Building a Future-Proof Network for Remote Work Success

The shift to remote work is transforming how businesses operate. With 74% of CFOs planning to make remote work permanent post-COVID-19 (Gartner), it’s clear that designing a network to support a geographically dispersed workforce is crucial. At LA Networks, we specialize in creating robust, secure, and reliable networks that empower remote teams.

Understanding Your Remote Work Landscape

Before diving into network design, assess your remote work environment:

• Employee Count: How many employees will be working remotely?
• Applications: What applications will they use most?
• Security: What measures are in place to protect company data?

Key Network Design Essentials

1. High-Bandwidth Connection: Ensure your internet connection has enough bandwidth to handle increased traffic from remote employees. Consider options like fiber optic internet for its exceptional speeds and reliability.
2. SD-WAN (Software-Defined Wide Area Network): Enhances network performance and reliability by intelligently routing traffic across multiple connections, ensuring optimal performance for critical applications.
3. Secure Remote Access: Implement secure remote access solutions like VPNs (Virtual Private Networks) or SASE (Secure Access Service Edge) to allow employees to access company resources securely from anywhere.
4. Wireless Network Optimization: Optimize your office wireless network with high-performance access points and proper signal coverage for occasional office visits by remote employees.

Advanced Tips with Cisco Meraki

• Advanced Network Security: Cisco Meraki’s cloud-managed security solutions offer integrated security features such as IDS/IPS, malware protection, and content filtering, ensuring robust security for remote work environments.
• Simplified Management: Meraki’s intuitive dashboard allows IT administrators to manage network devices from a single interface, reducing complexity and maintenance time.
• Scalability: Cisco Meraki solutions are highly scalable, making it easy to add new devices and expand network capacity as your remote workforce grows.
• Zero-Touch Provisioning: Allows IT teams to deploy and configure devices remotely, reducing the need for on-site IT support.

Maintaining a Healthy Remote Network

1. Regular Network Monitoring: Utilize network monitoring tools to continuously track performance, detect issues, and address them proactively.
2. Employee Training: Educate your remote employees on cybersecurity best practices, such as strong password management and recognizing phishing attempts.
3. Invest in the Right Tools: Utilize collaboration tools and project management software to streamline communication and workflow within your remote team.

Real-Life Clever Facts and Statistics

• Productivity Boost: A Stanford study found that remote workers are 13% more productive than their in-office counterparts.
• Cost Savings: Global Workplace Analytics reports that a typical employer can save an average of $11,000 per half-time telecommuter per year.
• Employee Satisfaction: Buffer’s State of Remote Work report indicates that 99% of current remote workers want to continue working remotely for the rest of their careers.

At LA Networks, we understand the importance of a secure and reliable network for remote work success. Our team of Cisco-certified engineers can help you design, implement, and maintain a network that empowers your remote workforce and keeps your business connected.

👉 Read the full article here: LinkedIn – Designing a Network That Empowers Your Remote Workforce

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