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Device Discovery and Management with Synology: Enhancing Visibility and Control

In today’s digital landscape, organizations rely on a wide ecosystem of connected devices—laptops, servers, routers, Synology NAS units, IoT sensors, and mobile endpoints—that power operations and collaboration. Managing this growing network efficiently requires precision, automation, and full visibility. Synology’s built-in network intelligence and management tools, combined with Epis Technology solutions, ensure organizations maintain control, security, and optimal performance across all devices.

Understanding Synology Device Discovery

Device discovery identifies every asset connected to a network, whether wired or wireless. Synology DSM (DiskStation Manager) provides tools for automated scanning, IP/MAC identification, and network mapping, giving IT teams complete infrastructure visibility.

Key Synology device discovery features:

  • Detect all active NAS units and connected endpoints in real time.

  • Identify device types, firmware versions, and ownership.

  • Flag unknown or unauthorized devices for security review.

  • Maintain up-to-date asset inventories automatically.

With Synology’s discovery tools, businesses can detect new devices immediately, ensuring all endpoints comply with internal security policies and organizational standards.

Understanding Synology Device Management

Once devices are discovered, device management ensures they remain secure, configured, and up to date throughout their lifecycle. Synology DSM centralizes oversight, allowing organizations to monitor performance, deploy updates, enforce compliance, and troubleshoot remotely.

Synology device management capabilities:

  • Centralized dashboards for monitoring NAS, connected devices, and apps.

  • Automated updates and patch management to close vulnerabilities.

  • Policy enforcement for security, compliance, and usage control.

  • Remote configuration and troubleshooting to minimize downtime.

  • Lifecycle tracking from onboarding to decommissioning.

Together, discovery and management form a continuous feedback loop that enhances network efficiency, visibility, and trust.

The Epis Technology Advantage with Synology

At Epis Technology, device discovery and management are integrated with Synology NAS to deliver secure, high-performance infrastructures. Their solutions combine Synology network intelligence, cloud monitoring, and AI-driven analytics to create a complete visibility ecosystem. Epis Technology automatically scans, categorizes, and monitors devices, identifying anomalies and applying security updates in real time. Whether managing enterprise data systems or hundreds of IoT endpoints, Epis Technology ensures consistent performance, compliance, and control, empowering organizations to operate with confidence.

Benefits of Synology Device Discovery and Management

  • Enhanced Security: Identify and isolate unauthorized or vulnerable devices immediately.

  • Operational Efficiency: Automate monitoring and updates to reduce manual workload.

  • Compliance Assurance: Maintain accurate records for audits and regulatory standards.

  • Improved Network Performance: Optimize bandwidth and resources based on real-time insights.

  • Cost Savings: Extend device lifespans through proactive monitoring and maintenance.

Challenges and Solutions

Challenge Synology + Epis Solution
Rapid growth of devices, IoT, and remote endpoints Automated discovery tools with AI-based filtering
Visibility gaps in legacy or hybrid systems Centralized management dashboards with Synology DSM & API integration
Security vulnerabilities from unmanaged devices Continuous monitoring and policy-based access control
Compliance complexity Automated documentation, audit-ready reports, and centralized governance

Addressing these challenges creates a resilient, future-ready infrastructure.

Best Practices for Synology Device Management

  • Deploy automated discovery tools across all networks.

  • Maintain real-time dashboards for monitoring activity.

  • Enforce multi-factor authentication and role-based access control.

  • Schedule routine audits to validate compliance and device integrity.

  • Integrate backup and recovery solutions with Synology Hyper Backup.

Device discovery and management are no longer optional—they are the backbone of digital infrastructure governance. Synology, combined with Epis Technology’s intelligent management solutions, enables organizations to automate oversight, prevent vulnerabilities, and ensure every device operates securely, efficiently, and in harmony with the broader ecosystem.

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