The View From NCS Technologies

Aligning Accelerated Digital Transformation with Sustainability Initiatives

Posted by Mike Turicchi on Aug 11, 2022 5:11:04 PM

The convergence of sustainability and digitalization creates both challenges and opportunities. This informative eBook from HP shows how a digital transformation can help reduce waste and identify money-saving energy efficiencies. Download it to see why this concept is attracting customers, investment and employees.
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Future Rail Communication Systems: Between Efficiency and Cyber Threats

Posted by Mike Turicchi on Aug 11, 2022 3:10:40 PM

Increasing digitalization is exposing the rail sector to cyber threats as never before. Read the blog to learn how new communication technologies will lead to significant improvements in terms of digital transformation and more efficient train control.
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Five Critical Considerations in a Hybrid Work Environment

Posted by Mike Turicchi on Aug 11, 2022 10:10:42 AM

Your organization may have all the technology plans in place to create a productive and successful hybrid and remote workspace program. What about the legal ramifications? This educational blog from the legal intelligence site JD Supra shows how organizations need to secure vital records and data management in this new era.
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NCS Partners With HP For Additive Manufacturing Solutions

Posted by John Callahan on Aug 10, 2022 2:14:30 PM

Featuring HP Jet Fusion 5200 3D Printer

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Topics: Healthcare, government, HP, military, 3Dprinting, additive, federal, manufacturing

Boost Your Remote Productivity

Posted by Mike Turicchi on Aug 9, 2022 5:20:34 PM

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..
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NCS Offers Rugged Servers Perfect For Harsh Environments

Posted by John Callahan on Aug 9, 2022 3:16:02 PM

They Are Used in Demanding Military and Commercial Applications

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Topics: Servers & Appliances, U.S. Government, rugged, military, software, commercial, U.S. Navy

Work-From-Home Revolt!

Posted by Mike Turicchi on Aug 9, 2022 12:27:49 PM

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?
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Department of Energy Rethinks Cyber Resilience in Strategy to Secure the Grid

Posted by Mike Turicchi on Aug 8, 2022 5:30:22 PM

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.
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What Different Generations Think About Hybrid Work

Posted by Mike Turicchi on Aug 8, 2022 3:18:23 PM

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.
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NCS Offers Durabook Rugged Solutions to Government

Posted by John Callahan on Aug 8, 2022 2:31:24 PM

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.


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Topics: U.S. Government, rugged, military, computers, tablets