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CHAPTER 3: TECHNOLOGY AS AN ENABLER
FOR REMOTE WORKING
What IT is needed?
The ability to work outside the traditional corporate office
is facilitated by investment in technology that allows
people to work from any location. So, what is needed in
terms of IT? The following is a checklist based on my own
and others’ experience of working remotely:
Fast and reliable Internet access
This is a ‘must-have’ whether you are on the road, in a
public location or at home, either via Wi-Fi or a hotspot
connection allowing a corporate phone linked to a mobile
device.
Virtual Private Network (VPN)
A reliable VPN will allow remote access to your
organisation’s resources.
Mobile device
Likewise, a fully functioning mobile device will enable you
to ...