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As companies adapt to what has become, for many, a permanently hybrid work environment, it is shaping the direction of digital transformation and how IT investments are prioritized. One of the biggest challenges for IT security teams is balancing the need for quality, consistent work experiences across any location with
Among the number of factors influencing networking technologies, any one of them would be enough to shake up an industry: the move to the cloud, the COVID-19 pandemic, and the permanency of hybrid and remote work environments. Together, they are causing some technology trends to shift. Here are four that
Nobody can truly predict what could unfold for business trends in 2023. It’s been an interesting time for companies in all industries over the last three years, which provides some direction for what could happen over the coming months. One thing that is certain is that as you navigate
After the pandemic launched much of the workforce into remote offices, many companies were surprised to find that productivity didn’t suffer. Cloud technology allowed for access to the right tools and corporate resources, and workers didn’t mind giving up their commute. Still, after the dust settled, many companies
The pandemic convinced companies that remote work could be both productive and profitable, and workers appreciate the work-life balance stemming from remote opportunities. In some cases, companies are adopting a permanent hybrid work model, allowing employees more flexibility in their locations and schedules. But equipping the network and applications for
Many companies were using cloud technology and equipping remote work before the pandemic started. However, COVID-19 forced companies to get the answer to a question they had been pondering for years: could a permanent remote work environment be sustainable on a long-term basis? The answer is yes, thanks to secure
Cyber attacks have gotten so commonplace that companies no longer wonder if they’ll get hit by an attack but when it will happen. The hybrid work conditions that began during the pandemic have only exacerbated the situation. The reaction from organizations, small and large, has been to build up
The devastation of the COVID-19 pandemic came with many difficulties, but there were a few consolation prizes along the way. For companies, one of those was the ability to see whether remote work could be a viable option as a widespread policy. As a result of this forced experiment, many
Digital transformation was already underway for many companies before COVID-19 in 2020, but a quick shift to remote work caused strategies to accelerate their plans. Once the initial scramble to connect remote teams was passed, companies needed to bolster secure connections. As the switch to remote teams has transitioned to
Cyber security threats were already ramping up before the pandemic hit. Still, with the abrupt change to remote work and the permanent shift to remote and hybrid work environments, cyber security concerns have become more complex. Here are three challenges that have created complexity in addressing cyber security threats: Multiplication
From improved productivity to fewer interruptions and a better work-life balance, remote work that began with a pandemic scramble looks like it is here to stay. Employers and employees alike appreciate the flexibility and convenience of working from anywhere, and cloud technology has made it possible, and even easy, to
The pandemic brought about a host of changes to the entire world, but one of the lasting impacts it has made on the workplace is that a hybrid work situation has become a permanent option for some teams. As a result, both remote and in-office work have presented new challenges
Before the COVID-19 pandemic, most companies equipped their few remote workers with virtual private networks (VPNs), but now that a permanently hybrid workplace has become the reality for a large segment of the workforce, IT security teams are changing their strategy. Zero trust is being adopted as a policy to
The pandemic changed the way employees collaborate in and out of the workplace. In March 2020, the beginning of a massive transition to cloud-based solutions to support remote work changed the user experience. Even as companies have since welcomed employees back to the office, many are adopting a hybrid workplace
More than two years after the pandemic forced companies into remote work, the post-pandemic workplace does not bear much resemblance to its pre-pandemic version. While some employers are bringing their employees back into the office in an attempt to restore normalcy, others are fully embracing the hybrid model. Companies moving
The pandemic ushered a new era in the workforce, proving that remote teams could be a reality without losing productivity or collaborative benefits. The key to that success? Cloud solutions – and particularly, unified communications. Even as many remote workers are returning to the office, survey results [https://www.computerweekly.com/
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 [https://econofact.org/is-remote-work-working-out] from Stanford University published in Econofact, pre-COVID
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
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 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
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
A sudden shift in March 2020 forced IT teams to quickly equip workers for remote settings. Now, even as companies are shifting to bringing teams back in person, employees are requesting a hybrid work situation. Even while employees struggled with social isolation and technological challenges, there were surprising gains in