install and programme Control4 working with a third-party authorised dealer. We do not resell MDM licences directly; you procure through the vendor or an authorised distributor and we handle scoping, tenant build, enrolment workflows, compliance policy, app deployment, certificate infrastructure and end-user training. Abu Dhabi and Al Ain are our priority areas, with Dubai limited to IT AMC and time attendance, and we do not hold SIRA, ISO 27001, NESA, ADHICS or PDPL certifications — if your tender mandates those, please use a certified integrator. For an honest platform recommendation tailored to your fleet, call +971 55 651 7843.
Core MDM/UEM Platforms Compared
Which MDM brands we evaluate and implement
Jamf Pro & Jamf Now
Apple-specific premium UEM covering macOS, iOS, iPadOS and tvOS. Deep Apple Business Manager integration, Zero-Touch enrolment and self-service catalogue. Jamf Now targets Apple SMB up to a few hundred devices.
Omnissa Workspace ONE
Multi-platform UEM from Omnissa (the former VMware end-user computing business, sold by Broadcom in 2024; originally AirWatch). Covers Windows, Apple, Android, Chrome OS and rugged. Includes Tunnel per-app VPN, Intelligence analytics and Horizon virtual desktop integration.
Hexnode, Scalefusion & Kandji
Mid-market and specialist options: Hexnode for multi-OS at a lower price point, Scalefusion (formerly MobiLock Pro) for kiosk and rugged Android, and Kandji (now Iru) as a modern, Apple-focused premium alternative to Jamf.
How we run an honest MDM selection and implementation
We start with a free vendor-neutral platform-fit workshop — mapping your device mix, M365 licensing, identity stack, app catalogue and compliance requirements — then issue a written recommendation comparing two or three shortlisted platforms with a five-year total cost of ownership view. Once you pick a platform and procure licences through the appropriate authorised UAE channel, we deliver tenant build, pilot, phased rollout and operational handover. Call +971 55 651 7843 or request a free MDM comparison consultation.
- Device fleet inventory — Windows, macOS, iOS, iPadOS, Android, ChromeOS, rugged
- Microsoft 365 licence audit — Business Premium, E3, E5 Intune entitlement check
- Identity stack mapping — Entra ID, on-prem AD, hybrid join, Conditional Access
- BYOD vs corporate-only policy posture and user persona modelling
- Apple Business Manager / Google Zero-Touch / Samsung Knox enrolment readiness
- Shortlist two or three platforms with a written feature and TCO comparison
- Pilot enrolment on a representative group of devices across each user persona
- Compliance policy, encryption, passcode and jailbreak/root detection design
- App deployment — VPP, Managed Google Play, Win32 packaging, line-of-business apps
- Certificate infrastructure — SCEP, PKCS, Wi-Fi and VPN profiles
- Phased migration plan from legacy MDM with parallel-run cutover
- Documentation, admin training and post-go-live support as stated in the written quotation
Decision Factors That Drive Platform Choice
What we weigh when recommending an MDM platform
Platform Mix
Apple-heavy fleets favour Jamf or Kandji; mixed Windows-Apple-Android estates favour Intune or Workspace ONE; Android-only kiosk or rugged scenarios favour Scalefusion or Hexnode for cost efficiency.
M365 Alignment
If you already hold Microsoft 365 Business Premium, E3 or E5, Intune is effectively included — making it the default unless Apple depth or specific feature gaps justify a separate UEM investment.
Budget Tier
Per-device pricing ranges widely — from Hexnode and Scalefusion entry tiers to Jamf Pro and Kandji premium pricing. We model five-year TCO including admin time, integration and add-on modules.
BYOD vs Corporate-Owned
BYOD favours app-protection-policy approaches (Intune MAM) or work-profile containment; corporate-owned fleets unlock supervised mode, full lockdown, kiosk and Zero-Touch enrolment paths.
Scope — what we deliver and explicitly do not
We publish our MDM/UEM scope openly so Abu Dhabi customers can evaluate fit before any commitment. The list below distinguishes implementation services we deliver, work we do not deliver, brand-channel-partner claims we do not make and accreditations we do not hold.
- We deliver: vendor-neutral MDM/UEM platform selection workshops, tenant build, enrolment design (Apple Business Manager, Android Zero-Touch, Samsung Knox, Windows Autopilot), compliance and app-deployment policy, certificate and Wi-Fi/VPN profiles, pilot, phased rollout, admin training and operational handover across Abu Dhabi and Al Ain.
