Business continuity To me, Business continuity used to mean preparing your business infrastructure and staff for the occasional down internet connection or an unpredicted snow day to allow for remote work on a temporary basis. There are always a million "what if" or "if this happens, then what" … Read more about Is Video the New Voice?
Protecting against malicious content with AllCloud Collaborate
With the dramatic increase in telework and the associated use of collaboration tools due to COVID-19, there has been a surge in exploits against commonly used video conferencing systems. Known as “Zoombombing”, a name based on the most commonly exploited service, these attacks have grown to become a … Read more about Protecting against malicious content with AllCloud Collaborate
[VIDEO] A Day in the Life of a Modern Flex Worker
With the rise of remote working, work is no longer a place you go, it's what you do. There are different levels of remote work required by different workers: some may need to work from home all the time, some might just need the ability to work remotely in special circumstances such as a snow day or … Read more about [VIDEO] A Day in the Life of a Modern Flex Worker
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[VIDEO] Cloud-based Unified Communications 101
The workforce is changing. Did you know that 44% of employees view companies that don’t offer a telecommuting option as old-fashioned? It's clear that meeting employee expectations for remote work and collaborative technology is increasingly critical for companies to compete in the hiring market. … Read more about [VIDEO] Cloud-based Unified Communications 101
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4 Ways to Ensure Business Continuity in Inclement Weather
It’s the first full day of spring in Washington DC today, but Mother Nature didn’t seem to get the memo – we have 4 to 12 inches of snow falling across the area, local schools, the federal government, and many local businesses are closed. We also had a “wind day” earlier in the month, with high … Read more about 4 Ways to Ensure Business Continuity in Inclement Weather
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How to Ensure Remote Employees Have the Right Productivity Tools
Is your organization dipping its toes into the waters of the remote work trend? If so, you’re in good company… work from home has grown 103% since 2015 and 3.7 million employees now work from home at least half the time. However, in support of the remote work boom, it is crucial for IT … Read more about How to Ensure Remote Employees Have the Right Productivity Tools
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5 Ways Nonprofits Can Benefit from Offering Remote Work Options
Remote work is fast on the rise for all types of businesses, and is gaining steam in the non-profit world as well. In fact, the number of nonprofit employees working remotely grew by 8.3% in 2015 and 43% of nonprofits now have a telecommuting policy. This increase is due to shifting employee … Read more about 5 Ways Nonprofits Can Benefit from Offering Remote Work Options
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Why Embracing Remote Work Tech Helps Attract & Retain Millennial Employees
Millennials (adults between ages 19 and 35) have been analyzed and discussed at length for their impact on today’s modern workplace. But there’s a compelling reason for it… last year Millennials finally surpassed Generation X to become the largest generation in the workforce. Additionally, when … Read more about Why Embracing Remote Work Tech Helps Attract & Retain Millennial Employees
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6 Ways IM&P Can Improve Your Internal Business Communications
From fax machines to pagers to email, business communications have constantly evolved over the years as we seek increasingly convenient and speedy ways to get in touch with coworkers. A growing tool in the modern world of internal business communications is Instant Message & Presence (IM&P), … Read more about 6 Ways IM&P Can Improve Your Internal Business Communications
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5 Must-Have Elements for Managing Virtual Workforces
Virtual workforces are becoming more and more popular but as they continue to rise in prevalence, companies continue to grapple with how, exactly, to best manage them. Despite their effectiveness, many managers still have questions about how to best manage virtual workforces. Fortunately, it’s … Read more about 5 Must-Have Elements for Managing Virtual Workforces
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