The aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in many employers choosing to make the work from home movement a permanent component of how their employees complete their assignments. This push for remote work has both pros and cons, but one of the most significant concerns for businesses that wish to support a remote workforce is the impact that working from home will have on employee morale. Working from home entails managing things like calls, activities, and other everyday tasks via apps instead of in-person interactions, creating lack of control for some employers. Remote workers can also feel a bit distanced from their fellow co-workers, as 70 percent of remote workers feel left out of the workplace according to a 2019 study. For companies that want to improve employee morale while supporting a digital workforce, read on to discover how regular online calls, flexible hours, remote desktop support, and more can help engage your employees and keep them satisfied. Read more

The public health and economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic are still being felt across the globe. COVID-19 managed to wreak havoc on companies’ ability to continue their business operations as usual, as it resulted in government-mandated shutdowns, disrupted supply chains, and major changes in consumer behavior. All of these things were compiled into one big blow to traditional company practices, causing a boom in more unorthodox approaches, such as entirely or partial remote work or outsourcing certain business functions to third-party providers (such as IT, HR, and accounting functions). Managed IT service providers are particularly important when it comes to supporting businesses while they’re on the road to recovery. Discover the ways in which an MSP can help your business bounce back post-pandemic. Read more

A cloud infrastructure has enabled managed service providers to go above and beyond their past capabilities in terms of what they could offer. More specifically, infrastructure as a service (IaaS) has become an integral part of many business models. Keep reading as we dive into what IaaS actually means for your firm, alongside some of the benefits of IT infrastructure management services. Read more