- We do not deliver: direct MDM/UEM licence resale, 24/7 managed MDM operations, SIRA-licensed mobile forensics, MDM services in Sharjah or the Northern Emirates, or custom MDM-SDK app wrapping engineering.
- We are not: a Microsoft Intune Solutions Partner, Jamf Authorised Partner, Omnissa (VMware) Partner, Citrix Specialist, Hexnode Partner, Scalefusion Partner or Kandji Partner — we hold no manufacturer credential of our own.
- We are not affiliated with: Microsoft Intune, Jamf, Omnissa (formerly VMware), Citrix, Hexnode, Scalefusion (Promobi), Kandji or any authorised MDM/UEM distributor in the UAE.
- Abu Dhabi and Al Ain are our priority areas, and in Dubai: smart home, PABX and IP-PBX phone systems, IT AMC and time attendance by scheduled on-site visits, gate barriers, ANPR, video intercoms and turnstiles by Emirtech itself, and CCTV, alarm and access control through SIRA-approved partners, with Emirtech coordinating; we do not mobilise to Sharjah or the Northern Emirates.
- We do not hold SIRA, ISO 27001, NESA, ADHICS or PDPL certifications — tenders mandating those should engage a certified integrator.
- All MDM licences are procured by the customer directly from the vendor or an authorised UAE distributor; we provide the implementation only.
Our written platform recommendation is impartial because we do not earn distributor margin on MDM licences — our incentive is to fit the right platform to your fleet on a five-year TCO basis. For an honest, no-pressure comparison call +971 55 651 7843.
At a glance
MDM / UEM platforms: side-by-side
| Platform | Strength | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Intune | Native to M365 and Entra; UEM | Microsoft-centric estates |
| Jamf Pro / Jamf Now | Apple specialist | Mac and iOS-heavy fleets |
| Omnissa Workspace ONE | Cross-platform UEM | Mixed-OS enterprises |
| Hexnode, Scalefusion, Kandji | Cost-effective or Apple-focused | SMBs and niche fits |
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Common questions
FAQs
Are you an authorised partner of Microsoft, Jamf, Omnissa (VMware), Citrix, Hexnode, Scalefusion or Kandji (Iru)?
No. Emirtech Technology is not a Microsoft Intune Solutions Partner, Jamf Authorised Partner, Omnissa (VMware) Partner, Citrix Specialist, Hexnode Partner, Scalefusion Partner or Kandji Partner. We implement and configure across these MDM/UEM brands via authorised UAE channel partners. We hold no manufacturer credential of our own. For tenders requiring a specific partner tier, please engage a brand-authorised integrator.
Which MDM platform is best for a Microsoft 365 customer in Abu Dhabi?
If you already hold Microsoft 365 Business Premium, E3 or E5, Microsoft Intune is effectively included in your licence and integrates natively with Entra ID Conditional Access. Unless you have a strongly Apple-centric estate or specific feature gaps, Intune is usually the most cost-effective starting point. We will still produce a written comparison so you can verify the fit.
When does Jamf Pro or Kandji make sense over Intune for Apple devices?
Jamf Pro and Kandji deliver deeper Apple-specific capability — granular macOS configuration profiles, faster support for new Apple OS releases, richer self-service catalogues and stronger Apple Business Manager workflows. If your Mac and iPad fleet exceeds roughly 50 devices and Apple users are a strategic population (design, executive, education), the premium over Intune is often justified.
Do you resell MDM licences or do we procure them ourselves?
You procure MDM/UEM licences directly from the vendor or through an authorised UAE distributor — we do not resell licences. This keeps our platform recommendation impartial. We focus on scoping, tenant build, enrolment design, pilot, rollout, training and operational handover, charged on the basis set out in the written quotation.
Can you migrate us from a legacy MDM such as AirWatch or XenMobile?
Yes — we run phased MDM migrations with parallel-run cutover so end users experience minimal disruption. Typical sequence is fleet audit, target tenant build, pilot on a representative user group, batch migration by department or office, decommission of the legacy platform and post-go-live support as stated in the written quotation. We also perform migrations in Dubai for smart home, PABX and IP-PBX phone systems, IT AMC and time attendance, and we do not mobilise to Sharjah or the Northern Emirates.
How do we request a free MDM/UEM comparison and quotation?
Call +971 55 651 7843, email [email protected] or request a free MDM comparison consultation. We will arrange a vendor-neutral workshop at your Abu Dhabi or Al Ain site, then issue a written platform recommendation with a five-year TCO view and an itemised written implementation quotation — no obligation.
MDM Comparison · Abu Dhabi
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