{"id":3715,"date":"2020-07-20T14:31:50","date_gmt":"2020-07-20T19:31:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.stratospherenetworks.com\/blog\/?p=3715"},"modified":"2020-07-21T08:30:23","modified_gmt":"2020-07-21T13:30:23","slug":"working-from-home-because-of-covid-19-seize-this-opportunity-to-fast-forward-your-digital-transformation-plans","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.stratospherenetworks.com\/blog\/working-from-home-because-of-covid-19-seize-this-opportunity-to-fast-forward-your-digital-transformation-plans\/","title":{"rendered":"Working From Home Because of COVID-19? Seize This Opportunity to Fast Forward Your Digital Transformation Plans"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-3716\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stratospherenetworks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/covid-and-digital-transformation-tech-tips-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"Close up of a compass with Digital Transformation written along the edge.\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stratospherenetworks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/covid-and-digital-transformation-tech-tips-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stratospherenetworks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/covid-and-digital-transformation-tech-tips-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.stratospherenetworks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/covid-and-digital-transformation-tech-tips-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.stratospherenetworks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/covid-and-digital-transformation-tech-tips-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.stratospherenetworks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/covid-and-digital-transformation-tech-tips-200x150.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.stratospherenetworks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/covid-and-digital-transformation-tech-tips.jpg 1999w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>At a time when many businesses are struggling and the COVID-19 pandemic continues to wreak havoc on all aspects of our lives, it\u2019s difficult to look forward with optimism and picture a bright future. With <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/interactive\/2020\/us\/coronavirus-us-cases.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" class=\"external external_icon\">cases increasing<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.usatoday.com\/storytelling\/coronavirus-reopening-america-map\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" class=\"external external_icon\">some states<\/a> pausing or rolling back their plans to reopen, it\u2019s clear that things won\u2019t return to business as usual any time soon, if they ever do.<\/p>\n<p>However, during this ongoing tragedy, there are still potential opportunities for companies seeking to survive the crisis and position themselves for success after it finally ends. In particular, if your team has transitioned to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stratospherenetworks.com\/blog\/remote-work-resource-roundup-9-blog-entries-for-business-leaders-navigating-the-new-normal\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">working from home<\/a> because of COVID-19, you can take advantage of the situation to fast forward your plans for digital transformation.<\/p>\n<h2>What COVID-19 Means for Digital Transformation<\/h2>\n<p>Before COVID-19 became an issue, digital transformation \u2013 the process of embracing new technologies like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stratospherenetworks.com\/cloud-consulting-services.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">the cloud<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stratospherenetworks.com\/blog\/mobile-devices-can-make-employees-productive\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">mobile devices<\/a> and the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stratospherenetworks.com\/blog\/the-internet-of-things-and-security-what-a-business-needs-to-know\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Internet of Things (IoT)<\/a> to improve processes and enhance the customer experience (CX) \u2013 was already becoming a top priority for many companies. A 2018 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gartner.com\/en\/marketing\/insights\/articles\/key-findings-from-the-gartner-customer-experience-survey\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" class=\"external external_icon\">survey conducted by Gartner<\/a> found that 81 percent of marketers in charge of CX expected to compete either mostly or entirely based on that factor by 2020.<\/p>\n<p>Although the abrupt switch to remote work arrangements spurred by the pandemic was stressful for many organizations, you can also view it as a jump start for digital transformation. Now more than ever, delivering a great CX and standing out from the competition with modern tech and capabilities is vital for businesses of all sizes and across all industries.<\/p>\n<p>If you want to emerge from this catastrophe as strong and profitable as possible, look at this shift to remote work as a step forward on your digital transformation journey and get the most of that momentum.<\/p>\n<h2>4 Steps to Take to Turn the Pandemic Into a Digital Transformation Driver<\/h2>\n<p>There are various ways that your organization can potentially turn the pandemic into inspiration for digital transformation. If your staff members are already working from home, here are a few ways you can continue on the path toward more modern processes and the best possible CX:<\/p>\n<p><strong>1. Move essential apps to the cloud. <\/strong>Cloud solutions \u2013 particularly those that offer advanced collaboration and communication capabilities like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stratospherenetworks.com\/blog\/responding-to-covid-19-keep-remote-workers-connected-with-leading-ucaas-solutions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Unified Communications as a Service (UCaaS) platforms<\/a> \u2013 have <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stratospherenetworks.com\/blog\/do-workers-really-need-to-return-to-the-office-when-they-have-access-to-the-cloud\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">experienced a surge in popularity<\/a> as businesses seek to accommodate remote workers with scalable, flexible solutions that end users can access from anywhere. Nearly 60 percent of enterprises report expecting their cloud usage to surpass previously anticipated levels thanks to COVID-19, according to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flexera.com\/about-us\/press-center\/flexera-releases-2020-state-of-the-cloud-report.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" class=\"external external_icon\">Flexera 2020 State of the Cloud Report<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>If you still have on-premise servers with applications at your company headquarters, consider migrating them to the cloud, which allows for faster and more convenient access.<\/p>\n<p><strong>2. Embrace automation. <\/strong>If you\u2019re looking to increase efficiency and free up your team to focus on high-priority tasks, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stratospherenetworks.com\/stratosphere-platform-as-a-service.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">automating routine activities<\/a> like software installation, patching and upgrades can help you achieve your objectives while also making life easier for your staff.<\/p>\n<p><strong>3. Establish a comprehensive IT road map.<\/strong> If you don\u2019t have an IT road map in place to guide your transformation efforts, now is the time to create one. It\u2019s difficult to get where you want to go without a map.<\/p>\n<p>If you already have one, it\u2019s a good idea to review and update it to reflect any ways your business plan and goals have changed because of the pandemic. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stratospherenetworks.com\/digital-transformation-advisory-services.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">IT consultants<\/a> can offer assistance if you\u2019re unsure about what technologies and projects to include on your map to support the achievement of your objectives and ensure your company stays competitive in the future.<\/p>\n<p><strong>4. Implement a zero-trust network architecture.<\/strong> The concept of a clear network perimeter was already outdated before we all started working remote, due to the growing popularity of the Internet of Things (IoT) and mobile devices in the workplace, according to the 2019 Help Net Security article &#8220;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.helpnetsecurity.com\/2019\/04\/18\/secure-vanishing-perimeter\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" class=\"external external_icon\">The perimeter is vanishing, how will you secure your network?<\/a>&#8221; Now, with everyone working from home and often using their personal devices to do so, network perimeters are even more of a bygone idea.<\/p>\n<p>As a result, traditional security solutions like firewalls can no longer adequately safeguard your organization. A <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stratospherenetworks.com\/office-anywhere.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">zero-trust framework with a Secure Access Service Edge (SASE)<\/a> offers an ideal balance of security and accessibility, particularly for distributed teams.<\/p>\n<p>Ultimately, business leaders who focus on moving forward and finding the silver lining in this tragedy are much more likely to come out on top post-pandemic. If you need digital transformation advice, don\u2019t hesitate to contact our team of experienced technology advisors at 877-599-3999 or <a href=\"mailto:sales@stratospherenetworks.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">sales@stratospherenetworks.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>At a time when many businesses are struggling and the COVID-19 pandemic continues to wreak havoc on all aspects of our lives, it\u2019s difficult to look forward with optimism and picture a bright future. 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