Vulnerable endpoints create hidden hazards
Computers are the foundation of business operations and a significant source of risk. Every application and workflow is accessed through a desktop or laptop and when a problem hits those devices the business faces lost productivity and concerns about data exposure. This requires management and IT teams to stop what they’re doing to assess the issue and engage in any number of unproductive activities like recovering files, dealing with malware alerts, checking backups, and often replacing lost or faulty devices.
The time and resources diverted to these fix-it tasks are subtracted from other more strategic work and core priorities. According to both the Software Improvement Group and Synoptek, almost 70 percent of technology budgets across industries are allocated to maintenance and basic operations. This draws critical resources away from more innovative or strategic customer-facing and revenue generating systems work.
Secure managed computing and proactive device management solve this problem, giving back time spent on those system-uptime basics. Once device management fundamentals are in place, you have far less to worry about, and more time in the organization to work on higher value opportunities.
A different approach to device security
Endpoint devices are used differently from servers or cloud-based centralized systems. They move. They connect to a variety of networks. They are handled by everyone in your company, so are often operated by non-technical users. They are also frequently outside of traditional security perimeters, making them the easiest entry point to your organization’s digital ecosystem.
Consistency between these endpoints is often lacking. Encryption may be enabled and updated on one desktop but not on the laptop sitting nearby. Backups may run successfully one day and fail the next. Malware updates may be missed.
The answer is an outsourced managed device approach that ensures the essentials are always in place and monitored and maintained so that it stays that way.
- Standardized device configuration and security policies applied consistently across all devices.
- Tiered technical support with structured escalation paths.
- Files are automatically encrypted, and device protection policies are continuously monitored.
- Automated device backups with enforced policies and no user dependency.
- Malware protection is active, current, and continuously monitored.
- Security issues are identified and remediated before they become incidents.
- Lost or stolen devices can be rapidly replaced, with data securely restored to a new device.
- Device, operating system, and office productivity software updates and patches are managed automatically and monitored for compliance by the provider.
When these basics are handled regularly and automatically, end-user devices stop being a source of downtime and start behaving like dependable tools.
Where NPC DataGuard fits
NPC DataGuard complements in-house IT by taking responsibility for business device fundamentals. We supply secure, affordable devices protected with dual layer encryption, malware protection, automatically backed up to data-sovereign, encrypted cloud storage. If files are lost or damaged, recovery is completed quickly over any internet connection.
This functionality is available and monitored 24/7/365. We also understand the complexities of operating in regulated industries, which is why NPC DataGuard devices are managed against consistent security, backup, encryption, and monitoring standards. With secure managed computing, in-house IT teams don’t need to be reactive to chase alerts, check logs, or verify backups and configurations across individual devices. NPC manages that; issues are identified and addressed before they become a business interruption.
This as-a-service model shifts the responsibility to us. NPC DataGuard handles the necessities: secure devices, encrypted data, reliable backups, compliance, and continuous monitoring. With these challenges taken care of, in-house IT can focus on what makes your business unique, and the daily work of your employees is not derailed by tech problems.