Recent events have altered the current work landscape as more people transition to remote work. As adjustments continue to be made by employer/employee, we find there are everyday technology tools and tips that can be implemented to overcome some common challenges associated with working remotely (Communication, Security, Strategy). The Remote Works webinar series will review simple things you can utilize with existing or free programs that will significantly improve your WFH experience, in both the long and short term.
In the coming weeks BMT will host a number of short, 15-minute tutorials on different programs (Microsoft Teams, Zoom, Office365, etc.), highlighting specific functions within these programs to improve your work-from-home experience. We encourage you to attend these complimentary events as the details provided will be of significant value to you and your team. Please see below schedule for more information.
Remote Works Webinar Series Schedule
Series 1 – Communication and Collaboration
– Microsoft Teams – Tuesday, April 7 – 12:30-12:45 PM
– WebEx – Tuesday, April 14 – 12:30-12:45 PM
– Office 365 – Tuesday, April 28 – 12:30-12:45 PM
Series 2 – Security
Securing Remote Devices – Tuesday, May 5 – 12:30-12:45 PM
– Review the best ways to connect – VPN, Remote Control
– Address new “work from home” threats to your network
– Discuss technology to best manage your remote workforce devices
Cloud Security – Tuesday, May 12 – 12:30-12:45
Cloud services offer many advantages for organizations looking to reduce their data center footprints or accelerate business growth. Consequently, the ability to log in to cloud environments from anywhere with an internet connection vastly increases the risk of attacks. This presentation will review the top 5 threats cloud environments face and the most effective tools to protect yourself.
Perch Security Platform – Tuesday, May 19 – 12:30-12:45 Register Now
Join us for the final episode in our Remote Works Security Series as we present Perch, a co-managed threat detection and response platform. This cost-effective service detects threats that slip past traditional defenses and offers deeper insight into alerts generated by other tools. Perch works with all existing endpoint protection and other security products, and never requires you to buy any additional solutions or change what you’re already using.
Series 3 – Strategy
We are excited to close out our Remote Works webinar series with a focus on Strategy. As working from home has become the new normal for many, remote workspaces are having to transform from temporary set-ups to long-term offices. At-home office set-ups can be varied – from a sun-drenched dedicated office space in a second home to a small corner in a basement, next to the kids playroom. With the latter more common, we are here to help you create an at-home space that is optimized for comfort and productivity. This series will focus on things you can do to make sure your current work space is ready for the potential work from home, long-haul.
Series 3, Episode 1 – Optimizing Your Work from Home Environment – Register Now
This episode discusses simple things you can implement to make your current workspace more productive and comfortable. Specific examples of technology will be provided and reviewed. If you are working remotely, this event is not to be missed!
- Printers
- Monitor stands
- USB Hub/Docking Station
- Headsets/Keyboards/Mice
- Web Cameras – using your phone as a camera
- Office chairs
- Running your desktop and applications from anywhere (Office, Home, Remote) on any device (PC, MAC, Tablet, Phone)
- Significantly reducing your IT expenditure through server-based computing
- Ensuring no data leaves your network
- Increasing the ease and security of accessing your server-based computing environment with Citrix Workspace
- Flexibility – Cloud-based services are ideal for businesses with growing or fluctuating bandwidth demands. If your needs increase it’s easy to scale up your cloud capacity, drawing on the service’s remote servers.
- Cost – Cloud computing cuts out the high cost of hardware. You simply pay as you go and enjoy a subscription-based model that’s kind to your cash flow.
- Work from Anywhere – With cloud computing, if you’ve got an internet connection you can be at work. And with most serious cloud services offering mobile apps, you’re not restricted by which device you’ve got to hand.
If you have any questions or need assistance utilizing technology to successfully work remotely, please reach out to a member of the BMT team. These are unprecedented times and we are here to help!
