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As we all know by now, working from home has its perks and downsides. Without the right workstation solutions, your remote employees' comfort, productivity and morale could suffer. Here are some solutions to ensure that doesn't happen.

Cyber attackers have figured out that by infecting file types that most people use daily they can spread malware farther and easier. Take a look at this eye-opening HP Threat Research blog that shows how common malware packages are in Microsoft Office file formats, particularly Word and Excel.

Count on Rugged Mission Systems Solutions for Demanding Military and Commercial Applications

From keyboards to headphones, this blog explores the solutions that will help your remote workforce stay productive and comfortable.

Is it time for younger employees to abandon the dream of permanent remote work? See why LinkedIn's first chief HR officer thinks it's in the best interest of employers and employees to return to the office full-time.

NCS Offers Complete Durabook Rugged Notebook & Tablet Portfolio

NCS sells Durabook solutions to government and commercial markets.

Consider the Durabook S14I Laptop, which pushes semi-rugged devices to a whole new level.

It is built with Intel® 11th Generation CPUs and has a class-leading 4' drop spec/IP 53 rating. The S14I is engineered to combine military-grade durability, field-worker functionality,  high performance, and long battery life for non-stop use, making it suitable for use in locations where rain or dust may be a regular occurrence.

The S14I features a significant CPU upgrade with Intel® Tiger Lake 11th generation platform, using Intel’s 10nm processor technology. This device comes with integrated Intel® Iris Xe graphics, and for professionals who use intensive graphic computing, it can be upgraded to an optional standalone NVIDIA GeForce® GTX1050. With the ultra-high-speed data transmission capability of Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX201 with max. speed of 2.4Gbps and Bluetooth® V5.2, all information is instantly synced and fed back to the data control center.

Durability and Security

The S14I is built with a robust mechanical design and rigorously tested components. It meets the standards of MIL-STD-810H; withstands up to a 4-foot drop; and boasts an IP53 rating. This tough yet elegant rugged laptop breaches the boundary between semi-rugged and fully-rugged devices.
It now includes Windows Hello encrypted biometrics, a more secure, user-friendly and faster way of accessing Windows® OS. The S14I semi-rugged platform is finding significant success in commercial markets, such as power/utilities, and in the military sector, including the U.S. Army and Air Force.

A risk assessment — an exercise in identifying, analyzing and evaluating risk — is the best way to ensure the cybersecurity controls and strategies you choose align to the risks your organization faces. Receive a free Cyber Risk Assessment from one of our experts when you schedule direct.

You can help your remote employees remain connected, content and productive by empowering them with innovative solutions tailored to the remote workforce. Schedule your free demo today.

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As cyberattacks become more sophisticated and harder to trace, it's critical for companies to be ready for them. Three experts from Chicago's cybersecurity scene discuss trends in the cybersecurity arena and how companies can better prepare for cyberattacks. Read this article from Crain's Chicago Business for roundtable highlights.