Microsoft Intune January 2025 Update: What’s New & Why It Matters

Welcome to Our Monthly Microsoft Intune Update Series

Managing devices and keeping security airtight isn’t getting any easier—but Microsoft Intune is rolling out updates every month to help IT teams stay ahead. And let’s be real, no one has time to sift through release notes to figure out what actually matters.

That’s where we come in.

Welcome to our new monthly series, where we break down the latest Intune updates and—more importantly—explain what they mean for MSPs and enterprise IT teams. No fluff, just the need-to-know details.

What You Can Expect

Each month, shortly after Microsoft’s release, we’ll deliver a concise yet comprehensive overview of the updates. The blog will be structured into three main sections:

• Summary of New Features – A quick look at the key updates introduced in the latest Intune release.

• Insights and Benefits – How these features help MSPs and enterprise IT teams streamline operations and enhance security.

• How Devicie Helps – Practical ways our platform ensures you can make the most of these updates without extra manual effort.

Why Microsoft Intune Updates Matter

Microsoft Intune delivers cloud-first updates designed to address the evolving needs of modern IT environments. Whether it’s adding new functionality, improving user experiences, or enhancing security, each update provides opportunities to refine device management and security strategies.

Our goal? To help you cut through the noise, understand the “why” behind these updates, and ensure you’re getting the most value from them.

Now, let’s dive into January’s service release.

January 2025 Intune Service Release Overview

In January 2025, Microsoft Intune introduced several updates designed to improve user experience, expand device management capabilities, and strengthen security.

Key Updates & Why They Matter

🔹 Revamped Apps Workload Interface

A cleaner, more intuitive navigation experience in the Apps area makes it faster to find and manage applications at scale.

🔹 Expanded Windows Settings Catalog

Admins can now configure multiple display modes for devices running Windows 24H2, providing greater flexibility for different user needs.

🔹 Updated Microsoft Edge Security Baseline

Intune’s updated security baseline for Edge version 128 ensures organizations can apply the latest security configurations effortlessly.

🔹 Integration with Microsoft Security Copilot

For organizations with Microsoft Security Copilot, Intune now offers Endpoint Privilege Manager (EPM) integration, giving admins deeper insights into file elevation requests, file reputation, and risk scores.

🔹 New Protected App Added: MoveInSync

The MoveInSync application is now part of Intune’s protected apps list, offering enhanced security for users.

What This Means for MSPs and Enterprise IT

These updates come with tangible benefits for IT teams:

✅ Faster, More Efficient App Management – The improved Apps workload interface reduces the time spent searching for and deploying applications.

✅ Better Customization for User Setups – Expanded display configurations give admins more flexibility to optimize work environments.

✅ Stronger Security & Compliance – The updated Edge security baseline and Security Copilot integration help teams mitigate risks with minimal manual intervention.

✅ Smarter, Data-Driven Decision Making – The Security Copilot integration adds an extra layer of intelligence to file elevation requests, reducing security blind spots.

How Devicie Keeps You Aligned with These Updates

Staying on top of Intune updates shouldn’t mean extra work for your IT team. That’s where Devicie comes in:

🚀 Seamless App Deployment – Our back catalog makes distributing software effortless, and because of our native integration with Intune, Devicie customers can start using the new Apps workload interface immediately.

🔒 Built-in Security & Compliance – Intune’s security baselines are great for self-managed environments, but Devicie goes further—aligning security policies with CIS benchmarks and other industry standards across a range of operating systems and applications.

📊 Less Admin, More Automation – We continuously update our policies and configurations in line with Intune updates, so you don’t have to.

📢 Want to see what’s new in Intune?

Check out Microsoft’s official Intune updates for the latest enhancements and improvements.

Got Questions? Let’s Talk

Want to know how these updates impact your specific setup? Or just have general device management questions? We’d love to chat.

Otherwise, keep an eye out for next month’s breakdown—where we’ll cut through the noise and bring you the next round of must-know updates.