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With remote work prominently upon us in the past two years, many decided to take it a step further and established their own businesses while working from home. Whether you are juggling a remote job and experiencing what it feels like to be an entrepreneur, or filling only one of these pairs of shoes, the work from home technology and advice you need is generally the same.
Tech you need to work from home
Remote employees and home business owners alike need a few technology pieces that make or break a successful work setup. Besides the obvious computer and stable internet connection, you could do with noise-canceling headphones, a large high-resolution monitor, a multi-port hub, and a powerful Wi-Fi router.
Do you have frequent online meetings? Throw in a dedicated microphone with fine-grain controls, an HD webcam and, if the webcam does not come with a ring light, consider buying a separate LED light to ensure a better quality for your video transmission.
Besides tech hardware, you should also make sure your home office is comfortable enough and encourages creativity and productivity. If you cannot have an entire room for yourself, add a room divider or use shelving to delimitate your work area from the common living space.
Work from home software requirements
Collaboration is a key to success, which makes team collaboration software one of the first things to consider when making a software checklist for working remotely. The only thing more important than it is endpoint protection software, for increased security and improved IT management. The list continues with remote desktop software, followed by video conferencing capabilities, time tracking, cloud storage, and computing solutions.
1. Remote desktop
If you are wondering “What is a remote desktop?”, a simple definition would be “software that enables users to access a computer or server in a different location via the internet.” In other words, you can access your work computer and servers that are still physically located at the office from any home computer with an internet connection.
This is extremely important for security and increased flexibility. It also means that by using remote desktop software you don’t need a state-of-the-art home computer to perform your work tasks seamlessly; neither do you have to worry about carrying your work computer around and exposing it to vulnerabilities, damage or theft.
2. Cloud storage
By storing your data in the cloud, you benefit from high-level security ensured by the cloud provider and at a price that you would never be able to get if you were to ensure the security of your data locally. Having your sensitive data encrypted and backed up in several remote locations is one of the best things you can do if you can’t implement a remote desktop solution.
3. Endpoint protection software
The simplest protection is also the most commonly used by businesses and individuals — antivirus software. While it helps identify and block threats like malware, spyware, and viruses, it is not enough to ensure adequate protection. This is why it is often complemented by a firewall or VPN.
Ask an integrator for professional help
To make sure you benefit from the best solutions for your needs, consider contacting a global systems integrator that can offer assistance and consulting for cloud, security, remote desktop, and software advisory services tailored to your business sector and company size.
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