The “Work From Home” Era is Here, and It’s Not Going Anywhere.
The COVID-19 pandemic has shed new light on the importance of supporting a remote workforce. Enabling your employees to work from home is no longer just a recruiting tactic used in Silicon Valley; it’s now a necessity for any organization looking to compete at scale in a global economy.
The adoption of remote work continues to skyrocket, and anyone who wants to retain employees knows it’s a trend that’s here to stay. From Fortune 500s to small businesses, companies are pivoting to facilitate their hybrid and remote office needs. BrevAll Technologies partners with small to medium-sized businesses (SMBs) to make sure they’re equipped to handle this exodus from traditional office buildings.
According to a recent Bloomberg report, over one-fourth of professional positions, mostly in the United States, will be fully remote by the end of 2022, an 18% increase from the end of 2021. Even if you don’t anticipate fully embracing a “WFH” model, it’s still essential to have the infrastructure to support employees who can’t come into the office or want to be operational during non-business hours. Whether your workers are on-site, at home or somewhere in between, we can help meet your technology needs to keep business moving forward.
Mitigate Security Threats
According to a BitSight report, 45% of companies had malware on their corporate-associated home networks. The study included reporting from more than 41,000 organizations. For SMBs, this has powerful implications. SMBs typically could ignore the cybersecurity of home offices in the past. That’s not possible when employees are forced to work from home and rely on corporate connectivity, software, and devices to perform their daily tasks.
Determine What Technologies You Really Need
At a minimum, business owners must equip their employees with a combination of the following technologies: Windows virtual desktops, SD-WAN, and a firewall. Virtual desktops provide employees with access to apps, software, and technology to utilize on their work computer. SD-WAN establishes a secure and efficient means of connectivity for employees, while a monitoring solution ensures the ongoing security of any devices or networks from cyberattacks, like phishing or ransomware. Additionally, printer/scanner solutions are absolute necessities for specific employees.
Keep Your Employees at Work
From a network security perspective, there’s little doubt that it’s riskier when you have a remote workforce. Personal Wi-Fi networks, coupled with the lack of oversight employees typically receive when they’re in the office, are enough to make any business owner a little uneasy. BrevAll can partner with your organization to make sure your employees have the tools and training to protect your network security from their remote locations.
Let Us Help You Move Your Business Forward
- Were you caught flat-footed by the WFH transformation?
- Do you need help adjusting to this new paradigm?
- Are you looking for a technology partner, not just a provider?
If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, give us a call to see how we can help.
