Today on the Windows For Your Business blog, we announced the next release of Windows Intune is available.

If you are already running Windows Intune, the best part is, in order to get the new features, you don’t need to do anything. The new features will automatically show up in your console.  What are the some of the key new features we have added?

  • Software Distribution: Deploy most Microsoft and third-party updates or applications to PCs nearly anywhere over the Internet to Windows Intune managed PCs.
  • Remote Tasks: You can now easily and remotely perform the following tasks on Windows Intune managed PCs from the administration console: Full scan, Quick scan, Update Malware Definition, and Restart.
  • Read-Only Access: You can now can give select administrators read-only access to the administration console so they can view PC information as needed, but not perform any configuration tasks if you choose to.
  • Enhanced Reporting: You can easily create hardware reports based on new hardware filters for common hardware characteristics. Additionally, you can now create and save report parameters to make it easy and efficient to run a report again in the future.
  • Alerts & Monitoring: You can now configure alert types to be reported according to a specified threshold, frequency, or percent of computers affected.

Want to learn more about these new features and all the other updates to Windows Intune? Check out the following content:

Want to try out these cool new features? Then sign up for a free 30-day trial for up to 25 PCs. Then check out the Windows Intune Getting Started Guide for information on getting the most of your trial and to see how Windows Intune can help your business today. Quick question? Check out the Windows Intune: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Want to learn more about Windows Intune features and benefits ?  Check out the Windows Intune Zone on the Springboard Series, or for a detailed overview of the Windows Intune product read the Windows Intune Product Guide

As I said earlier, each new update builds upon the prior version, so regardless of when you purchase the subscription, you’ll automatically get the latest and greatest features available in our commercial release. If you are currently a Windows Intune customer and want to learn more about how you will get this next release, see more details in our Windows For Your Business blog.

And don’t forget to visit the Windows Intune Zone on the Springboard Series, which is a great resource for everything related to Windows Intune. Stay connected and informed with the Windows Intune newsletter.