Why Intune and Autopilot Transform IT Management for SMBs
Stop configuring laptops manually. With Intune and Autopilot, you set up a new device in 15 minutes instead of 3 hours.
The Problem: Manual IT Configuration
Most Swedish SMBs still configure laptops manually:
- Unbox → 2. Install Windows → 3. Install Office → 4. Configure email → 5. Install security software → 6. Create user account
Time per device: 2-4 hours. With 20 employees, that is an entire work week.
The Solution: Zero-Touch with Autopilot
With Microsoft Autopilot + Intune:
- New laptop ships directly to the employee (or office)
- Employee powers on and signs in with their Microsoft account
- Everything else happens automatically: Windows configuration, Office installation, security policies, VPN, email
Time per device: 15-30 minutes (mostly waiting time).
What Intune Manages for You
- Applications — install and update apps centrally
- Security policies — BitLocker, firewall, antivirus
- Compliance — verify devices meet requirements
- Remote actions — lock, wipe, or restart devices remotely
- Updates — schedule Windows updates without disruption
What You Need
- Microsoft 365 Business Premium (approx. 35 EUR/user/month)
- Windows 11 Pro on all devices
- Devices from Dell, HP, or Lenovo (support Autopilot registration)
ROI Calculation
| Manual | With Autopilot | |
|---|---|---|
| Time per device | 3 hours | 15 minutes |
| 20 devices | 60 hours | 5 hours |
| IT consultant cost (80 EUR/h) | 4,800 EUR | 400 EUR |
| Savings | 4,400 EUR |
And that is just deployment. Ongoing management, updates, and security save even more.