Upgrading to Avast Business Managed Antivirus and Patch Management improves network visibility and automates patching
The Company
Edison Power Constructors works in some of the most challenging conditions to build, repair, or restore power to electric transmission and distribution infrastructure throughout the U.S. The company, a subsidiary of PLH Group and based in Mesa, Ariz., is committed to building long-term customer relationships, respecting employees, and planning and executing projects as safely as possible.
The Challenge
As a one-person IT team for Edison Power Constructors, Doug Whitfield manages more than 250 mobile devices and workstations. Many of his users work outside a traditional office environment.
“Our team is typically out in the field working in rural conditions, often accessing laptops and mobile phones from doublewide trailers on the job site. At any point, we may also have a new project that requires 30 or more people on location – who all need connectivity. Ensuring every device remains secure, stays patched, and can connect safely to our network are top priorities,” Doug explains.
The Solution
When Doug joined the company four years ago, they didn’t have a dedicated security solution and used Windows Defender software that was included in the Windows operating system. Frustrated with Defender’s limited antivirus features, Doug switched to the free version of Avast Antivirus to gain more capabilities and protect against zero-day threats. He later upgraded to Avast Business Managed Antivirus delivered through the cloud management console.
The enterprise-grade quality of the Avast Business solution and the level of threat detection made it sta ..
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