Microsoft Enterprise Mobility Suite

The Microsoft Enterprise Mobility Suite is announced. This includes Azure AD Premium (for hybrid identity management), Intune (for mobile device management) and Azure Rights Management (for information protection).

Key licensing facts:

  • It is licensed Per User
  • It will be available through Enterprise Volume Licensing programs from 1 May 2014
  • Businesses can add EMS to active SA on the Core CAL or Enterprise CAL Suites or the Bridge CAL for Office 365
  • Estimated retail price is $7.50 per month, and
  • It will not be purchased through an Azure Monetary Commitment

These Microsoft sites are useful: http://bit.ly/PcfXBY for pricing and a datasheet, and http://bit.ly/1pwPRqn for a good overview and availability information.