Executive Summary
- The Microsoft Intune Company Portal app enables businesses to manage smartphones and tablets securely, streamline app deployment, and protect sensitive company data.
- Whether employees use personal devices under a BYOD policy or company-owned hardware, the app enforces security policies and provides a seamless experience for users.
- For any business with a mobile or remote workforce, this app is essential for safeguarding information and reducing IT complexity.
Introduction
Smartphones and tablets have become indispensable business tools, but they also pose serious security risks. Lost or unmanaged devices can lead to data breaches, unauthorised access, or compliance failures. This challenge grows when employees use personal devices for work, often with little visibility or control from IT.
The Microsoft Intune Company Portal app solves these issues by combining mobile device management (MDM) with an intuitive platform for accessing business apps and data. It empowers IT teams to protect corporate information while giving employees the flexibility to work on their own devices without compromising privacy.
In this blog, we’ll explain what the Company Portal app is, highlight the key benefits for businesses, and share how to get started.
What is the Microsoft Company Portal App?
The Company Portal app is part of Microsoft’s Intune mobile device management solution. Available for both Android and iOS, it provides secure access to corporate apps, email, and files while ensuring company policies are enforced.
In essence, the Company Portal acts like a secure, business-only app store, allowing IT teams to publish company-approved apps, roll out updates, and set rules across all enrolled devices.
Key Benefits for Businesses
1. Secure Company Data on Mobile Devices
Data breaches caused by lost or stolen devices are a serious threat. The Intune Company Portal app allows IT teams to:
- Require device encryption and secure PINs.
- Remotely wipe corporate data if a device is lost or compromised.
- Block access from devices that fail compliance checks.
This ensures your business data stays protected, no matter where your employees are.
2. Streamlined App Deployment and Updates
With the Company Portal, IT no longer needs to install apps manually. Instead, they can:
- Push business-critical apps and updates directly to employee devices.
- Ensure everyone is running the latest versions of tools like Microsoft Teams, Outlook, or your CRM.
- Provide employees with a company app store for easy, self-service access.
This improves efficiency and minimizes downtime for your team.
3. BYOD Made Easy
Allowing staff to use personal devices reduces costs but raises security concerns. The Company Portal app makes Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) management simple by:
- Keeping corporate data separate from personal apps and files.
- Protecting employee privacy while personal photos, messages, and data remain untouched.
- Enabling IT to wipe company data without affecting personal content.
4. Compliance and Auditing
For businesses in regulated industries, compliance is essential. The Company Portal app ensures:
- Devices meet your defined security standards (e.g., encryption, OS versions).
- Alerts are triggered for non-compliant devices.
- Easy reporting for audits and cybersecurity checks.
Why Microsoft Intune + Company Portal is Better than Alternatives
There are many mobile device management options, but Microsoft’s Intune Company Portal app stands out because it:
- Integrates seamlessly with Microsoft 365 (Outlook, Teams, OneDrive, etc.).
- Supports Conditional Access policies to block unauthorized logins.
- Offers Single Sign-On (SSO) for hassle-free access to business apps.
- Is cost-effective compared to many third-party MDM tools.
With Intune and the Company Portal combined, businesses get an enterprise-grade solution that scales effortlessly.
Getting Started with the Company Portal App
Rolling out the Company Portal app is straightforward:
- We configure Microsoft Intune with your policies.
- Employees download the Company Portal app from the Google Play Store or Apple App Store.
- Devices are enrolled in minutes, enabling secure access to apps and files.
If you already use Microsoft 365, adding the Company Portal is a natural next step.
Conclusion
The Microsoft Intune Company Portal app is a cornerstone of modern business security. By combining centralised control with a user-friendly experience, it enables businesses to safeguard sensitive data, streamline IT processes, and support a mobile workforce without adding complexity.
Want to secure your mobile workforce? Our team can help you deploy Microsoft Intune and the Company Portal app to keep your business protected.
Call us on 01865 594000 or speak to your Customer Success Manager to learn more.
FAQs
It provides secure access to company apps and data, while allowing IT to manage and enforce security policies.
No. It only manages business data, ensuring employees’ personal content remains private.
It separates personal and corporate data, allowing IT to wipe company data if needed without affecting personal files.
Yes. IT teams can push apps, updates, and settings to devices without physical access.
Yes, it’s available in both the Google Play Store and Apple App Store.