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Remote and Hybrid Working

Work from anywhere. Securely and productively.

Remote and hybrid working is now the norm for organisations across the UK. IP Four makes sure your team has the tools, access, and security controls to work from anywhere without compromising your business.

Microsoft 365 Partner
Intune Device Management
MFA as Standard
What We Deliver

Remote working done properly, not just done quickly.

Too many businesses set up remote working in a hurry and never went back to do it properly. We fix the gaps and build a setup your team and your insurers can rely on.

Secure Remote Desktop and VPN

Properly configured remote access that gives your team full access to office systems from anywhere, without opening security holes in your network.

Microsoft 365 and Cloud Workspace

Full deployment and management of Microsoft 365 so your team can work from any device with the same files, emails, and tools they use in the office.

Device Management for Remote Teams

Every laptop, tablet, and phone enrolled in Microsoft Intune. Security policies enforced, updates managed, and remote wipe available if a device is lost.

Multi-Factor Authentication

MFA enforced across every account and application. The single most effective control against account takeover, deployed and managed for your whole team.

Microsoft Teams and Collaboration

Full Teams deployment including channels, meetings, and phone integration. Your remote team stays connected and productive without a tangle of different apps.

Remote Working Security Policies

Documented acceptable use policies, home working guidelines, and security controls that satisfy your insurers, clients, and compliance requirements.

Real Results

How we have helped organisations across the UK.

Rapid Remote Working Rollout

A Preston professional services firm needed to move 45 staff to remote working at short notice with no existing remote access infrastructure.

Secure VPN, Microsoft 365, and MFA deployed across all staff in 5 working days. Zero security incidents during transition.

Hybrid Working Model

A Burnley marketing agency wanted a permanent hybrid model but their IT was not set up for it. Staff were using personal devices and consumer file sharing.

Full Microsoft 365 deployment with Intune device management. All staff on managed devices. Compliant file sharing in place.

Remote Team Security Audit

A Lancashire financial services firm needed to demonstrate to their FCA compliance officer that their remote working setup met regulatory requirements.

Full remote working security audit completed. Gaps remediated. Documented controls provided. Compliance sign-off achieved.

Ready to Start?

Make remote working a strength, not a liability.

We will assess your current remote working setup, identify the security gaps, and give you a clear plan to fix them. Free, no obligation, and completed in under an hour.

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In Detail

Remote working in detail

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Mdm

Application Deployment - MDM for UK Businesses | IP Four Digital

Deploy software silently to any device in your fleet. New starters get their apps automatically. No manual installation required.

Silent Application Deployment

Software deployed to devices in the background without user interaction. No installation prompts, no admin rights required. Applications appear ready to use when the device next checks in.

Silent InstallNo User ActionBackground Deployment

Application Catalogue

Self-service app catalogue published to staff via the Intune Company Portal. Users install approved applications themselves without raising IT tickets. IT retains control of what is available.

Self-ServiceCompany PortalIT Controlled

New Starter Automation

Application sets assigned to user groups. New starters automatically receive all required applications when their device is enrolled. First-day experience consistent for every new team member.

Auto-ProvisioningGroup AssignmentDay One Ready

Automated Offboarding

Corporate applications removed automatically when a user account is disabled or a device is retired. No manual uninstallation required. Licences reclaimed and reassigned.

Auto-RemovalLicence ReclaimLeaver Process

Application Updates

Application updates deployed automatically to all enrolled devices. No more outdated software versions creating security vulnerabilities. Update status visible across the entire fleet.

Auto-UpdatesVersion ControlSecurity Patching

Application Protection Policies

App protection policies applied to corporate applications on BYOD devices. Copy and paste restrictions, data encryption, and PIN requirements enforced at the application level.

App ProtectionData EncryptionBYOD Control

Automated Patch Management - MDM for UK Businesses | IP Four Digital

OS updates and security patches deployed automatically to all enrolled devices. Patch status visible across your entire fleet.

Windows Update for Business

Windows OS updates and cumulative patches deployed automatically via Intune update rings. Patch schedules configured to minimise disruption during business hours.

Update RingsScheduled DeploymentBusiness Hours

Virtual Desktop

Virtual Desktop Infrastructure Lancashire

Virtual desktop solutions for organisations across the UK. Full Windows desktop from any device, anywhere.

