Remote work: Solutions that will optimize costs in the company

The need to introduce remote work as a benefit that can encourage employees to work in a given company has been discussed for a long time. Working from home saves time and money for both the employee and the employer.

The coronavirus pandemic has accelerated this process, and there are many indications that the labor market will willingly adapt this solution for longer. That is why we have prepared a guide to equipment and modern system solutions that will allow you to optimize this process in financial terms. It turns out that there are solutions available on the market that will allow for safe, convenient and cheap remote work.

First: security

Data security is a problem that largely inhibited employers from introducing telework in their companies. Some fear high costs, some technical difficulties and system imperfections - 68 percent. of IT executives believe their endpoint security is not enough to stop cybercriminals. An interesting solution in this context is the HP Sure Click Pro tool. It uses highly scalable, hardware-enforced endpoint virtualization technology to provide robust protection against major threat sources such as web, email, and documents.

Sounds complicated, but it's not. Instead of detecting and blocking malware, HP Sure Click Pro opens documents and web pages in its own isolated virtual environments, independent of other environments and operating system. Malware is neutralized and isolated, without the possibility of stealing or corrupting user data, and without affecting the operating system. It is deleted when the virtual environment is closed.

HP is offering HP Sure Click Pro free until September 30, 2020 to help businesses and individuals stay digitally secure while working remotely in the current crisis.

HP Sure Click Pro provides enhanced security over the HP Sure Click version that comes with most HP PCs. This offer applies to both HP and non-HP products.

Second: security

Improperly secured computers of employees who work remotely can make huge losses.

Remote work: Solutions to optimize costs in the company

This became very evident during a recent attack in 2018 targeting BIOSes of several prestigious organizations with the malware now known as LoJax. BIOS attacks have long been a concern because they can be virtually undetectable, extremely difficult to remove, and can give hackers near-total control of an infected computer.

LoJax makes your system vulnerable when you turn on your computer. Antivirus and other third-party software solutions are not enough to protect your network - especially since they cannot monitor BIOS changes.

Meanwhile, 79 percent. companies rely only on such software.

An alternative security strategy can be layered security solutions that are built directly into the hardware. HP Elite devices are designed with security in mind. For example, the HP EliteBook x360, with optional 8th Gen Intel® Core™ i7 processors, has hardware-enforced security features to provide multi-layered protection that protects your business from every angle.

Third: convenience

When equipping employees with equipment for remote work, it is worth making sure that it does not generate additional costs. The first thing that comes to mind in such a situation is electricity. In this context, it is worth taking a look at the HP EliteDisplay E233 Monitor, whose low energy consumption is confirmed by two EPEAT® Gold and TCO Certified Edge certificates.

It is also important to remember that not every employee can have a suitable place to work. A home office, especially if arranged suddenly, does not necessarily have to be ergonomic and comfortable. However, by choosing the right equipment, you can help your employees' spines. The latest models of HP EliteDisplay monitors feature 4-way adjustment: swivel, tilt, height and pivot function - for even greater comfort throughout the day.

Anyone who has been working remotely for a while knows that the most tiring part of this mode of working is remote meetings. This is also where the HP EliteDisplay hardware comes in handy, thanks to the built-in HD camera and Bang & Olufsen, which will ensure the convenience of conducting virtual business meetings. What's more, the pop-up camera is slid out of the monitor housing - you can be sure that you use it only when you need it, and the highest image and sound quality confirmed by the Skype for Business® certificate