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This infographic explains how SMBs can leverage a Remote Desktop Service (or RDS) to give their employees remote access to simple desktop applications such as MS Office and Outlook, as well as how a VDI solution is better suited to situations where access to more powerful applications or ultra-high-resolution graphics is needed. It goes on to discuss HPE Small Business Solutions for VDI that are built on HPE ProLiant Gen10 servers, and it even mentions how HPE Financial Services can offer SMBs flexible financing. For more information about HPE Small Business Solutions for VDI, please contact NCS Technologies, Inc..

They Are Used in Demanding Military and Commercial Applications

Many employers are issuing directives for their employees to return to the office—and it's not being received particularly well by employees who have grown used to the flexibility afforded by remote work. How will this conflict play out?

The Department of Energy wants to help the energy sector incorporate more cybersecurity safeguards during the design phase and better withstand attacks. Read the blog to see why they remain optimistic they can find success in its new framework for building resilient clean energy systems that are capable of withstanding malicious cyberattacks.

It shouldn't come as a surprise that when it comes to opinions about hybrid work, there's a generational divide. Is it as simple as younger employees with limited work experience preferring the flexibility of hybrid work, while more experienced employees are more skeptical of the new trend? Read the blog to find out.

The Complete Durabook Rugged Notebook & Tablet Portfolio

NCS sells Durabook solutions to government and commercial customers. 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.

Without the right tools, your hybrid workspaces will likely be as productive as dial-up internet. Check out this creative video about a young man's first day on the job, which consists of taking delivery of an HP EliteBook 600 and setting up his workstation at a cafe and at home.

Most reports on the topic are claiming that despite the fact that U.S. government and industry have supercharged their efforts to defend against cyber threats, we're just as vulnerable to cyberattacks as we were five years ago. The unfortunate fact is, the bad guys have upped their game even more, most experts say. At NCS Technologies, Inc., we offer an independent assessment of your cyber risks and existing and required controls. Receive a complimentary cyber risk audit when you schedule direct

Struggling to find rhythm in your hybrid work environment? Watch this webinar to learn the strategies for optimizing your hybrid workforce.