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Simon Skotheimsvik | MVP
@skotheimsvik.no
Senior Cloud Consultant @cloudway.com | Microsoft MVP | International Speaker | Tech Blogger | http://skotheimsvik.no | http://msendpointmgr.com | MOD for http://reddit.com/r/MSIntune |
Honored to speak again at #ConnectMC2MC 2026 in Antwerp. Sold-out event with 420 attendees and an even higher bar in quality, content, and execution. Huge thanks to everyone who joined my #MSIntune session and to the incredible community for making MC2MC such a great experience! 👌
#MVPBuzz
February 9, 2026 at 8:04 AM
Reposted by Simon Skotheimsvik | MVP
Getting on the #MSIntune Night Train with @skotheimsvik.no! 🚄 #MC2MC
February 5, 2026 at 1:09 PM
This #nomeetingfriday was spent fine-tuning some exciting new features in entra.cards, the #communitytool that began as a simple idea to make it easy to get contact cards onto my phone, as demonstrated in this video.

The new stuff? I might share that later...
January 23, 2026 at 3:40 PM
Note to self for 2026:
👉The posts I doubt most are usually the strongest. Finish the drafts. Let them fly.👌

#sharingiscaring #mvpbuzz #neverstoplearning
January 13, 2026 at 5:05 PM
Reposted by Simon Skotheimsvik | MVP
We’re pleased to announce that @skotheimsvik.no will be joining MC2MC Connect as a speaker on February 5th in Antwerp. 🎙️

Simon will present “The 2026 Intune Night Train - Your Fast Track to the Future.”

🎟️ connect.mc2mc.be

#MC2MC #ConnectMC2MC #ConnectMC2MC2026 #Connect #Collaborate #Create
January 8, 2026 at 11:40 AM
New blog post ✍️

Testing in a separate lab or pilot environments can be misleading. This post shows why a firewall test worked in a lab but failed in the real tenant.

Pilots matter most where policies actually apply💡

msendpointmgr.com/2026/01/08/w...

#MSIntune #MSEndpointMgr
Why Pilot Testing Is Different with Intune - MSEndpointMgr
Let's dive into why pilot testing is different with Intune. Is a separate pilot environment a good idea? This post follows a basic firewall troubleshoot session
msendpointmgr.com
January 8, 2026 at 7:15 PM
Reposted by Simon Skotheimsvik | MVP
Speaker announcement!

Simon Skotheimsvik is a Microsoft MVP and Senior Cloud Consultant at CloudWay, recognized for his deep expertise in Microsoft 365, enterprise mobility and modern cloud management.

Register today and join @skotheimsvik.no in Paris 🙏

#MEMSummit
December 17, 2025 at 7:54 AM
Huge thanks to the #ESPC2025 team for having me in Dublin! 🙌
Honored to co-present with @stalehansen.coach and spend time at the Ask the Experts booth. Grateful for the amazing speakers, community, sponsors, and all attendees for the energy and great questions!

#MVPBuzz
December 5, 2025 at 2:56 PM
Big update from Microsoft Intune! 🚀 Intune Suite will now be included with Microsoft 365 E3/E5. A fantastic move that boosts value and strengthens endpoint management for organizations everywhere.
#MSIntune hashtag#IntuneMVP
Microsoft 365 adds advanced Microsoft Intune solutions at scale - Microsoft Intune Blog
Microsoft 365 extends advanced security and AI-powered endpoint management to more customers  
techcommunity.microsoft.com
December 4, 2025 at 4:14 PM
Had a great time at #MVPDagen Roadshow 2025 in Bergen! Presented on staying up to date with #Intune to a mix of consultants and future IT pros at Amalie Skram VGS. Inspiring discussions & great energy. Thanks to the organizers and fellow speakers! 💙 #mvpbuzz
November 4, 2025 at 6:12 PM
📌New Blog Post

I have been playing with the sleek new solution in Microsoft Intune Settings Catalog to remove built-in apps for Windows 11 25H2. A modern solution replacing our community PowerShell methods!

msendpointmgr.com/2025/10/29/h...