Full Windows Desktop in the Cloud

A complete Windows desktop environment hosted in the cloud and accessible from any device. Your team gets the same desktop, applications, and files whether they are in the office or working remotely.

Windows 11Full Desktop ExperienceAny Device Access

Azure Virtual Desktop Deployment

Microsoft Azure Virtual Desktop configured and managed for your organisation. Scales up and down with your team. Integrated with Microsoft 365 and your existing applications.

Azure Virtual DesktopAuto-ScalingM365 Integration

Centralised Security and Compliance

All data stays in the cloud. Nothing stored on end-user devices. Security policies enforced centrally. Compliance controls applied consistently across every user session.

Data Never Leaves CloudCentralised PoliciesCompliance Controls

Application Delivery and Management

Business applications published to virtual desktops and kept up to date centrally. New applications deployed to all users simultaneously. Legacy applications that cannot run in the cloud handled via RemoteApp.

Centralised App ManagementRemoteAppInstant Deployment

Multi-Session and Pooled Desktops

Shared desktop pools for task workers and dedicated desktops for power users. Resources allocated based on actual usage patterns to optimise cost without compromising performance.

Pooled DesktopsDedicated DesktopsCost Optimisation

Performance Monitoring and Optimisation

Virtual desktop performance monitored continuously. Slow sessions identified and resolved before users notice. Capacity scaled proactively around business peaks.

Performance MonitoringProactive ScalingSession Optimisation

Vpn

Business VPN Lancashire - Secure Remote Access for Your Team

Enterprise VPN solutions for organisations across the UK. Secure remote access from anywhere.

Encrypted Remote Access

All traffic between remote devices and your office network encrypted using industry-standard protocols. Your team accesses office systems as if they were sitting at their desk.

AES-256 EncryptionSplit TunnellingAlways-On Option

User and Group Access Policies

Access controlled at user and group level. Staff see only the systems and data they need for their role. Contractors and third parties given time-limited, scoped access.

Role-Based AccessContractor AccessTime-Limited Sessions

Multi-Factor Authentication Integration

VPN access protected by MFA as standard. Every connection requires a second factor, stopping credential theft from being enough to gain access to your network.

MFA RequiredAuthenticator AppHardware Token Support

Connection Monitoring and Logging

All VPN connections logged with user, device, time, and duration. Anomalous access patterns flagged automatically. Audit trail available for compliance and incident investigation.

Full Audit LoggingAnomaly DetectionCompliance Reporting

Any Device Support

VPN clients available for Windows, Mac, iOS, and Android. Consistent experience across all devices. Mobile device management integration ensures only compliant devices can connect.

Windows and MaciOS and AndroidMDM Integration

High Availability and Resilience

VPN infrastructure deployed with redundancy so a single failure does not cut off your remote team. Automatic failover with no user action required.

Redundant InfrastructureAutomatic FailoverSLA-Backed Uptime

Zero Trust

Zero Trust Security Lancashire - Never Trust, Always Verify

Zero Trust network access for organisations across the UK. Continuous verification for every user and device.

Identity-Based Access Control

Every access request verified against user identity, device health, location, and behaviour before access is granted. No implicit trust based on network location alone.

Continuous VerificationIdentity-FirstConditional Access

Micro-Segmentation

Your network divided into isolated segments so a compromised device or account cannot move laterally. Attackers who get in cannot reach everything. Blast radius contained.

Network SegmentationLateral Movement PreventionLeast Privilege

Device Trust and Compliance

Every device assessed for compliance before access is granted. Unmanaged, unpatched, or compromised devices blocked automatically. Posture checked continuously, not just at login.

Device Posture ChecksCompliance EnforcementIntune Integration

Continuous Monitoring and Analytics

All access activity monitored in real time. Anomalous behaviour flagged and investigated. Risk scores updated dynamically. Suspicious sessions terminated automatically.

Real-Time MonitoringBehavioural AnalyticsAutomated Response

Application-Level Access

Users granted access to specific applications, not the whole network. Cloud apps, on-premise systems, and SaaS all protected under the same Zero Trust policy framework.

App-Level PoliciesSaaS ProtectionOn-Premise and Cloud

Compliance and Audit Readiness

Full audit trail of every access request, decision, and session. Supports ISO 27001, Cyber Essentials Plus, and cyber insurance requirements. Reporting available on demand.

Full Audit TrailISO 27001 AlignedCyber Insurance Ready
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