[Intune] Replace outdated Windows endpoints for improved performance and efficiency
Recommendation Impact Across KPIs
| KPI | Impact | Calculated? |
|---|---|---|
| Reliability: | Impact on system uptime and performance stability | ❌ |
| Security Compliance: | Enhanced security through modern hardware capabilities | ❌ |
| Economic: | Reduced maintenance costs and improved resource utilization | ❌ |
| User Experience: | Improved device performance and responsiveness | ✅ |
| Environment: | Impact on energy efficiency and e-waste | ❌ |
Score Calculation
1. Data Ingestion
- Windows endpoint device data from Intune
- Startup performance metrics (boot times > 1 minute)
- App health issues and crash reports
- CPU utilization rates (>80%)
- Memory usage (>90%)
- Available disk space (<5GB)
2. Data Enrichment
- Mapping to device health status
- Performance metrics analysis
- Application compatibility assessment
- Hardware specifications comparison
3. Health Score
- Calculate the Health score based on:
- Device startup time (threshold: 30 seconds)
- App performance issues (threshold: 3 per week)
- Device health status (Critical status >15% of year)
- Resource utilization metrics
Example Graph
Pie chart showing the distribution between healthy and unhealthy devices, providing a clear visual representation of the endpoint environment's current state and identifying the scope of necessary replacements.
Business Opportunities
Product Sales Opportunity
As a provider this recommendation provides you an opportunity to generate $1,216 USD per unhealthy device through the sale of new Windows endpoint licenses and hardware. The platform will identify specific devices requiring replacement through Intune Endpoint Analytics.
Professional Services Opportunity
The recommendation provides an opportunity for professional services related to device deployment, configuration, and data migration. Professional services can include assessment, planning, implementation, and post-deployment support.
Remediation Guidance
To resolve the recommendation the following steps are recommended:
- Develop a Replacement Plan
- Identify Outdated Devices through Intune Analytics
- Assess New Hardware Requirements
Allocate Budget and Resources
Communicate with End Users
- Notify Employees
- Schedule Replacements
Provide Setup Support
Execute the Device Replacement
- Procure New Devices
- Deploy and Configure Devices
Migrate User Data
Post-Replacement Monitoring & Optimization
- Verify Device Performance
- Monitor User Experience
Track IT Resource Utilization
Ongoing Maintenance
- Regular Performance Reviews
- Future Replacement Planning
- Software Compatibility Management
Supporting Information
Supported Data Sources
- Microsoft Graph Intune
Recommendation Categorisation
- Optimization
- Hardware Refresh
- Performance Improvement
Supported Instances
- Windows Endpoints
Planned Instances
- Status: In Development
- Implementation Type: New
- Category: Optimise