Since COVID-19 drove workers home earlier this year, adoption rates of workforce mobility solutions have skyrocketed. Yet, according to Morgan Stanley, most remote work systems were built to accommodate fewer than 20% of employees prior to COVID-19.
A meaningful investment in a complete, scalable, and permanent work anywhere solution is, therefore, required to accommodate the estimated 50% of employees now working from home. This article will examine the rise in popularity of workspace solutions and help you determine which one is best for your business.Over the past decade, remote workspace and productivity solutions have spread across the IT landscape. Google Workspace and Microsoft Azure WVD are the latest entries into this once niche technical space.
Evolve IP (Workspaces), VMWare (Workspace ONE), Citrix (Citrix Workspace), and Amazon (Amazon WorkSpaces) are just a handful of companies that now offer persona-based products and remote access solutions. As businesses embark on technological transformation, the demand for workspace as a service, digital workspace, and virtual desktop solutions is rising significantly.
The popularity of this technology is largely due to the familiar feel of the browser-based solutions. Users enjoy an office desktop experience on the device of their choice without compromising security or functionality. Employees can continue to participate in work activities as if they were still physically present in the office.
With more and more companies selling digital workspace solutions, it may be difficult to determine which vendor is right for your business’ long-term remote strategy. After all, not all products that contain the word “workspace” do the same thing or operate in the same way.
For example, some providers deliver a workspace that is essentially repackaged cloud computing / DaaS (Desktop as a Service). Other providers integrate VoIP communications solutions. Evolve IP goes the extra mile by integrating contact center software, identity and access management, and features like call recording.
Here are five things to consider when evaluating remote workspace providers. Only Evolve IP Workspaces addresses ALL these issues:
Lastly, before you start talking to providers, speak with your employees about what they need to perform their job more successfully. Identifying the must-have features that users want and the functionality requirements they need will help you select the right workspaces solution for your workforce.
Whether at home, in a conference room, or in a coffee shop (eventually), by transforming any space into a workplace, businesses can provide their employees with the familiarity and flexibility they crave during these unprecedented times.