--- title: Intertec Blog | Mark McLoud description: "I was raised in a rural town in the state of Iowa where I learned the value of hard work. My passion is working hard for my clients and colleagues with enthusiasm, responsiveness, and creativity. 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My passion is working hard for my clients and colleagues with enthusiasm, responsiveness, and creativity. As the late, great Vince Lombardi once said, "The harder you work, the harder it is to surrender." --- ## Posts by Mark McLoud [![](https://blog.intertecintl.com/hubfs/Stock%20images/designer%20hand%20working%20and%20smart%20phone%20and%20laptop%20on%20wooden%20desk%20in%20office%20with%20london%20city%20background.jpeg)](https://blog.intertecintl.com/basic-mobility-and-security-vs.-intune) ## [Basic Mobility and Security vs. Intune](https://blog.intertecintl.com/basic-mobility-and-security-vs.-intune) January 19, 2021 / by [Mark McLoud](https://blog.intertecintl.com/author/mark-mcloud) posted in [MDM](https://blog.intertecintl.com/topic/mdm) [0 Comments](https://blog.intertecintl.com/basic-mobility-and-security-vs.-intune#comments-listing) Microsoft has two solutions for mobile device management (MDM), Intune and Basic Mobility and Security. Which one better meets your business' needs? [Read More](https://blog.intertecintl.com/basic-mobility-and-security-vs.-intune) [![](https://blog.intertecintl.com/hubfs/Stock%20images/An%20intelligent%20office%20worker%20drawing%20strategy%20ideas%20and%20future%20plan%20keywords%20on%20wall%20at%20a%20brainstorming%20meeting%20in%20office%20concept.jpeg)](https://blog.intertecintl.com/building-a-cloud-business-case) ## [Building a Cloud Business Case](https://blog.intertecintl.com/building-a-cloud-business-case) January 14, 2021 / by [Mark McLoud](https://blog.intertecintl.com/author/mark-mcloud) posted in [Cloud Migration](https://blog.intertecintl.com/topic/cloud-migration) [0 Comments](https://blog.intertecintl.com/building-a-cloud-business-case#comments-listing) Cloud business cases can be crucial tools for gaining buy-in. But how do you actually put one together? [Read More](https://blog.intertecintl.com/building-a-cloud-business-case) [![](https://blog.intertecintl.com/hubfs/Stock%20images/Hand%20typing%20on%20keyboard%20with%20digital%20tech%20icons%20and%20symbols.jpeg)](https://blog.intertecintl.com/what-should-your-policies-for-remote-work-be) ## [What Should Your Policies for Remote Work Be?](https://blog.intertecintl.com/what-should-your-policies-for-remote-work-be) January 5, 2021 / by [Mark McLoud](https://blog.intertecintl.com/author/mark-mcloud) posted in [Remote Work](https://blog.intertecintl.com/topic/remote-work) [0 Comments](https://blog.intertecintl.com/what-should-your-policies-for-remote-work-be#comments-listing) Remote work is here to stay, and with the right tools and policies you can make it key strategy for continued growth and success. [Read More](https://blog.intertecintl.com/what-should-your-policies-for-remote-work-be) [![](https://blog.intertecintl.com/hubfs/Stock%20images/Person%20holding%20a%20white%20touchpad%20with%20cloud%20technology%20and%20charts.jpeg)](https://blog.intertecintl.com/how-to-adopt-agile-for-cloud-migrations) ## [How to Adopt Agile for Cloud Migrations](https://blog.intertecintl.com/how-to-adopt-agile-for-cloud-migrations) December 31, 2020 / by [Mark McLoud](https://blog.intertecintl.com/author/mark-mcloud) posted in [Cloud Migration](https://blog.intertecintl.com/topic/cloud-migration), [Agile](https://blog.intertecintl.com/topic/agile) [0 Comments](https://blog.intertecintl.com/how-to-adopt-agile-for-cloud-migrations#comments-listing) Agile methodologies can go hand in hand with successful cloud migrations. But what are the best practices for Agile cloud development? [Read