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LP Networks’ expert guide: Business IT and the new normal: Our LP Networks’ expert guide: Business IT and the new normal: Our guide to hybrid working technology guide to hybrid working technology

with Lee Pepper, Owner LP Networks with Lee Pepper, Owner LP Networks

While it’s undeniable that many businesses need office space and staff gain significant benefits from working face to face in teams, the last two years have also proved that home working is a feasible and attractive option for many, which is where hybrid working comes into play. While it’s undeniable that many businesses need office space and staff gain significant benefits from working face to face in teams, the last two years have also proved that home working is a feasible and attractive option for many, which is where hybrid working comes into play.

Hybrid working gives team members the best of both worlds; the opportunity to split their time between home and the office. Hybrid working gives team members the best of both worlds; the opportunity to split their time between home and the office. Many businesses have already been forced to embrace home working because of the pandemic. For many, it has worked, so they have introduced a system that embraces the positives of the office and remote working. To ensure that a move to hybrid working occurs smoothly, businesses should consider how technology can have an impact. Many businesses have already been forced to embrace home working because of the pandemic. For many, it has worked, so they have introduced a system that embraces the positives of the office and remote working. To ensure that a move to hybrid working occurs smoothly, businesses should consider how technology can have an impact. Microsoft Office 365 (Teams and SharePoint) Microsoft Office 365 works by safely storing all your files and documents on the Cloud. This means that your team can access them anywhere from any device so long as they have internet access. Alongside this, the Microsoft Office 365 (Teams and SharePoint) Microsoft Office 365 works by safely storing all your files and documents on the Cloud. This means that your team can access them anywhere from any device so long as they have internet access. Alongside this, the system also provides opportunities for collaboration on projects, for multiple users to work on documents in real-time, and video conferencing and communication through Teams. system also provides opportunities for collaboration on projects, for multiple users to work on documents in real-time, and video conferencing and communication through Teams. Cloud Embracing Cloud Solutions is a fantastic way of futureproofing your business. Aside from improving security, it also makes hybrid and remote working a realistic option. The Cloud is more than just a place to upload documents; it’s also a cost-effective and resilient way of enabling your team to access information wherever and whenever they need it. Cloud Embracing Cloud Solutions is a fantastic way of futureproofing your business. Aside from improving security, it also makes hybrid and remote working a realistic option. The Cloud is more than just a place to upload documents; it’s also a cost-effective and resilient way of enabling your team to access information wherever and whenever they need it. BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) Improved access via the Cloud can provide the opportunity for your team to use their own devices for work. However, while this can be a cost-effective solution for hybrid and remote working, we strongly recommend you consider the security implications of accessing business data via personal devices due to the risk of potential GDPR breaches. BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) Improved access via the Cloud can provide the opportunity for your team to use their own devices for work. However, while this can be a cost-effective solution for hybrid and remote working, we strongly recommend you consider the security implications of accessing business data via personal devices due to the risk of potential GDPR breaches. Staff training can help them spot potential dangers from phishing Staff training can help them spot potential dangers from phishing attacks, and improved endpoint security. In relation to smartphones and tablets, one option is to use Mobile Device Management which provides the facility to remotely wipe data and block apps from interacting with company information and files. attacks, and improved endpoint security. In relation to smartphones and tablets, one option is to use Mobile Device Management which provides the facility to remotely wipe data and block apps from interacting with company information and files. VoIP Telephones VoIP phone systems work by routing phone calls through the internet to any handset. So, a team member could be working from home but still be able to answer business calls through their mobile phone via a handy app. VoIP Telephones VoIP phone systems work by routing phone calls through the internet to any handset. So, a team member could be working from home but still be able to answer business calls through their mobile phone via a handy app. Remote IT Support and Security If you do decide to embrace flexible working and encourage your team to work from home for part of the week, you must ensure that they have access to a remote IT Support Desk. With an increased reliance on the Internet and IT, any failures or glitches in the system could immediately impact on staff productivity. Remote IT Support and Security If you do decide to embrace flexible working and encourage your team to work from home for part of the week, you must ensure that they have access to a remote IT Support Desk. With an increased reliance on the Internet and IT, any failures or glitches in the system could immediately impact on staff productivity.

LP Networks offers a remote IT service desk, manned by experts and available during office hours, meaning your remote workers can get back up and running in no time. LP Networks offers a remote IT service desk, manned by experts and available during office hours, meaning your remote workers can get back up and running in no time.

Talk to us to discover how we can help you build a more flexible working environment. Talk to us to discover how we can help you build a more flexible working environment.