Your biggest security risk is the device you are reading this on

NPC DataGuard helps in-house IT achieve a high-performance baseline 

End-user computers are the foundation of business operations and a significant source of risk. Every application and workflow is managed through a desktop or laptop and, when a problem hits those devices, the business owners face lost productivity and concerns about data exposure. This requires IT teams and service providers to stop what they’re doing to work on 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 optimizing system design and strategic planning. According to both the Software Improvement Group and Synoptek, almost 70 percent of technology budgets across industries are allocated to maintenance and operations. This draws critical resources away from innovative or strategic customer work. 

Secure computing and device management solve this problem, giving back time spent on these system-uptime basics. Once these management fundamentals are in place, you have far less to worry about.

A different approach to device security  

Endpoint devices are used differently from servers or 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 a managed device approach that ensures the essentials are always in place. 

• Tiered technical support with structured escalation paths.  
• Files are automatically encrypted and monitored for security compliance.  
• Automated device backups with monitored policy enforcement and no user dependency.  
• Lost or stolen devices can be replaced with data on a new device.  
• Malware protection is active and continuously monitored.  
• Security failures are detected before they become incidents.  
• Device, operating system, and office productivity software updates are managed automatically 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 file-level encryption and against malware, and these are backed up automatically to 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 staying compliant in heavily regulated industries, which is why every NPC DataGuard device is updated with the latest requirements in accordance with Canadian and US privacy and security standards. With secured and managed computing, in-house IT teams don’t need to chase alerts, check logs, or verify backups across individual devices. Issues are identified and addressed before they escalate.

This as-a-service model shifts this 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.