Fixing the problem of hybrid workplaces - HP + The Laptop Company

Mastering the art of:
hybrid workforce management
​with HP & The Laptop Company.

With the majority of workplaces instituting at least some level of hybrid work – from home, office and abroad, it’s time to take control of the typical failure points. Recent research shows around 60% of staff can work from home, and about 78% take advantage of that, which means there’s a lot to manage. 

Despite productivity boosts, Hybrid fleets can be challenging to secure, support, and to ensure appropriate allocation of devices and resources, especially for permanently remote teams. The Laptop Company has been helping a large number of corporate and government teams deploy and manage HP fleets. This includes making use of the services that come with HP EliteBooks powered by Intel® Core™ processors. We’ve also been helping cut the cost of supporting and managing these fleets. ​

Threats against endpoint devices are increasing. Rapidly.

Inside your network, a robust enterprise security solution is the best way to protect your business. Outside the office however, device-level security becomes increasingly relevant for end-users. 

HP has been investing heavily in this area. Despite this, we notice a number of clients do away with device-bundled security in favour of their paid enterprise solutions. There can be a place for both. 

Research from the Ponemon Institute shows that 68 per cent of IT professionals have seen an increase in the frequency of attacks targeting endpoints than the year before. Improving environments to resist the probes of cyber criminals is paramount. Doing so without compromising the user experience is the big challenge. 
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To address the challenge, most are taking a two-pronged approach here: Firstly, they’re adopting a zero-trust approach to security applications and the network. That certainly helps. However, selecting the right technology and partner to work with is important, too. 

One-device-fits-all can be a
​fallacy outside the office.

As a managed services specialist with deep expertise in HP technology, The Laptop Company provides customers with a suite of services that deliver an uncompromising, but user experience-friendly approach to endpoint device management.  ​​

One area that TLC is particularly effective at is pairing the right devices to each user’s needs. HP has a broad suite of laptops, from the everyday to the power user. TLC can help fleet managers find the right mix to benefit their organisations. ​​

Some options – and the user profile they are ideal for – include:  

Mainstream Users

For everyday office applications where reliable productivity is the goal, the HP EliteBook 840 G10 paired with a 24-inch HP E24m (featuring a webcam and docking monitor) and an additional HP E24 matching monitor, along with an HP Wireless Keyboard and Mouse, is an ideal choice, and one that would turn most home offices into a highly efficient workspace.  ​

Power Users

For creatives that work with digital media, or people with limited space, a higher resolution single monitor will yield better results. In this case, the HP E27q, with its 27-inch size and higher resolution, is perfect for both content creation and efficient multitasking off a single screen. We’ve also had a number of corporate teams standardise on the HP E34 ultra-widescreen monitor, which incorporates docking and webcam while providing a spacious 34” view at a cost comparable to dock + dual monitors setups. ​

HP E34m G4 WQHD Curved USB-C Conferencing Monitor

HP ZBook Studio G10

Professionals

For those that require high-performance devices – engineers, number crunchers and people working with massive data files, the HP ZBook mobile workstations provide an ideal option for remote work. These range from thin and light options like the HP ZBook Firefly and HP ZBook Studio to extreme performance desktop replacements like the HP ZBook Fury. ​

Another highly secure option for remote workstation users is to go virtual. HP Anyware offers a secure and efficient solution that enables remote users to access their desktop workstations from standard laptops and tablets, using a highly secure, near-lossless connection that surpasses traditional RDP remote desktop experiences. This not only enhances productivity but also prevents data from leaving the corporate network, giving organisations the flexibility of hybrid work while allowing them to retain the traditional controls over the environment that many would prefer. ​

HP Dragonfly G4

The Hyper-Mobile User

Finally, in this new era of flexible work, there will be employees that are truly on the go, moving with great fluidity between their office space, on-location with clients, and their home office. For these users, the HP Dragonfly G4 meets these requirements and provides performance on par with mainstream EliteBooks, with optional 4G or 5G mobile data connectivity to remain connected to the office.  ​

How TLC & HP better secure devices

In addition to best in breed hardware, HP equipment is supported by a suite of security features that help secure remote endpoints. Indeed, one of HP’s defining characteristics in enterprise computing is the quality of its security, and Wolf sits at the heart of this. HP Wolf Security’s features include: ​

• Presence Aware, a feature that automatically turns off the display when the user is away, conserving energy and protecting sensitive information. 

• HP SureView, which helps to hide content from adjacent individuals, ensuring privacy during work. 
• HP Sure Click, which isolates key applications in virtual containers, trapping and deleting any malicious attempts that would otherwise compromise the user’s device. 
• HP Sure Start, which automatically validates the integrity of the BIOS code, and that ensures that the PC is safeguarded from malicious attacks at the foundational level of the hardware. 
• Enabled BitLocker, a key feature that provides data encryption and protection to prevent unauthorised access to data on user devices.  

Additionally there is HP TechPulse. This is a powerful tool that allows an organisation to remotely manage the health of all endpoint devices that exist in the fleet. The Laptop Company’s managed services solution leverages TechPulse, allowing us to provide instant, remote support to your fleet. Should a device be lost, stolen or otherwise compromised, it is possible to instantly conduct a remote wipe. ​​

Finally, when devices do reach end-of-life, the safe management of their disposal is critical. Data loss from devices that are handled and disposed of poorly remains a major and often-overlooked concern when it comes to DLP best practice. One of the key functions that The Laptop Company provides through its managed services is the secure handling and recycling or disposal during fleet refreshes. Combining HP’s best-of-breed approach to recycling with TLC’s own RecoverMax solution ensures that no data is accidentally leaked off forgotten hard drives.  ​

By partnering with The Laptop Company for managed services, we are able to keep every device on your network proactively updated, fully tested, and managed for performance and dependability. That centralised support improves the end-user experience, prevents risk from oversite, and ensures that policy is fully implemented. The quality of the service is why we have been partnered with organisations in sectors with the most robust regulatory requirements, including health providers, large businesses, education and government. 

It’s undeniable that remote work has exposed organisations to new security and manageability challenges. However, they can be managed. By carefully selecting the right devices and then leveraging the expertise of The Laptop Company in securely managing your device fleets, organisations can continue to embrace the benefits of remote and hybrid work.  
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