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 receive and ...
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