As more small businesses adjust to working remotely, it’s crucial to equip employees with practical tools that help them connect online and continue to collaborate.If you’re looking for ways to boost productivity when working from home, we’re here to help you with tailored technology, security and software solutions
Working from home comes with advantages, like the ability to save time and money not commuting. But there are some challenges to working remotely, with one of the biggest hurdles being communication. As the ways we communicate change, businesses must adapt. Conversations that used to take place over coffee now happen over team chats and video conference calls, making discussions about the latest projects potentially more fragmented. Leaders should stay vigilant to breakdowns in communication, like miscommunication around objectives, and help fill in the gaps when teams are physically separated.
Supplying business-ready PCs is one way to help ensure every employee has the most up-to-date technology that fosters communication and collaboration. When you’re searching for tech that can help teams pivot into working from home, laptops that combine security, productivity features and extensive battery life are key.
Dell Latitude laptops are ideal for employees working remotely. Compact, lightweight and stylish, these laptops and 2-in-1s are designed for on-the-go productivity, extended battery life, durability and serviceability. The Latitude 9510, for example, boasts a battery life of up to 34 hours, so you and your team can stay running longer, no matter where work takes you. Latitude laptops also feature Dell Optimizer, a built-in AI technology that not only learns the way you work but also responds to improve application performance, dynamically extend runtime and offers a choice of audio settings. Combined with wireless and LTE options, you’ll have the ability to simplify working remotely with next-level tech and accessories to suit your exact needs. But business owners who have successfully assisted their teams in adapting their setups to flexible, remote workspaces know that it doesn’t end with PCs. Providing employees with additional tech, like docking stations and monitors, will help to optimize productivity. These accessories make connecting multiple devices quick and easy, letting employees view more than one document at a time. It all comes down to creating a workspace that empowers and supports every employee in all their tasks while allowing for an easy transition between work, home and remote locations.
Security in the Virtual Office
Coupled with the right PC and accessories, security is another important aspect to consider when working remotely. SonicWall TZ Series of firewalls is designed specifically for the needs of small business, delivering enterprise-class security without the enterprise-grade complexity. With Zero-Touch Deployment and simplified centralized management, installation and operation is easy. Detect sophisticated threats, including encrypted attacks, with advanced networking and security features and with additional optional features, create a unified security solution for wired and wireless networks.
But what about remote access? By setting up a Virtual Private Network (VPN), your employees will get to work with secure access to email, files and other systems — wherever they are. SonicWall Secure Mobile Access (SMA) is a unified secure access gateway that enables your business to provide access to any application — anytime, anywhere and on any device.
SMA application-level VPN and advanced authentication with single sign-on enable businesses to move to the cloud with ease and embrace BYOD and mobility in a hybrid IT environment.
Boost Collaboration With Software
Virtual offices sometimes need a little help to bridge communication gaps. Give everyone access to connect from anywhere with Microsoft Teams.
Powered by Microsoft 365, Microsoft Teams enables employees to securely chat, meet, call and collaborate, all in one place virtually. It integrates with the full suite of Office 365 apps, in addition to your company’s line-of-business applications, so teams can seamlessly share content across platforms and programs. Bring everyone together again; meetings can be as big or as small as you need, with the ability to unite internal and external audiences of all sizes, for a truly inclusive virtual meeting experience.
A foundation of a secure virtual office are trusted devices. Explore Dell laptops, desktops and workstations for business.