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As the image of the post-pandemic workplace is still forming, one thing is clear: the work-from-anywhere situation will be part of the new normal. How this will affect IT operations also continues to take shape. According to an article from Stanford University published in Econofact, pre-COVID work-from-home numbers were incredibly
Technology may have paved the way for a permanent remote or hybrid work environment, but it was the pandemic that served as a catalyst and cemented the workplace model. As companies strive to secure their networks and equip employees for optimal productivity, one of their focal points for maximizing effectiveness
Organizations of all sizes and industries had to make drastic changes to stay afloat at the onset of the pandemic, particularly in those forced into a remote work situation. New challenges were met on a daily basis as the new normal set in. Now that hybrid work has become a
The fast pace of cloud adoption has significantly changed the scope of data security, with data no longer contained in static systems. Cloud migration has increased throughout and in the wake of the pandemic to accommodate remote and hybrid work environments, and security has become more complex with home offices
You might say that the stars aligned in 2020, with cloud technology having picked up just enough momentum for it to be a viable solution for companies shifting to remote teams during the COVID-19 pandemic. Now, as companies adopt an ongoing hybrid workforce, remote collaboration tools are making it a
From better security to increased efficiency and productivity, IT outsourcing is proving to bring value to companies large and small. And while improved productivity is a money maker, outsourcing gives organizations a considerable cost break and access to top-notch digital solutions. Prior to the pandemic, the global IT outsourcing market
Almost exactly two years ago when organizations across the world were thrust into a remote work situation because of the pandemic, the rapid adoption of solutions to facilitate a new way of keeping employees connected to the company took place. Two years on, a new normal has been established and
Cyber security is a complex animal that is only growing more complicated. From the increasing frequency of attacks to the expanding threat landscape with cloud migration and remote work, security policies struggle to keep up. Many are pursuing zero trust strategies as a way to better protect their data and
Is this hybrid cloud trend here to stay? Much has changed over the last couple years, and more rapidly than usual thanks to the challenges put in place by the pandemic. But one thing is certain: 2020 and 2021 were defining years that have altered how we work and kept
The COVID-19-related supply chain difficulties plaguing every industry have not left the tech sector untouched. From servers to semiconductor chips and other key hardware and devices, any upgrade to a data center or IT infrastructure has been affected by shortages. Given that there may be at least another year of
Bring-your-own-device (BYOD) programs aren’t a new development, but they have grown in recent years due to the benefits they deliver to both employer and employee. For many companies that didn’t have policies in place around remote work, BYOD was the only approach that could keep them operational during
The IT landscape has been altered, perhaps even immeasurably since the beginning of 2020. As we enter the third year of the pandemic, we notice how staying connected means something different than it did prior to the pandemic. As the traditional work environment has changed, more and more organizations have
Every year, predictions about what’s next in business technology abound. And yet, in the ongoing pandemic environment, it may be easier than ever to anticipate which kinds of technology will be most important in the coming months. Your IT stack, for instance, is probably sorely lacking in two critical
The quick transition companies made to remote work in the early days of the pandemic has accelerated many digital transformation plans. But in cyber security and networking, there has been a tendency to equate work-from-anywhere with home office environments. These two are not the same; rather, home office is a
Technology trends are always changing, and the COVID-19 pandemic played a strong role in advancing the digital transformation plans of companies trying to keep pace with of-the-minute changes. But not all business technology will be right for every company. Here are five you may want to consider as a part
You probably never expected to see a Peloton bike on your corporate network, nor a Tesla. Maybe a rogue fitness tracker here or there, but definitely not a Google Home. In post-pandemic networking, managing internet of things (IoT) security has become a maze of company-owned devices mixed with personal tools
When the pandemic arrived, there was concern about how the mass exodus to remote work would impact the pace of developing advanced communications. Would 5G rollout stall out? Would telecom companies even be able to continue functioning? There were many questions, with few corresponding answers. As with most concerns around
There’s no denying the positive attributes of the remote-work scenario, but there is also the reality of remote-work security risks to take into account. Security experts like to talk about “attack surfaces” when addressing various security situations, and the surface definitely became more target rich recently. The rush to
Today’s enterprise is increasingly utilizing cloud solutions to improve productivity and optimize the customer experience. These solutions not only demand high levels of bandwidth, but they are also particularly sensitive to latency, jitter, and dropped packets. At the branch level, these problems can be more daunting because a traditional
Over the past few years before the pandemic arrived, companies were committing to digital transformation in the pursuit of benefits like scalability, mobility, flexibility, and the king of all advantages: cost savings. With COVID-19 initially driving employees home and causing bottlenecks in the supply chain, cloud adoption became an immediate
The roots of digital transformation can be traced back to the 1940s. Given how fast a personal computer becomes outdated, digital transformation means something entirely different than it did 80 years ago, but it’s gone into hyperdrive lately. Over the last two years, remote-work collaboration pushed the need for
It wasn’t too long ago that companies developed cyber security plans based on firewalls, log management, anti-virus software, and intrusion detection. Barely half a decade later, and the focus is on zero-trust networking, forensics, incident response, and threat hunting, among others. If your cyber security strategy hasn’t changed
Cloud transformation offers a host of benefits over traditional, on-premises legacy solutions. From cost savings to work-from-anywhere capabilities to scalability and innovation, companies are able to streamline productivity and improve end-user experiences. But cloud transformation is also leading to more complex environments, making data protection more challenging. There are several
Approximately 10% of organization-related data is managed outside of the cloud or centralized data center, according to research by Gartner. The prediction is that the figure will shoot up to 75% by 2025. Edge computing, highly touted for its ability to localize computing power, is the most likely choice for
The shift to hybrid work was already in motion before the pandemic, with employers increasingly embracing the appeal of work-life balance for attracting the best talent. The pandemic simply accelerated the move, and now most companies consider it a given that hybrid work is here to stay. But with employees