More](https://blog.intertecintl.com/how-to-adopt-agile-for-cloud-migrations) [![](https://blog.intertecintl.com/hubfs/Stock%20images/Modern%20wireless%20technology%20illustration%20with%20a%20computer%20device.jpeg)](https://blog.intertecintl.com/best-practices-for-microsoft-intune) ## [What Are the Most Important Best Practices for Microsoft Intune?](https://blog.intertecintl.com/best-practices-for-microsoft-intune) December 24, 2020 / by [Mark McLoud](https://blog.intertecintl.com/author/mark-mcloud) posted in [MDM](https://blog.intertecintl.com/topic/mdm) [0 Comments](https://blog.intertecintl.com/best-practices-for-microsoft-intune#comments-listing) Intune is a valuable tool for managing mobile devices--but setting the right security baselines and conditional access policies can present challenges. [Read More](https://blog.intertecintl.com/best-practices-for-microsoft-intune) [![](https://blog.intertecintl.com/hubfs/Stock%20images/Cloud%20Computing%20Concept.%20The%20Future%20-%20Everything%20from%20Socket.jpeg)](https://blog.intertecintl.com/cloud-migration-services-provider) ## [What to Look for In a Cloud Migration Services Provider](https://blog.intertecintl.com/cloud-migration-services-provider) December 22, 2020 / by [Mark McLoud](https://blog.intertecintl.com/author/mark-mcloud) posted in [Cloud Migration](https://blog.intertecintl.com/topic/cloud-migration) [0 Comments](https://blog.intertecintl.com/cloud-migration-services-provider#comments-listing) The right cloud migration services provider will offer more than capacity--they'll offer real cloud expertise, flexible SLAs, and full-lifecycle support. [Read More](https://blog.intertecintl.com/cloud-migration-services-provider) [![](https://blog.intertecintl.com/hubfs/Stock%20images/Modern%20wireless%20technology%20and%20social%20media%20illustration.jpeg)](https://blog.intertecintl.com/what-is-mobile-device-management) ## [What Is Mobile Device Management (and Why Should You Care)?](https://blog.intertecintl.com/what-is-mobile-device-management) December 10, 2020 / by [Mark McLoud](https://blog.intertecintl.com/author/mark-mcloud) posted in [MDM](https://blog.intertecintl.com/topic/mdm) [0 Comments](https://blog.intertecintl.com/what-is-mobile-device-management#comments-listing) Mobile device management (MDM) solutions like Microsoft Intune offer you the ability to manage your entire network of mobile devices remotely. [Read More](https://blog.intertecintl.com/what-is-mobile-device-management) [![](https://blog.intertecintl.com/hubfs/Stock%20images/Business%20man%20pointing%20the%20text%20Checklist.jpeg)](https://blog.intertecintl.com/cloud-migration-checklist) ## [What Should Your Cloud Migration Checklist Look Like?](https://blog.intertecintl.com/cloud-migration-checklist) December 8, 2020 / by [Mark McLoud](https://blog.intertecintl.com/author/mark-mcloud) posted in [Cloud Migration](https://blog.intertecintl.com/topic/cloud-migration) [0 Comments](https://blog.intertecintl.com/cloud-migration-checklist#comments-listing) Every cloud migration needs a checklist--but how can you adapt your checklist to focus on cost savings in your cloud migration and management? [Read More](https://blog.intertecintl.com/cloud-migration-checklist) [![](https://blog.intertecintl.com/hubfs/Stock%20images/Young%20businessman%20juggling%20with%20business%20items%20against%20urban%20scene.jpeg)](https://blog.intertecintl.com/how-hard-is-it-to-find-enough-cloud-talent) ## [How Scarce Are Cloud Skills, Really?](https://blog.intertecintl.com/how-hard-is-it-to-find-enough-cloud-talent) December 1, 2020 / by [Mark McLoud](https://blog.intertecintl.com/author/mark-mcloud) posted in [Cloud Migration](https://blog.intertecintl.com/topic/cloud-migration), [MDM](https://blog.intertecintl.com/topic/mdm) [0 Comments](https://blog.intertecintl.com/how-hard-is-it-to-find-enough-cloud-talent#comments-listing) The cloud talent shortage isn't going away any time soon, cloud skills are hard to come by. So what options to enterprise businesses have? 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