“Our previous device management and imaging software used to take the team days to configure bulk new devices. With Intune, we can now configure and deploy, in a matter of hours, not days.”
Justin Dwyer, IT Manager
Enhancing Security and Improving Productivity at Maitland Christian School with Microsoft Intune
Johnny Thai • June 10, 2025
Need for Innovative Strategies Driven by Budget Constraints
Maitland Christian School (MCS) is an independent institution providing Christian education from
Prep to Year 12. Committed to fostering students’ faith, character, and skills, MCS serves a diverse
community of both staff and students.
However, with staff and students dispersed across multiple locations, Maitland Christian School encountered significant challenges, including data security, effective device management, and further constraints related to time & budget. In response, MCS embarked on a transformative journey by implementing Microsoft Intune. This comprehensive solution enables the efficient management & security of mobile devices and applications, while enhancing overall productivity.
As part of MCS’s commitment to generosity, the school strives to keep fees affordable, ensuring more children can access a Christian education. This necessitates the integration of IT solutions that align with their financial resources without compromising quality.
Existing Systems Demanded Technical Expertise and Meticulous Planning
MCS faced the challenge of migrating from onpremises Active Directory (AD) servers to the cloud, requiring careful planning and technical expertise. Managing a fleet of devices with diverse application
versions posed further challenges in maintaining consistent standards and ensuring heightened security.
Microsoft Intune: Transforming Device Management
Customising Intune to meet unique security requirements and integrating it with existing systems
was crucial for protecting sensitive data and intellectual property. Intune deployment also improved device setup times, reducing administrative overhead and enabling future Zero Touch deployment.
Aligning with MCS’s cloud-first strategy, Intune minimised reliance on on-site servers and resources
for long-term sustainability.
By consolidating device management for Windows PCs, macOS, iOS, and Android devices onto a single
platform, Intune simplified management processes and reduced administrative burdens, which streamlined operations and maximised efficiency.
Seamless Integration Guided by Konverge
Konverge played a pivotal role in supporting MCS throughout their journey, from conceptualisation to
full implementation of Microsoft Intune. Assistance extended across crucial stages, beginning with
a comprehensive assessment of MCS’s existing device management policies, infrastructure, security
protocols, and user requirements.
During the setup and onboarding phase, Konverge collaborated closely with MCS to tailor Intune
subscriptions to their unique needs. This involved creating customised user profiles and meticulously
deploying and testing applications to ensure smooth integration.
Customising Intune to align precisely with MCS’s security policies was a priority. This included finetuning
conditional access policies and application management settings to enhance security and meet
specific requirements.
Support also covered device enrolment, simplifying the process through a user-friendly onboarding
system. This approach facilitated widespread adoption of Intune throughout the school, further enhancing its effectiveness.
Intune: The Ideal Solution for MCS
By leveraging existing Microsoft licensing, MCS minimised management overhead, streamlined
patching and setup processes, and maximised their existing agreements.
Intune drastically reduced device setup and enrolment times from days to mere hours, liberating valuable IT resources.
Microsoft Intune has brought a plethora of benefits for MCS, including enhanced data security through
encryption and data loss prevention (DLP), significantly reducing the risk of breaches and unauthorised access.
This security was further bolstered by BitLocker for enhanced device security.
Secure access to company applications from any location or device increased productivity and work
flexibility for both employees and students.
The centralised Intune console empowered the IT team to efficiently manage devices, deploy applications, and enforce policies, saving time and valuable resources.
Intune’s remote device wipe and lock capabilities mitigated the potential impact of device theft on
sensitive data.
Robust reporting features within Intune enabled the IT team to proactively monitor compliance with
security policies and identify potential risks.
The implementation of Microsoft Intune has proven to be a pivotal decision for MCS, enhancing data security and empowering remote work while streamlining device management.
Despite initial challenges, the benefits have far outweighed the drawbacks, positioning MCS as a
more secure, agile, and productive organisation. This case study illustrates how Intune can be a transformative tool for organisations striving to balance security and productivity in today’s dynamic landscape.
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