#Intune #Windows11
How to Remove Built-in Apps for Windows 11 25H2 - MSEndpointMgr
Discover the sleek new solution in Microsoft Intune to remove built-in apps for Windows 11 25H2. A modern solution replacing our community PowerShell methods!
msendpointmgr.com
October 29, 2025 at 2:57 PM
My #MVPDagen 2025 Oslo recap 🇳🇴
Fantastic day at Microsoft Oslo offices connecting with fellow MVPs, attendees, customers & ex-colleagues!
Loved sharing real-world #Intune challenges and all the great discussions.👌
Thanks to all speakers & organizers! 👏
See you in Bergen! #MVPBuzz
October 22, 2025 at 5:33 PM
#MMSMusicCity nailed it! Great venue, seamless setup, and that perfect Nashville vibe just steps from it all. What really shines is the community: smart, generous, and genuinely fun. Grateful to be part of it, and hats off to the team that makes it happen!
#MMSMOA #MVPBuzz
October 16, 2025 at 10:20 PM
Wrapped up our final #MMSMusicCity 2025 session! Grateful for the amazing engagement during me and @sandyzeng.com rerun session today.
#MMSMOA
October 15, 2025 at 8:10 PM
If you are at #MMSMusicCity, track me down if you want a real high quality guitar pick to stay #intune, and maybe also have an offline Intune chat😉
October 14, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Attend #MMSMOA and be part of one of the most unique and inclusive communities in the field.
October 14, 2025 at 8:48 PM
Learn the secret to avoiding costly Security Copilot SCUs in this session with @sandyzeng.com and @jankeskanke.com at #MMSMusicCity.
Discover how to leverage the power of KQL to hunt your data.
#MMSMOA
October 14, 2025 at 8:21 PM
Brilliant Conditional Access masterclass at #MMSMusicCity by @nathanmcnulty.com and @conditionalaccess.uk
Your policy is as strong as its poorest exclusion
#MMSMOA
October 14, 2025 at 7:51 PM
I bought my self one of those awesome western style attendee shirts.
Perfect match for my 🎸band session happening this Saturday back in Norway, and also a great opportunity to support charity. Thanks #MMSMudicCity #MMSMOA
October 14, 2025 at 7:34 PM
Thanks to #MMSMudicCity for giving the opportunity to copresent with my friend @mortenknudsen.net on the topic of securing admin access the smart way.
#goodtimes on stage for a high-end audience!
#MMSMOA
October 14, 2025 at 6:36 PM
It's been a busy, but fun day at #MMSMOA delivering two sessions and six jam sessions with @sandy_tsang and @JankeSkanke. The #MMSMusicCity is delivering high on content and networking 👌
October 13, 2025 at 11:48 PM
This evening, the MMS Music City Edition kicked off with a welcome reception by the pool at the Grand Hyatt in Nashville. It was a great opportunity to reconnect with community friends and meet new faces. Tomorrow will be a packed day with sessions 👌
#MMSMOA #MMSMusicCity
October 13, 2025 at 2:25 AM
#Windows11, version #25H2, spotted up in #Autopatch!
Security baseline for 25H2, available here: techcommunity.micros...

25H2 will bring the following to your environment:
- WiFi 7 support
- Option to remove preinstalled store apps
- File Explorer AI actions
- Several Copilot+ additions
September 30, 2025 at 8:22 PM
- Just wrapped up #Teamsdagen 2025 in Stockholm.
- I am honored to speak with @stalehansen.coach on enabling frontline workers using Intune + EntraID, Viva & Copilot.
- Great event, great people, great conversations! 👌 #mvpbuzz #intune #entraid
September 17, 2025 at 8:10 PM
💡 Intune admins: Autopilot devices can silently fail compliance due to the “Enrolled User Exists” policy.

If IT enrolls instead of the user, Conditional Access may block them.

I break it down + how to detect it with PowerShell in my latest blog.

skotheimsvik.no/the-hidden-i...

#Intune #Autopilot
Simon does The Hidden Intune Enrolled User Exists Check You’re Missing
In many organizations, Windows Autopilot is used to streamline device provisioning. But there's a common misstep: IT departments enrolling devices on behalf of users. While this might seem efficient, ...
skotheimsvik.no
September 1, 2025 at 4:40 PM